FOOT – A1118208
Safe - 7-21-2017 Brooklyn Rescue: Feline Rescue of SI Please honor your pledges: http://felinerescueofstatenisland.org/donation/
*** SAFE 07/21/17 *** 8 year old FOOT and 11 year old BB were dumped at the shelter when owner moved. Why not offer these kitties a new place to start over?
Brooklyn Center
My name is FOOT. My Animal ID # is A1118208. – P
I am a neutered male 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 07/11/2017 from NY 11358, owner surrender reason stated was MOVE2PRIVA. I came in with Group/Litter #K17-103793.
07/18/2017 AT RISK MEMO
Foot A1118208 is at risk due to behavior. Foot’s previous owner reports he is shy and will hide around strangers. He displays fearful behaviors in the shelter environment, becoming tense and wraps his tail tightly around his body when approached. He accepts gentle petting with a slow approach and slowly leans in for rubs, but remains by the back and keeps a low body position.
MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
07/12/2017 Exam Type VACCINATE – Medical Rating is 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 14.8 LBS.
07/12/17 11:30 Feline FVRCP Product Name: Nobivac 1-HCP Serial Number #02061286C Location of Vaccination: RFL Revaccination Date: 07/26/17 Rabies Product Name: Nobivac 1-Rabies Serial Number 170036 Location of Vaccination:RHL Revaccination Date:07/12/18 Veterinarian:1027 ————————————————— FELV/FIV test NEGATIVE Microchip inserted flea treatment applied topically pyrantel po
07/11/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
07/11/17 16:19 Basic information Foot is an 8 year old neutered black and white DSH with no known medical conditions. Owner has had Foot for 8 years and is surrendering because they are moving. Socialization and behavior. Around strangers Foot is shy and will hide. Foot has not lived with or been socialized with children Foot plays gently with adults. Foot has not lived with dogs and behavior is not known for interacting with them. Foot has lived with cats and is relaxed and respectful around them. Foot plays gently with the other cats in the house. Foot does not have a bite or scratch history. Foot has not been given a bath in a while but when he use to get bathes he was afraid but would let the owner wash him. Foot is afraid of getting his nails trimmed and would struggle to get away. Foot does not like being picked up and held and will jump out of your arms. Foot struggled to get away when being placed in a carrier and will hiss and swat. During car rides Foot is quiet. For the new family to know Foot was described as shy with a low activity level. When home with Foot he likes to mostly be off in his favorite spots on the window sill. Foot likes playing with laser pointers and string toys. Foot eats meow mix and 9 lives wet food twice a day. Foot is litter box trained and uses a covered litter box with Tidy cats clumping litter. Foot had a wood scratching post and doesn’t scratch on anything else in the house. When it’s time for bed Foot sleeps anywhere in the house. Behavior during intake Foot was talkative during intake. Foot became very stressed and did not allow to be scanned or collared.
WEB MEMO
No Web Memo
07/14/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Previously lived with: Adults Behavior toward strangers: Shy and will hide Behavior toward children: Unknown Behavior toward cats: Lived with other cats and was relaxed and respectful Behavior toward dogs: Unknown Bite or Scratch history: None Litter box training: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Shy with a low activity level. Other notes: He doesn’t like being picked up and held and will jump out of your arms. Foot struggled to get away when being placed in a carrier and will hiss and swat. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: Timid. Allows exam ENRICHMENT NOTES: 07/12/17 Lying in litter box with a low body. He sniffs my hand as it moves forward and tolerates petting with a still body, ears tilted and eyes looking around the room. Needs more time to adjust. 07/13/17 Sitting crouched behind litter box, body tense. Eyes dart around the room as I’m opening the kennel door. He tolerates petting along his head and body with wide eyes, remaining very still – can barely even tell that he’s breathing. Very nervous and scared. 07/14/17 Foot was lying down completely flat with his tail wrapped around his body. Looks around and scans surroundings. Flinches slightly when the door opens. He’s wary of his surroundings and turns away when I extend my hand out. His body feels a bit tense and he tolerates petting with a slow approach. He seems to enjoy cheek rubs- his eyes close and he leans in allowing petting. Timid, not confident enough to come forward. Stays at the back with low body posture. ACTIVITY LEVEL: Laid back VOCAL: Quiet CHARACTER TYPE: Timid RECOMMENDATIONS: Experienced cat parent – Foot may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to his new home. We recommend that this cat go to a home with experienced cat parents.
GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
No Group Behavior Summary
07/12/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 8 reported Microchip noted on Intake? n History : o surrender Subjective: Observed Behavior – timid. allows exam 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: missing many teeth. some gingivitis remains where teeth were H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: neutered MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: dental disease Plan: dental cleaning of remaining teeth recommended Prognosis: good
CAME IN WITH
A1118209 – BB
SAMANTHA – A1118207
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