BEDSTUY – 14584
Safe - 12-7-2017 Brooklyn
SAFE 12/7/17— 10 year old BEDSTUY was dumped over the holiday weekend by his owner. This healthy handsome older tabby is already neutered and needs a new home!
BROOKLYN CENTER
Bedstuy 14584
Care Center Location: Brooklyn
ZIP Code From: 11691
Intake Date: 11/25/17
Intake Type: Owner surrender
Medical Behavior: Green
Age: 10 years
Sex: Neutered male
Weight: 12 lbs
BEHAVIOR:
KNOWN HISTORY:
KNOWN HISTORY:
Lived Indoors
Previously lived with: 1 Adult
Behavior toward strangers: Friendly and outgoing
Behavior toward children: Respectful and playful.
Behavior toward cats: Unknown
Behavior toward dogs: Unknown
Bite or Scratch history: None
Litter box training: Yes
Energy level/descriptors: Friendly, affectionate, and independent with a medium activity level
Other notes: He likes to be brushed and will tolerate having his nails trimmed. He isn’t bothered being held or being put in a carrier
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:
Allows all handling
Cage Condition:
Cage is slightly re-arranged
Reaction to assessor:
Bedstuy was alert and crouched in his cubby, with his tail wrapped at his side.
Reaction when softly spoken to:
Bedstuy meows softly, comes forward when coaxed and gently rubs his body up against the cage door.
Reaction to cage door opening:
Bedstuy meows softly and remains calm.
Reaction to touch:
Bedstuy sniffs the assessor then gently rubs his body against his hand. His tail rises, he purrs when pet and is very affectionate.
Reaction to being picked up:
Bedstuy was a bit tense when picked up, but he remains calm and allows all handling.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:
Mellow
VOCAL:
Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE:
Shy
Sweet
Affectionate
Easy going
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:
None
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:
Average
Behavior Asilomar
H – Healthy
RECOMMENDATIONS:
None
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:
Bedstuy interacts with the observer, appreciates attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. No known history of behavioral problems. This cat is showing behavior appropriate for new or experienced cat parents.
Recommendations
Adoption Recommendations:
Comments:
Suitability With Children:
Other:
11/28/17 Behavior: Average
OWNER INFO:
Spay/Neuter status
Yes
Is this cat having litter box issues?
No
Basic Information:
Bedstuy is a 10 year old neutered brown tabby cat who was surrendered by his owner due to the fact he moved and can no longer have pets in the home.
Previously lived with:
Owner
How is this cat around strangers?
When around strangers Bedstuy is friendly and outgoing. When playing with adults he is gentle.
How is this cat around children?
Bedstuy has spent time in the home around children and he is relaxed and playful. When playing with children he is genlte.
How is this cat around other cats?
Bedstuy has not spent time in the home around other cats in the home so it is unknown how he will react.
How is this cat around dogs?
Bedstuy has not spent time in the home around dogs so it unknown how he will react.
Behavior Notes
Owner stated that overall Bedstuy behaves well. On the way to the ACC in the car he was meowing. Bedstuy has never been bathed so it is unknown how he will react. He likes to be brushed and will tolerate having his nails trimmed. He isn’t bothered if he is held out in a carrier or disturbed while she sleeps.
Bite history:
Bedstuy has never bitten a person or anther animal.
Energy level/descriptors:
Medium
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?
No
Medical Notes
No medical concerns reported.
For a New Family to Know
Owner described Bedstuy as friendly affectionate and independent. when at home he likes to be in the same room as his owner. He likes to play with balls and wand toys. Bedstuy has been kept indoors only and likes to bird watch from the window. Bedstuy likes to eats meow mix and wet shrimp flavored cat food. He is used to an uncovered litter box with clumping litter. Bedstuy scratches on a post made out of carpet and rough rope.
Behavior Notes:
During intake Bedstuy allowed the counselor to collar him and take his picture with no problems.
MEDICAL:
27-Nov-2017
Progress Exam
Vet Notes: 9:56 AM
Monitor for URI
History: intake 11/25. Geriatric, overweight
S/O: No c/s/v/d. BAR, nervous. No apparent URI.
EENT: No nasal or ocular d/c
L: Eupneic
A:
Geriatric
Overweight
P: CTM as needed while at BACC
Good prognosis
VET 991416
26-Nov-2017
Progress Exam
Vet Notes: 4:00 PM
History: intake 11/25. Geriatric, overweight
S/O: Reported to be drooling by a customer in the lobby but was not noticed on exam. No c/s/v/d. BAR. No apparent URI.
EENT: No nasal or ocular d/c
L: Eupneic
A:
Geriatric
Overweight
P: Monitor for URI tomorrow
Good prognosis
VET 991416
25-Nov-2017
DVM Intake
Vet Notes: 4:26 PM
DVM Intake Exam
Estimated age: ~10yrs
Microchip noted on Intake? yes 985112000323922
History : Owner surrender
Subjective:
Observed Behavior – BARH. Allows all handling
Evidence of Cruelty seen – no
Evidence of Trauma seen – no
Objective
P = WNL R = WNL BCS 6/9
EENT: Early nuclear sclerosis, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted
Oral Exam: Mild dental tartar/wear, pink mm
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated
U/G: neutered
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat
CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Assessment: Geriatric, overweight
Plan: Continue to monitor while at BACC
Prognosis: Excellent
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