FELICIA – 18923
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*** SAFE 02/02/18 *** FELICIA was dumped by her owner at the shelter. She is frightened and is hoping someone will give her a furever home this time.
BROOKLYN CENTER
Hello, my name is Felicia. My animal id is #18923. I am a desexed female black cat at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 5 years old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 22-Jan-2018, with the surrender reason stated as animal behaviour – aggressive towards people.
ZIP Code From: 11212
Felecia is at risk due to behavior, New Hope Only determination. Felecia is fearful in the care center and is unable to be placed in adoptions at this time. There are no medical concerns for Felicia at this time.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 5.2 lbs
22/01/2018
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age:5 (o reported 7, may be younger) Microchip noted on Intake?n Microchip Number (If Applicable): History : o surrender Subjective: Observed Behavior -skittish, allows exam Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -n Objective T = P =200 R =wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam:clean teeth PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G:female, no ss seen 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:good Plan:ohe SURGERY: Okay for surgery Temporary waiver due to Permanent waiver due to
23/01/2018
Pre-op exam S/O: BAR. tense in back of cage EENT: Eyes clear, no ocular or nasal discharge HL: No sneezing, normal RR/RE INTEG: Full coat MS: Ambulatory x 4 UG: Female A: Apparently healthy P: Based on chart review and no signs of URI, OK for surgery tomorrow
24/01/2018
Pre-surgical exam, anesthesia, and surgery performed by ASPCA. Green linear tattoo placed on ventral abdomen.
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Upon intake Felicia was very timid and tense she was hiding in the corner of the carrier. photo was taken inside the carrier and she was not collared.
Date of Intake: 1/22/2018
Spay/Neuter status: No
Is this cat having litter box issues?: No
Basic Information:: Felicia is a 7 year old unaltered female White and black DSH mix. She came to her home when she was a kitten and was surrendered due to her showing behavior concerns
Previously lived with:: 2 Adults, 1 Child
How is this cat around strangers?: Around strangers Felicia is shy, she tries to hide and swats.
How is this cat around children?: Felicia has been around a two month old she hisses whenever the child is near her and runs away.
How is this cat around other cats?: She has never been around other cats.
How is this cat around dogs?: She has never been around dogs .
Behavior Notes: Felicia does not like to be held and will swat or bite. She only likes petting for short periods of time and will struggle to go into the carrier.
Bite history:: Felicia has no bite history.
Energy level/descriptors:: high activity level
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: No
Medical Notes: none
For a New Family to Know: Felicia was described as shy,aloof and fearful. She likes to play with balls, strings, and stuffed toys. She is kept indoors and is litter box trained to use and uncovered box with clumping litter. Felicia is fed dry and wet food 2 twice a day and is giving tuna fish as a treat. She also has a scratching post made of carpet.
KNOWN HISTORY:: KNOWN HISTORY: Lived Indoors Previously lived with: 2 Adults, 1 child Behavior toward strangers: Fearful Behavior toward children: Spent time around a 2yr. old baby and was fearful Behavior toward cats: Unknown Behavior toward dogs: Unknown Bite or Scratch history: None Litter box training: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Shy, aloof and fearful with a high energy level Other notes: She doesn’t like being held and will struggle when pet into a carrier. She likes to play with balls, strings, and stuffed toys
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: 01/22/18 Skittish, allows exam
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 01/23/18 Crouched in litterbox, eyes wide and pupils dilated. Tail is wrapped around body. She leans away as I reach towards her very slowly with the bear-claw. Tolerates touch along her head briefly before hissing and raising her paw, ears flat. Nervous and uncomfortable, needs more time to adjust.
Cage Condition:: Cage is neat
Reaction to assessor:: Felicia was tense, curled up in the back of the kennel and starts to growl when approached by the assessor.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Felicia’s pupils dilate and she arches her back when the assessor tries coaxing her forward.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Felicia tenses up and starts lip licking.
Reaction to touch:: Felicia low growls and raises her paw up slowly when the assessor extends his hand out. She hisses, then bats at the assessor’s hand when he tries to interact with her. Her tail pilo-erects and she presses her body up against the back wall of the kennel.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Laid back
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Skittish,Independent
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful
Potential challenges comments:: Felicia 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:: Felicia 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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