DYLAN – 11043
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*** SAFE 11/05/17 *** DYLAN is a spayed girl who is nervous after being surrendered to the shelter. She will need a furever home this time!
BROOKLYN CENTER
Hello, my name is Dylan. My animal id is #11043. I am a desexed female black cat at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 3 years old. – P
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 28-Oct-2017, with the surrender reason stated as person health – going into care facility.
10/31/17 5:09pm Dylan 11043 is at risk for behavior concerns (Adult-Only determination)Dylan has displayed fearful behavior during their stay in the care center and may dislike certain types of handling. will benefit in a household without small children.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 7 lbs
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~3 years Microchip noted on Intake? negative History : o/s Subjective: BARH Observed Behavior -very nervous and tense-will flee. No hissing. Was netted to get out of cage but once out was able to handle without any issues. Evidence of Cruelty seen -no Evidence of Trauma seen -no Objective P =wnl R =wnl BCS=4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: clean adult dentition, no oral ulcers PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: FS, spay tattoo noted on ventrum, no MGTs, no vulvar d/c MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, haircoat has moderate scabbing along dorsum CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Scabbing along dorsum r/o allergies Prognosis: Good Plan: CTM while at BACC SURGERY: spayed
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
KNOWN HISTORY:: KNOWN HISTORY: Lived Indoors Previously lived with: 2 Adults Behavior toward strangers: Hides and displays distance increasing behaviors when approached Behavior toward children: Unknown Behavior toward cats: Unknown Behavior toward dogs: Unknown Bite or Scratch history: None Litter box training: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Low activity level
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: Very nervous and tense-will flee. No hissing. Was netted to get out of cage but once out was able to handle without any issues.
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 10/29/17 Lying in back of kennel with a low body, ears flat. He tolerates petting along his head and body while turning to smell my hand. Body is tense as he looks around the room. Needs more time to adjust. 10/30/17 Lying in litter box with a low, tense body, ears flattened. He makes eye contact as I’m opening the kennel door and tolerates touch briefly along his head before retreating through his portal with a low body, tail tucked beneath him. Nervous, needs more time to adjust. Not interested in treats at the moment.
Cage Condition:: Cage is slightly re-arranged
Reaction to assessor:: Dylan was tense and crouched in the back of the kennel with her tail tucked under her body.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Dylan arches her back, her tail and body become pilo-erect and she hisses when spoken to softly.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Dylan lowers her body and retreats to the other side of the double kennel.
Reaction to touch:: Dylan low growls and leans away when the assessor extends his hand out. She flinches when touched but tolerates petting with a very slow approach. Her body feels tense/stiff, she seems very uncomfortable and slowly shifts away.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Laid back
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Skittish,Independent
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful
Potential challenges comments:: Dylan has displayed fearful behavior during their stay in the care center and may dislike certain types of handling. A fearful cat will feel more relaxed when given options, so provide her with the chance to move closer, investigate, or interact with you. Be sure to offer incentive such as treats or play time whenever the cat makes a small positive step. Please speak to an adoption counselor for additional information on methods to desensitize your cat to their fear stimulus.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Experienced, adult only
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Dylan tolerates attention and petting but may be fearful or stressed in the shelter, and may be intimidated by small children. She may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to her new home. She may have some behavioral issues that will need to be addressed in the home. Due to the behaviors seen in the care center, we feel that this cat will do best in an experienced, adult only home.
KNOWN HISTORY:: KNOWN HISTORY: Lived Indoors Previously lived with: 2 Adults Behavior toward strangers: Hides and displays distance increasing behaviors when approached Behavior toward children: Unknown Behavior toward cats: Unknown Behavior toward dogs: Unknown Bite or Scratch history: None Litter box training: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Low activity level
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: Very nervous and tense-will flee. No hissing. Was netted to get out of cage but once out was able to handle without any issues.
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 10/29/17 Lying in back of kennel with a low body, ears flat. He tolerates petting along his head and body while turning to smell my hand. Body is tense as he looks around the room. Needs more time to adjust. 10/30/17 Lying in litter box with a low, tense body, ears flattened. He makes eye contact as I’m opening the kennel door and tolerates touch briefly along his head before retreating through his portal with a low body, tail tucked beneath him. Nervous, needs more time to adjust. Not interested in treats at the moment.
Cage Condition:: Cage is slightly re-arranged
Reaction to assessor:: Dylan was tense and crouched in the back of the kennel with her tail tucked under her body.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Dylan arches her back, her tail and body become pilo-erect and she hisses when spoken to softly.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Dylan lowers her body and retreats to the other side of the double kennel.
Reaction to touch:: Dylan low growls and leans away when the assessor extends his hand out. She flinches when touched but tolerates petting with a very slow approach. Her body feels tense/stiff, she seems very uncomfortable and slowly shifts away.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Laid back
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Skittish,Independent
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful
Potential challenges comments:: Dylan has displayed fearful behavior during their stay in the care center and may dislike certain types of handling. A fearful cat will feel more relaxed when given options, so provide her with the chance to move closer, investigate, or interact with you. Be sure to offer incentive such as treats or play time whenever the cat makes a small positive step. Please speak to an adoption counselor for additional information on methods to desensitize your cat to their fear stimulus.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Experienced, adult only
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Dylan tolerates attention and petting but may be fearful or stressed in the shelter, and may be intimidated by small children. She may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to her new home. She may have some behavioral issues that will need to be addressed in the home. Due to the behaviors seen in the care center, we feel that this cat will do best in an experienced, adult only home.
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