LUCA – 14865
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*** SAFE 12/02/17 *** LUCA was surrendered by his owner and he is not a happy camper. LUCA is already neutered and would love to be out of the shelter and back in a real home. Please help this boy today!
BROOKLYN CENTER
Hello, my name is Luca. My animal id is #14865. I am a desexed male gray tabby cat at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 2 years old. – P
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 28-Nov-2017, with the surrender reason stated as animal behaviour – aggressive towards people.
ZIP Code From: 11211
Luca is at risk for behavior concerns (Adult Only determination). Luca allows petting but only for a limited time, he will give warning signs when he has had enough.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 12.84 lbs
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~2 years Microchip noted on Intake? negative History : o/s Subjective: BARH Observed Behavior – hissing, growling, charging the front of the cage. Flailed in net and urinated. Was sedated for PE 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: clean adult dentition, 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: MN 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 Rec behavioral eval Telazol 0.15ml IM sedation for PE Prognosis: Excellent SURGERY: neutered
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 4. Orange
Luca was nervous during intake but while being placed in a carrier Luca began to hiss, swat and growl.
Date of Intake: 11/28/2017
Is this cat having litter box issues?: No
Basic Information:: Luca is a male cat who was surrendered due to behavior concerns while with his previous owners.
How is this cat around strangers?: Around strangers Luca is friendly/shy for a few minutes and plays exuberantly.
How is this cat around children?: Luca has never been around children so it is unknown how he will react to them.
How is this cat around other cats?: Luca has never been around other cats so it is unknown how he will react to them.
How is this cat around dogs?: Luca has lived with one small dog who was kept separate from him through a crate. Luca would often go up to the crate and sniff the small dog.
Behavior Notes: Luca is relaxed when riding in a car. Luca has bite and scratched her previous owners. Luca will often scratch on a wooden chair in his home.Luca enjoys being given a bathand will struggle when having his nails trimmed. Luca will struggle and hiss when being brushed. Luca does not like to be held for a long time . Luca enjoys being placed in a carrier and doesn’t mind being disturbed while resting/sleeping.
Bite history:: Luca has bitten and scratched her previous owners.
Energy level/descriptors:: medium to high
Medical Notes: Luca cannot eat fish or wet food he will throw up and become ill.
For a New Family to Know: Luca is described as playful, assertive and independent. When at home Luca will be inm the same room as his owners and likes to play with balls, string and laser pointers. Luca was kept indoors only. Luca is fed dry food from the brand Iams. Luca is litter box trained and uses a covered litter box with clumping litter. Luca uses a scratching post made of smooth wood and cardboard.
KNOWN HISTORY:: KNOWN HISTORY: Lived Indoors Previously lived with: Behavior toward strangers: Friendly/shy but warms up quickly Behavior toward children: Unknown Behavior toward cats: Unknown Behavior toward dogs: Lived with a small dog but was kept separate from him Bite or Scratch history: Luca has bitten and scratched her previous owners. Litter box training: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Playful, assertive and independent with a medium activity level Other notes: Enjoys being bathed. Struggles and hisses when having his nails trimmed and coat brushed. He doesn’t like being picked/held up for a long period of time.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: Hissing, growling, charging the front of the cage.
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 11/29/17 Hunched in front of kennel, body tense and pupils dilated. He tolerates petting along his head and body while backing away and licking his lips. Flattens ears and growls with continued petting. Needs more time to adjust. 11/30/17 Lying in front of kennel, body tense and feet folded beneath her. She tolerates petting along her head and body while turning her head and hissing. Doesn’t eat treats during interaction. Needs more time to adjust.
Cage Condition:: Cage is neat
Reaction to assessor:: Luca was growling and becomes focused on the assessor when approached.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Luca lowers his body and continues to vocalize with his tail wrapped around his body.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Luca hisses and leans away from the door.
Reaction to touch:: Luca’s eyes widen, his tail thrashes around and he leans forward to sniff the assessor’s hand. He seems very wary of his surroundings but tolerates petting on his head with a slow approach. His body tenses up after a few soft passes and he raises his paw up, giving a clear warning when he’s done interacting.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Laid back
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Timid,Independent
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful
Potential challenges comments:: Luca 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:: Luca 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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