08/25/2023
***SAFE 10/9/23*** Pulled by Wildlife Freedom Foundation - Donation website: https://www.wildlifefreedomfoundation.org/
***EXTREMELY UNHEARD OF SIXTH CHANCE FOR JUPITER*** PLEASE MAKE IT COUNT!
*** ON EMERGENCY AT RISK PLACEMENT LIST FOR THURSDAY 10/5/23 DEADLINE IS NOON. *** https://newhope.shelterbuddy.com/animal/list
A $100 stipend will be offered to the New Hope partner that pulls Jupiter.
Jupiter was sadly surrendered by his owner. He once had a home and family but now he finds himself all alone. He is timid but that is with all good reason. In the right home Jupiter will become the sweet cat we know he is. Please check here for updated adoption hours.
What my friends at ACC say about me:
I have lived with over 10 cats.
I love to be loved, but on my own terms! Let's brush up on some feline body language together!
I can be slow to adjust to new environments. I prefer to take things at my own pace.
I am finding the shelter a little overwhelming, but when it's just you and me and some peace and quiet you'll see what a love bug I am.
I'm described as friendly, active, playful, and quiet.
A volunteer writes:
Jupiter was described as friendly, active, playful, and quiet. He enjoys playing hide and seek, pouncing on and chasing toys, and also playing with water. He liked interactive playtime once and also enjoyed using a scratching post.
He is fully litterbox trained.
In the shelter, Jupiter tolerates attention and petting but may be fearful or stressed here and may be intimidated by small children. He is independent and may need time to warm up to his new, forever home. Due to the behaviors seen in the care center, we feel that this cat will do best in an experienced, adult only home.
Brooklyn Center
Jupiter 177857
Care Center Location: Brooklyn Animal Care Center
Zip Code: BROOKLYN NY 11208
Intake Type: Owner Surrender
Medical Behavior: 2. Blue
Age:1 Years 1 Week
S*x: Male
Spayed/Neutered: No
Weight:
Hello, my name is Jupiter. My animal id is #177857. I am a desexed male black cat at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 1 years 1 months old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 8/21/2023, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- moving.
Jupiter is on the emergency placement list due to behavior. He is not thriving in the care center and continues to display distance-increasing behavior when approached for interactions. He has not warmed up despite staff using treats to build a positive association. Due to his stress levels, it is in his best interest to move out of the kennel environment and into a stable home as quickly as possible. He would do best in a home with adopters who are willing to give him plenty of time and space to adjust, and who have experience with helping a fearful cat adjust to strangers.
Let's get to know each other a bit more...
This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information.
Jupiter is on the emergency placement list due to behavior. He is not thriving in the care center and continues to display distance-increasing behavior when approached for interactions. He has not warmed up despite staff using treats to build a positive association. Due to his stress levels, it is in his best interest to move out of the kennel environment and into a stable home as quickly as possible. He would do best in a home with adopters who are willing to give him plenty of time and space to adjust, and who have experience with helping a fearful cat adjust to strangers.
Please check here for updated adoption hours.
What my friends at ACC say about me:
I have lived with over 10 cats.
I love to be loved, but on my own terms! Let's brush up on some feline body language together!
I can be slow to adjust to new environments. I prefer to take things at my own pace.
I am finding the shelter a little overwhelming, but when it's just you and me and some peace and quiet you'll see what a love bug I am.
I'm described as friendly, active, playful, and quiet.
A volunteer writes:
Jupiter was described as friendly, active, playful, and quiet. He enjoys playing hide and seek, pouncing on and chasing toys, and also playing with water. He liked interactive playtime once and also enjoyed using a scratching post.
He is fully litterbox trained.
In the shelter, Jupiter tolerates attention and petting but may be fearful or stressed here and may be intimidated by small children. He is independent and may need time to warm up to his new, forever home. Due to the behaviors seen in the care center, we feel that this cat will do best in an experienced, adult only home.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 7 lbs
Vet Notes
Post Surgery Note
8/22/2023
DVM Intake Exam
Estimated age: 1 y/o based on dentition
Is this an orphan kitten? yes
Is the kitten eating on own? yes
Is the kitten suckling? unknown
Microchip noted on Intake? scan negative
History: owner surrender
Subjective: BARH
Observed Behavior - timid, attempting to flee
Is there evidence of Cruelty? no
Is there evidence of Neglect? no
Is there evidence of Trauma? no
Objective
T = not taken
P = wnl
R = wnl
BCS 4/9
EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted
Oral Exam: all adult dentition present, minimal tartar; gingivitis on upper 100 premolars with mild halitosis
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated
U/G: 2 te**es palpable in sc***um
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat
CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Re**al: externally normal
Wood's Lamp Exam: scan NEGATIVE
Assessment:
Gingivitis R upper arcades - more likely to be eruption (vs stomatitis vs resorptive lesions)
Otherwise apparently healthy intact young adult male
Prognosis:
Good
Plan:
OK for intake procedures
SURGERY:
Okay for surgery
8/25/2023
Pre-surgical exam, anesthesia, and surgery performed by offsite vet. Medical record uploaded to Vet Documents.
Green linear tattoo placed lateral to incision.
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow
Behavior History
Behavior Assessment
Upon intake he was shy and timid but went directly into the den from carrier with food.
