AZUL – 9788
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***SAFE 11/03/17*** SWEET, SOCIAL AND AFFECTIONATE AZUL HAS THE SHELTER COLD AND A HEART MURMUR AND NEEDS RESCUE NOW!! AZUL was brought in as a stray so not much is known about her background. She has a heart murmur which should have a follow up vet check. Sadly she caught the shelter cold and now must exit. AZUL is AVERAGE rated and would love to have a home of her own. BUT YOU MUST RESERVE THIS SWEETHEART BY NOON!!
Manhattan Center
Hello, my name is Azul. My animal id is #9788. I am a female calico cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 9 months 1 weeks old. -P
I came into the shelter as a stray on 14-Oct-2017.
Azul 9788 is at risk for an upper respiratory infection (URI) and heart murmur. Behaviorally, she has been social and attention-seeking, with a tendency to gently nip during interactions. We feel his behavior is suitable for an adopter with an average amount of cat experience, provided you are aware of and comfortable with this assertive form of affection.
Let’s get to know each other a bit more…
KNOWN HISTORY: Azul was brought in as a stray, so we don’t have any behavioral history or tendencies in a home environment. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: Observed Behavior -growling but allows exam ENRICHMENT NOTES: Dozing in main compartment, woke when door opened. Lay in place, soft eyes and body. Leaned into pets, purred, closed eyes, rolled over. Ate offered treats after door closed. Cage Condition: No change Reaction to assessor: Azul remains neutral, lying down on her cage bedding during the approach. Reaction when softly spoken to: Azul remains immobile in place. Reaction to cage door opening: Azul becomes alert with soft eyes, relaxed body, ears erect and forward. Reaction to touch: Azul stands with tail up and purrs during the touch, but after a few strokes she looks at the assessor’s hand and gently nips then continues to solicit attention. Reaction to being picked up: She began to squirm during pickup then jump back into the cage. ACTIVITY LEVEL: Mellow VOCAL: Quiet CHARACTER TYPE: Calm Sweet Affectionate Curious POTENTIAL CHALLENGES: Overstimulation Potential challenges comments: Azul interacts with the observer and appreciates attention, but she has a tendency to gently nip. Her behavior remains suitable for an adopter with an average amount of experience, provided the adopter is aware of these behaviors and is able to comfortably manage them. Though we believe this cat is displaying behaviors appropriate for new or experienced cat parents, 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. BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: Average Behavior Asilomar H – Healthy
My medical notes are…
Weight: 5.5 lbs
Intact female Scan negative for a microchip Inserted during the initial #981020025079727 About 9 to 10 months old OU=clear Nose= No discharge AU=waxy. Cleaned out Teeth are white Dewormed with Pyrantel Flea Treatment= Para Defense As of now no signs of URI As of now no V/S/C/D
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 1-2 Microchip noted on Intake? n History : stray Subjective: Observed Behavior -growling but allows exam Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -n Objective T = P =200 R =wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: clean teeth PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: intact female MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: healthy Prognosis:excellent Plan:ohe SURGERY: Okay for surgery
Pre-spay exam S: Purring, very friendly! O: BAR-H, MMs pink and moist, BCS 5/9 EENT: Clean eyes, ears, nose. H/L: Grade 3/6 systolic heart murmur PMI left side. Eupnic, quiet lung sounds. Abd: Soft, nonpainful M/S/I: No lesions noted. Amb x4 UG: Female, intact Neuro: Alert and appropriate A: Heart murmur – possibly benign vs. indicative of cardiac disease P: No spay today. If murmur persists over the next few months, recommend echocardiogram to evaluate heart function. 1088
[Spay/Neuter Waiver – Medical Condition] Your newly adopted pet has been diagnosed with a heart murmur and the staff veterinarians are issuing a permanent waiver from the spay/neuter requirements of the City of NY. Follow up care at your regular veterinarian is recommended to ensure continued treatment. Your veterinarian will advise you if surgical sterilization is appropriate.
Sneezing, mild SND, mild epiphora seen on rounds. Move to isolation, start doxycycline 0.5 ml PO SID x10 days. 1088
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow
Azul was purring when she was picked up, she allowed all handling. Azul had soft eyes and was head butting the carrier for attention. Azul allowed being collared and began purring once collared.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Azul was brought in as a stray, so we don’t have any behavioral history or tendencies in a home environment.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: Observed Behavior -growling but allows exam
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: Dozing in main compartment, woke when door opened. Lay in place, soft eyes and body. Leaned into pets, purred, closed eyes, rolled over. Ate offered treats after door closed.
Cage Condition:: No change
Reaction to assessor:: Azul remains neutral, lying down on her cage bedding during the approach.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Azul remains immobile in place.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Azul becomes alert with soft eyes, relaxed body, ears erect and forward.
Reaction to touch:: Azul stands with tail up and purrs during the touch, but after a few strokes she looks at the assessor’s hand and gently nips then continues to solicit attention.
Reaction to being picked up:: She began to squirm during pickup then jump back into the cage.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Mellow
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Calm,Sweet,Affectionate,Curious
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Overstimulation
Potential challenges comments:: Azul interacts with the observer and appreciates attention, but she has a tendency to gently nip. Her behavior remains suitable for an adopter with an average amount of experience, provided the adopter is aware of these behaviors and is able to comfortably manage them. Though we believe this cat is displaying behaviors appropriate for new or experienced cat parents, 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.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Average
Behavior Asilomar: H – Healthy
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