FEDARICA – 18847
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*** SAFE 02/05/18 *** Fedarica is a pretty young kitty who’s very uncomfortable in the shelter environment and would benefit from placement with a New Hope partner who can work with her in a calmer, more stable environment prior to placement in a permanent home. Please give this young kitty a new home!
BROOKLYN CENTER
Hello, my name is Fedarica. My animal id is #18847. I am a female brown tabby cat at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 2 years 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 21-Jan-2018, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- cannot afford to care for.
ZIP Code From: 11212
Fedarica is at risk for behavior reasons. She is very fearful in the shelter, and will hiss and growl at people who approach. Fedarica does not currently tolerate petting or easily allow handling. Medically, we have no concerns for Fedarica, who presents as a healthy cat.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 7.36 lbs
21/01/2018
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 28-24 months Microchip noted on Intake?n Microchip Number (If Applicable):n History :owner surrender Subjective:bar Observed Behavior – unable to be handled w/o sedation (telazol 0.08 cc) Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -n Objective T = P = 180 R =wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: good condition, 18-24 m based on adult dentitia PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: fi (no spay scar observed) MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal:ne Assessment: overtly healthy 18-24m fi dsh Prognosis:excellent Plan: spay and behavioral evaluation prior to placement SURGERY: Okay for surgery
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 4. Orange
Fedarica was brought into the care center in a box. When the counselors were transferring the cat into a cat den, Fedarica started to hiss and growl. Fedarica was not handled directly. He could not be scanned for a microchip or collared. Fedarica photo had to be taken through the cat den door to prevent further stress.
Is this cat having litter box issues?: Yes
Basic Information:: Fedarica was brought into the care center by the police because the owner called the officers to pick up the cat because he could no longer care for the cat.
If yes, Please elaborate:: Fedarica does not use the litter box that she was given. Fedarica will urinate and defecate around the home and in closets.
Previously lived with:: none
How is this cat around strangers?: Around strangers Fedarica is fearful and will begin to hiss and growl.
How is this cat around children?: Fedarica would hiss/growl children go near her.
How is this cat around other cats?: Fedarica has never been around other cats so it is unknown how she will react to them.
How is this cat around dogs?: Fedarica has never been around dogs so it is unknown how she will react to them.
Behavior Notes: Fedarica has frequent litter box accidents. Fedarica wil growl/hiss when being given a bath and attempt to scratch. Fedarica’s previous owner did not attempt to trim her nails, brush her coat, pick up/hold her or place her in a carrier so it is unknown how she will react to those events. It is unknown how Fedarica will react to being disturbed while resting/sleeping.
Bite history:: Fedarica has attempted to scratch people but has never bitten.
Energy level/descriptors:: very high
Medical Notes: Fedarica was never taken to the vet so it is unknown if she has any medical issues.
For a New Family to Know: Fedarica is described as fearful. When at home Fedarica will stay hidden and doesn’t play with toys. Fedarica was kept indoors only and was fed dry food. Fedarica is not litter box trained and was never given a scratching post so it is unknown how she will react to one.
KNOWN HISTORY:: KNOWN HISTORY: Lived Indoors Previously lived with: Adults Behavior toward strangers: Fearful and will hiss and growl Behavior toward children: Fearful and will hiss and growl Behavior toward cats: Unknown Behavior toward dogs: Unknown Bite or Scratch history: None Litter box training: No, she frequently has litter box accidents Energy level/descriptors: Fearful; very high activity level Other notes: At home she stays hidden and doesn’t play with toys.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: 01/21/18 Unable to be handled
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 01/22/18 Lying in back of kennel, head facing towards kennel wall. She turns to watch the bear-claw as it reaches towards her, body tensing as her ears tilt, and hisses when it touches her head. Raises paw. Uncomfortable at this time – not interested in treats. Needs some time to adjust. 01/23/18 Tense and wary of her surroundings. Low body posture. Ear rotate, pupils dilate and she lip licks when the door opens. She perks up and leans forward when I offered her tuna. Seems interested but wouldn’t eat it in front of me. Tolerates petting on her head with the bear claw. Fearful, shifts away to the other side of the double kennel. 01/24/18 Low body posture, ears tilted forward. Alert with wide eyes focused on my movements. She rises up and lip licks when the door opens. Very wary of her surroundings. Hisses when I extend my hand forward, ears bend flat. The hair along her body pilo-erects and she bats at the assess-a-hand when attempting to make contact. Needs more time to adjust. 01/25/18 Standing in back of kennel, body and face tense. Avoids eye contact and begins to growl as I open the kennel door. She raises her paw when I place treats next to her. My intention is to clicker train but she’s too focused on me to eat more than one treat during our interaction. Growls for duration of interaction. Uncomfortable, Needs more time to adjust. 01/28/18 Standing in back of kennel, body tense. Avoids eye contact when spoken to and begins to growl. Stops growling to sniff the treat I place down by her but she doesn’t eat them during our interaction – too focused on me. Limited interaction due to stress. Needs time to adjust.
Cage Condition:: Cage is slightly re-arranged
Reaction to assessor:: Fedarica was sitting up in the back of the kennel with wide eyes focused on the assessor’s movements.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Fedarica’s ears bend slightly and she remains motionless.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Fedarica lip licks and lows growls.
Reaction to touch:: Fedarica seems very uncomfortable and hisses when the assessor approaches her. Her ears bend flat, the hair along her body pilo-erect and she bats at the assess-a-hand when attempting to make contact.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Laid back
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Skittish,Independent
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful
Potential challenges comments:: Fedarica has displayed fearful behavior during their stay in the care center and has displayed distance-increasing behavior with extended handling. Fear aggression can occur when a cat perceives a threat and may escalate if they cannot escape. 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: : New hope only
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
RECOMMENDATIONS:: None
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Fedarica is displaying behaviors that preclude placement in the adoptions room and may require further investigation before placement in a home. She has tried to swat, is extremely fearful in the shelter environment and does not currently tolerate petting or handling. She may have a known history of behavioral issues that need to be addressed. The behavior department feels that placement with a New Hope Partner is the best option at this time.
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