IMPI – A1101930
Safe - 2-4-2017 Brooklyn
SAFE 2/4/17
MAKE 6 YEAR OLD “IMPI” SMILE BY GIVING HIM A HOME! PLEASE CONSIDER SAVING HIS LIFE TODAY!
BROOKLYN CENTER
IMPI – A1101930
NEUTERED MALE, BRN TABBY, DOMESTIC SH MIX, 6 yrs
STRAY – STRAY WAIT, HOLD FOR ID Reason STRAY
Intake condition UNH&UNTREA Intake Date 01/21/2017, From NY 10461, DueOut Date 01/24/2017,
Medical Behavior Evaluation No Initial Behavior
Medical Summary No Initial Exam
Weight 10.0
Intake Behavior:
Impi allowed staff to pick him up and place him inside a carrier with no signs of aggression.
BEHAVIOR:
KNOWN HISTORY:
Previously lived with: Unknown
Behavior toward children: Unknown
Behavior toward strangers: Unknown
Behavior toward cats: Unknown
Behavior toward dogs: Unknown
Bite history: Unknown
Scratch history: Unknown
Litter box training: Unknown
EVALUATION: Cage Condition: Cage rearranged
01/22/17
Trying to hide and be invisible at back of cage, really nervous and unsure. Allows petting all over, lip licks a little. Sniffs food but isn’t eating much yet. Social cat, needs time to adjust. Sprayed Feliway, half of his double cage covered to give him some quiet hiding space.
01/24/17
Has begun hiding under his blankets. When I pulled them back, he remained nervous and unsure; allowed petting all over, but seems a little anxious with the touching (he does allow handling). Does not seem to be eating still, will continue to try different foods; he will sniff the grub and show interest, but hasn’t actually consumed much if anything. Update: Spent some more time with him. He gets startled easily by noises and distracted by voices in the hallway outside the room. Allowed petting all over, but he is anxious about it, with his attention frequently pulled away to motions and sounds elsewhere. Wasn’t hiding this afternoon, but is clearly stressed by this environment.
01/26/17
Was definitely busy again overnight, things we’re quite rearranged in his space. But, he’s showing a good appetite and appropriately using his box. Allowed all petting, let me pick up and hold without struggle; he wasn’t keen on being held for too long, but he’s a big boy. During interactions he’s been easygoing, quiet, and allowed petting and handling. Seems to be adjusting better to this environment.
01/30/17
Seems to have had a quieter night, cage is tidier than usual in the a.m. Comes forward when I open cage door, calm and friendly. Allows petting all over, lifts his butt up with the attention. Watches with soft eyes when I move away, slow blinks. Doing well. Doesn’t seem as anxious now about noises and movements in the room and hallway.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: Difficult to remove from cage as very nervous but allowed full exam/handling
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Laid back
VOCAL: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: Bold, Social, Shy, Calm, Sweet
RECOMMENDATIONS:
_x_ Experienced cat parent
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY: Experience
Impi may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to his new home. We recommend that this cat go to a home with experienced cat par
ENRICHMENT:
01/22/17
Trying to hide and be invisible at back of cage, really nervous and unsure. Allows petting all over, lip licks a little. Sniffs food but isn’t eating much yet. Social cat, needs time to adjust. Sprayed Feliway, half of his double cage covered to give him some quiet hiding space. Adding to socialization list for extra attention.
01/23/17
Has remained at back of cage, in corner, but a little more receptive to petting and attention, less lip licking today. Still very nervous and unsure here. Does not seem to be eating, tried a variety of offerings to find something that will interest him. Will try others this afternoon. He’s a scared housecat that had a rough route to the kennel, and it will take some time and attention for him to build confidence. Left some treats, sprayed a little Feliway, and provided a plush, catnip-infused toy.
01/24/17
Has begun hiding under his blankets. When I pulled them back, he remained nervous and unsure; allowed petting all over, but seems a little anxious with the touching (he does allow handling). Does not seem to be eating still, will continue to try different foods; he will sniff the grub and show interest, but hasn’t actually consumed much if anything. He’s a sweet fat housecat who’s really upset by all the recent changes and scared here and wants to be invisible. Needs time, will continue to give extra attention. Update: Spent some more time with him. He gets startled easily by noises and distracted by voices in the hallway outside the room. Allowed petting all over, but he is anxious about it, with his attention frequently pulled away to motions and sounds elsewhere. Has not obviously eaten anything yet, will inform Medical. Wasn’t hiding this afternoon, but is clearly stressed by this environment.
01/25/17
Definitely ate overnight! Looks like he ate both crunchy and wet. And used the box appropriately (stool and urine). Appears to have been active during the wee hours. Seemed somewhat more relaxed, more receptive to head rubs. Ate from a dish of wet food I offered. Will follow up with him today. Definitely positive signs, though. Update: Remains quiet, low activity level throughout the day. Not much interest in toys or treats. Will continue to work with him.
01/26/17 **enrich notes cont.**
Was definitely busy again overnight, things we’re quite rearranged in his space. But, he’s showing a good appetite and appropriately using his box. Allowed all petting, let me pick up and hold without struggle; he wasn’t keen on being held for too long, but he’s a big boy. During interactions he’s been easygoing, quiet, and allowed petting and handling. Seems to be adjusting better to this environment. Would like to see how he spends his late nights when no one’s around! Impressive fella, nice cat.
01/29/17
For some reason the ACO in the room was treating him as if he were fractious–he’s not, not at all. When I opened the cage door he stayed quiet, calm, perks up for treats, allowed petting all over and to be picked up. Social, easygoing cat, has been increasingly able to relax here.
01/30/17
Seems to have had a quieter night, cage is tidier than usual in the a.m. Comes forward when I open cage door, calm and friendly. Really appreciates treats (Temptations, Greenies, chicken, whatever ya god). Allows petting all over, lifts his butt up with the attention. Watches with soft eyes when I move away, slow blinks. Doing well. Doesn’t seem as anxious now about noises and movements in the room and hallway. Nice big fella.
01/31/17
Came right to the front when I approached and opened his cage door, relaxed and friendly. Big stretch, leaned in for head and shoulders rubs, gave him a few treats and some extra head scratches. Seems to be doing really well.
02/01/17
Always comes to the front when I visit him, after a big stretch and yawn, soft, relaxed, social. LOVES treats and snacks, he’s definitely go this appetite back. Not sure why he hasn’t been moved to adoptions. Nice, calm, quiet cat, does seem to be busy at night. Always hard to leave, he watches with his big sad eyes as I head away… Big cat, not going to be a guy that wants to be held for too long, but tolerates it. Hope he gets his chance on the floor soon.
MEDICAL:
QARH – difficult to remove from cage as very nervous but allowed full exam/handling
Scan negative
EENT: Mild staining and tartar accumulation throughout. Mild wax AU. NND. Eyes clear OU
H/L: Auscult WNL
Abd snp/nmp; gen abd padding
BCS 7/9; overweight
Amb x4
AA
Mild flaking; GHC no ectos
PLN WNL
A: 6 yo MN DSH
APH
P:
CTM while at BACC
OK medically available
Prognosis excellentcu
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