KITSCHY – 20643 aka PRINCESS – A1054660
Safe - 3-12-2018 Brooklyn
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*** SAFE 3/12/18*** – Kitschy is a 9 year old Altered female black cat. She came to her home 2 years ago from ACC and is being surrender due to Kitschy showing behavior concerns towards the other animals in the home.
Brooklyn Center
*RETURNED TWICE*
**DOH HOLD RELEASED**
Kitschy 20643
Care Center Location: Brooklyn
ZIP Code From: 11207
Intake Type: Owner surrender (DOH hold)
Medical Behavior: Green
Age: 9 years
Sex: Spayed female
Weight: 5 lbs
DVM Intake Exam
Estimated age: 9 year
Microchip noted on Intake? positive
History : o/s-DOH
Subjective: BARH
Observed Behavior – very sweet. Easily handleable. Did well for all medical handling and procedures
Evidence of Cruelty seen – no
Evidence of Trauma seen – no
Objective
P = wnl
R = eupneic
BCS 4/9
EENT: Eyes clear, ears have mild brown waxy debris, no nasal discharge noted
Oral Exam: adult dentition with moderate dental disease and oligodontia, no oral lesions noted
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated
U/G: FS (in Chameleon and spay scar palpated), no MGTs, no vulvar d/c
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat
CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Assessment:
Geriatric-APH
Dental disease
Possible ear mites
Plan: Continue to monitor while at BACC
DOH hold
clean ears
Gave ivermectin 0.08ml SQ
Prognosis: Excellent
SURGERY: spayed
KNOWN HISTORY:
Lived Indoors
Previously lived with: 1 adult 2 children 3 cats and 1 dog
Behavior toward strangers: Aloof and keeps to herself
Behavior toward children: Relaxed and gentle with the older child and doesn’t interact with the younger child
Behavior toward cats: Keeps away from the resident cats and will try to swat if they approach her
Behavior toward dogs: Swat or hisses when approached
Bite or Scratch history: Has scratched and bitten the other resident pets when they approach her
Litter box training: Yes, but because she becomes stressed by the other resident pets, she has had accidents around the home.
Energy level/descriptors: Kitschy is described as shy, aloof, and independent with a medium activity level.
Other notes: Kitschy likes to be by herself and does not like to be brushed, held and struggles to go into the carrier.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:
02/13/18
Observed Behavior – very sweet. Easily handleable. Did well for all medical handling and procedures
ENRICHMENT NOTES:
02/14/18
Lying in litterbox with a low body. She raises her head as I reach towards her and vocalizes softly. Tolerates petting along her head and body while turning her head to watch my hand and vocalizing softly again. Curious but unsure. Not interested in treats at the moment. Needs more time to adjust.
02/15/18
Lying in litterbox with a relaxed body, ears forward. She leans in for petting and allows touch along her head and body. Turns her head to head-butt my hand and kneads the litterbox with one paw. She stands up with continued petting and walks over to the otherside of her kennel with her tail raised. Chirps when spoken to. Very sweet, did well today! Warming up.
02/16/18
Lying down near the front of the kennel. She vocalizes when the door opens, then nudges my hand for attention. She arches her back, leans in for rubs and appreciates attention. Kneads on her blanket when spoken to softly.
02/17/18
Relaxed and lying down on her side. She vocalizes when I open the kennel door and leans forward to sniff my hand. Accepts petting and attention. She arches her back and leans in when rubbed on her cheeks. Doesn’t mind being picked up. Doing great!
02/19/18
Chirps and makes eye contact when spoken to. She stands up and comes forward to greet me, body and face soft. Allows petting along her head and body while leaning in and raising her tail. Allows all petting for duration of session. Doing great!
02/20/18
Lying in front of kennel, body relaxed. She chirps as I open the cage door and allows all petting. Leans in and begins to knead gently with her two front paws. Sweetie – doing great!
02/21/18
Lying in front of kennel with a relaxed body, ears forward. She raises her head and chirps when spoken to, making eye contact with soft eyes. Allows petting along her head and body while leaning in and raising her tail. Kneads front paws and steps forward to lean against my arms. Sweet girl, doing great!
02/22/18
Lying in front of kennel with a relaxed body, ears forward. Makes eye contact with soft eyes and chirps while kneading a single paw. She continues to chirp and vocalize as I reach towards her and allows petting along her head and body while standing up and coming forward, tail raised. Leans against my arm and coos. Very sweet little lady – doing great! Allows all petting.
