QUICKSILVER -16074
Safe - 12-22-2017 Brooklyn Rescue: Feline Rescue of SI Please honor your pledges: http://felinerescueofstatenisland.org/donation/
*** SAFE 12/22/17 *** QUICKSILVER was picked up in someone’s back yard – wonder if he may have been someone’s pet? He is not happy in the shelter and needs a new home asap!! Healthy and about a year old.
BROOKLYN CENTER
Hello, my name is Quicksilver. My animal id is #16074. I am a male brown tabby cat at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 1 years old. – P
I came into the shelter as a stray on 14-Dec-2017.
Original Location: 11430
Quicksilver was placed at risk due to behavior; Quicksilver is not thriving in this environment and would benefit from placement outside the shelter.Due to the behaviors seen in the care center, we feel that this cat will do best in an experienced, adult only home.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 8.84 lbs
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 1 YR Microchip noted on Intake NONE History : STRAY PICKED UP IN BACK YARD Subjective: STRAY Observed Behavior -TRIES TO FLEE Evidence of Cruelty seen -NONE Evidence of Trauma seen -NONE SEDATED FOR EXAM Objective BARH MM PINK P = WNL R = WNL BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: HEALTHY ADULT DENTITION PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnEic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: SCROTAL TESTES MSI: Ambulatory x 4, FLEAS ANF FLEA DIRT no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: NOT PERFORMED Assessment HEALTHY Prognosis: EXCELLENT Plan: OK FOR SX SURGERY: Okay for surgery
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 4. Orange
Upon intake Quicksilver was placed in a feral den.
Date of Intake: 12/14/2017
Spay/Neuter status: No
Basic Information:: Unknown
Previously lived with:: Unknown
How is this cat around strangers?: Unknown
How is this cat around children?: Unknown
How is this cat around other cats?: Unknown
How is this cat around dogs?: Unknown
Behavior Notes: Unknown
Bite history:: Unknown
Energy level/descriptors:: Unknown
Medical Notes: Unknown
For a New Family to Know: Unknown
KNOWN HISTORY:: Quicksilver was brought in as a stray, so there is no information on their behavior history or tendencies in a home environment.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: Observed Behavior – TRIES TO FLEE
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 12/17/17 Lying in back of kennel with a low, tense body. He tolerates petting along his head and body while titling his ears and looking around the room. Avoids eye contact. “Frozen stiff” – fearful. Needs some more time to adjust. Not interested in treats today. 12/18/17 Lying in litterbox with a low, tense body. He makes eye contact and flattens his ears when spoken to. He flinches when touched with the bear-claw and tolerates petting along his head and body while remaining very still, eyes looking around the room. Uncomfortable. Not interested in treats at the moment. Needs more time to adjust. 12/19/17 Lying in litterbox with a low, tense body. Makes and maintains eyes contact as I open the kennel door, ears flattening. He tolerates petting along his head and body while slowly turning his head to watch my hand, ears flat and whiskers pulled back. Not interested in treats today. Needs more time to adjust.
Cage Condition:: Cage is neat
Reaction to assessor:: Quicksilver was inside his litter box with a low body posture.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Quicksilver looks at the assessor briefly, and then averts his gaze and appears tense.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Quicksilver remains motionless.
Reaction to touch:: Quicksilver focuses on the assessor’s hand, but remains immobile and allows soft strokes on his head and body. He appears uncomfortable and his body is tense, but he does not display any further reaction.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Mellow
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Timid,Skittish,Independent
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful
Potential challenges comments:: Quicksilver has displayed fearful behavior during their stay in the care center and appears uncomfortable with extended 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
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Quicksilver tolerates attention and petting but may be fearful or stressed in the shelter, and may be intimidated by small children. He may be more independent, and may need time to warm up to his new home and family. 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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