26/12/2021
***SAFE 2/2/22***
*SHELTER PLEA* NEW PHOTO - *Now Level 2 Behavior!* Handsome 1 Year Old Tabby Boy SAMMY is a Playful and Curious Kitty.
Handsome 1 Year Old Tabby SAMMY Needs a Cat-Experienced Home. Sammy is an approximately 1 year and 6 month old, male, gray domestic short hair who was surrendered by his owner due to his behavior in the home. He lived in the home with his family for approximately 1 and a half years.
Brooklyn Center
Sammy 133452
1.5 Years – Neutered – 10lbs – Owner Surrender
BEHAVIOR ASSESSMENT:
ENRICHMENT NOTES:
12/27/21
Standing in front of kennel, ears forward and face relaxed. He allows petting while leaning in, raising his tail and pausing occasionally to look around the room. Showed no concerning behaviors today - social and calm.
12/29/21
Standing in front of kennel, ears forward and tail raised. He reaches out towards me as I open the kennel door, then allows petting along his head and body while leaning in, making eye contact and keeping his tail high in the air. He remains calm when lifted out of his kennel and placed back down.
12/30/21
Meowing by the front for attention. He remains in place and greets with tail high. He warms up to petting, leaning in for cheek rubs. His tail remains up as he allows petting along the head and back. We played with a laser pointer, then he plays with a tower of tracks after. Offered a hiding spot for later and treats. Very playful boy.
1/4/22
Under the weather today. He accepts gentle pets and attention, then plays a little with the wand toy at the end.
1/5/22
Eating food by the back, but turns to look at me with soft eyes when approached. Sniffles during the interaction, but allows gentle pets with a slow approach. Will lean away when uncomfortable so I kept the interaction short and sweet and offered treats.
1/6/22
Resting on his cubby with a relaxed body posture. He perks up with sleepy eyes, stretches and comes to the front. He didn't enjoy petting today, shifting away, possibly because he is under the weather. I gave him some treats instead and he enjoyed them, then went back to sleep.
1/9/22
At front of kennel as the assessor approached, ears forward and face relaxed. He stands up to greet me as I open the kennel door, then allows petting along his head and body while leaning in, tail raised and beginning to wave back and forth. He is focused on movements and the room behind me but he does not escalate further. Looks like he's beginning to feel a bit better from his URI! Did well today.
1/11/22
Lying in cubby, ears forward and face relaxed. He steps out onto his perch when coaxed, then allows petting along his head and body while leaning in and raising his tail. He remains calm and appreciates all petting for the duration of our session. He eats all the treats offered as well. Sammy is showing consistent social behaviors in the shelter and can be removed from the socialization list at this time. Sammy is showing level 2 behaviors in our shelter, but due to his previous owner's behavior observations the feline behavior team recommends that Sammy still goes home with an experienced cat adopter who understands cat body language and the importance of physical and mental stimulation.
EVALUATION:
ACTIVITY LEVEL:
Lively
VOCAL:
Somewhat chatty
CHARACTER TYPE:
Bold
Social
Affectionate
Playful
Curious
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:
New home adjustment period
Overstimulation
Rough play
Very high energy level
Potential challenges comments:
Please see behavior flyers for more information.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:
Level 2
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Adult only home
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:
Sammy is a curious young cat who may get excited easily. He meows and approaches the front when seeing the assessor, following their movements around the room and seems interested in everything going on. He greets when the door opens and sniffs the assessor’s hand, and then accepts petting. He leans in for head rubs and lifts his rear when pet along his back, but his tail is pilo-erect and it sways excitedly from side to side. This is usually a sign of over-arousal so I was careful to go slow and rewarded him with treats with each stroke to build a positive association. He did not escalate during the interaction as long as I went slow.
Although Sammy has a scratch history and the potential to become overstimulated, Sammy has not shown any aggressive or offensive behavior here in our shelter. Sammy has also not escalated to biting or scratching even during extended sessions. Because of Sammy's consistent behavior here in sheltler, the behavior team believes Sammy can go to an adult only home with new adopters provided they are well counseled on the importance of routine feeding, play-time and overstimulation, as well as be open to potential behavior counseling in the future.
OWNER PROFILE/INTAKE BEHAVIOR:
Basic Information:
Sammy is an approximately 1 year and 6 month old, male, gray domestic short hair who was surrendered by his owner due to his behavior in the home. He lived in the home with his family for approximately 1 and a half years.
Previously lived with:
2 adults
How is this cat around strangers?
Sammy is often not comfortable when first meeting strangers and his previous owner mentioned that he would jump on them and sometimes attempt to bite and scratch them. He plays somewhat roughly with adults.
How is this cat around children?
Sammy has never spent time with children, his behavior is unknown.
How is this cat around other cats?
Sammy has never spent time with other cats, his behavior is unknown.
How is this cat around dogs?
Sammy has not spent time with dogs, his behavior is unknown.
