GRAY – 13025
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*** SAFE 12/02/17 *** GRAY was brought to the shelter as a stray and is a bit nervous at the shelter. In her finder’s home, she followed them around and wanted to be near them. Make some room on your couch for GRAY!
BROOKLYN CENTER
Hello, my name is Gray. My animal id is #13025. I am a desexed female gray cat at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 1 years 1 weeks old. – P
I came into the shelter as a stray on 18-Nov-2017.
Gray is at risk for behavior concerns (Experience adult only determination). She has been fearful in care center and has displayed distance-increasing behavior. Due to the behaviors seen in the care center, we feel that this cat will do best in an experienced, adult only home.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 8.2 lbs
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~1yr Microchip noted on Intake? no History : stray Subjective: Observed Behavior – BARH. Initially walked out of cage and allowed handling, started hissing, became tense, tried to flee, exam done in net Evidence of Cruelty seen – no Evidence of Trauma seen – no Objective P = WNL R = WNL BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: Teeth clean, pink mm PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Female MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Apparently healthy Plan: Continue to monitor while at BACC Prognosis: Excellent SURGERY: Okay for surgery
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
Pre-surgical exam, anesthesia, and surgery performed by ASPCA. Green linear tattoo placed on ventral abdomen.
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow
Gray was friendly and easy to handle during intake.
Date of Intake: 11/18/2017
Spay/Neuter status: Yes
Is this cat having litter box issues?: No
Basic Information:: Gray came in as a stray but she was with her finders in their home for about two weeks. Profile is limited but they were able to give helpful information. Gray is a young, gray and white, DSH female. When she was found she appeared to have itchy ears, they treated for ear mites, and was underweight. She had not been taken to the vet.
Previously lived with:: With finders for two weeks
How is this cat around strangers?: Gray is friendly and affectionate with strangers. She will approach them and rub against their legs.
How is this cat around children?: Gray had not spent time with children.
How is this cat around other cats?: Gray had not spent time with cats.
How is this cat around dogs?: Gray had not spent time with dogs.
Behavior Notes: Gray’s finders had not bathed her yet, but they brushed her and trimmed her nails with ease. She allows them to pick her up and finders stated she enjoys being cuddled and held. She was easy to place in the carrier.
Bite history:: Gray has no bite history.
Energy level/descriptors:: Medium
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: No
For a New Family to Know: Gray is described as being friendly, affectionate, and playful. She likes to follow her finders around and be near them. She likes to play with balls, string toys, wand toys, and stuffed toys. She has been an indoor cat, sleeps in the finders bed, and eats both wet and dry food. She has been using an uncovered box with clumping litter. She uses a cardboard scratching post.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Gray was brought in as a stray, so we cannot speak to her behavior in her previous home. The finder reports that she’s friendly around strangers and doesn’t mind being picked up or held.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: BARH. Initially walked out of cage and allowed handling, started hissing, became tense, tried to flee
Cage Condition:: Cage is neat
Reaction to assessor:: Gray was relaxed and rolling around near the front of the kennel.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Gray rubs his body up against the cage door and reaches out with soft paws.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Gray remains calm.
Reaction to touch:: Gray rolls over on her side and nuzzles up against the assessor’s hand. Her tail thrashes around and she allows gentle petting on her head and body. After a few soft passes along her back she whips around, vocalizes then places her teeth on the assessor’s hand.
Reaction to being picked up:: Gray was a bit tense when picked up, but allowed all handling.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Moderate
VOCAL:: Somewhat chatty
CHARACTER TYPE: : Sweet,Affectionate,Demanding
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Overstimulation
Potential challenges comments:: Gray is social and affectionate but appears to be easily overstimulated. As a result of this observed behavior we recommend adopters who are familiar with signs of behavioral arousal and agitation in cats, so that interactions can be ended before Gray becomes overstimulated. We also recommend fishing pole-type toys for play as they allow for interaction and vigorous, stimulating exercise while keeping human hands at a distance.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Experienced, adult only
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
RECOMMENDATIONS:: None
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Gray solicits attention and tolerates petting but may be assertively demanding of attention or may play roughly. Due to Gray becoming overstimulated, we feel that this cat will do best in an adult only home.
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