Spay/Neuter status: No
Date of Intake: 8/21/2023
Is this cat having litter box issues?: No
Basic Information:: Jupiter is a 1 year old DSH cat that was surrendered with his mom Elara and littermate Luna due to their owner moving.
Previously lived with:: 2 Adults, 1 child (6 year old)
How is this cat around strangers?: Around strangers he is initially shy and timid but warms up after a bit. He sometimes hisses and swats with unfamiliar people if she is made uncomfortable.
How is this cat around children?: Around children, he is shy and timid and can sometimes swat or hiss if the children make him uncomfortable.
How is this cat around other cats?: He has lived with over 10 cats and is tolerant around other cats. He liked to be around some of the cats in the home but would sometime hiss or swat at them if he felt threatened.
How is this cat around dogs?: Unknown.
Behavior Notes: He has never had his nails trimmed. He struggles being put in a carrier. He enjoys being brushed.
Bite history:: There is no bite history.
Energy level/descriptors:: Medium
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: No
For a New Family to Know: Jupiter is described as friendly, active, playful, and quiet. He is an indoor cat and likes spending most of his time in the bedroom. He likes playing hide and seek, pounce on and chase toys, and play with water. He likes interactive playtime once a day and also enjoys using a scratching post.
He eats both Friskies and 9 lives wet and dry food.
He is fully litterbox trained and uses an uncovered and covered litterbox in the home with scented clumping litter.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Indoors
Previously lived with: 2 Adults, 1 child (6 year old)
Behavior toward strangers: Around strangers he is initially shy and timid but warms up after a bit. He sometimes hisses and swats with unfamiliar people if she is made uncomfortable.
Behavior toward children: Around children, he is shy and timid and can sometimes swat or hiss if the children make him uncomfortable.
Behavior toward cats: He has lived with over 10 cats and is tolerant around other cats. He liked to be around some of the cats in the home but would sometime hiss or swat at them if he felt threatened.
Behavior toward dogs: Unknown.
Bite or Scratch history: no known bite hx
Litter box training: Yes
Energy level/descriptors: Medium
Other notes: Jupiter is described as friendly, active, playful, and quiet. He is an indoor cat and likes spending most of his time in the bedroom. He likes playing hide and seek, pounce on and chase toys, and play with water. He likes interactive playtime once a day and also enjoys using a scratching post.
He eats both Friskies and 9 lives wet and dry food.
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 8/26/23
Jupiter was huddled in his litter box. I offered him treats and toys, but received no reaction from him. A couple of potential adopters were interested in getting to know him, but I could not coax him to come out of the litter box and display himself to them. I ended the interaction and went back later. I petted him with a scratcher, but he began to grumble, so I stopped right away. He has only been in the shelter for a few days, so he may just need more time to acclimate.
8/29/23
Lying on top of kuranda bed, body and face tense, pupils dilated and tail wrapped around body. He watches each treat offered, ears shifting forward and face softening -- he is curious about the treats. He does not eat them as I'm watching but when I check on him shortly afterwards all the treats have been eaten. I speak to him softly & slow-blink before ending the session - will continue to build positive associations!
9/3/23
Jupiter was curled up in his bed. I spoke to him and he hissed at me as I tried to pet him. I ended the interaction, leaving some treats for him to discover later. He stayed behind the covered half of his kennel the whole time I was in the room.
9/7/23
Lying in cat bed upon approach, body and face tense, ears tilted and pupils dilated. He makes and maintains hard eye contact when spoken to, then he hisses when offered treats. Although he sniffs them (and the catnip toy offered) he remains too focused on me to engage with them any further. I do not push petting at this time.
9/14/23
Lying in hidey box upon approach, body and face tense, ears forward and pupils dilated. He does not react to treats or enrichment at this time. He hisses and maintains eye contact with hard expression throughout our session. Not interested in further interaction at this time.
9/17/23
Jupiter is improving. He was lying in a cardboard box, nearly covered by a big, crocheted blanket. I spoke to him and put treats in the box. He did not respond or move out of the box, so I ended the interaction. The last time I saw Jupiter, two weeks ago, he hissed at me, so he really is more relaxed than he was.
9/20/23
In his box with only his head visible, ears forward and face tense, eyes wide and dilated. He remains tense and frozen when I open the cage door and offer him chicken in a tray near his box.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Subdued
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Timid,Independent,Skittish
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful
Potential challenges comments:: Please see behavior flyer for more information.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 3
RECOMMENDATIONS:: Adult only home
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Jupiter was lying on top of his kuranda bed as the assessor approached, body and face tense and pupils dilated. Jupiter made eye contact with wide eyes when spoken to and he remained frozen in place as the kennel door opened. Jupiter tolerated petting along his head and body while turning his head to watch the assessor's hand with wide eyes and pulling his tail tight around his body. Pick up was not attempted at this time to reduce stress.
Jupiter 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 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.
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For approved adopters,
There is free transport within a 3-4 hour radius of NYC & NJ.
You must apply to a New Hope rescue shelter partner.
Here's a list of New Hope shelter rescue partners (must contact individual rescues):
https://www.nycacc.org/get-involved/new-hope/nhpartners
For approved adopters,
There is free transport within a 3-4 hour radius of NYC & NJ.
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https://www.nycacc.org/get-involved/foster