Behavior Notes
Sammy often scratches the furniture or the drapes as well as people. When riding in a car, he will meow and cry and is afraid. He has never been bathed. When his nails are trimmed, he is afraid and will struggle. Sammy is not bothered when his coat is brushed. He is afraid when he is picked up and held. . Sammy is not bothered when he is put into a carrier or when his rest or sleep is disturbed.
Energy level/descriptors:
Medium
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?
No
For a New Family to Know
Sammy is a fearful cat with a medium activity level. His previous owner’s favorite things about him are unknown. Sammy’ favorite activity is playing with and chasing the laser pointer. When you’re home, Sammy tends to be in the same room as you. He likes to play with wand totys and laser pointers. He is an indoors only cat who sleeps in the living room. He eats dry food from the Purina brand and was allowed to eat whenever he wants. His favorite treats are unknown. He is litter box trained and is used to a hooded litter box with an unknown type of litter. He likes to scratch on the furniture or the drapes. Sammy did not have access to a scratching post in his previous home.
Behavior Notes:
Upon intake, Sammy allowed staff to touch him with a cat scratcher and to scan for ID but when they walked away, he began to growl and hiss in his carrier. He was not collared and his photograph was not taken. Sammy was brought to Vet Services.
MEDICAL:
Vet Treatments
Date Administered
Vet Treatment Type
Route of Administration
Treatment Result
Administered by External Vet
12/23/2021
Fvr-Cp 1 Of 2
12/23/2021
Rabies Vaccine
SQ
12/24/2021
Weigh
12/24/2021
Internal Parasite Treatment - Pyrantel
12/24/2021
Flea/Tick Treatment - Frontline
1/7/2022
Weigh
1/7/2022
Internal Parasite Treatment - Pyrantel
1/7/2022
Fvr-Cp Annual
Vet Treatments Due
Date Due
Vet Treatment Type
1/21/2022
Weigh
1/24/2022
Flea/Tick Treatment - Frontline
12/23/2022
Rabies Vaccine
1/7/2023
Fvr-Cp Annual
Medications
Medication
Amount Dispensed
Route of Administration
Frequency
Date From
Date To
Doses Administered
Vet Name
Reason
Notes
Fortiflora (probiotic supplement)
0
1 packet po with food sid every 1 day(s)
4-Jan-2022
11-Jan-2022
8
VET 991438
Vitamin B12 INJ 1000 mcg/ml
0 ml
0.25 ml SQ once once
4-Jan-2022
4-Jan-2022
1
VET 991438
Drug Usage
No drugs administered to this animal.
Vet Consultations
Date
Reasons
Vet Notes
Vet
Date Resolved
11-Jan-2022
Progress Exam
Vet Notes: 11:09 AM
History
12/24/21 os intake: APH
1/4/22: started fortiflora and gave Vit B12 inj for mild URI
Today, 1/11: URI day 7
S/O: BAR, active, no v/d noted.
EENT: Eyes clear, no nasal discharge noted
H/L: No coughing/sneezing, eupneic, normal respiratory rate/effort
ABD: No obvious distention
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, healthy hair coat
CNS: Mentation appropriate
Assessment:
URI - resolved
Plan:
Okay to remove kennel cover and d/c fortiflora
CTM while at BACC
VET 991438
7-Jan-2022
Progress Exam
Vet Notes: 2:27 PM
Very mild serous nasal discharge, patient BAR and eating well. Okay to continue to treat in place, recheck day 7
VET 991658
4-Jan-2022
Progress Exam
Vet Notes: 11:45 AM
History
12/24/21 os intake: APH
Today, 1/4/22: noted mild URI signs on rounds
S/O: BAR, active, eating well, no c/v/d noted, sneezing noted past 1-2 days.
EENT: Eyes clear, very mild serous nasal discharge noted
H/L: Eupneic, normal respiratory rate/effort
ABD: No obvious distention
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, no notable lameness
CNS: Mentation appropriate
A:
URI - mild
P:
Start fortiflora 1 packet PO SID x 7 days
Scheduled Vitamin B12 0.25 ml SQ once
Treat in place, placed UTW sign, ACS to place sneeze guard
Recheck in 3 days +/- doxy and move to iso if URI progressing
CTM while at BACC
VET 991438
11-Jan-2022
24-Dec-2021
DVM Intake
Vet Notes: 11:11 AM
DVM Intake Exam
Estimated age:1.5 yr
Microchip noted on Intake?negative
History:owner surrender, aggression reported
Subjective:owner surrender
Observed Behavior -growling and tense
Evidence of Cruelty seen -none
Evidence of Trauma seen -none
ObjectiveBARH mm pink
P = WNL
R = WNL
BCS 5/9
EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted
Oral Exam:clean adult dentition
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated
U/G:scrotal teste
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
aggressive but healthy
Prognosis:very good
Plan:
needs behavior eval
SURGERY:
Okay for surgery
microchip and combo at surgery
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