02/23/18
Meows softly and leans in when pet along her body. Solicits attention, relaxed body. Doing well! Offered treats and gave her a toy.
02/25/18
Standing in front of kennel, ears forward. Chirps when spoken to. She steps forward and allows all petting while leaning in and raising her tail. Kneads kennel floor. Sweet girl, doing well.
Cage Condition:
Cage is recently cleaned
Reaction to assessor:
Kitschy was lying down by the back and had a relaxed body posture, her ears facing forward.
Reaction when softly spoken to:
Kitschy makes eye contact and meows softly.
Reaction to cage door opening:
Kitschy continues to vocalize.
Reaction to touch:
Kitschy allows petting along her head and body and gets up. She comes forward with her tail raised, leans in for rubs, and continues to meow.
Reaction to being picked up:
Kitschy remains calm when picked up and held, body a little tense.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:
Moderate
VOCAL:
Talkative
CHARACTER TYPE:
Social
Sweet
Affectionate
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:
Inappropriate elimination
Potential challenges comments:
Kitschy’s previous owner reports she eliminated outside the litter box. We are unaware of what, if any, modification steps were taken to try and address this behavior. Please note as well that her previous living situation may have contributed to the behavior seen (she did not get along with the other resident pets). We cannot be sure whether this behavior will continue in a different home environment, but we recommend that potential adopters be comfortable with management and modification techniques for elimination outside the litter box should this behavior continue in a home environment. We also recommend that she be provided with numerous litter boxes throughout the house as she adjusts to her new living space. The extra boxes can be removed as she learns the space and successfully defecates in her main litter box(es).
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:
Average
Behavior Asilomar
H – Healthy
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Single-pet home
Recommendations comments:
Kitschy remains social and easy to handle with her human caretakers, but please be aware that she may be uncomfortable around other pets. Their previous owner reports she would display distance-increasing behavior whenever a resident pet approached her. Due to the described behaviors, we recommend Kitschy goes to a home with no other pets OR into a multi-pet home with adopters experienced with introducing new pets slowly and gradually over a long period of time.
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:
Kitschy interacts with the observer, appreciates attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. This cat is showing behavior appropriate for cat parents with some experience.
This animal came from:Other ShelterOrigin AddressSpay/Neuter statusYesDate of Intake13-Feb-2018
Is this cat having litter box issues?YesIf yes, Please elaborate:If Kitschy is outside around the other animals she becomes stressed and will defecate or urinate around home. She has been having accidents fro the passed 2 years since the family adopted her and has never gone to a vet.
Basic Information:Kitschy is a 9 year old Altered female black cat. She came to her home 2 years ago from ACC and is being surrender due to Kitschy showing behavior concerns towards the other animals in the home.
Previously lived with:1 adult 2 children 3 cats and 1 dog
How is this cat around strangers?Around strangers Kitschy is aloof and keeps to herself.
How is this cat around children?Kitschy has lived with a 7 and 15 year old, Sround the younger child she does not interact but with the older one she is relaxed and gentle.
How is this cat around other cats?Kitschy does not like the other cats in the home and does not play with them she normally stay under the bed, couch or bedroom. If the cats try to approach her she will swat at them.
How is this cat around dogs?Kitschy has also lived with a small dog and swat or hiss at the dog if he approaches her.
Behavior NotesKitschy likes to be bu herself and does not like to be brushed, held and struggles to go into the carrier.
Bite history:Kitchy has swatted, bitten ,and scratched before.
Energy level/descriptors:Medium activity level
Medical Notesunknown
For a New Family to KnowKitschy is descrined as shy,aloof, and independent. She rarely seeks attention, and stay mostly in the bathroom. She is feed wet and dry food twice a day. She is Litter box trianed with a uncovered litter box with clay litter.
Behavior Notes:Upon intake Kitschy was tense but she allowed the counselor to collar her. She did struggle to get into the carrier but did not show concerning behavior.
Vet Notes: 5:30 PM
DVM Intake Exam
Estimated age: 9 year
Microchip noted on Intake? positive 981020017021991
History : o/s-DOH
Subjective: BARH
Observed Behavior – very sweet. Easily handleable. Did well for all medical handling and procedures
Evidence of Cruelty seen – no
Evidence of Trauma seen – no
Objective
P = wnl
R = eupneic
BCS 4/9
EENT: Eyes clear, ears have mild brown waxy debris, no nasal discharge noted
Oral Exam: adult dentition with moderate dental disease and oligodontia, no oral lesions noted
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated
U/G: FS (in Chameleon and spay scar palpated), no MGTs, no vulvar d/c
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat
CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Assessment:
Geriatric-APH
Dental disease
Possible ear mites
Plan: Continue to monitor while at BACC
DOH hold
clean ears
Gave ivermectin 0.08ml SQ
Prognosis: Excellent
SURGERY: spayed
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PREVIOUS INFO:
WAS SAFE 7/21/16
Brooklyn Center
**RETURN**
My name is KITSCHY AKA PRINCESS. My Animal ID # is A1054660. – P
I am a spayed female black domestic sh mix. The shelter thinks I am about 8 YEARS old.
