DEACON – A1109160
Safe - 4-28-2017 Manhattan Rescue: Feline Rescue of SI Please honor your pledges: http://felinerescueofstatenisland.org/donation/
***SAFE 04/28/17*** Deacon is a sweet 12 years old spayed cat. She was rescue from the streets of California right in front of a church 12 years ago. She is affectionate with her owner and loves sun bathing – this tuxie girl deserves a retirement home – PLEASE RESERVE HER BY NOON!!
Manhattan Center
My name is DEACON. My Animal ID # is A1109160. – P
I am a spayed female black and white domestic sh mix. The shelter thinks I am about 8 YEARS old.
I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 04/17/2017 from NY 10452, owner surrender reason stated was TOO MANY P.
04/20/2017 AT RISK MEMO
Deacon A1109160 was placed At Risk for Behavior
MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
04/18/2017 Exam Type VACCINATE – Medical Rating is 1 – NORMAL , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 13.0 LBS.
Rabies Product Name: NOBIVAC 1 RABIES Serial Number: 143933 Location of Vaccination: RHL Revaccination Date: 04/18/18 Veterinarian: 1027
04/17/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
04/17/17 19:25 Basic Information: Deacon is a sweet 12 years old spayed cat. She was rescue from the streets of California right in front of a church 12 years ago. Her previous owner kept her since. She had to be surrender to MACC due to the previous owner current living situation. She does not have a ny prior injuries or health problems. Socialization: She was shy for a minute around strangers. She lived with a 2 year old child that she was aggressive towards; she would attempt to swat at the child. She does not play with children. She played gently with adults. She has no bite history. Behavior: She started scratching on furniture after her scratching post broke. She scratched her previous owner but it did not break skin. She was relaxed during car rides. She hisses and struggles during baths and nail trims. She was not bothered by being picked up, put inside carrier and being disturbed while sleeping. For a New Family to Know: She was described by her previous owner as a very shy and independent cat. She would approach the previous owner for affection and to request food. Her activity level was low due to her current living situation. She enjoys sunlight and previous owner stated that “she is Cali cat!” Her favorite activities were playing with the laser pointer. She tended to follow the previous owner around the house. Her favorite toys were the cat dancer and chasing toys. She was kept mostly indoors. She slept in her own bed. She ate wet and dry fancy feast three times a day. She was very house train and had an uncovered litter box filled with Blue Buffalo’s Naturedly Fresh Cat Litter. She scratched on furniture after her scratching post broke. During Intake: Deacon tolerated all handling. Outside of the carrier she attempted to hide. Eyes were dilated and ears were erect.
WEB MEMO
No Web Memo
04/20/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPNOCHILD
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Mellow VOCAL: Quiet CHARACTER TYPE: Skittish, Independent KNOWN HISTORY: Lived Indoors Previously lived with: an adult Bite or Scratch history: yes, in the past. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 4/18/17- Observed Behavior – allowed handling, only growled when being put back in transport cage ENRICHMENT NOTES: 4/18/17- Hunched in back corner, extremely tense, eyes fully dilated, head down. Lay in place when door opened, tolerated and slightly leaned into pets, started lip licking. 4/19/17- In feral den on approach, peeking through holes, eyes fully dilated. No response to door opening or being spoken to. Started hissing loudly when offered treats. Stayed pressed to far wall of den to avoid touch. EVALUATION: Cage Condition: Cage is neat Reaction to assessor: Deacon looks tense, hiding in the cat den during approach. Reaction to cage door opening: Deacon remains in place with head slightly peeking out, alert with eyes dilated. Reaction to touch: Deacon slowly sniffs the assessor’s hand then began to lip lick, while she began to accept petting on the head, but began to growl to stop the interaction. RECOMMENDATIONS: – Experienced, adult home only He 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.
GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
No Group Behavior Summary
04/18/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age:8 (reported 12) Microchip noted on Intake? y History : o surrender Subjective: Observed Behavior – allowed handling, only growled when being put back in transport cage Evidence of Cruelty seen – n Evidence of Trauma seen – n Objective P = 120 R = wnl BCS 6/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: mod tartar PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: female reported spayed MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: healty Plan no treatment Prognosis: good
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