BELLATRIX – 9078
Safe - 10-14-2017 Brooklyn
SAFE 10/14/17 Bellatrix accepts petting and begins to purr. She leans in for cheek rubs and will gently pat the assessor’s hand for more rubs when petting stops.
Brooklyn Center
Bellatrix 9078– 2 year old, Spayed Female, Black
Medical:
10/12/17
Post Surgery Note: 2:54 PM
Pre-surgical exam, anesthesia, and surgery performed by ASPCA.
Green linear tattoo placed on ventral abdomen.
10/11/17
Vet Notes: 11:56 AM
Glendale pre-op exam:
BARH.MM pk.
E/N clr. No c/s.
MSI: Good condition/ hair coat.
H/L good.
UG: Female. Developed mammary glands but unable to extrude milk.
A) Developed MG – r/o early pregnancy vs postpartum.
Otherwise healthy.
P) Ok for spay sx tomorrow.
10/8/17
Vet Notes: 1:12 PM
DVM Intake Exam
Estimated age: ~2 years
Microchip noted on Intake? negative
History : stray
Subjective: BARH
Observed Behavior – very sweet but a little tense and nervous during PE. Easily handleable. Did well for all medical handling and procedures
Evidence of Cruelty seen – no
Evidence of Trauma seen – no
Objective
P = wnl R = eupneic BCS 5/9
EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted
Oral Exam: adult dentition with mild dental staining, no oral lesions noted
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated
U/G: FI, no MGTs, no vulvar d/c, developed mammary tissue but not currently lactating
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy haircoat
CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Assessment:
Apparently healthy
Developed mammary tissue r/o early pregnancy vs post-partum
Plan: Continue to monitor while at BACC
Prognosis: Excellent
SURGERY: Okay for surgery
Behavior:
Animal ID:
9078
Animal Name: Bellatrix
Age: 2 Years (approx)
Tag Number:
Breed: Domestic Short Hair
Gender: Female
Spayed / Neutered: No
Handler:
Observer:
Behavior Assessment Date:
10/9/2017
Retest Date:
Retest Reason:
Next Test Date:
KNOWN HISTORY:
Bellatrix was brought in as a stray, so there is no information on her behavior history or tendencies in a home environment. She allowed all handling during the intake process.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:
Observed Behavior – very sweet but a little tense and nervous during PE. Easily handleable. Did well for all medical handling and procedures
Cage Condition:
Cage is slightly re-arranged
Reaction to assessor:
Bellatrix was meowing by the front, calling for attention.
Reaction when softly spoken to:
Bellatrix attempts to sniff the assessor and meows softly.
Reaction to cage door opening:
Bellatrix remains soft and relaxed.
Reaction to touch:
Bellatrix accepts petting and begins to purr. She leans in for cheek rubs and will gently pat the assessor’s hand for more rubs when petting stops.
Reaction to being picked up:
Bellatrix remains soft and purrs when held.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:
Moderate
VOCAL:
Somewhat chatty
CHARACTER TYPE:
Social
Sweet
Affectionate
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:
None
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:
Beginner
Behavior Asilomar
H – Healthy
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:
Bellatrix interacts with the Assessor, solicits attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. This cat can go to a beginner home.
Recommendations
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Comments:
Suitability With Children:
Other:
10/09/17 Behavior: Beginner
CAME IN WITH:
MOLLY – 9074 & KITTENS – 9075, 9076, 9077
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