DIAMOND – 10677
Safe - 11-5-2017 Manhattan Rescue: Feline Rescue of SI Please honor your pledges: http://felinerescueofstatenisland.org/donation/
***SAFE 11/05/17***BEAUTIFUL DIAMOND NEEDS A RESCUE ANGEL TONIGHT! Just when you think you’ve heard it all, you hear a new one – Diamond’s owner dumped her at the shelter because he says she has become aggressive after eating a mouse! Really?? Shy and timid DIAMOND is a 2 yr old girl who is very nervous and upset her owner dumped her at the shelter. She will need some time to come out of her shell after this ordeal, but this young girl is certainly well worth the wait!! PLEASE GIVE DIAMOND A HAPPILY EVER AFTER BY RESERVING HER BY NOON – SHE IS A JEWEL WAITING FOR YOU!!
MANHATTAN CENTER
Hello, my name is Diamond. My animal id is #10677. I am a female blue cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 2 years old. – P
I came into the shelter as a aco impound on 24-Oct-2017, with the surrender reason stated as animal behaviour – aggressive towards people.
Diamond is being placed at risk for behavior (Adult Only determination). She is fearful in care center and will attempt to hide and flee when you interact. she has no know medical concerns at this time.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 6.1 lbs
BARH scan negative female intact appx 2 yrs old very nervous, scared, tried to flee, swating mild tartar clean EEN clean coat BCS 4/9 NOSF
Mouth (pharyngeal) swab only.
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: Reported 2 years – estimated 1-3 years based on dentition and overall size Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned neg on intake – MC placed History : Owner surrender. Owner is concerned that pt has become aggressive towards her since eating a mouse Subjective: Quiet, alert Observed Behavior – Eyes dilated, allows all handling Objective BAR-H, MMs pink and moist, BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Clean adult teeth PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Female intact MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Normal externally Assessment: Apparently healthy female adult cat Prognosis: Excellent Plan: Spay, placement SURGERY: Okay for surgery 1088
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 5. Red
KNOWN HISTORY:: Diamond was brought in as a stray, so we don’t have any behavioral history or tendencies in a home environment.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: Observed Behavior – Eyes dilated, allows all handling
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 10/25/17 Crouched in litter box, tense, eyes fully dilated, looks terrified. Lifted head slightly when door opened, eyes darting. Shifted slowly back and pressed into corner when touched, started lip licking. Really scared. Sprayed feliway. 10/26/17 In den on approach, crouched low, pressed against far wall. Fled out of den to back of other kennel when door opened, eyes fully dilated. Hunched in place, tense. Tolerated brief pets, shifted slowly into corner. Fled back into den when door closed. Sprayed Feliway.
Cage Condition:: Cage is neat
Reaction to assessor:: Diamond remains tense, tightly curled up hiding in the cat den during the approach.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Diamond stiffens up in place.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Diamond becomes alert, eyes dilated, ears erect and forward.
Reaction to touch:: Diamond looks away from the assessor’s hand while allowing the touch, after she slowly crouch walks to hide in another location and avoids the interaction.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Laid back
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Skittish,Independent
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Experienced, adult only
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Diamond may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to her 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 her new home and family at her own pace.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Diamond was brought in as a stray, so we don’t have any behavioral history or tendencies in a home environment.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: Observed Behavior – Eyes dilated, allows all handling
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 10/25/17 Crouched in litter box, tense, eyes fully dilated, looks terrified. Lifted head slightly when door opened, eyes darting. Shifted slowly back and pressed into corner when touched, started lip licking. Really scared. Sprayed feliway. 10/26/17 In den on approach, crouched low, pressed against far wall. Fled out of den to back of other kennel when door opened, eyes fully dilated. Hunched in place, tense. Tolerated brief pets, shifted slowly into corner. Fled back into den when door closed. Sprayed Feliway.
Cage Condition:: Cage is neat
Reaction to assessor:: Diamond remains tense, tightly curled up hiding in the cat den during the approach.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Diamond stiffens up in place.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Diamond becomes alert, eyes dilated, ears erect and forward.
Reaction to touch:: Diamond looks away from the assessor’s hand while allowing the touch, after she slowly crouch walks to hide in another location and avoids the interaction.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Laid back
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Skittish,Independent
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Experienced, adult only
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Diamond may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to her 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 her new home and family at her own pace.
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