PEPPER – 16750
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***SAFE 12/30/17*** PRECIOUS PEPPER LOST HER HOME WHEN OWNER DIED!! She was brought to the shelter and was very upset and frightened. During her stay she has made a lot of progress in relaxing and allowing petting and handling. Pepper only wants to have a new home where she is loved. CAN SOMEONE ADOPT THIS GRAY GIRL TONIGHT? SHE MUST BE RESERVED BY NOON!!
BROOKLYN CENTER
Hello, my name is Pepper. My animal id is #16750. I am a female gray cat at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 7 years old. – P
I came into the shelter as a stray on 22-Dec-2017.
Original Location: 11232
Pepper was placed at risk due to behavior; Pepper is not thriving here at the care center and will benefit from placement outside the shelter.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 9.7 lbs
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 7 (person who brought in -who was not owner-said 17 yo) Microchip noted on Intake? History : o passed away Subjective: Observed Behavior -yowling, striking Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -n Objective T = P =220 R =wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: no exam H/L: NSR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: female, presumed intact–no ss MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment; healthy Prognosis:good Plan:ohe SURGERY: Okay for surgery
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 5. Red
During intake, Pepper did not allow any handling. She swatted, hissed, and growled throughout the intake. No handling was done to avoid added stress.
Date of Intake: 12/22/2017
Spay/Neuter status: Unknown
Basic Information:: Pepper is a grey and white domestic short hair. She came to the center as a stray.
Previously lived with:: 1 adult
How is this cat around strangers?: Pepper came to the center as a stray so her behavior is unknown.
How is this cat around children?: Pepper came to the center as a stray so her behavior is unknown.
How is this cat around other cats?: Pepper came to the center as a stray so her behavior is unknown.
How is this cat around dogs?: Pepper came to the center as a stray so her behavior is unknown.
Behavior Notes: Pepper came to the center as a stray so her behavior is unknown.
Bite history:: Pepper came to the center as a stray so her bite history is unknown.
Energy level/descriptors:: Unknown.
Medical Notes: Pepper came to the center as a stray so her medical history is unknown.
For a New Family to Know: Pepper came to the center as a stray so her behavior is unknown.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Pepper was brought in without information on her behavior history or tendencies in a home environment. She lived in a home with one adult. During intake, Pepper displayed distance-increasing behavior to avoid being handled.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: Observed Behavior -yowling, striking
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 12/24/17 Standing in front of kennel, body tense and ears slightly tilted. Stress meows when spoken to, then begins to growl. She eats the treats I place down while grumbling, so I click and reward to build an association. She vocalizes loudly and raises her paw with ears flattened when I reach towards her with the bear-claw. Hisses each time I place a treats down or speak to her. Crouched in front of kennel watching me as I make my way across the room while stress meowing and growling after interaction has ended. Uncomfortable, needs more time to adjust. 12/26/17 At front of kennel, vocalizing loudly and making eye contact with ears forward. Head-butts kennel door. She remains in front of her kennel and allows petting along her head and body while leaning in and giving head-butts, tail raised and quivering. Begins to purr. She remains calm and allows all petting for the duration of today’s session – Doing much better! Beginning to warm up. Ate all treats given. 12/27/17 Seems more outgoing and confident today. She sniffs my hand then gently leans in, and accepts petting all over. Her tail perks up and starts to quiver. She doesn’t seems to mind being touched along her back. Occasionally she’ll vocalize and turns around, but she doesn’t display any further reaction. Purrs and she solicits attention. Doing great! Loves treats
Cage Condition:: Cage is neat
Reaction to assessor:: Pepper was lying down by the back, calm and relaxed.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Pepper looks at the assessor and makes eye contact, but does not come to the front.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Pepper becomes alert, but remains calm.
Reaction to touch:: Pepper sniffs the assessor’s hand and meows softly. She appeared unsure, but accepts petting and leans in for cheek and chin rubs. She becomes tense and focuses on the assessor’s hand when pet along her body, but will gently use her paw to bat the assessor’s hand away (does not extend nails). She will continue to allow gentle rubs on her head after.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Moderate
VOCAL:: Somewhat chatty
CHARACTER TYPE: : Shy ,Sweet,Independent
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Experienced, adult only
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Pepper 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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