OSCAR – 18672
Safe - 1-26-2018 Brooklyn
***SAFE 01/26/18 *** OSCAR was trapped by Park Services and dumped in the shelter. She is not a happy camper and needs a furever home asap.
BROOKLYN CENTER
Hello, my name is Oscar. My animal id is #18672. I am a desexed female brown tabby cat at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 3 years old. – P
I came into the shelter as a stray on 19-Jan-2018.
Original Location: 11234
Oscar was placed at risk due to behavior concerns; Oscar focuses on the assessor’s hand and uses her paw to gently bat the assessor’s hand a few times. She shifts away to avoid touch and hisses when contact is made, but remains in place. She continues to hiss when pet and is very tense, but does not display any further reaction.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 7.1 lbs
19/01/2018
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 2-4yrs Microchip noted on Intake? no Microchip Number (If Applicable): History: Trapped and brought in by Parks Service Subjective: Cat is Q/BAR before sedation Observed Behavior – At back of feral den, low growling, escalates to swatting when den opened. Sedated with 0.15mls Telazol IM, which provided adequate sedation for exam and LVT treatments. Evidence of Cruelty seen -no Evidence of Trauma seen – no Objective T = NA P = 150 R = wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean; left ear tipped, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: missing multiple pre-molars, Fx 104, 204, and 304; Grade 0-1/4 dental dz remaining teeth PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: wnl MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, superficial abrasions under both eyes, otherwise healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: not performed Assessment: Superficial abrasions under eyes (most likely from trap), mild dental dz, otherwise Apparently healthy Prognosis: Good-Excellent Plan: Acceptable candidate for adoption or rescue pending behavior evaluation. Fractured canines should be extracted on placement. SURGERY: Already spayed (ear tipped)
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 4. Orange
No handling was done.
Spay/Neuter status: Unknown
Basic Information:: Oscar is a brown tabby and white male cat who found at a Marina and brought to the ACC as a stray.
If yes, Please elaborate:: Unknown information
Previously lived with:: Outside
How is this cat around strangers?: When meeting the staff at the ACC for the first time Oscar was hissing and growling.
How is this cat around children?: Unknown information
How is this cat around other cats?: Unknown information
How is this cat around dogs?: Unknown information
Behavior Notes: Unknown information
Bite history:: Unknown information
Energy level/descriptors:: Unknown information
Medical Notes: Unknown information
For a New Family to Know: Unknown information
KNOWN HISTORY:: Oscar was brought in as a stray, so there is no information on their behavior history or tendencies in their previous home. She was hissing and growling during intake, so no handling was performed to prevent further stress.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: 01/19/18 Observed Behavior – At back of feral den, low growling, escalates to swatting when den opened.
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 01/21/18 Lying beneath kuranda bed, body tensing and ears tilting as I approach. Hisses and makes eye contact when I open the cage door. Not interested in treats at the moment. Needs more time to adjust. 01/22/18 Lying beneath kuranda bed, body tense. Flattens ears and watches bear-claw as it approaches slowly – bats at it lightly in warning. She retreats to the other side of her kennel and tolerates petting with a very slow and gentle approach while hissing. Uncomfortable – left her some treats and closed the kennel door. Needs time to adjust. 01/23/18 Hiding behind her bedding, underneath the kuranda bed. Low body posture, fearful. She lip licks and hisses when spoken to softly. Not open to interacting. Wasn’t interested in treats or food of any kind. She to the other side of the double kennel and tolerates brief touch with the bear claw.
Cage Condition:: Cage is slightly re-arranged
Reaction to assessor:: Oscar was lying down by the back, under her kuranda bed, neutral.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Oscar makes eye contact, but does not come forward.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Oscar becomes stiff and alert.
Reaction to touch:: Oscar focuses on the assessor’s hand and uses her paw to gently bat the assessor’s hand a few times. She shifts away to avoid touch and hisses when contact is made, but remains in place. She continues to hiss when pet and is very tense, but does not display any further reaction.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Moderate
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Skittish,Independent
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful
Potential challenges comments:: Oscar has displayed fearful behavior during their stay in the care center and has displayed distance-increasing behavior with extended handling. Fear aggression can occur when a cat perceives a threat and may escalate if they cannot escape. A fearful cat will feel more relaxed when given options, so provide her 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
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Oscar tolerates attention and petting but may be fearful or stressed in the shelter, and may be intimidated by small children. She may be a little more independent and may need time to warm up to her 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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