CHUCKY – 15918
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Brooklyn Center
Hello, my name is Chucky. My animal id is #15918. I am a desexed female gray tabby cat at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 13 years old. – P
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 11-Dec-2017, with the surrender reason stated as animal health – cannot afford vet bill.
Chucky is at risk for medical concerns, he is geriatric with possible underlying conditions. A full veterinary geriatric work up including blood work is strongly recommended upon placement or adoption. Chucky has been nervous in the care center but allows petting with a slow approach.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 8.34 lbs
Check animal stability only. Temp: 101.2 HR = 200BPS RR – 20BPS Pupils dilated, non-responsive to light; animal tracks movement and blink reflex is present. Drank a little water, did not show interest in food. *Priority vet exam for 12/12/17
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~13yrs Microchip noted on Intake? No History : Owner surrender Subjective: BARH. Clean litter. Appetite OK Observed Behavior – Slightly tense, hissed a few times and striked with paw once, tried to flee 2-3 times, generally allowed most handling Evidence of Cruelty seen – no Evidence of Trauma seen – no Objective P = WNL R = WNL BCS 5/9 EENT: Nuclear sclerosis, dilated pupils, no PLR, normal menace, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: Mild dental staining, pink mm, moderate tartar at molars PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Spayed female MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Geriatric, owner reported inappropriate elimination (urine and feces) for the last year Plan: Blood work and UA pending. Continue to monitor while at BACC Prognosis: Good
CBC/Chem/T4 all within normal limits (mild eosinopenia) UA WNL USG >1.050
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow
Chucky tried to flee during intake but allowed counselor to pick her up.
Date of Intake: 12/11/2017
Spay/Neuter status: Yes
Is this cat having litter box issues?: No
Basic Information:: Chucky is a 13 year old, gray tabby DSH female. She was spayed prior to coming into the shelter and last saw a vet 4 months ago. Chucky was surrendered by her owner due to the litter box accidents.
If yes, Please elaborate:: For the last year Chucky has been urinating and defecating outside of the litter box. Her owner took her to the vet but was unable to answer why this was happening.
Previously lived with:: In home with owner
How is this cat around strangers?: Chucky is shy at first when meeting new people and needs a while to warm up.
How is this cat around children?: Chucky has not spent time around children.
How is this cat around other cats?: Chucky has not spent time around other cats
How is this cat around dogs?: Chucky has not spent time around dogs.
Behavior Notes: Chucky does not allow her owner to pick her up or hold her. She will struggle and bite when her owner tries to bathe her or trim her nails. She tolerates being brushed for short periods of times.
Bite history:: Chucky has no bite history.
Energy level/descriptors:: Medium
For a New Family to Know: Chucky is described as being shy and independent. She will sometimes follow her family around and other times keeps to herself. She likes to play with catnip toys and has been an indoor cat. She sleeps in her at tree, and eats both wet and dry food. Prior to her recent litter box issues, she was trained using a hooded box with clumping litter. She uses a scratching post made from carpet and cardboard.
KNOWN HISTORY:: KNOWN HISTORY: Lived Indoors Previously lived with: 1 Adult and children (ages 2, 5, 8) Behavior toward strangers: Shy at first and needs some time to warm up Behavior toward children: Unknown Behavior toward cats: Unknown Behavior toward dogs: Unknown Bite or Scratch history: None Litter box training: Yes, but she’s been urinating and defecating outside the litter box for the past year Energy level/descriptors: Shy and independent with a medium activity level Other notes: She doesn’t allow her owner to pick her up or hold her. She tolerates being brushed for short periods of times.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: Slightly tense, hissed a few times and strikes with paw once, tried to flee 2-3 times, generally allowed most handling
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 12/12/17 Crouched in back of kennel with a tense body. She tolerates petting along her head and body while tilting her ears and turning her head slowly to watch the bear-claw, eyes wide. 12/13/17 Curious of surroundings- meows loudly as she approaches the front of the cage. Sniffs hand and allows petting along her body. Very chatty, but leans in and gives head butts. Tail rises up, appreciates attention. Doing better today!
Cage Condition:: Cage is neat
Reaction to assessor:: Chucky was sitting up and looking around out the kennel with wide, focused eyes.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Chucky remains alert and focused on her surroundings.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Chucky seems curious and leans out the kennel to investigate.
Reaction to touch:: Chucky sniffs around and becomes extremely focused on her surroundings. Her tail sways back and forth as she looks around, and she allows gentle petting along her body. She nudges the assessor, gives head butts and appreciates attention.
Reaction to being picked up:: Chucky was tense when picked up, then got antsy and leaped back into the kennel.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Mellow
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Easy going,Curious
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Inappropriate elimination
Potential challenges comments:: Chucky’s previous owners report that he/she was eliminating (urinating and defecating) outside the litter box for the past year. We are unaware of what, if any, modifications steps were taken to try and address this behavior in the home, so we cannot be sure what the trigger may have been or if this behavior may continue in a future home. However, 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.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Experience
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
RECOMMENDATIONS:: None
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Chucky may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to her new home. She may have some behavioral issues that will need to be addressed in the home. We recommend that this cat go to a home with experienced cat parents.
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