SABRINA – 7913 aka A1126989
Safe - 10-5-2017 Manhattan
SAFE 10/5/17 NEW PHOTO! Beautiful SABRINA and 2 other kitties were brought to the shelter by owner with “too many”. They are all a bit frightened and need a new home asap.
MANHATTAN CENTER
SABRINA – 7913 aka A1126989
FEMALE, ORANGE / WHITE, DOMESTIC LH MIX,7 mos
OWNER SUR – AVAILABLE, NO HOLD Reason TOO MANY P
Intake condition UNSPECIFIE Intake Date 09/29/2017, From NY 11207, DueOut Date 09/29/2017, I came in with Group/Litter #K17-112896.
Medical Behavior Evaluation ORANGE
Medical Summary 09/30/17 11:31 DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~6 months Microchip noted on Intake? History : Subjective: Observed Behavior – hissing, swatting, trying to strike, limited exam performed in net Evidence of Cruelty seen – no Evidence of Trauma seen – no Objective T = P = R = BCS 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted, no URI signs Oral Exam: unable to examine due to behavior PLN: unable to examine due to behavior H/L: tachycardic on exam, no murmurs ausculted, normal RR and RE at rest ABD: unable to examine due to behavior U/G: reported female – unable to examine MSI: NSF CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: not performed Assessment ~6 month old female cat suspect intact apparently healthy Plan: OK to schedule spay Prognosis: Good SURGERY: Okay for surgery
Weight 6.0
09/29/17 20:48
Basic Information: Sabrina is a female, 6 month old, domestic longhair cat. She was born at home and unfortunately had to be surrendered because she did not have time. Sabrina has never been to the vet and previous owner is unaware of any health issues.
Socialization: Sabrina is fearful around strangers and will hide for days if someone is over. Sabrina has never been around children or dogs. She’s lived with her mother cat and her litter mates. Rover A1126990 and Gabrielle A1126991. They are relaxed and playful together. She has never bitten another animal or human.
Behavior: Sabrina will hide in fear and will keep her distance from people. While riding in a car she is relaxed and quiet. Previous owner has never given Sabrina a bath, trimmed her nails, or brushed her coat. Sabrina is scared when previous owner tried to pick her up and will try to flee from owner. She would not allow previous owner to get near her. She will struggle when trying to be put her into a carrier as well. Previous owner never disturbed her while she was sleeping.
For a new family to know: Sabrina is a shy, fearful, independent, quiet cat. She has a medium activity level and loves to sit on the windowsill and look outside. When previous owner is home she will rarely seek attention and likes to play with string toys. She is indoors only and sleeps in the living room on her bed with her littermates. Sabrina eats hard food and has it in a big bowl available to her all day. She is litter boxed trained and had an uncovered litter box with clumping litter. She used the Arm and Hammer brand. She never used a scratching post.
BEHAVIOR:
KNOWN HISTORY:
Basic Information: Sabrina is a female, 6 month old, domestic longhair cat. She was born at home and unfortunately had to be surrendered because she did not have time. Sabrina has never been to the vet and previous owner is unaware of any health issues. Socialization: Sabrina is fearful around strangers and will hide for days if someone is over. Sabrina has never been around children or dogs. She’s lived with her mother cat and her litter mates. Rover A1126990 and Gabrielle A1126991. They are relaxed and playful together. She has never bitten another animal or human. Behavior: Sabrina will hide in fear and will keep her distance from people. While riding in a car she is relaxed and quiet. Previous owner has never given Sabrina a bath, trimmed her nails, or brushed her coat. Sabrina is scared when previous owner tried to pick her up and will try to flee from owner. She would not allow previous owner to get near her. She will struggle when trying to be put her into a carrier as well. Previous owner never disturbed her while she was sleeping. For a new family to know: Sabrina is a shy, fearful, independent, quiet cat. She has a medium activity level and loves to sit on the windowsill and look outside. When previous owner is home she will rarely seek attention and likes to play with string toys. She is indoors only and sleeps in the living room on her bed with her littermates. Sabrina eats hard food and has it in a big bowl available to her all day. She is litter boxed trained and had an uncovered litter box with clumping litter. She used the Arm and Hammer brand. She never used a scratching post.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:
Hissing, swatting, trying to strike, limited exam performed in net
Cage Condition:
Cage is slightly re-arranged
Reaction to assessor:
Sabrina is crouched on top of her bed with a very tense posture and eyes dilated.
Reaction when softly spoken to:
Sabrina hisses at the assessor.
Reaction to cage door opening:
Sabrina continues to hiss at the assessor.
Reaction to touch:
Sabrina strikes the assess-a-hand and does not allow touch.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:
Moderate
VOCAL:
Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE:
Shy
Skittish
Independent
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:
Fearful
Potential challenges comments:
Sabrina 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:
New hope only
Behavior Asilomar
TM – Treatable-Manageable
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:
Sabrina is displaying behaviors that preclude placement in the adoptions room and/or may require further investigation before placement in a home. She has tried to swat, is extremely fearful in the shelter environment, and does not currently tolerate petting or handling. She may have a known history of behavioral issues that need to be addressed. The behavior department feels that placement with a New Hope Partner is the best option at this time.
Recommendations
Adoption Recommendations:
Comments:
Suitability With Children:
Other:
Behavior 10/2/17: New Hope Only
Yard Size:
Overall Rating:
Passed For Rehoming:
Indemnity/Waiver:
Adoption Summary:
Behavior Determination: New Hope Only
MEDICAL:
9/30:
09/30/17 11:31
DVM Intake Exam
Estimated age: ~6 months
Microchip noted on Intake?
History :
Subjective:
Observed Behavior – hissing, swatting, trying to strike, limited exam performed in net
Evidence of Cruelty seen – no
Evidence of Trauma seen – no
Objective
T = P = R = BCS 4/9
EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted, no URI signs
Oral Exam: unable to examine due to behavior
PLN: unable to examine due to behavior
H/L: tachycardic on exam, no murmurs ausculted, normal RR and RE at rest
ABD: unable to examine due to behavior
U/G: reported female – unable to examine
MSI: NSF
CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Rectal: not performed
Assessment
~6 month old female cat
suspect intact
apparently healthy
Plan: OK to schedule spay
Prognosis: Good
SURGERY: Okay for surgery
CAME IN WITH
A1126990 – ROVER
A1126991 – GABRIELLE
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