JESSE – 20096
Safe - 2-16-2018 Brooklyn
*** SAFE 02/16/18 *** Young Tabby Brothers From Same Home NEED YOU! Owner evicted leaving behind BING, ALEXIS, JADE & JESSE!
Owner was evicted leaving behind these 4 timid Tabby kitties…look like brothers!
Please help this family of housemates today! Adopt a new love for Valentine’s Day!
Brooklyn Center
Hello, my name is Jesse. My animal id is #20096. I am a male white cat at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 3 years 1 weeks old. – P
I came into the shelter as a aco impound on 06-Feb-2018.
Jesse was placed at risk due to behavior concerns; Jesse rises up, low growls and slowly raises his paw up when the assessor extends his hand out. He hisses and swats when approached and currently doesn’t allow any handling. The behavior department feels that placement with a New Hope Partner is the best option at this time.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 13.7 lbs
6/02/2018
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age:3 y Microchip noted on Intake?n Microchip Number (If Applicable): History :stray Subjective: Observed Behavior -tries to flee. hissed once. exam in net Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -n Objective T = P =200 R =wnl BCS 6/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam:limited–seems wnl H/L: NSR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G:2 testes 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:excellent Plan:neuter SURGERY: Okay for surgery
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
KNOWN HISTORY:: Jesse was brought in as a stray, so we cannot speak to his behavior in his previous home.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: 02/06/18 Tries to flee. hissed once.
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 02/07/18 Hunched behind litterbox, body tense and eyes wide. Tolerates petting along head and body with the bear-claw while turning to smell it, whites of eyes visible and ears tilted. Nervous, needs more time to adjust. 02/08/18 Crouched beneath kuranda bed, hidden behind towel. He watches the bear-claw as it moves towards him slowly and flinches when touched. Tolerates petting along head and body while turning head to watch the claw with wide eyes, whites of eyes visible. Ears are tilted. Crouches back down interaction has ended – not interested in treats at the moment. Needs more time to adjust. 02/09/18 Hiding underneath the kuranda bed, stays hidden and starts to hiss. He rises up, low growls and slowly raises his paw up as a warning. Not open to interacting. Offered him treats but he showed no interest. 02/10/18 Lying down on top the kuranda bed. He starts to growl and rises up as the assessor approaches. Still not open to interacting. Tolerates petting with bear claw. Lip licks and watches the claw with wide, dilated eyes. I offered him treats and left him alone. 02/11/18 Crouched in back of kennel, ears flattened and tail wrapped around feet. Makes eye contact and hisses. Strikes the front of the kennel when I push treats towards him. Not interested in interacting today. Doesn’t eat treats while I’m watching. Needs more time to adjust. 02/12/18 Lying in back of kennel with a tense body. Makes and maintains eye contact when spoken to, hisses then spits. Feint charges. Limited interaction due to stress. I left him a treat and walked away. 02/13/18 Lying in back of kennel with a tense body. Hisses and spits as I approach. Limited interaction due to stress. I leave a treat for him and end the interaction. Likes catnip.
Cage Condition:: Cage is neat
Reaction to assessor:: Jesse was hiding underneath the kuranda bed.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Jesse stays hidden and hisses from underneath the kuranda bed.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Jesse continues to hiss.
Reaction to touch:: Jesse rises up, low growls and slowly raises his paw up when the assessor extends his hand out. He hisses and swats when approached and currently doesn’t allow any handling.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Laid back
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Skittish,Independent
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful
Potential challenges comments:: Jesse 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: : New hope only
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
RECOMMENDATIONS:: None
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Jesse is displaying behaviors that preclude placement in the adoptions room and may require further investigation before placement in a home. He has tried to swat, is extremely fearful in the shelter environment and does not currently tolerate petting or handling. The behavior department feels that placement with a New Hope Partner is the best option at this time.
CAME IN WITH:
Bing 20093
Alexis 20094
Jade 20095
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