SNOWBALL – 20375
Safe - 2-16-2018 Brooklyn
*** SAFE 02/16/18 *** 8 yr old SNOWBALL was brought to the shelter. She has some gingivitis and needs a furever home. SNOWBALL is a big girl at 15 lbs! Adopt a New Love for Valentine’s Day! Snowball was brought to ACC because her owner passed away. The caretaker unfortunately had allergies and unable to keep her. She would need time to warm up to strangers and lived with a small dog
BROOKLYN CENTER
Hello, my name is Snowball. My animal id is #20375. I am a desexed female black cat at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 8 years old. – P
I came into the shelter as a stray on 10-Feb-2018.
ZIP Code From: 11230
Snowball was placed at risk due to behavior concerns; Snowball 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. She may have some behavioral issues that will need to be addressed in the home. 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: 15.26 lbs
10/02/2018
[LVT Intake Exam] Microchip Scan: negative Evidence of Cruelty: no Observed Behavior:nervous, but allowed handling Sex: spayed, spayed scar seen Estimated Age:6-7 years Subjective: describe how he animal is presenting and any known history Eyes: mild cloudy but clear Ears: dirty Oral Exam: moderate stained and tartar teeth, possible- gingivitis Heart: wnl Lungs: wnl Abdomen: no palpable mass noted Musculoskeletal: BCS- 6/9, ambx4, no fleas or parasites seen in hair coat Mentation: BARH, no abnormal neuro sign Preliminary Assessment: obese, gingivitis Plan: needs dvm exam
11/02/2018
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 6-8 years Microchip noted on Intake? no Microchip Number (If Applicable): History : Owner deceased; surrendered Subjective: BAR-H Observed Behavior – nervous; tolerates all medical handling Evidence of Cruelty seen – no Evidence of Trauma seen – no Objective T = P = R = BCS 7/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: mild dental calc, staining PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: SF MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, somewhat unkempt, scaley dorsum CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: nP Assessment 6-8 year old SF DSH 1. Overweight 2. Mild dental dz Prognosis: Good Plan: 1. Intake procedures already performed 2. OK to make available for adoption 3. Recommend behavioral consultation SURGERY:already spayed
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Snowball was very nervous during intake and hid in the back of the carrier with her face in the corner.
Date of Intake: 2/11/2018
Spay/Neuter status: Unknown
Basic Information:: Snowball is an 8 year old, black and white, DSH female. She was brought in by a client who has only had for for a little over a week so profile is very limited.
How is this cat around strangers?: Snowball would hide when guests entered the home in both her previous and most recent home. She needs time to warm up and adjust.
How is this cat around children?: Snowball has not spent time around children.
How is this cat around other cats?: Snowball has not spent time around other cats.
How is this cat around dogs?: Snowball has lived with a small mixed breed dog and was respectful and tolerant around him.
Behavior Notes: Snowball has not been bathed or groomed by her previous owner, she tolerates being picked up for very short period of time but will struggle to get away.
Bite history:: Snowball has no bite history but will lash out and scratch if she is being bothered.
Energy level/descriptors:: Medium
KNOWN HISTORY:: KNOWN HISTORY: Lived Indoors Previously lived with: Adults Behavior toward strangers: Hides and needs time to warm up and adjust. Behavior toward children: Unknown Behavior toward cats: Unknown Behavior toward dogs: Lived with a small mixed breed dog and was respectful and tolerant Bite or Scratch history: Scratches when she is being bothered. Litter box training: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Medium activity level Other notes: She tolerates being picked up for very short period of time but will struggle to get away.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: 02/11/18 Nervous; tolerates all medical handling
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 02/11/18 Lying in back of kennel, body tense and flat, head facing towards kennel wall and lowered onto floor. Tolerates petting along head and body while remaining very still and avoiding eye contact. Uncomfortable, needs more time to adjust. 02/12/18 Lying in back of kennel with a low, tense body, head lowered onto kennel floor. Body is squished between wall and litterbox – wants to hide. Makes eye contact with wide eyes, pupils dilated. She tolerates petting along her head and body while raising her head and turning to watch my hand. Smells the treats I place down next to her but doesn’t eat them – may be too uncomfortable and focused on me. Needs more time to adjust. 02/13/18 Lying in back of kennel with a low, tense body. Avoids eye contact when spoken to. Tolerates petting along head and body while turning head slowly to watch the bear-claw and licking lips. Begins to hyper-salivate. Very nervous. Not interested in treats at the moment. Limited interaction due to stress. Needs more time to adjust.
Reaction to assessor:: Snowball was pressed up against the back wall of the kennel with her body lowered and wide eyes focused on the assessor.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Snowball pupils dilate and she starts to lip lick.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Snowball flinches slightly and her eyes dart around the kennel.
Reaction to touch:: Snowball tenses up and starts hyper salivating when the assessor extends his hand out. She lip licks, shrinks her body and slowly follows the assessor’s hand when pet along her back.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Laid back
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Timid,Independent
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful
Potential challenges comments:: Snowball has displayed fearful behavior during their stay in the care center and may dislike certain types of handling. 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
RECOMMENDATIONS:: None
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Snowball 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. She may have some behavioral issues that will need to be addressed in the 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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