DOC – 15809
Safe - 12-20-2017 Brooklyn
SAFE 12/20/17 — 3 Kitties From Same Home (Freedom, Kelly & Doc) – Also Lived with Lots of Dogs! Lovely Housemates Need You!
Brooklyn Center
Doc 15809 – 12 week female chocolate/black kitten:
KNOWN HISTORY:
Doc was brought in without information on his behavior history or tendencies in a home environment.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:
Observed Behavior – allowed all handling, however was very timid
ENRICHMENT NOTES:
12/10/17
Lying next to kennel mates, body and face tense. Makes eye contact when spoken to, then looks away. Tolerates petting along head and body while turning head to watch my hand and tilting ears. Needs more time to adjust.
12/11/17
Huddled next to littermates, body tense. Makes eye contact and tilts ears. Tolerates petting with a slow approach while backing away and maintaining eye contact. Hisses. I clicker train them, rewarding each time they come forward. Likes treats – will continue to clicker train.
Cage Condition:
Cage is slightly re-arranged
Reaction to assessor:
Doc was resting by the back, calm and relaxed.
Reaction when softly spoken to:
Doc looks at the assessor and blinks softly.
Reaction to cage door opening:
Doc flinches from noise and hunches over.
Reaction to touch:
Doc retreats and attempts to avoid touch by shifting away, but she allows gentle petting. She curls up by the corner and allows gentle strokes, but will try to shift away again.
Reaction to being picked up:
Doc allows pick up, but is tense and will wiggle to be placed back down.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:
Moderate
VOCAL:
Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE:
Shy
Timid
Independent
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:
Kitten socialization
Potential challenges comments:
Doc is a young cat that may not have had many interactions with humans from an early age. She may be apprehensive of people, but the behavior team believes she has potential to warm up to people. Kittens less than 8 weeks of age can be socialized by almost anyone; however, kittens between 2-4 months may require more time and skill in order for them to be comfortable around people. Please speak to an adoption counselor to learn more about socialization techniques.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:
Experience
Behavior Asilomar
TM – Treatable-Manageable
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:
Doc tolerates attention and petting but may be fearful or stressed in the shelter. She will most likely need time to warm up to her new home and family. We recommend that this cat go to a home with experienced cat parents.
Recommendations
Adoption Recommendations:
Comments:
Suitability With Children:
Other:
12/12/17 Behavior: Experience
Yard Size:
12-Dec-2017
Pre-Op Exam
Vet Notes: 11:46 AM
Pre-surgery exam
S/O: BAR
EENT: Eyes clear, no ocular or nasal discharge
HL: No sneezing
A:
Apparently healthy
P: Based on chart review and no signs of URI, OK for surgery tomorrow
Excellent prognosis
VET 991416
10-Dec-2017
DVM Intake
Vet Notes: 4:55 PM
[DVM Intake]
DVM Intake Exam
Estimated age: 3 months
Microchip noted on Intake? n
History : confiscated from owner due to overcrowding
Subjective: BAR, very attentive
Observed Behavior – allowed all handling, however was very timid
Evidence of Cruelty seen – n
Evidence of Trauma seen – n
Objective
T =
P = 194
R = 34
BCS 4/9
EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted
Oral Exam: wnl
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated
U/G: female, no spay scar
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat
CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Assessment – intact female
Prognosis: good
Plan: OHE
SURGERY:
Okay for surgery
CAME IN WITH:
FREEDOM – 15806
KELLY – 15807
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