LOLA – 17905
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*** SAFE 01/19/18 *** Queens and Lola were surrendered together with their other housemate (who was adopted!) because their owner was travelling for work and had no one to care for them. While they’re both very sweet, Lola is reportedly very shut down in Adoptions currently so we’d like to get her placement as quickly as possible to minimize her stress. (QUEENS not listed tonight)
Brooklyn Center
Hello, my name is Lola. My animal id is #17905. I am a desexed female black cat at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 6 years 1 weeks old. – P
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 09-Jan-2018, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- no time for animal.
Lola was placed at risk due to the behavior displayed at the shelter. Lola does not appear to be thriving in our busy adoption room. She grumbles upon approach and tries to avoid petting by shifting away. Although she doesn’t seem to mind attention with a slow approach and has not escalated or shown any aggression or other distance-increasing behaviors, due to her stress level we feel that quick placement into a stable home environment is in her best interest. We recommend she goes to a home with experienced cat parents who will allow her to adjust to her new home and family at her own pace.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 9.42 lbs
9/01/2018
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~4-6 years Microchip noted on Intake? negative History : o/s Subjective: BARH Observed Behavior – very sweet but tense and nervous. 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 6/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: adult dentition with mild dental disease, 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 (spay scar noted when ventrum shaved), 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: Apparently healthy Plan: Continue to monitor while at BACC Prognosis: Excellent SURGERY: spayed
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
During intake Lola was quiet. Lola was very shy when being collared and scanned but allowed all handling.
Date of Intake: 1/9/2018
Basic Information:: Lola is a 6 year old female black and white DSh. Owner has had lola for 2 years and is surrendering her along with 2 house mates because of no time.
How is this cat around strangers?: Around strangers Lola will hide. Lola doesnt play with adults adn mostly stays hidden.
How is this cat around children?: Lola has not lived with children but when children come to the house Lola stays hidden.
How is this cat around other cats?: Lola has lived with 2 other cats but does not interact with them and will run away.
How is this cat around dogs?: Lola has not lived with dogs
Behavior Notes: In car rides Lola is quiet. Lola has never been given a bath or had her nails trimmed by previous owner. Lola enjoys being brushed. Lola is afraid of being placed in a carrier and will struggle a little to go in. Lola isnt bothered when being picked up and held.
Bite history:: Lola has never bitten.
Energy level/descriptors:: medium
For a New Family to Know: Lola was described as shy. When home with Lola she likes to stay in a favorite spot of hers either behind the couch or on the window sill. Lola doesnt play with toys. Lola is litter box trained and uses an uncovered litter box with scoop away litter. Lola eats friskies wet and dry food. Lola has a scratching post made of rope and cardboard and doesn’t scratch on anything in the house. When its time for bed Lola likes to sleep either on or behind the couch.
KNOWN HISTORY:: KNOWN HISTORY: Lived Indoors Previously lived with: Adults and 2 other cats Behavior toward strangers: Mostly stays hidden and doesn’t play Behavior toward children: Spent time around children and hides from them Behavior toward cats: Mostly kept her distance Behavior toward dogs: Unknown Bite or Scratch history: None Litter box training: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Shy with a medium activity level Other notes: She enjoys being brushed and will struggle when being placed in a carrier
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: Very sweet but tense and nervous. Easily handle able. Did well for all medical handling and procedures
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 01/10/18 Lying in back of litterbox with a tense body, head lowered onto floor. Tolerates petting along head and body while remaining very still, ears flattening. Face is tensed. Needs more time to adjust. 01/11/18 Lying in back of kennel with a low, tense body. Tolerates petting while remaining still. She leans in gently when rubbed on the chin. Raises her rear abruptly when my hand passes along her back and continues to raise it with each pet. Not interested in treats today. Unsure – has potential to warm up! 01/13/18 Curled up in her blanket at the back of the cubby. Shy and unsure of her surroundings. She looks at the assessor with wide, dilate eyes. Reluctant to come forward. Not interested in treats. She accepts petting and slowly starts to warm up. Her body rises, she leans in for rubs and gives the assessor head butts. Affectionate but not ready to come forward yet. Needs more time. 01/14/18 Lying in back of kennel, body low and tail wrapped around her. Makes eye contact. She leans away as I reach towards her slowly and hisses once touched. Not interested in treats at the moment. Not interested in interaction right now – may be overwhelmed by the traffic in the room today. Left her some treats. 01/16/18 Lying in back of cubby, body tense. Makes eye contact with wide eyes, pupils dilated. Face is also tense. She tolerates a few pets along her head and body with flat ears before making eye contact and beginning to growl. Not interested in treats or toys at the moment. Seems like behavior might be deteriorating, was not interested in interacting today. 01/17/18 Lying in the back of cubby, starts to grumble upon approach. She attempts to shift away from touch, but will allow gentle petting with a slow approach. She quickly moves out of the cubby with a low body posture and into her main kennel space to get away from petting, and then crouches over and blinks softly, lip licking. She continues to allow petting and will lean in very slightly for chin rubs, but continues to grumble. Although uncomfortable, she doesn’t seem to mind attention. Needs more positive reinforcement.
Cage Condition:: Cage is neat
Reaction to assessor:: Lola was curled up in the back of the cubby and watches the assessor with wide eyes.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Lola’s pupils dilate and her whiskers fan out.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Lola remains tense and motionless.
Reaction to touch:: Lola appears hesitant and backs away when approached, but slowly leans forward to sniff the assessor. She warms up with petting, arches her back and gives head butts. She still seems wary of her surroundings and isn’t confident enough to come forward when coaxed.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Mellow
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Sweet,Affectionate,Timid
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: None
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Experience
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
RECOMMENDATIONS:: No young children
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Lola interacts with the observer and appreciates attention, but her previous owner reports that she is a little nervous around children and mostly hides from them. Her behavior remains suitable for an adopter with an average amount of experience, provided the adopter is aware of these behaviors and is able to comfortably manage them. Though we believe this cat is displaying behaviors appropriate for new or experienced cat parents, she may not be a great fit for young children. Any home with older children prepared to adopt this cat should conduct a thorough interaction and endeavor to monitor this cat around their children to prevent these behaviors from being reinforced. **UPDATE 01/17/18** Lola does not appear to be thriving in our busy adoption room. She grumbles upon approach and tries to avoid petting by shifting away. Although she doesn’t seem to mind attention with a slow approach and has not escalated or shown any aggression or other distance-increasing behaviors, due to her stress level we feel that quick placement into a stable home environment is in her best interest. We recommend she goes to a home with experienced cat parents who will allow her to adjust to her new home and family at her own pace.
CAME IN WITH:
QUEENS – 17903
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