VALENCIA – 21050
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*** SAFE 02/28/18 *** VALENCIA was brought to the shelter with another cat, BELLO. Valencia came to ACC after her previous family was evicted from their home. During her time at ACC she has been very scared and has not been thriving well in the shelter environment. Our feline behavior team has seen slow and steady improvements but Valencia would really benefit from a calm, quiet environment where she can open up at her own pace.
MANHATTAN CENTER
Hello, my name is Valencia. My animal id is #21050. I am a female calico cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 1 years 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 18-Feb-2018.
ZIP Code From: 11102
Valencia is at risk for behavior reasons. Valencia is extremely fearful in the care center environment, and does not currently tolerate petting or handling. medically, we have no concerns for Valencia, who presents as a healthy cat.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 6.8 lbs
19/02/2018
BARH scan negative female intact age approx 1 yr clean EEN clean coat scratch mark on nose BCS 5/9 tense, nervous, used net,tried to bite NOSF
19/02/2018
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 1-3 years based on overall appearance Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative on intake – MC placed during LVT exam History : No health hx available Subjective: Alert, hissing in kennel with ears flattened Observed Behavior – Unable to examine due to behavior – pt placed in Freeman net for minimal exam. Evidence of Cruelty seen – None Evidence of Trauma seen – None Objective BAR-H, MMs pink and moist, BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Not performed PLN: Not palpated H/L: NSR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Female, no spay scar palpated MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Normal externally Assessment: Apparently healthy from minimal exam Prognosis: Excellenet Plan: Spay, placement SURGERY: Okay for surgery 1088
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 5. Red
Valencia was hissing and growling and had to be trapped by the person who brought her in. Valencia had to be transported from the trap by walking herself into the new carrier, as she was not receptive to any handling. Due to this observed behavior, a picture was taken from inside Valencia’s carrier and she was not collared.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Valencia was brought in as a stray, so we don’t have any behavioral history or tendencies in a home environment.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: 2/19/18 Observed Behavior – Unable to examine due to behavior
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 2/19/18 Hunched down in litter box, tense, eyes wide and dilated. Stayed crouched in place when door opened, making strong eye contact. Flinched away from touch, hissed. Covered cage and left alone for now. 2/20/18 In den today, peeking through holes, eyes dilated. Poked nose through hole to sniff offered treats, shifted away slightly when touched. Could not coax out. 2/21/18 In den, eyes fully dilated, still trying to sniff through holes. Held immobile when den rotated, then moved slowly away to avoid touch. Covered other side of cage. 2/22/18 In den, facing out window, eyes wide and dilated, very wary. Sat up and retreated out of sight when door opened. Flinched and leaned away from touch. Peeked out again after door closed.
Cage Condition:: No change
Reaction to assessor:: Valencia remains sitting upright hiding in the cat den during the approach.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Valencia becomes alert with eyes wide open, pupils dilated.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Valencia stiffens up with tail tightly curled close to the body, ears erect and forward.
Reaction to touch:: Valencia avoids contact hard staring at the assessor’s hand, attempting to escape the cage.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Laid back
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Skittish,Independent
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : New hope only
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Valencia is displaying behaviors that preclude placement in the adoptions room and/or may require further investigation before placement in a home. She is extremely fearful in the shelter environment and does not currently tolerate petting or handling. The behavior department feels that placement with a New Hope Partner is the best option at this time.
CAME IN WITH
Bello 21049
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