BEASTIE BOY – A1109518
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***SAFE 05/06/17*** BEASTIE BOY is a healthy boy whose owner dumped for litterbox issues – needs an experienced cat purrson to save this boy tonight! He lived with other cats and is friendly – give him a freedom ride tonight!
Brooklyn Center
My name is BEASTIE BOY. My Animal ID # is A1109518. – P
I am a neutered male gray tabby domestic sh mix. The shelter thinks I am about 5 YEARS old.
I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 04/21/2017 from NY 11375, owner surrender reason stated was HOUSE SOIL.
05/03/2017 AT RISK MEMO
Beastie Boy A1109518 is at risk due to behavior.
MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
04/23/2017 Exam Type DVM INTAKE – Medical Rating is 1 – NORMAL , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 10.9 LBS.
DVM Intake Exam Neutered male Estimated age: 5 years Microchip noted on Intake? negative History : Urinating outside the box. Owner surrender. Currently on a urinary diet. Subjective: Apparently healthy neutered cat Observed Behavior – Not friendly. Trie to scratch and to bite. Evidence of Cruelty seen – None Evidence of Trauma seen – None Objective P = 160 bpm BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: could not examine PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Meutered male MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment Possible FIC- history Plan Hills c/d diet sould be ordered. Placement or foster is an option. UA and radiographs recommended. Prognosis: Good
04/21/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
04/21/17 13:27 Basic Information: Beastie Boy is a 5 year old neutered male. He was found as a stray when he was a few weeks old and his owner has had him his entire life. He was surrendered because he has been urinating outside his litter box. He has no known injuries or health problems and the last time he went to the vet was September of 2016. Socialization: Around strangers Beastie Boy is relaxed and unbothered. He tends to ignore strangers but doesn’t mind them being around. When he plays with adults he is exuberant but somewhat rough. He has not been around children. He lived with 3 other cats. He is said to be tolerant but ignores them. He lived with 1 other neutered male, one younger neutered male and one younger spayed female. Beastie boy has spent time with dogs and is respectful. Behavior: Beastie Boy has never bitten and drawn blood. In car rides he is relaxed. He has litter box accidents daily and is spraying. This has been going on for the past 2 years. He has been to a vet for this problem. His owner believes he is nervous around the other cats in the home. When Beastie Boy’s coat is brushed he is afraid and runs away. He struggles when he is picked up but will tolerate it for a short time. He isnt bothered if he is placed in a carrier or disturbed while sleeping. For a New Family to Know: Beastie Boy is described as affectionate, independent and quiet with a medium activity level. His owner liked that he is affectionate and cute. When his previous owner was home he would tend to stay in his favorite spot. He was kept indoors only and slept in his owner’s bed at night. He ate dry UTI prescribed food, brand in unknown. Beastie boy is litter box trained. He uses both a hooded and uncovered litter box and clumping litter. Beastie Boy liked to scratch on a scratching tree made of carpet. Behavior during intake: Beastie Boy allowed me to pet him, collar him and pick him up. His body was relaxed and loose. He head butted and showed no concerning behaviors.
WEB MEMO
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04/24/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPNOCHILD
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Lived Indoors Previously lived with: Adults and 3 other cats Behavior toward strangers: Relaxed and unbothered, tends to ignore them and doesn’t mind being around them Behavior toward children: Unknown Behavior toward cats: Tolerant, but ignores them Behavior toward dogs: Respectful Bite or Scratch history: None Litter box training: Has daily litter box accidents. The owner believes it is due to being nervous around the other cats in the home Energy level/descriptors: Beastie Boy is described as affectionate, independent and quiet with a medium activity level. Other notes: He struggles when he is picked up but will tolerate it for a short time. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: Observed Behavior – Tried to scratch and to bite. EVALUATION: Cage Condition: Cage is neat Reaction to assessor: Beastie Boy was resting inside his litter box, calm and relaxed. Reaction when softly spoken to: Beastie Boy’s ears tilt sideways, but he ignores the assessor. Reaction to cage door opening: Beastie Boy remains motionless. Reaction to touch: Beastie Boy looks up at the assessor and accepts gentle petting on his head, leaning in for cheek rubs and curling his body up into a comfier position. After a moment, he gets up and sits up by the back, shifting his weight away from the assessor. He no longer allowed additional petting, moving away from the assessor’s hand and lifting his paw. When the assessor extends their hand, he quickly moves to his other kennel space. ACTIVITY LEVEL: Mellow VOCAL: Quiet CHARACTER TYPE: Timid, Sweet, Independent
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES: – Inappropriate elimination – Beastie Boy’s previous owner reports that he was urinating outside the litter box for two years. Please note as well that his previous living situation may have contributed to the behavior seen and the owner stated it started when she introduced another cat into the home and never had an issue before then. We cannot be sure whether this behavior will continue in a different home environment, but we recommend that potential adopters be comfortable with management and modification techniques for elimination outside the litter box should this behavior continue in a home environment. We also recommend that Beastie Boy be provided with numerous litter boxes throughout the house as he adjusts to his new living space. The extra boxes can be removed as he learns the space and successfully defecates in his main litter box(es). He has not had litter box accidents during his stay in the care center. RECOMMENDATIONS: – Experienced, adult home only – Beastie Boy tolerates attention and petting but may be fearful or stressed in the shelter, and may be intimidated by small children. Due to the behaviors seen in the care center, we feel that this cat will do best in an experienced, adult only home. – No other cats OR multi-cat home with adopters experienced with introducing new cats – Beastie may be uncomfortable around other cats, resulting in him urinating outside his litter box. We recommend he goes to a home with no other cats OR into a multi-cat home with cat parents experienced with introducing new cats slowly and gradually over a long period of time to prevent future litter box accidents.
GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
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04/23/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
DVM Intake Exam Neutered male Estimated age: 5 years Microchip noted on Intake? negative History : Urinating outside the box. Owner surrender. Currently on a urinary diet. Subjective: Apparently healthy neutered cat Observed Behavior – Not friendly. Trie to scratch and to bite. Evidence of Cruelty seen – None Evidence of Trauma seen – None Objective P = 160 bpm BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: could not examine PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Meutered male MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment Possible FIC- history Plan Hills c/d diet sould be ordered. Placement or foster is an option. UA and radiographs recommended. Prognosis: Good
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