CRYSTAL – 20044
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***SAFE 02/16/18*** Crystal was brought in because her owner is not experienced in socializing a stray cat. She was found and kept in the same home for 9 months before being surrendered to the shelter. CRYSTAL is a young, pretty girl that is not adjusting well in the shelter environment and should be in a home with an experienced cat foster. MUST RESERVE BY NOON!!
MANHATTAN CENTER
Hello, my name is Crystal. My animal id is #20044. I am a female white cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 2 years old. – P
I came into the shelter as a stray on 06-Feb-2018.
ZIP Code From: 10456
Crystal is at risk for behavior reasons. Crystal is nervous and fearful in the care center. She will at times display social behaviors, but suddenly reverts to hissing and swatting. We suggest that Crystal would be best suited to a cat experienced, adult only home. Medically, we have no concerns for Crystal, who presents as a healthy cat.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 10.0625 lbs
6/02/2018
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 2 Microchip noted on Intake? n Microchip Number (If Applicable): n History : OS Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior – Fractious, could not examine fully. Presumed healthy and intact Evidence of Cruelty seen – n Evidence of Trauma seen – n Objective T = – P = 240 R = WNL BCS = 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Not examined PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic U/G: Suspected intact – please confirm when sedated for SX MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Healthy Prognosis: Excellent Plan: OH SURGERY: Okay for surgery
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 5. Red
Gentleman called saying his cat was acting viscous. Officers responded to scene and the cat was underneath the couch and the cat gave officers a hard time, making noises and yelling.
Date of Intake: 2/6/2018
Spay/Neuter status: No
Is this cat having litter box issues?: No
Basic Information:: Crystal is a roughly 1 year old cat whom was found as a stray and kept in the same home for 9 months. Unfortunately due to her behavior she could not be kept.
Previously lived with:: 1 adult
How is this cat around strangers?: Around strangers she is described as reactive and doesn’t play
How is this cat around children?: She has not been socialized with children so this behavior is unknown.
How is this cat around other cats?: She has not been socialized with cats so this behavior is unknown.
How is this cat around dogs?: She has not been socialized with dogs so this behavior is unknown.
Behavior Notes: Crystal is known to scratch furniture and will meow during car rides. She has never had a bath, had her nails trimmed or been brushed but isn’t bothered with being picked up and held.
Bite history:: She has no known bite histories.
Energy level/descriptors:: high energy level
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: No
Medical Notes: She has no known medical issues
For a New Family to Know: Crystal is described as mellow, shy, aloof, assertive and independent. She likes to play with balls and strings and was being free fed Friskies dry food. She had an uncovered litter box with clumping litter and no information on if she had a scratching post in her previous owner.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Crystal was brought in with limited information on their behavioral history or tendencies in a home environment.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: 2/6/18 Observed Behavior – Fractious, could not examine fully. Presumed healthy and intact
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 2/7/18 Extremely agitated. Sitting in middle of cage, growling, progressing to screaming when approached. Became briefly euphoric when given catnip toy, softened, started rubbing against the bars, resumed hissing and growling shortly after. Calmed after a very long time spent sitting and talking quietly, started to doze off, still growling quietly. Slowly ate offered treats, constantly looking around, still growling. 2/8/18 Small improvement. At the front on approach, soft eyes and body. Sat up when spoken to, rubbed against the bars. Backed up a step when door opened, started hissing and whining when attempted touch, but did not aggress further. Grumbled a bit more after door closed, then seemed to calm down and started rubbing against bars again. 2/11/18 Resting at the front again, soft posture but dilated eyes. Seemed be become increasingly agitated by my presence, slowly started whining and grumbling. Lay in place when door opened, started hissing and growling. Showed no interest in treats. 2/12/18 Dozing at front, soft eyes and body, face resting against bars. Became alert when door opened, started whining and grumbling. Lay in place, but leaned away to avoid touch, started hissing and growling louder. Ate treats after door closed, appeared to doze off again.
Cage Condition:: No change
Reaction to assessor:: Crystal remains neutral, lying down on her cage bedding during the approach.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Crystal becomes alert, softly meowing back with soft eyes, loose body.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Crystal stands with tail up, slowly engages the front but seems hesitant.
Reaction to touch:: Crystal briefly leans into the assessor’s hand, but quickly withdraws with ears flat back and growls avoiding contact.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Mellow
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Curious,Independent
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Experienced, adult only
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Crystal may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to her new home. Due to the behaviors seen in the care center, we feel that this cat will do best in an experienced, adult only home who understands this cat may need time to warm up to her new home and family at her own pace.
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