ELVIS – 36208
Safe - 8-17-2018 Manhattan
SAFE 8/17/18 A volunteer writes: Elvis is a plus-sized pussycat, weighing in at 18 pounds! She’s black and white like a panda, and has beautiful greenish-yellow eyes. I opened the door to Elvis’ condo and was she happy! She head butted me like there was no tomorrow. Super affectionate and purring, she graced me with a kitty kiss! (Love my kitty kisses.) I offered Elvis a feather toy and she quickly pounced on it. She proceeded to have a playfest. I was surprised at how fast this big gal moved–and was she playful! Are you looking for a new best friend? Elvis is waiting for you.
ELVIS is a spayed girl whose owner dumped in the shelter. She is very overweight at 18 lbs and has skin issues and some need of dental care. Elvis is only 2 years old and would love to be back in a home where she can get the care she needs.
MANHATTAN CENTER
Elvis 36208
Care Center Location: Manhattan
ZIP Code From: 10468
Intake Type: Owner surrender
Medical Behavior: Yellow
Age: 2 years
Sex: spayed female
Weight: 18 lbs
Medical:
Vet Notes: 2:38 PM
No blood seen in kennel!
Monitor
28-Jul-2018
DVM Intake
Vet Notes: 6:00 PM
DVM Intake Exam
Estimated age: ~2.5yrs based on o hx; consistent with exam.
Microchip noted on Intake? scanned negative by LVT. MC placed by LVT on intake.
History / Subjective – surrendered by O. O moving to home that doesn’t allow pets
Observed Behavior Hissed during exam. did not escalate. allowed all handling. tense during exam.
Evidence of Cruelty seen – none
Evidence of Trauma seen – none
Objective
BCS 8/9
EENT: Eyes clear, ears have mild black exudate , no nasal or ocular discharge noted
Oral Exam: dc 1/5; pd 1/5
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated
U/G: spayed female. scar and tattoo seen.
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, mild seborrhea sicca
CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Rectal: grossly normal.
Assessment
seborrhea sicca
obesity
dental disease
Prognosis:
good.
Plan:
weight management — goal weight of ~14lbs
behavioral assessment
SURGERY:
already spayed
VET 991516
Behavior:
Animal Behavior Saved At: 1-Aug-2018 7:48:36.000
Animal ID:
36208
Animal Name: Elvis
Age: 2 Years 6 Months 2 Weeks (approx)
Tag Number:
Breed: Domestic Short Hair
Gender: Female
Spayed / Neutered: Yes
Handler:
Observer:
Behavior Assessment Date:
7/31/2018
Retest Date:
Retest Reason:
Next Test Date:
KNOWN HISTORY:
Lived Indoors
Previously lived with: 2 adults, 2 kids: 15 and 13
Behavior toward strangers: friendly
Behavior toward children: Elvis is gentle with children. She lived with 2 children 15 and 13.
Behavior toward cats: Elvis lived with a kitten for 2 months that she hissed and swatted at.
Bite or Scratch history: none
Litter box trained: yes
Energy level/descriptors: Medium
Other notes: Elvis is described as friendly, mellow, shy, independent, and quiet.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:
7/28/18 Observed Behavior Hissed during exam. did not escalate. allowed all handling. tense during exam.
ENRICHMENT NOTES:
7/30/18
Resting in top cubby, soft eyes and body. Lay in place when door opened. Sniffed hand for a long while, then head-butted, leaned into pets. Ate offered treats, came out to shelf for more after door closed.
Cage Condition:
No change
Reaction to assessor:
Elvis immediately comes soliciting at the front of the cage.
Reaction when softly spoken to:
Elvis remains soft in place.
Reaction to cage door opening:
Elvis remains standing at the front of the cage, relaxed body posture, soliciting attention.
Reaction to touch:
Elvis head bunts the assessor’s hand, purrs and appreciates petting on the head and body.
Reaction to being picked up:
Allows the pickup and remains calm.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:
Moderate
VOCAL:
Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE:
Social
Sweet
Affectionate
Curious
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:
Beginner
Behavior Asilomar
H – Healthy
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:
Elvis interacts with the Assessor, solicits attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. This cat can go to a beginner home.
Profile:
A volunteer writes: Elvis is a plus-sized pussycat, weighing in at 18 pounds! She’s black and white like a panda, and has beautiful greenish-yellow eyes. I opened the door to Elvis’ condo and was she happy! She head butted me like there was no tomorrow. Super affectionate and purring, she graced me with a kitty kiss! (Love my kitty kisses.) I offered Elvis a feather toy and she quickly pounced on it. She proceeded to have a playfest. I was surprised at how fast this big gal moved–and was she playful! Are you looking for a new best friend? Elvis is waiting for you.
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