Animal Profile
Mama
Hello, my name is Mama. My animal id is #15672. I am a desexed female orange tabby cat at the . The shelter thinks I am about 3 years old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 12/8/2017.
Reserved
Someone has already placed a deposit on me. I'm no longer available.
Mama was placed at risk due behavior, she is very sweet and allows all handling and petting but one have to move very slow and she is very nervous in the shelter. she will benefit from placement outside as soon as possible.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 7.1 lbs
12/8/2017
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 3 yo Female intact Microchip noted on Intake? No History : Came in w 2 kittens age 10 wks and eating on their own. Subjective: QAR- H. Observed Behavior - Scared/ may try to run but able to examine fully. Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -n Objective T = P =200 R = eup BCS= 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: no ulcers, mild staining of teeth but minimal tartar. PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Female intact; Nipples swollen and able to express small amount of milk. MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Assessment: Healthy 3 yo F DSH - mildly lactating Prognosis: Excellent Plan: Routine intake. SURGERY: Okay for surgery
12/12/2017
Pre-surgery exam S/O: BARH. Active, allows all handling but is tense and nervous EENT: 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: FI, some crusty/bloody vulvar d/c (appears to be in heat), no MGTs NEURO: A&A A: Apparently healthy P: Continue to monitor while at BACC. OK for surgery tomorrow Excellent prognosis
12/13/2017
Pre-surgical exam, anesthesia, and surgery performed by ASPCA. Green linear tattoo placed on ventral abdomen.
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
KNOWN HISTORY:: Mama was brought in as a stray, so there is no information on their behavior history or tendencies in a home environment.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: Observed Behavior - Scared, may try to run but able to examine fully.
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 12/10/17 Crouched in back of kennel, with a tense body, tail wrapped around feet. Makes eye contact when spoken to, pupils dilated as she begins to growl. Retreats through portal as I reach towards her, tail tucked between legs. Too focused on me to show interest in treats during this session. She comes forward to smell and eat the treats about 10 minutes after I’ve closed the kennel door. Needs more time to adjust. 12/11/17 Crouched in litterbox with a tense body, ears tilted. Makes eye contact when spoken to and begins to growl. I place some treat sin the kennel and begin talking to her softly. After a few moments of being spoken to she chirps and abruptly rolls over. She retreats to the other side of her kennel and continues to roll around the kennel floor. Scoots forward and chirps. Back peddles. Appears to be in heat. Tolerates petting initially while lowering body and squinting eyes closed, then rolls over onto her side and continues to back peddle. Difficult to tell how much of her behavior is being effected by her heat cycle. Sprayed feliway. She comes forward to eat the treats I’ve placed down after I’ve closed the kennel door.
Cage Condition:: Cage is neat
Reaction to assessor:: Mama was lying down in the cubby and appeared neutral.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Mama looks at the assessor and blinks softly.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Mama becomes stiff and alert, but remains motionless.
Reaction to touch:: Mama was hesitant, but remains in place and allows gentle petting. She twitches when pet along her body, but after several strokes she becomes accustomed to it. She leans in slightly for cheek rubs, but will wrap her tail around her body and is still a bit tense.
Reaction to being picked up:: Mama is tense during pick up, but allows handling and nuzzles her head into the assessor's arm.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Mellow
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Shy ,Sweet,Easy going,Timid
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful
Potential challenges comments:: Mama has displayed fearful behavior during their stay in the care center and appears uncomfortable with extended 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: : Experience
Behavior Asilomar: TM - Treatable-Manageable
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Mama tolerates attention and petting but may be fearful or stressed in the shelter. She will mostly likely need time to warm up to her new home and family. We recommend that this cat go to a home with experienced cat parents. Any future home with children should conduct a thorough interaction before adopting.