COOKIE – A1108094
Safe - 5-13-2017 Manhattan
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Manhattan Center
My name is COOKIE. My Animal ID # is A1108094. – P
I am a spayed female black domestic sh mix. The shelter thinks I am about 2 YEARS old.
I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 04/08/2017 from NY 10040, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.
05/11/2017 AT RISK MEMO
Cookie A1108094 is at risk for behavior; she is not thriving in the shelter environment. She is social and affectionate during interactions with her caretakers, but is easily agitated by the sight of other cats and has redirected this agitation onto her handlers in several cases.
MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
04/28/2017 Exam Type CAGE EXAM – Medical Rating is 1 – NORMAL , Behavior Rating is AVERAGE, Weight 9.6 LBS.
04/28/17 12:22 S/O last day of doxycyline BAR, appraoched front of kennel to say hello, no nasal or ocular d/c, no sneezing A: URI clinically resolved P: ok to monitor prognosis: good 4/25/17 Pt doing very well today – relaxed in cage, gave a big stretch and came over to say hi when I approached the cage. Good appetite last few days. Clean eyes and nose – no discharge. Okay to move out of isolation. 1088
04/08/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
04/08/17 14:21 Basic Information: Cookie is 2 years old spayed Black Domestic Short hair. She was a deli cat but was left behind when the store owners moved. She was taken in and foster for a month before being surrender to MACC. Socialization: She was friendly around strangers. She played gently with adults. She did not spent time with other cats. She lived with a 9 months old small dog and was affectionate towards it. She spent time with a couple of children that would frequent the corner store. No known bite history. Behavior: She enjoys escaping the house. She meows on the car ride here. She has no litter box problems. Baths and nail trims were never attempted. She enjoyed her hair brush and allowed to be place on carrier with ease. She was not bothered when put in carrier or disturbed while sleeping. For a New Family to Know: She was described as a friendly, affectionate, playful, confident, independent and talkative cat. She seeks a lot of attention from her peers. Her activity level was medium. Her favorite activities included playing fetch with her dog friend. She would stay in the same room as the previous owner. She had balls and cat dancers for toys. She was kept mostly indoors but with the free choice to go outside when she used to be a store cat. She ran away from the house but came back while under the care of her previous owner. She would sleep with her previous owner. She ate dry Friskies. She was very house trained and had a hooded litter box with fresh step’s clumping litter. She did not have a scratching post. Upon Intake: She tolerated all handling and allowed collaring. She was relaxed body and alert. She enjoyed treats and head rubs.
04/16/2017 WEB MEMO
05/11/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Cookie’s behavior in her kennel earned her an Average rating however, due to previous incidents at the care center we recommend placement with an adopter with some previous cat experience. She gets agitated and challenging to handle caused when seeing other cats. And yet, Cookie remains soft, relaxed, and social during her interaction with the assessor. She seems to be appropriate for an adopter with any level of cat experience, but we advise any potential adopter to be prepared for what possibly could be a low threshold for overstimulation behavior, and prepared to manage it if it appears in a future home. ACTIVITY LEVEL: Lively VOCAL: Quiet CHARACTER TYPE: Calm, Sweet, Affectionate MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 4/8- was fractious on intake exam, but now very interactive and sweet ENRICHMENT NOTES: 05/07/17-Calm and relaxed, lying down. Looks at me with soft eyes and will approach the front when coaxed. Remains calm as I open the cage door and started sniffing around. Later tried poking her head out to look around her surroundings. Starts to purr softly when pet and leans in for cheek rubs. 5/8/17-Meowed and came to the front on approach, soft eyes and body. Ate treats from my hand. Leaned and arched into pets, and purred. Still very active. Stayed at the front, rubbed against and reached through the bars when door closed. Occasional soft meowing. 5/9/17-Sitting at the front on approach today, soft eyes and body, calm. Leaned and arched into pets, purred, ate offered treats. Stayed at the front after the door closed, sniffed hand, started rubbing against the bars. KNOWN HISTORY: Lived Indoors Previously lived with: an adult Behavior toward strangers: friendly Behavior toward children: fine Behavior toward cats: unknown Behavior toward dogs: affectionate Bite or Scratch history: none Litter box training: yes Energy level/descriptors: medium Other notes: described as a friendly, affectionate, playful, confident, independent and talkative cat. EVALUATION ON 4/11/17: AVERAGE Cage Condition: No change Reaction to assessor: Cookie looks neutral, sitting upright by the front when approached. Reaction to cage door opening: Cookie engages the front, soliciting attention. Reaction to touch: Cookie leans into the assessor’s hand and rolls over in place. Reaction to being picked up: Cookie allows the pickup then jumps back into the cage.
Due to previous incidents of overstimulation and redirection (scratches and one bite, breaking skin but causing minimal injury) we recommend that Cookie leave the care center and move into a stable home environment quickly. She is not thriving in the busy shelter environment surrounded by other cats, and we are concerned that this environment may lead to another similar response toward her handler.
GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
No Group Behavior Summary
04/08/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
04/08/17 13:25 DVM Intake Exam ***limited exam performed due to behavior. *** Estimated age: 2 years – difficult to assess due to behavior Microchip noted on Intake? negative History : new intake on 4/8 Subjective: Observed Behavior – hissing/swatting. used net for exam and intake. limited exam performed due to behavior. Evidence of Cruelty seen – none. Evidence of Trauma seen – none. Objective T = P = R = BCS EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: not examined due to behavior PLN: not examined due to behavior H/L: ausculted through net – no murmurs or arrhythmias ausculted ABD: not examined due to behavior U/G: female spayed (has a tattoo) MSI: NSF CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: not performed Assessment ~2 year old FS DSH limited exam performed due to behavior Plan Prognosis: good SURGERY: already spayed
04/28/2017 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating AVERAGE
04/28/17 12:22 S/O last day of doxycyline BAR, appraoched front of kennel to say hello, no nasal or ocular d/c, no sneezing A: URI clinically resolved P: ok to monitor prognosis: good 4/25/17 Pt doing very well today – relaxed in cage, gave a big stretch and came over to say hi when I approached the cage. Good appetite last few days. Clean eyes and nose – no discharge. Okay to move out of isolation. 1088
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