Animal Profile
Flashy
Hello, my name is Flashy. My animal id is #73697. I am a desexed female brown tabby cat at the . The shelter thinks I am about 1 years 4 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 8/23/2019, with the surrender reason stated as person health - medical.
Reserved
Someone has already placed a deposit on me. I'm no longer available.
Flashy is at risk for behavioral reasons. Flashy has displayed distance increasing behaviors while at the care center and has remained fearful. Flashy would be best suited for placement with an experienced cat adopter. Medically, Flashy seems healthy.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 5.5 lbs
8/23/2019
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 1y Microchip noted on Intake? N History: O/s - no notes entered at time of exam Subjective: QAR Observed Behavior - timid, in back of cage but receptive to handling, shaking during exam, no growling/hissing/swatting Evidence of Cruelty seen - N Evidence of Trauma seen - N Objective T = DNP P = 190 R = 20 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: Suspected intact female - no visible spay scar or tattoo MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Externally normal Assessment: Apparently healthy young adult (~1yr) FI cat Prognosis: Excellent Plan: Ok for surgery and placement. SURGERY: Okay for surgery.
8/27/2019
per behavior, adding gabapentin 100mg/ml -- give 0.63ml PO q12h while in shelter
8/30/2019
SO: post spay exam BAR in kennel eating with apparently normal appetite spay incision CDI A: healing spay wound P: monitor
9/14/2019
discontinue gabapentin, per behavior.
8/29/2019
Pre-surgical exam, anesthesia, and surgery performed by ASPCA. Green linear tattoo placed lateral to incision.
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Date of Intake: 8/23/2019
Spay/Neuter status: No
Is this cat having litter box issues?: No
Previously lived with:: 1 adult, 1 cat
How is this cat around strangers?: Around strangers she is described as shy for a few days and stays hidden
Behavior Notes: Flashy will struggle when being held, being placed in a carrier and does not scratch furniture.
Energy level/descriptors:: high
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: No
For a New Family to Know: She was being fed wet and dry food 2 times a day and enjoys 9 lives or friskies. She had an uncovered litter box and enjoys playing with wand toys.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Flashy was brought in with limtied information on her behavior in a home environment. She lived with 1 adult and 1 cat, but her behavior around the cat is unknown. She was reported to be shy around strangers for a few days and remains hidden.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: 8/23/19 timid, in back of cage but receptive to handling, shaking during exam, no growling/hissing/swatting
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 8/28/19 Flashy is scrunched and tense in the back of the cubby behind the blanket with large eyes. Body remains stiff with petting, breaks eye contact when touched and looks down. Ignores treats. Getting a hidey box. 9/3/19 Resting with eyes wide in the cubby when approached. Seems to be under the weather. Accepts pets, but remains immobile in place. No interest for treats. 9/4/19 Crouched at the back of the upper cubby. Retreats on approach. Not interested in treats and remains tense while petting. Fearful, needs time but has potential to warm up. 09/07/19 In back of cubby, not interested in offered treats.Withdraws head when approached. Timid shows no signs of aggression. Will allow slow pets. 9/9/19 Crouched in the upper cubby. Retreats on approach and remains very tense throughout the interaction. Not interested in treats. Allows gentle strokes on the head but lip licks and lowers gaze. Not interested in treats. Hasn’t adjusted to the care center. 09/10/19 Perched in upper cubby ; relaxed in a neutral position. Withdrew immediately to create more distance. Came forward for chicken cutlet only clearly not interested in human interaction. May be getting ill looks a bit lethargic. 9/11/19 Resting with a soft body on approach. Wakes up when spoken softly and retreats to the back of the cubby. Comes forward when offered chicken fillet and started to eat in front of the assessor. Shifts away when attempting to pet. Still stressed but seems to be warming up slowly. 09/14/19 Hanging in back of kennel. Seems disinterested in surroundings. Perks up after some coaxing and comes slowly forward. Will allow some pets but remains a bit wary. Regular human interaction should aid in this kitty being more assertive and less shy. 9/18/19 Resting in the upper cubby with a soft body. Becomes alert on approach. Doesn’t come forward when coaxed with treats but eats them in front of the assessor. Remains soft while being petted on the head but tenses up when moving along the body. Still stressed but has potential to warm up more.
Reaction to assessor:: Flashy was lying down with a low body posture upon approach.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Flashy looks up at the assessor with slightly dilated eyes, but will try to hide behind her bedding.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Flashy remains immobile and appears tense.
Reaction to touch:: Flashy remains in place, but allows gentle petting on her head and body. She allows to be pet on her cheeks as well and will lift her head up slightly to receive chin rubs, but remains stiff throughout the interaction.
Reaction to being picked up:: Flashy allows pick up and nuzzles against the assessor's body when held, tense, but doesn't seem to mind this kind of handling.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Mellow
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Shy ,Calm,Sweet,Timid
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful
Potential challenges comments:: Flashy has displayed fearful behavior during their stay in the care center. 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: : Experience
Behavior Asilomar: TM - Treatable-Manageable
RECOMMENDATIONS:: No young children
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Flashy tolerates attention and petting but may be fearful or stressed in the shelter. She may be a little more independent, and will need time to warm up to her new home. We recommend that this cat go to a home with experienced cat parents. Due to her fearfulness, she may not be a great fit for young children. Any home with older children prepared to adopt this cat should conduct a thorough interaction and endeavor to monitor this cat around their children to prevent these behaviors from being reinforced.