VETA – 17804
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***SAFE 1/18/18*** HELP NEEDED FOR VETA – SHE IS SHY AND NEEDS A SPECIAL PURRSON TO GIVE HER A HOME TONIGHT!! Timid Young Kitty With Heart Murmur VETA at BACC! 3 year old VETA was brought to the shelter – she has the signs of recently having kittens but none were brought in with her. She has a heart murmur and needs a furever home. MUST RESERVE BY NOON!!
BROOKLYN CENTER
Hello, my name is Veta. My animal id is #17804. I am a female black cat at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 3 years old. – P
I came into the shelter as a stray on 07-Jan-2018.
ZIP Code From: 11213
Veta is at risk for behavior concerns (Adult Only determination). Veta has been fearful in care center and will hiss to avoid an interaction. Veta accepts some petting with a slow approach but is uncomfortable with most types of handling.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 8.15625 lbs
7/01/2018
[Spay/Neuter Waiver – Medical Condition] Your newly adopted pet has been diagnosed with a heart murmur and the staff veterinarians are issuing a permanent waiver from the spay/neuter requirements of the City of NY. Follow up care at your regular veterinarian is recommended to ensure continued treatment. Your veterinarian will advise you if surgical sterilization is appropriate.
7/01/2018
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 3 yr Microchip noted on Intake? No Microchip Number (If Applicable): History : Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior – Nervous but nice, allowed handling Evidence of Cruelty seen – No Evidence of Trauma seen – No Objective T = P = WNL R = WNL BCS 3/5 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Moderate tartar PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, Grade II/VI heart murmur, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: FI, prominant mammary tissue, small amount of milk expressed, no spay scar or tattoo seen MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Assessment: Recently whelped a litter Heart murmur- r/o physiologic vs. pathologic Prognosis: Good Plan: Microchipped Felv/fiv test- NEG Paradefense Rabies FVRCP Pyrantel 0.4mL PO SURGERY: Permanent waiver due to
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
Upon intake Veta was very timid and tried to flee she was placed in carrier and photo was taken in the carrier.
Date of Intake: 1/7/2018
Spay/Neuter status: No
Basic Information:: Veta is a 3 year old unaltred female black DSH cat. She came into BAcc as a stray.
How is this cat around strangers?: Unknown
How is this cat around children?: Unknown
How is this cat around other cats?: Unknown
How is this cat around dogs?: Unknown
Behavior Notes: Unknown
Bite history:: Unknown
Energy level/descriptors:: Unknown
Medical Notes: Unknown
For a New Family to Know: Unknown
KNOWN HISTORY:: Veta was brought in as a stray, so we cannot speak to her behavior in her previous home.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: Nervous but nice, allowed handling
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 01/09/18 Lying in back of kennel with a tense body, eyes opened wide. She leans away as I reach towards her and hisses when touched. She tolerates slow and gentle petting along her head and body while raising her paw and turning her head to smell my hand. Flattens ears. Not interested in treats at the moment. Nervous, Needs more time to adjust. 01/10/18 Tense and curled up on top the kuranda bed. Her ears bend flat and her pupils dilate. She curls up tight and hisses when I extend my hand forward. Tolerant of touch, but is very stressed and uncomfortable. I offered her some treats but she wasn’t interested. Needs more time to adjust.
Cage Condition:: Cage is neat
Reaction to assessor:: Veta was tense, alert and curled up on top her kuranda bed.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Veta’s pupils dilate and she keeps her eyes hyper focused on the assessor’s movements.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Veta inches away and lip licks.
Reaction to touch:: Veta’s ears bend flat, she lowers her head and hisses when the assessor extends his hand out. She seems very uncomfortable, but tolerates petting along her head and body with a slow approach.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Laid back
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Skittish,Independent
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful
Potential challenges comments:: Veta 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:: Veta 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. 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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