LAURENCE – 20805
Safe - 2-23-2018 Brooklyn
*** SAFE 02/23/18 *** Laurence is a domestic short hair cat who was surrendered due to his previous owner having medical issues that did not allow her to care for her.
Brooklyn Center
Hello, my name is Laurence. My animal id is #20805. I am a desexed male gray tabby cat at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 1 years old. – P
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 15-Feb-2018, with the surrender reason stated as person health – medical.
02/23/18 Laurence was placed at risk due to behavior; he is not thriving here at he care center and will benefit from placement as soon as possible. he is suitable for an adult only home.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 7.34 lbs
19/02/2018
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 1 year Microchip noted on Intake?n Microchip Number (If Applicable): History : o surrender. escaped in to QACC ceiling for 4 days, recaptured 2/9 Subjective: Observed Behavior -easy to handle in net vocal. will flee. Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -n Objective T = P =200 R =wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: clean teeth PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, 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
20/02/2018
Pre-op exam S/O: BAR. Tense in back of cage EENT: Eyes clear, no ocular or nasal discharge HL: No sneezing INTEG: Full coat MS: Ambulatory x 4 UG: Male A: Apparently healthy P: Based on chart review and no signs of URI, OK for surgery tomorrow
21/02/2018
Pre-surgical exam, anesthesia, and surgery performed by ASPCA. Green linear tattoo placed on ventral abdomen.
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Upon intake Laura was alert and fearful. Laura fled the box ,running into the ceiling ducks in QAC. Laura didn’t allow handling.
Date of Intake: 2/15/2018
Basic Information:: Laura “20805” is a domestic short hair cat who was surrendered due to his previous owner having medical issues that did not allow her to care for her.
Previously lived with:: 2 adults, 2 Cats
How is this cat around strangers?: Laura has never been around strangers so it is unknown how he will react towards them.
How is this cat around children?: Laura has never been around children so it is unknown how he will react towards them.
How is this cat around other cats?: Laura is relaxed and playful with the other cats in his home.Laura rarely interacted with the humans inside the home. The client stated that Laura would tend to follow the other cats inside the home. Laura never displayed a behavior concern towards the other cats inside the home.
How is this cat around dogs?: Laura has never been around dogs so it is unknown how he will react towards them.
Behavior Notes: Laura DID NOT allow being picked up or held, being rubbed or brushed. When those actions happened Laura would Hiss & flee. The previous owner stated that Laura will often scratch on chairs and is relaxed when riding in a car.
Bite history:: Laura has never bitten/scratched another person/animal.
Energy level/descriptors:: high
For a New Family to Know: Jacob is described as playful and confident. When at home Jacob tends to keep to himself. Jacob was kept indoors only and was fed dry food. Jacob is litter box trained and uses an uncovered litter box. Jacob uses a scratching post made of wood and carpet.
KNOWN HISTORY:: KNOWN HISTORY: Lived Indoors Previously lived with: 2 adults, 2 cats Behavior toward strangers: Unknown Behavior toward children: Unknown Behavior toward cats: Relaxed and playful Behavior toward dogs: Unknown Bite or Scratch history: None Litter box training: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Playful and confident with a high activity level Other notes: He doesn’t like being picked up/held and tends to keep to herself
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: 02/19/18 Easy to handle in net vocal.
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 02/22/18 Tense body, pressed up against the back wall of the kennel. Tries to scale the walls to avoid contact. Not open to interacting, very uncomfortable. Stress meows when spoken to softly, pupils dilated. Tolerates petting with the bear claw briefly before shifting away. Uncomfortable in shelter, needs placement.
Cage Condition:: Cage is neat
Reaction to assessor:: Laurence was tense, wary and trying to climb the back wall of the kennel to escape.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Laurence pauses when the assessor calls his name and starts to stress meow.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Laurence tenses up and his eyes dart around the kennel looking for an exit.
Reaction to touch:: Laurence continues to stress meow and slowly starts to shift away as the assessor approaches. He seems very uncomfortable and leans away, trying to dodge the assessor’s hand. He tolerates petting, but is very tense and tries to avoid all contact.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Laid back
VOCAL:: Somewhat chatty
CHARACTER TYPE: : Timid,Independent
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful
Potential challenges comments:: Lawrence has displayed fearful behavior during their stay in the care center and may dislike certain types of handling. 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
RECOMMENDATIONS:: None
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Lawrence 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. He may have some behavioral issues that will need to be addressed in the 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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