Welfare and behaviour
observations cat
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Welfare and behaviour |
Guidance on how to complete this form is available on The Link
ANIMAL’S DETAILS
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Animal’s name |
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AWD/animal reference number |
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HANDLING/EXAMINATION |
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Is the cat sensitive to any areas of its body being touched (e.g. tail, stomach)? Please list: |
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Any notable reactions to: |
Restraining: |
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Picking up: |
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Restraining equipment needed? (specify) |
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Any medical conditions that could affect behaviour? |
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REACTION TO NEW SURROUNDINGS |
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▢ Generally relaxed ▢ Finds it stressful |
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General comments:
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OBSERVATIONS OF CAT WHILST UNDISTURBED IN ACCOMMODATION |
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▢ Alert ▢ Relaxed ▢ Stressed ▢ Frustrated |
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REACTION WHEN APPROACHED AND SPOKEN TO |
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▢ Positive response |
▢ Negative response |
▢ Disinterested ▢ Aggressive |
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REACTION TO BEING STROKED |
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▢ Enjoys and responds |
▢ Unsure ▢ Tolerates ▢ Fearful |
▢ Aggressive |
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REACTION TO GROOMING |
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▢ Enjoys |
▢ Tolerates ▢ Fearful/scared ▢ Aggressive |
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REACTION TO BEING PICKED UP |
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▢ Likes to be held ▢ Tolerates |
▢ Tries to get away ▢ Cannot pick up
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REACTION TO NEW PEOPLE |
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▢ Actively interacts |
▢ Unsure ▢ Fearful |
▢ Aggressive |
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ACTIVITY/PLAY LEVELS AND TOY USE |
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Activity/play levels: |
▢ High ▢ Medium ▢ Low |
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Use of toys: |
▢ Plays with toys ▢ Scared/fearful of toys ▢ Does not play with toys |
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REACTION TO TOUCHING CAT’S BELONGINGS e.g. blankets, toys, feed bowls etc. |
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▢ Not bothered ▢ Aggressive |
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Other comments |
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OTHER OBSERVATIONS/COMMENTS/NOTES |
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Can the cat use a cat flap? ▢ Yes ▢ No ▢ Don’t know |
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Notable comments include: reaction to travelling, carriers, litter tray use, prone to spraying, etc. |
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ANIMAL’S HISTORY |
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Refer to the Animal History form that should have come in with the cat. |
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Has the cat lived with other cats? |
▢ Yes ▢ No ▢ Not known Any details? |
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Has the cat lived with dogs? |
▢ Yes ▢ No ▢ Not known Any details? |
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Has the cat lived with children? |
▢ Yes ▢ No ▢ Not known Any details of ages? |
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EXPERIENCE OF OTHER CATS WHILST IN RSPCA CARE |
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Date/initials |
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▢ Positive interest ▢ Relaxed ▢ Avoidance ▢ Aggressive |
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Other comments |
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Use this form in conjunction with the Welfare, enrichment and behaviour action plan form; where you can document enrichment needed to improve the welfare and behaviour of the cat whilst in RSPCA care.
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Last updated June 2014 |
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