MIMI – 22385
Safe - 3-16-2018 Brooklyn
SAFE 3/16/18 Chubby Mimi is a Shy but Sweet Young Kitty @BACC! Poor sweetheart Mimi has found herself at the Brooklyn Care Center when her owner was evicted. She reportedly was very affectionate in the home and would even give kisses when her owner would come home. She’s quite nervous in the shelter environment but has allowed all handling and would love to find a quieter, more relaxing place to settle down in.
Brooklyn Center
Mimi 22385, Black DSH, Owner Surrender 03/08/18
KNOWN HISTORY:
Lived Indoors
Previously lived with: 1 adult
Behavior toward strangers: Has not been around strangers
Behavior toward children: Unknown
Behavior toward cats: Unknown
Behavior toward dogs: Unknown
Bite or Scratch history: None
Litter box training: Yes, used a hooded litter box with clumping litter.
Energy level/descriptors: Owner describe her as friendly, mellow, shy an independent with a medium activity level.
Other notes: She likes to follow owner around and be in the same room. She gives affection such as kisses once owner comes home. She enjoys being picked up and held.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:
03/08/18
Observed Behavior – Tense, tries to hide, dilated pupils, allows all handling for exam
ENRICHMENT NOTES:
03/09/18
Pressed up against the back wall of the cubby, body tilted sideways trying to hide behind the litter box. Pupils dilated, hardly ever blinks. Hyper focused on her surroundings. Tolerates being pet on her head. Her body starts to tremble. Kept interaction short due to stress. Moved out of adoptions and into room 12. Given cage cover and a kuranda bed. Asked medical to give Gabapentin.
03/11/18
Lying on top of kuranda bed, body slightly tense, eyes wide. Comes forward to sniff my hand and allows petting along head and body while turning head to continue to smell my hand, pupils dilated. Ate treats given. Curious but unsure, showing improvement. Has potential to warm up.
03/12/18
Lying down, looking around with big dilated eyes. Wary of surroundings, but shows interest in interaction and will lean forward to sniff, curious whenever I extend my hand. Allows petting, but shifts away when overwhelmed by movement of surroundings. Likes treats though. Needs more positive reinforcement.
Cage Condition:
Cage is neat
Reaction to assessor:
Mimi becomes alert and looks around with wide and dilated eyes.
Reaction when softly spoken to:
Mimi continues to look around, focused on movement and noise.
Reaction to cage door opening:
Mimi remains in place and is alert.
Reaction to touch:
Mimi appeared hesitant, but sniffs the assessor’s hand when offered. She leans forward slightly and accepts petting, but slowly shifts away when there is a sudden noise. She inches back and looks at the assessor, showing interest and allowing petting, but seems unsure of the environment.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:
Moderate
VOCAL:
Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE:
Shy
Sweet
Curious
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:
Experience
Behavior Asilomar
TM – Treatable-Manageable
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:
Mimi tolerates attention and petting but may be fearful or stressed in the shelter. She may need time to warm up to her new home and family. We recommend that this cat go to a home with experienced cat parents. Any future home with children should conduct a thorough interaction before adopting.
Date of Intake
8-Mar-2018
Basic Information:
Mimi is a 3 year old female DSH. Owner wasn’t sure if she is spayed. She had her since she was one month old. Mimi appeared healthy and had no health concerns. Owner surrender due to personal problems.
Previously lived with:
One female adult
How is this cat around strangers?
Owner doesn’t have visitors come to the house so she is unsure how Mimi is with strangers.
How is this cat around children?
Mimi has never been around children.
How is this cat around other cats?
Mimi has never interacted with other cats.
How is this cat around dogs?
Mimi has never interacted with dogs.
Behavior Notes
Mimi was never given a bath or had her coat brushed. She isn’t bothered by nail trim and will struggle when put in carrier. She enjoy being picked up and held.
Bite history:
Mimi has never bitten or scratched anyone owner stated.
Energy level/descriptors:
Medium
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?
No
For a New Family to Know
Mimi used a hooded litter box with clumping litter. She eats wet and dry food called fancy feast or Purina twice a day.She likes to follow owner around and be in the same room. She gives affection such as kisses once owner reaches home. She likes to play with balls, strings and catnip toys. Owner describe her as friendly, mellow, shy an independent.
Behavior Notes:
Upon intake Mimi was retrieving to back of carrier, eyes dilated and drooling. She scanned negative for a microchip and allowed limited handling.
Vet Notes: 6:25 PM
DVM Intake Exam
Estimated age: ~3yrs
Microchip noted on Intake? no
History : Owner surrender
Subjective: BARH
Observed Behavior – Tense, tries to hide, dilated pupils, allows all handling for exam
Evidence of Cruelty seen – no
Evidence of Trauma seen – no
Objective
P = WNL
R = WNL
BCS 6/9
EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted
Oral Exam: Minimal dental staining, moderate gingivitis, pink mm
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated
U/G: Spayed, scar seen and palpated
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat
CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Assessment: Overweight, gingivitis
Prognosis: Good
Plan: Continue to monitor while at BACC. Consider weight loss/management plan with placement
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