MITTENS – 20846
Safe - 2-22-2018 Brooklyn
***SAFE 02/22/18*** BEAUTIFUL 9 YEAR OLD MITTENS LOST HER HOME WHEN HER OWNER BECAME HOMELESS!! MITTENS is a spayed 9 yr old beauty that is in need of a new loving home. Her owner became homeless and had to move where pets were not allowed. She lived with another cat and a dog and got along with them. MITTENS has purrfect litterbox manners. PLEASE GIVE MITTENS A FREEDOM RIDE BY RESERVING HER BY NOON!!
Brooklyn Center
Hello, my name is Mittens. My animal id is #20846. I am a desexed female calico cat at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 9 years old. – P
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 16-Feb-2018, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- homeless.
Mittens was placed at risk due to behavior concerns; she is not thriving here at the care center. still wary of environment and focus on her surroundings. Mittens can go home with an experienced cat owner.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 9.56 lbs
16/02/2018
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 9 yrs (7-9) Microchip noted on Intake?n Microchip Number (If Applicable):n History : owner surrender Subjective:bar Observed Behavior – nervous, but amenable to all aspects of exam Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -n Objective T = P = 160 R = wnl BCS 6/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: mild focal tarter max carnassials PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: fs MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal:ne Assessment: sl overweight fs dsh Prognosis: excellent Plan: adoption/placement SURGERY: na
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
Mittens was nervous during intake but allowed for handling.
Date of Intake: 2/16/2018
Spay/Neuter status: Yes
Is this cat having litter box issues?: No
Basic Information:: Mittens is approximately a 9 year old, DSH female who was spayed prior to coming into the shelter. She has no known health issues or injuries and has not seen a vet recently. She was found as a stray 9 years ago and has been in the home since then. She was surrendered due to the owner moving to a location that does not allow pets.
Previously lived with:: In home with owner
How is this cat around strangers?: Mittens is shy when meeting new people, she will run and hide when guests enter the home.
How is this cat around children?: Mittens has spent time around younger family members and is relaxed and tolerant around them.
How is this cat around other cats?: Mittens has lived with another cat and is respectful and tolerant around her. They will at times hiss at each other but have never had an altercation.
How is this cat around dogs?: Mittens has spent time around a dog and was respectful and tolerant around them.
Behavior Notes: Mittens does not allow her owner to bathe or groom her. She isn’t bothered by being picked up or held and allows her owner to put her in the carrier.
Bite history:: Mittens has no bite history.
Energy level/descriptors:: Medium
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: No
For a New Family to Know: Mittens is described as being shy, affectionate with the owner, and playful. Mittens likes to follow her owner around when she is home and likes to be in the same room as him. He has been an indoor cat, sleeps anywhere in the home, and likes to play with all kinds of toys. She is litter box trained using a hooded box with any kind of litter. She likes to scratch on carpet, rope and cardboard.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Lived Indoors Previously lived with: 1 adult, 1 cat, and 1 dog Behavior toward strangers: Shy, will run and hide when guests enter the home Behavior toward children: Relaxed and tolerant Behavior toward cats: Respectful and tolerant around the other resident cat. They will at times hiss at each other but have never had an altercation. Behavior toward dogs: Respectful and tolerant Bite or Scratch history: None Litter box training: Yes, uses a hooded box with any kind of litter. Energy level/descriptors: Mittens is described as being shy, affectionate with the owner, and playful with a medium activity level. Other notes: Mittens likes to follow her owner around when she is home and likes to be in the same room as him. She likes to play with all kinds of toys.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: 02/16/18 Observed Behavior – nervous, but amenable to all aspects of exam
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 02/17/18 Curled up in her litter box. Tense, lip licks. Unsure of his surroundings, but leans forward to sniff his hand. Accepts petting and closes her eyes. Body feels tense, slowly lowers her head into the litter box. Needs more time to adjust.
Cage Condition:: Cage is neat
Reaction to assessor:: Mittens was lying down and had a neutral body posture.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Mittens looks at the assessor for a brief moment, and then looks away.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Mittens gets up and slowly sits upright.
Reaction to touch:: Mittens sniffs the assessor’s hand and accepts petting. She slowly pushes her head up against the hand and warms up, inching towards the front to look around. She retreats with any sudden movement or noise, but doesn’t seem to mind attention.
Reaction to being picked up:: Mittens is tense during pick up, but tolerates this kind of handling and remains calm.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Moderate
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Shy ,Sweet,Curious
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Experience
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Mittens tolerates attention and petting but may be fearful or stressed in the shelter. She may need time to warm up to her new home. We recommend that this cat go to a home with experienced cat parents.
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