SNICKLES – A1113039

Brooklyn Center

My name is SNICKLES. My Animal ID # is A1113039. – P
I am a spayed female torbie domestic sh mix. The shelter thinks I am about 8 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 05/31/2017 from NY 11221, owner surrender reason stated was NEW BABY.

06/09/2017 AT RISK MEMO
Snickles A1113039 is at risk for behavior concerns in the care center. She has warmed up to her caretakers and is frequently affectionate, but appears stressed in the care center and has, at times, hissed and swatted during interactions and can be difficult to handle.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
06/01/2017 Exam Type DVM INTAKE – Medical Rating is 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 8.8 LBS.

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: mature, appears to be younger than 13- perhaps 8 yr Microchip noted on Intake none History : baby at home Subjective: owner surrender Observed Behavior – will allow petting but tries to flee Evidence of Cruelty seen – none Evidence of Trauma seen – none Objective P = wnl R = wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: limited however had moderate dental tartar PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: spayed ( assumed, not shaved) MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: not performed Assessment stable mature spayed cat Plan behavior assessment Prognosis: very good SURGERY: surgery not neede, spayed

05/24/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
05/24/17 16:27 Snickles is a thirteen year old spayed domestic shorthair. She was surrendered by her owner due to conflict with the new baby in the home. Owner stated Snickles would urinate on the baby’s items and crib in the home. Snickles was not taken to the vet by previous owner, she was found as a stray kitten when she was a few weeks old. Snickles has lived with two adults, a nine month old child and a female cat. Snickles is described as distant towards strangers and will hiss and swat if they approach her in the home. Snickles has not been around children and has had limited interactions with the baby in the home. Owner stated Snickles ignores the other cat in the home and stays in her own area. Snickles has not been around dogs. Snickles scratches often in the home, owner stated she will swat when she does not wish to be bothered. Snickles has been urinating and defecating outside the litterbox for the last year. She was not taken to the vet for this issue and owner believes it was due to the addition of the child in the home. Snickles would defecate in the bathroom sink and various places in the home. Snickles was not bathed or had her nails trimmed. Owner provided a cardboard scratching post which Snickles used. Snickles had been kept only indoors. She is described as an assertive and independent cat. Snickles eats Meow Mix dry food and is free fed. She was provided an open litterbox and clumping litter. Owner stated Snickles will begin to urinate and defecate outside her box if the litter is not changed multiple times a week.

WEB MEMO
No Web Memo

06/03/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPNOCHILD
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Lived Indoors Previously lived with: 2 Adults, a 9 month old child and another cat Behavior toward strangers: Displays distance increasing behaviors Behavior toward children: She has not been around children and has had limited interactions with the baby in the home. Behavior toward cats: Ignores the other cat in the home and stays in her own area Behavior toward dogs: Unknown Bite or Scratch history: Scratches when she doesn’t want to be bothered Litter box training: No, she’s been urinating and defecating outside her litter box for the past year. She was not taken to the vet for this issue and owner believes it was due to the addition of the child in the home Energy level/descriptors: Assertive and independent cat. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: Will allow petting but tries to flee EVALUATION: Cage Condition: Cage is neat Reaction to assessor: Snickles is calm, relaxed and comes forward to greet the assessor. Reaction when softly spoken to: Snickles purrs softly and rubs her cheeks against the kennel door for attention. Reaction to cage door opening: Snickles is calm and relaxed. Reaction to touch: Snickles is very demanding and affectionate. She rubs against the assessor’s hand and guides him to where she wants to be pet. She prefers soft pets on her head and seemed to get a little aroused when rubbed along her back. After a couple passes along her body she paused, then whipped around and swatted. It takes her a few seconds to relax then she goes right back to soliciting attention. Reaction to being picked up: Snickles hissed and quickly backed away when attempting to pick her up. ACTIVITY LEVEL: Athletic VOCAL: Somewhat chatty CHARACTER TYPE: Affectionate, Demanding POTENTIAL CHALLENGES: Inappropriate elimination – Snickle’s previous owners report that she was eliminating (urinating and defecating) outside the litter box for the past year. Snickles was never seen by a veterinarian. We are unaware of what, if any, modifications steps were taken to try and address this behavior in the home, so we cannot be sure what the trigger may have been or if this behavior may continue in a future home. However, we recommend that potential adopters be comfortable with management and modification techniques for elimination outside the litter box should this behavior continue in a home environment.

Pet-induced aggression – Initially Snickles solicits petting and attention, but after a few soft passes over the body she begins to hiss and growl at the assessor. This may be a sign of petting-induced aggression, where repeated physical contact results in discomfort for the cat, or it may be a sign of overstimulation. As a result of this observed behavior we recommend adopters who are familiar with signs of behavioral arousal and agitation in cats, so that interactions can be ended before Snickles becomes reactive. Treats should be used to reward appropriate responses to physical attention. RECOMMENDATIONS: Experienced, adult home only – Snickles solicits attention and tolerates petting but may be assertively demanding of attention or may play roughly. Due to getting uncomfortable with prolonged interactions we feel that this cat will do best in an adult only home.

GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
No Group Behavior Summary

06/01/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: mature, appears to be younger than 13- perhaps 8 yr Microchip noted on Intake none History : baby at home Subjective: owner surrender Observed Behavior – will allow petting but tries to flee Evidence of Cruelty seen – none Evidence of Trauma seen – none Objective P = wnl R = wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: limited however had moderate dental tartar PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: spayed ( assumed, not shaved) MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: not performed Assessment stable mature spayed cat Plan behavior assessment Prognosis: very good SURGERY: surgery not neede, spayed

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