CALYPSO – 11038
Safe - 11-5-2017 Manhattan Rescue: Feline Rescue of SI Please honor your pledges: http://felinerescueofstatenisland.org/donation/
*** SAFE 11/05/17 *** Poor 10 year old Caylpso may have been stressed after her owner moved and missed the litterbox a few times. So her owner dumped his senior cat at the kill shelter. Shelter seems to think stress from the move could have been the issue. However, now this frightened girl is at the shelter and needs a new furever home with someone who understands cat behavior and can give her some TLC and time to adjust. Caylpso has no health issues and would make a great kitty snuggle buddy this winter!!
MANHATTAN CENTER
Hello, my name is Calypso. My animal id is #11038. I am a female black cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 10 years old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 28-Oct-2017, with the surrender reason stated as animal health – uri.
Calypso is at risk for behavior (New Hope Only determination). During her stay in the care center we have only been able to have very limited handling due to her temperament. she is a geriatric cat with no known underlying conditions at this time.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 6.4375 lbs
[LVT Intake Exam] Microchip Scan: negative, could not place Evidence of Cruelty: no Observed Behavior: hissing and swatting in carrier, could handle on table but then flips onto back and swats, net to vaccinate, no MC or CT Sex: intact female Estimated Age: reported 10y Subjective: reported inappropriate urination and defecation (possibly stress induced after move), older cat Eyes: clear Ears: clean Oral Exam: mild staining for age Heart: could not auscultate Lungs: could not auscultate Abdomen: WNL Musculoskeletal: WNL 5/9 BCS Mentation: BARH Preliminary Assessment: older cat with seemingly no health issues Plan: DVM intake
Limited exam due to temperament. Examined through cat net. P thin BCS 2/5, dull haircoat female mammary tissue not prominent but no spay scar noted. When hissing the k9 teeth appeared clean mm pink Assessment: Geriatric, thin Plan: Gave Rabies vaccine combo test monitor weight
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 4. Orange
Calypso had a very tensed posture, hissed, growled and lunged as counselors attempted handling. She did not allow handling.
Date of Intake: 10/28/2017
Spay/Neuter status: No
Is this cat having litter box issues?: Yes
Basic Information:: Calypso is a black and white female cat that was surrendered stray due to behavior issues. Owner got her from a pet store when she was one month old and had her for ten years. Calypso has no visible sign of illness of injuries
If yes, Please elaborate:: Owner stated that she has been having litterbox accidents and would regular poop and pee outside her litter box. That the issue started three months ago and they had moved to a new place about six months ago. Owner feels she has similar access and litterbox accommodations and can’t figure out why she suddenly developed this problem. That she took her to the vet and they did not find any issues.
Previously lived with:: Seven and 16 year old children
How is this cat around strangers?: She is shy and hides until the stranger leaves
How is this cat around children?: She is usually tolerant
How is this cat around other cats?: She did not live with other cats but would hiss at other cats she sees looking out the window.
How is this cat around dogs?: She did not spend time around dogs
Behavior Notes: Calypso cries and meows too much at home and when riding in a car. She lately started scratching on furniture even when she had a scratching post at home. She struggles when given a bath and isn’t bothered if her nail is trimmed. She lets you pick her up only when she is in the mood because she would approached and rub her body on you. She struggles when placed in a carrier and isn’t bothered if disturbed while sleeping.
Bite history:: She has never bitten a human or another animal
Energy level/descriptors:: Medium
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: No
For a New Family to Know: Calypso is friendly, mellow and shy. She’s a cute cat that loves to sit and look out the window all day. She would sometimes be in the same room with you but would generally be in a favorite spot. She was kept mostly indoors, slept on a cat bed and fed dry cat food from a feeder. She used an uncovered litter box with clumping litter.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Lived Indoors Previously lived with: Seven and 16 year old children Behavior toward strangers: She is shy and hides until the stranger leaves. Behavior toward children: She is usually tolerant. Behavior toward cats: She did not live with other cats but would hiss at other cats she sees looking out the window. Bite or Scratch history: none Litter box training: yes Energy level/descriptors: Medium Other notes: Calypso is friendly, mellow and shy. She’s a cute cat that loves to sit and look out the window all day.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: Limited exam due to temperament
Cage Condition:: Cage is neat
Reaction to assessor:: Calypso remains tense, crouched position at the back when approached.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Calypso remains immobile in place.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Calypso hisses at the assessor’s hand, eyes dilated, ears erect and forward.
Reaction to touch:: Calypso stress meows, sniffs the assessor’s hand then paws and growls when attempted to pet.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Laid back
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Bold,Skittish,Independent
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : New hope only
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Calypso is displaying behaviors that preclude placement in the adoptions room and/or may require further investigation before placement in a home. She is stressed in the shelter environment and does not currently tolerate petting or handling. The behavior department feels that placement with a New Hope Partner is the best option at this time.
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