Animal Profile
Sophia
Hello, my name is Sophia. My animal id is #12914. I am a desexed female orange tabby cat at the . The shelter thinks I am about 1 years 9 months old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 11/17/2017, with the surrender reason stated as person health - allergies.
Reserved
Someone has already placed a deposit on me. I'm no longer available.
Sophie is at risk due to behavior, new Hope Only determination. At this time Sophie will not tolerate any handling in the care center. There are no medical concerns for her at this time.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 12.3125 lbs
11/18/2017
[LVT Intake Exam] Microchip Scan: positive 981020015089766 Evidence of Cruelty: no Observed Behavior: hissing and swatting in feral den, required netting on transfer to shelter, remained in den for visual exam, vaccinated via air ports Sex: spayed female Estimated Age: reported 1y Subjective: seemingly healthy cat, unkempt coat Eyes: clear Ears: clean pinnae Oral Exam: no staining Heart: could not auscultate Lungs: could not auscultate Abdomen: could not palpate Musculoskeletal: WNL BCS 6.5/9 Mentation: BARH Preliminary Assessment: seemingly healthy cat Plan: DVM intake, CT when calm
11/20/2017
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age:1.5y Microchip noted on Intake? y History : o surrender Subjective: Observed Behavior -hissing, yowling Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -n Objective T = P =wnl R =wnl BCS 6/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: clean teeth H/L: NSR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: minimal exam U/G: reported spayed MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment;healthy Prognosis:good Plan:no treatment
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 5. Red
Upon intake, Sophia was hissing and growling. Sophia was brought in wrapped in a towel and when I tried to remove the towel from her she began to hiss and growl. Sophia did not allow any handling and responded to any touch or movement with hisses and growls.
Date of Intake: 11/17/2017
Spay/Neuter status: Yes
Is this cat having litter box issues?: No
Basic Information:: Sophia is 1 year and 9 months old. Sophia is an orange tabby and white domestic long haired female cat. Sophia lived with previous owner for over a year and was adopted from Animal Care Centers. Sophia was surrendered because previous owner's daughter has asthma. Sophia has no injuries or health problems and last saw a vet over a year ago.
Previously lived with:: Sophia previously lived with one adult and one child.
How is this cat around strangers?: Sophia is shy around strangers. Sophia will approach strangers but will not allow to be pet and will keep some distance between them.
How is this cat around children?: Sophia previously lived with a 9 year old girl. Sophia was relaxed and respectful of her and would play with her string toys and wand toys. Sophia liked to rub her body on her leg but would not allow to be picked up.
How is this cat around other cats?: Sophia has not interacted with other cats
How is this cat around dogs?: Sophia has not interacted with dogs.
Behavior Notes: Sophia often scratches furniture but also uses her scratching post. Sophia hisses when given a bath and struggles when having her nails trimmed. Sophia does not like having her brushed coat and will run away when she sees the brush. Sophia also hisses when being picked up or held and meows when being put into a carrier. Sophia has never been disturbed as she sleeps.
Bite history:: Sophia has never bitten another animal or human.
Energy level/descriptors:: Sophia has a medium energy level
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: No
Medical Notes: Sophia has no known medical issues.
For a New Family to Know: Sophia is a mellow, assertive and independent cat. Sophia loves chasing mice toys and playing with balls and string. Sophia is an indoors only cat that was being free-fed Purina dry food. Sophia is litterbox trained and used an uncovered litterbox with Fresh Step cat litter. Sophia had a scratching post made out of rough rope that she liked to use.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Lived Indoors Previously lived with: one adult and one child. Behavior toward strangers: Sophia is shy around strangers. Sophia will approach strangers but will not allow to be pet and will keep some distance between them. Behavior toward children: Sophia previously lived with a 9 year old girl. Sophia was relaxed and respectful of her and would play with her string toys and wand toys. Sophia liked to rub her body on her leg but would not allow to be picked up. Bite or Scratch history: none Litter box training: yes Energy level/descriptors: medium energy level Other notes: Sophia is a mellow, assertive and independent cat.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: Observed Behavior -hissing, yowling
Cage Condition:: Cage is neat
Reaction to assessor:: Sophia remains lying down on her cage bedding during the approach.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Sophia becomes alert with eyes wide open and hisses.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Sophia remains in place, growling at the assessor.
Reaction to touch:: Unable to perform, ears flat to the side and raises paw while hissing and growling.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Laid back
VOCAL:: Somewhat chatty
CHARACTER TYPE: : Bold,Independent
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : New hope only
Behavior Asilomar: TM - Treatable-Manageable
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Sophia is displaying behaviors that preclude placement in the adoptions room and/or may require further investigation before placement in a home. He is stressed 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.