I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 07/14/2016 from NY 11207, owner surrender reason stated was PETS CONFL.
MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
07/16/2016 Exam Type VACCINATE – Medical Rating is 2 C – MINOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 8.0 LBS.
dewormed with pyrantel pamoate orally .8 ml applied activyl topically .51 ml
07/14/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
07/14/16 17:15 Kitschy is an eight year old black spayed domestic shorthair. She was surrendered by her owner due to conflict between Kitschy and the other pets in the home. Owner stated Kitschy would hiss and swat at the other cats and dog in the home. She was adopted from ACC and has been with her owner for over nine months. Kitschy is described as shy for days and takes a long time to warm up to new people. Owner stated she will hiss when visitors come too close to her and will growl. She lived with two children ages five and fourteen and is described as aggressive and is very rough with the children. She will scratch and swat when the children engage in play with her. She has lived with two other cats ages onbe and two and is described as fearful and will generally keep her distance, owner stated she will hiss and scratch at the other cats in the home as well as the small breed dog. Kitschy has not bitten within the last ten days. Owner stated Kitschy often fights with the other cats and scratches people. Owner stated when she first got to the home she would urintae and defecate outside the litterbox and owner stated another litterbox was provided and she stopped and rarely has accidents. She was not bathed or had her nails trimmed. She enjoys being brushed and is not bothered when placed in a carrier. She will struggle when and swat when she is held. Kitschy is described as fearful, independent and quiet and her activity level is described as low. She sleeps in the bathroom and has been kept only indoors. She had an uncovered litterbox and clay litter. Kitschy eats wet and dry food. Upon intake Kitschy was tense but allowed all handling, counselor was able to collar, scan(positive) and photograph.
WEB MEMO
No Web Memo
07/17/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPNOCHILD
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
As per previous owner, Kitschy is described as shy for days and takes a long time to warm up to new people. She will hiss and growl when visitors come too close to her. She lived with two children ages five and fourteen. Kitschy is described as very rough with the children. She will scratch and swat when the children engage in play with her. She has lived with two other cats ages one and two. She is described as fearful and will generally keep her distance from the other cats. Kitschy will hiss and scratch at the other cats in the home as well as the small breed dog. Kitschy is described as fearful, independent and quiet and her activity level is described as low. Reaction to assessor: Kitschy watches the assessor from the litterbox When spoken quietly: Kitschy continues to watch the assessor Reaction to door cage opening: Kitschy turns away from the assessor and lowers her boy furthur into the litter box Reaction to touch: Kitschy allowed petting but remained tense Try picking cat up: Did not attempt Behavior Determination: Experience No Child At the time of the assessment Kitschy was displaying fearful behavior; does not seek attention from the assessor and becomes alert when the kennel was open. Remains motionless as I started to get closer. I was able to pet her and interact with her in a limited way. We recommend that this cat go to a home with experienced cat parents with no children.
GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
No Group Behavior Summary
07/16/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 2 C – MINOR CONDITIONS , behavior rating was NONE
Microchip: Positive # 981020017021991 Sex: Spayed Age~ Approx- 8 ys Ear mites positive BARH AMBX4 Eyes: Clear / wnl Ears: Dirty, cleaned with ear cleansing soln Nose: Clear / wnl Teeth: Moderate dental tartar BCS: 3 Behavior:Hissing, and attempt to flee during exam Medication:01 ml Ivermectin given SQ NOSF
PREVIOUS INFO:
SAFE 10/21/2015
Brooklyn Center
KITSCHY aka PRINCESS – A1054660
SPAYED FEMALE, BLACK, DOMESTIC SH MIX,8 yrs
OWNER SUR – EVALUATE, NO HOLD Reason MOVE2PRIVA
Intake condition EXAM REQ Intake Date 10/13/2015, From NY 11103, DueOut Date 10/13/2015,
Medical Behavior Evaluation GREEN
Medical Summary scan negative spayed female clean ears clear eyes mild dental staining and tartar BARH NOSF
Weight 7.1
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