TINA – A0934845
Safe - 7-18-2016 Brooklyn
SAFE 7/18/16
HERE SINCE 4/26, NEARLY 3 MONTHS STUCK IN A CAGE – HEALTHY & ALREADY SPAYED! TINA the Torbie Loves Attention!!! Gorgeous Staff & Volunteer Fave at BACC!!! SUPER SWEET TINA NEEDS YOU NOW!!
A volunteer writes: I loved working with Tina. She would meow for your attention, which you can’t resist giving to this gorgeous torbie with pretty coloring. Giving her head rubs, she will watch you with her sweet relaxed eyes. She would sit down so you can rub her head. You will love rubbing her soft body, seeing she is enjoying it by waving the tip of her tail gently. Tina is a sweet girl, so I hope you will come spend some time with her and see how great she is.
A volunteer writes: Tina is a mild-mannered kitty who seems to want you to pet her, just not too much. She is easily overstimulated and then backs off, which might make an inexperienced human companion think that Tina is stand-offish. But she does like affection, just in small amounts and on her terms. If you fall in love with Tina, you have to learn to read the signs and go with her flow. Ride Tina’s wave and everything will be just groovy.
Another volunteer writes: Today Tina was lounging, stretched out on one side of her kennel, looking very relaxed. I reached in to pet her and she rolled her head back to get the full effect of the chin rubs. She was quite calm and not showing any signs of overstimulation. I’m hoping that she has adapted to her new surroundings and is now getting serious about showing us her best side, the serene and loving torbie girl.
BROOKLYN CENTER
**RETURNED**
TINA – A0934845
SPAYED FEMALE, TORBIE, DOMESTIC SH,4 yrs
STRAY – STRAY WAIT, HOLD FOR ID Reason STRAY
Intake condition UNSPECIFIE Intake Date 04/26/2016, From NY 11212, DueOut Date 05/04/2016
Medical Behavior Evaluation RED
Medical Summary Scanned positive with Chip #985121010627951 BARH – lunged at carrier door, tried to bite, tried to scratch, continual angry growl – 0.15mL Telazol given for exam S~ 3 years (shaved, tattoo found) Ears, eyes, nose, throat clear Teeth stained, grooved – mild tarter Coat clean. Anal gland secretions found around anus. Cleaned No flea dirt or parasites found Ambx4 NOSF
Weight 10.2
BEHAVIOR
7/13 Reassessment
Reaction to assessor: Tina was calm and relaxed, lying down upon approach.
Reaction when softly spoken to: Tina slowly comes to the front and sniffs around.
Reaction to cage door opening: Tina remains soft and relaxed.
Reaction to touch: Tina remains in place, leans against the assessor, and rubs her cheeks lightly onto the assessor’s hand. Her tail sways lightly from side to side, but she does not display any further reaction.
Reaction to pick up: Tina whines and is tense during pick up, but remains calm when held. When placed back inside her kennel, she turns around and accepts petting from the assessor.
Behavior Determination: Experience
Tina interacts with the observer, appreciates attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. She still displays some signs of overstimulation, but does not nip or swipe. We still recommend that this cat go to a home with experienced cat parents who are familiar with signs of behavioral arousal and agitation in cats, in order to prevent Tina from becoming overstimulated. Treats should be used to reward appropriate responses to physical attention.
Date: 06/01/16
Tina was brought in as a stray, so we cannot speak to her behavior in her previous home. She was nervous upon intake, but allowed the counselors to handle her. However, she became defensive during her initial medical exam and displayed distance-increasing behavior. The enrichment facilitator has reported she would hiss upon approach, but will begin to warm up and leans head in for attention. She comes forward to solicit attention afterwards, but her tail waves back and forth.
Reaction to Assessor: Tina was by the front, calm and relaxed.
Reaction when softly spoken to: Tina solicits attention and rubs her cheeks against the cage door.
Reaction to cage door opening: Tina remains soft and relaxed.
Reaction to touch: Tina closes her eyes and leans in for petting, but her tail twitches and her fur pilo-erects. She meows and seems to really appreciate attention, but tenses up from time to time and may become easily overstimulated.
Placement Determination: Experience
Tina solicits attention and tolerates petting but may be easily overstimulated. 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 she becomes overstimulated. We recommend that this cat go to a home with experienced cat parents.
6/1/16
Update : Tina was due for a re-evaluation. During this evaluation she was displaying calm behavior, did not come to the front of the kennel but interacts with the Assessor, appreciates attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. Tina still becomes overstimulated due to this she is displaying behavior appropriate for experienced cat parents.
