Animal Profile
Hopper
Hello, my name is Hopper. My animal id is #14371. I am a desexed male gray cat at the . The shelter thinks I am about 5 months 4 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 11/22/2017.
Reserved
Someone has already placed a deposit on me. I'm no longer available.
Hopper is at risk for behavior concerns (Experience adult only determination). Kitten, very fearful and under-socialized. Hisses and ears flatten when pet, very uncomfortable, but tolerant.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 2.44 lbs
11/22/2017
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 12 weeks Microchip noted on Intake? n History : stray, with litter of 5 and mother Subjective: BAR, good body condition Observed Behavior - feral, tries to flee and will bite when nervous Evidence of Cruelty seen - n Evidence of Trauma seen - n Objective P = 120 R = 20 BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: pink mm, deciduous dentition PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: male intact MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: apparently healthy Prognosis: very good Plan: ok for surgery SURGERY: OK for surgery
11/27/2017
Pre-surgery exam S/O: BARH. Active ORAL: kitten dentition, no oral lesions EENT: Pink mm, eyes clear, no ocular or nasal discharge, ears wnl HL: NMA, RR, Lungs C&E ABD: SNP, NMP INTEG: GHC, no ectos noted MS: Ambulatory x 4 UG: MI NEURO: A&A A: Apparently healthy P: Continue to monitor while at BACC. OK for surgery tomorrow Excellent prognosis
11/28/2017
Pre-surgical exam, anesthesia, and surgery performed by ASPCA. Green linear tattoo placed on ventral abdomen.
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 4. Orange
The kitten did not allow being collard, scanned & photographed.
Date of Intake: 11/22/2017
Basic Information:: Dessi is a DSH cat that is possibly 3 months old. Dessi was found in finders backyard with a litter of other stray kittens. Finder stated that the kitten was nervous and had to be trapped.
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KNOWN HISTORY:: Hopper was brought into our care center as a stray so we have no previous history available.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: Tries to flee and will bite when nervous.
Cage Condition:: Cage is neat
Reaction to assessor:: Hopper is lying on top of his kuranda bed with a relaxed body, ears forward as the assessor approaches.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Hopper remains relaxed when spoken to softly.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Hopper lifts his head and flattens his ears as the cage door opens, making eye contact with the assessor.
Reaction to touch:: Hopper tolerates petting along his head and body while hissing and flattening his ears. He turns his head to watch the assessor's hand while continuing to hiss, body tense.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Moderate
VOCAL:: Somewhat chatty
CHARACTER TYPE: : Independent
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Kitten socialization
Potential challenges comments:: Hopper is a young cat that may not have had many interactions with humans from an early age. He may be apprehensive of people, but the behavior team believes he has potential to warm up to people. Kittens less than 8 weeks of age can be socialized by almost anyone; however, kittens between 2-4 months may require more time and skill in order for them to be comfortable around people. Please speak to an adoption counselor to learn more about socialization techniques.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Experienced, adult only
Behavior Asilomar: TM - Treatable-Manageable
RECOMMENDATIONS:: No young children
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Hopper tolerates attention and petting but may be fearful or stressed in the shelter, and may be intimidated by small children. He may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to his/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.