ITHACA KITTY – 16706
Safe - 12-29-2017 Brooklyn Rescue: Feline Rescue of SI Please honor your pledges: http://felinerescueofstatenisland.org/donation/
***SAFE 12/29/17*** ALLOWS GENTLE PETTING AND WAS CALM AT HIS ASSESSMENT – ITHACA KITTY NEEDS A FUREVER HOME TONIGHT!! This poor cat is not a happy camper after someone dumped him at the shelter. He needs a place to decompress. He did allow handling and showed plenty of positive signs that he will be just fine once out of the shelter. Can someone give this neutered boy a new furever home? MUST RESERVE BY NOON!!
BROOKLYN CENTER
Hello, my name is Ithaca Kitty. My animal id is #16706. I am a desexed male white cat at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 5 years old. – P
I came into the shelter as a stray on 21-Dec-2017.
Original Location: 11207
Ithaca Kitty was placed at risk due to behavior; Ithaca Kitty is not thriving here at the care center and will benefit from placement outside the shelter.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 14.9 lbs
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age:5-8y Microchip noted on Intake? n History : stray Subjective:limited exam due to behavior Observed Behavior -striking, yowling. Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -n Objective T = P =220 R =wnl BCS 8/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: clean teeth H/L: NSR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: no exam MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, matted coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: obese Prognosis:good Plan:weight loss
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 5. Red
Ithaca Kitty sat in the back of the carrier and began to growl as counselor approached. Ithaca Kitty allowed to be scan.
Date of Intake: 12/21/2017
Spay/Neuter status: Unknown
Basic Information:: Ithaca Kitty is a grey and white tabby cat. Ithaca Kitty came to the center as a stray.
Previously lived with:: Unknown.
How is this cat around strangers?: Unknown.
How is this cat around children?: Unknown.
How is this cat around other cats?: Unknown.
How is this cat around dogs?: Unknown.
Behavior Notes: Unknown.
Bite history:: Unknown.
Energy level/descriptors:: Unknown.
Medical Notes: Unknown.
For a New Family to Know: Ithaca Kitty came to the center as a stray so the behvaior is unknown.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Ithaca Kitty was brought in as a stray, so there is no information on their behavior history or tendencies in a home environment. During intake, Ithaca Kitty sat in the back of the carrier and began to growl as counselor approached. Ithaca Kitty allowed to be scanned, however.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: Observed Behavior – yowling and displays distance-increasing behavior.
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 12/24/17 Standing in back of kennel, ears forward. Licks lips when spoken to. He tolerates gentle petting along his head and body while lowering himself and walking away from my hand slowly, tail down. He comes forward of treats and licks then but doesn’t eat them. Needs more time to adjust. 12/26/17 Lying in back of kennel, body neutral. Blinks and avoids eye contact when spoken to, turning his head to face me, ears remaining forward. He sniffs the treats from my hand and continues to sniff them when I place them down but doesn’t eat the m during out session. He crouches and tenses up when pet along the head with the bear-claw, then raises his rear and tail half way then the bear-claw passes along his back. Crouches back down and pulls his tail around his body with continued petting, ears flattening as he begins to growl. I see his treats have been eating as I pass by his cage a few minutes later. Conflicted behavior – unsure. Needs more time to adjust. Has potential to warm up. 12/27/17 Cage cover given- seems very uncomfortable today, possibly due to cleaning. Not sure of surroundings. He lowers his head and starts to grumble when approached. Shifts around and tries to avoid contact. I kept the interaction short, left some treats by the front of the kennel.
Cage Condition:: Cage is neat
Reaction to assessor:: Ithaca Kitty was sitting upright by the front, calm and relaxed.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Ithaca Kitty leans forward and sniffs around.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Ithaca Kitty becomes stiff and alert.
Reaction to touch:: Ithaca Kitty focuses on the assessor and appears tense. He attempts to shift away to avoid touch, but allows gentle stroke on his body and lifts his rear up. With additional petting, he focuses on the assessor’s hand and starts to growl. He hisses and lies down by the back, tense, but tolerates gentle petting.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Moderate
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Shy ,Curious,Independent
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful
Potential challenges comments:: Ithaca Kitty 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 him 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:: Ithaca Kitty tolerates attention and petting but may be fearful or stressed in the shelter, and may be intimidated by small children. He may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to his new 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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