Behavior Determination: Experience
Tina was brought in as a stray, so we cannot speak to her behavior in her previous home. She was nervous upon intake, but allowed the counselors to handle her. However, she became defensive during her initial medical exam and displayed distance-increasing behavior. The enrichment facilitator has reported she would hiss upon approach, but will begin to warm up and leans head in for attention. She comes forward to solicit attention afterwards, but her tail waves back and forth.
Reaction to Assessor: Tina was by the front, calm and relaxed.
Reaction when softly spoken to: Tina solicits attention and rubs her cheeks against the cage door.
Reaction to cage door opening: Tina remains soft and relaxed.
Reaction to touch: Tina closes her eyes and leans in for petting, but her tail twitches and her fur pilo-erects. She meows and seems to really appreciate attention, but tenses up from time to time and may become easily overstimulated.
Placement Determination: Experience
Tina solicits attention and tolerates petting but may be easily overstimulated. 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 Tina becomes overstimulated. We also recommend fishing pole-type toys for play as they allow for interaction and vigorous, stimulating exercise while keeping human hands at a distance. We recommend that this cat go to a home with experienced cat parents.
04/28/16 Thursday (Day 1)
Hisses upon approach. Tense at first. Raises rear. Warms up, leans head in for attention. Comes forward soliciting attention. Tail waving back and forth.
05/03/16 Tuesday (Day 2)
In litter box, makes eye contact. Soft body, allows petting all over. Gets up and solicits attention. Tail rises up. Calm and relaxed.
05/04/16 Wednesday (Day 3)
Comes forward slowly. Meows and rubs against door. Calm and relaxed. Allows petting all over. Tail up, then puffs up. Enjoys treats.
05/05/16 Thursday (Day 4)
At the front. Looking out. Meows and rubs against door. Allows petting all over. Soft body. Slow movements. Tail body level.
05/09/16 Monday (Day 5)
Comes forward meowing softly. Tail up as she rubs against my hand. Calm and relaxed. Allows petting, a bit tense when held. Leaps away.
05/10/16 Tuesday (Day 6)
Vocal at the front of the kennel. Allows petting all over. Leans in for rubs. Calm and relaxed. Tail body level. Wary of surroundings, doesn’t mind being held.
05/11/16 Wednesday (Day 7)
At the front of the kennel. Meows softly when door opens. Allows petting all over. Paces back and forth, loves attention. Lip licks when held but doesn’t struggle to be put down.
MEDICAL
7/2
VET CHECK – MONITOR FOR VOMITING
BAR. EATING WELL. NO VOMITING OR DIARRHEA. NO SIGNS OF URI
A: NO CONCERNS ON OBSERVATION
P: CONTINUE TO MONITOR WHILE AT BACC. EXCELLENT PROGNOSIS
S/O: Vet check for last day of metronidazole. Recheck stool
BARH on presentation
No C/S/V/D present
No reports of blood in stool from ACO or on observation log
Clean litter pan
A: Blood in stool – none observed today
PX: Continue to monitor in BACC
VET CHECK – MONITOR FOR VOMITING/REGURGITATION
BAR. EATING WELL. VOMIT SMALL AMOUNT OF WET FOOD
NO CONCERNS ON EXAM. CONTINUE TO MONITOR WHILE AT BACC. EXCELLENT PROGNOSIS
Scanned positive with Chip #985121010627951
BARH – lunged at carrier door, tried to bite, tried to scratch, continual angry growl – 0.15mL Telazol given for exam
S~ 3 years (shaved, tattoo found)
Ears, eyes, nose, throat clear
Teeth stained, grooved – mild tarter
Coat clean.
Anal gland secretions found around anus. Cleaned
No flea dirt or parasites found
Ambx4
NOSF
A volunteer writes: I loved working with Tina. She would meow for your attention, which you can’t resist giving to this gorgeous torbie with pretty coloring. Giving her head rubs, she will watch you with her sweet relaxed eyes. She would sit down so you can rub her head. You will love rubbing her soft body, seeing she is enjoying it by waving the tip of her tail gently. Tina is a sweet girl, so I hope you will come spend some time with her and see how great she is.
A volunteer writes: Tina is a mild-mannered kitty who seems to want you to pet her, just not too much. She is easily overstimulated and then backs off, which might make an inexperienced human companion think that Tina is stand-offish. But she does like affection, just in small amounts and on her terms. If you fall in love with Tina, you have to learn to read the signs and go with her flow. Ride Tina’s wave and everything will be just groovy.
Another volunteer writes: Today Tina was lounging, stretched out on one side of her kennel, looking very relaxed. I reached in to pet her and she rolled her head back to get the full effect of the chin rubs. She was quite calm and not showing any signs of overstimulation. I’m hoping that she has adapted to her new surroundings and is now getting serious about showing us her best side, the serene and loving torbie girl.
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