CASPER – 8739
Safe - 10-27-2017 Manhattan Rescue: Feline Rescue of SI Please honor your pledges: http://felinerescueofstatenisland.org/donation/
***SAFE 10/27/17***CASPER IS A GORGEOUS GIRL WHO DESPERATELY NEEDS YOU! Sweet and gentle two year old, Casper was dumped at the shelter by her former owner. She’s a healthy gal who needs a kind purrson to save her life. LIVED PEACEFULLY WITH OTHER CATS AND A DOG…ONLY HAS TIL NOON TOMORROW.
Manhattan Center
Hello, my name is Casper. My animal id is #8739. I am a desexed female white cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 2 years old. – P
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 20-Oct-2017, with the surrender reason stated as animal behaviour – not house trained.
Casper 8739 is at risk for behavior concerns (Adult-only determination). She displays fearful behavior and does not appear to be thriving in the shelter environment. Although she allows gentle petting with a slow approach, she remains tense and whines throughout the interaction. She was also reported to have litter box accidents in her previous home. There is no noted medical condition for her at this time.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 7.25 lbs
Spayed female Scan negative for a microchip Inserted during the initial # 981020025090931 OU=clear Nose= No discharge AU=clean Teeth are stained Coat is clean Dewormed with Pyrantel Flea Treatment= Para Defense As of now no signs of URI As of now no V/S/C/D
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age:reported to be 2 years by previous owner; age consistent with exam Microchip noted on Intake? History : owner surrender due to history of inappropriate urination around the house; owner reports that Casper was seen by a vet recently and there was no evidence of UTI; owner stated that Casper was bred in the home Subjective:QAR Observed Behavior -curled up in the back of cage; hisses initially when approached but tolerated gentle scruffing for limited exam Evidence of Cruelty seen -none Evidence of Trauma seen -none Objective BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam:mm pk, moist; CRT <2 sec; mild tartar/staining PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: spayed MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal:grossly normal Assessment History of inappropriate urination-suspect stress related/behavioral, otherwise healthy Prognosis:good Plan: monitor for urinary signs, suspect inappropriate elimination is behavioral SURGERY:spayed
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow
Casper maintained a soft posture and allowed counselor remove her from her carrier. While out of her carrier, she moved a lot while looking curiously around. She allowed to be collard and photographed but struggled when placed in a kennel where she meowed loudly.
Date of Intake: 10/20/2017
Spay/Neuter status: Yes
Is this cat having litter box issues?: Yes
Basic Information:: Casper is a two year old white and gray female cat that was surrendered by owner for health reasons. Casper was bred at home and lived with owners for two years pending her surrender
If yes, Please elaborate:: She regular urinates outside her litter box. Casper’s owner stated during intake that she urinates all the time and that she saw a vet a couple of months ago and the vet did not find anything wrong with her. Owner also stated this issue began almost a year ago and that nothing, to her knowledge and recollection, changed at home that led to this issue. She further stated that they tried all products and used a different cat litter but nothing changed. She would only poop in her litter box and pee outside.
Previously lived with:: A five year old small dog and a four year old cat
How is this cat around strangers?: Casper is a shy cat who hides from strangers. He would hide for as long as the stranger is around.
How is this cat around children?: Casper did not spend time with children
How is this cat around other cats?: Casper lived and spent time with a four year old male cat and was relaxed and respectful around her.
How is this cat around dogs?: She lived at home with a five year old small dog and was relaxed, respectful and sometimes playful around him
Behavior Notes: Casper regularly pees outside her litter box and meows/cries when placed in a carrier or riding in a car/bus. She was given baths and her nails trimmed as a kitten and wasn’t bothered about it. She’d prefer her coat not brushed and does not like to be picked up or held. She isn’t bothered if disturbed while asleep.
Bite history:: Casper has never bitten a human or another animal.
Energy level/descriptors:: Low
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: No
For a New Family to Know: Casper is a shy cat who rarely seeks attention. she was kept mostly indoors and slept on her cat bed or in cool spaces. She was fed both dry and wet dog food three times daily. She is partially house trained and regularly pees outside her litter box
KNOWN HISTORY:: Lived Indoors Previously lived with: A five year old small dog and a four year old cat Behavior toward strangers: Casper is a shy cat who hides from strangers. He would hide for as long as the stranger is around. Behavior toward cats: Casper lived and spent time with a four year old male cat and was relaxed and respectful around her. Behavior toward dogs: She lived at home with a five year old small dog and was relaxed, respectful and sometimes playful around him Bite or Scratch history: none Energy level/descriptors: Low Other notes: Casper is a shy cat who rarely seeks attention.
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 10/22/17 Hunched over in cubby, stiff and alert. Blinks when spoken to, but hisses when hand is extended. Starts to whine when petting is attempted. Not ready to interact yet, needs more time to adjust. Sprayed Feliway. 10/23/17 Crouched in litter box, tense, eyes fully dilated. Hissed once and shifted back slightly when door opened. Remained wary, but allowed and slowly leaned into pets! Sprayed feliway.
Cage Condition:: Cage is neat
Reaction to assessor:: Casper remains tense, crouched position at the back of the cage cubby.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Casper remains immobile in place.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Casper becomes alert with eyes wide open, ears erect and forward.
Reaction to touch:: Casper accepts the touch, but began to meow whine during the stroke while remaining cautious with her surrounding.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Laid back
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Timid,Independent
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Inappropriate elimination
Potential challenges comments:: She regular urinates outside her litter box. Casper’s owner stated during intake that she urinates all the time and that she saw a vet a couple of months ago and the vet did not find anything wrong with her. Owner also stated this issue began almost a year ago and that nothing, to her knowledge and recollection, changed at home that led to this issue. She further stated that they tried all products and used a different cat litter but nothing changed. She would only poop in her litter box and pee outside. We advise potential adopters to be aware that this behavior may continue in a home environment, and that they be comfortable with management and modification techniques for this behavioral challenge.
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Casper may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to his new home. Due to the behaviors seen in the care center, we feel that this cat will do best in an experienced, adult only home who understands this cat may need time to warm up to his new home and family at his own pace.
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