GRAVY – 11244
Safe - 11-8-2017 Manhattan
***SAFE 11/08/17*** BEGINNER SWEETHEART GRAVY WANTS TO BE YOUR NEW SNUGGLE BUDDY!!
A volunteer writes: Gravy looks a little fearful in his photo, but don’t let that fool you – this sweet gray boy wants and deserves a warm, loving forever family. We don’t know much about his background, but his finder had him for three days and he was a good boy; he even allowed the kids in the family to pick him up with no issues. Care Center behavior staffers said that he was sweet and affectionate, and that he purred and gave plenty of gentle head butts. When I met him the other day, I found him to be an affectionate lover-cat who takes eating very seriously – you should have seen him dive into his kibble. Young Gravy has everything going for him but a family to call his own. Help make it happen by meeting him today! Another volunteer writes: You know the saying “the rest is gravy” (something good happens and everything after that just makes it better)? Well, our Gravy is the gravy on the gravy. He’s a young handsome boy with a stunning gray coat and a shining star on his chest. He’s confident, outgoing and friendly. Everything about his bearing speaks of good-naturedness. You will always know he’s there for you and that he’s always got your back. He’s not your average cat, and he deserves a not-so-average human. If that’s you, his bags are packed and he’s ready to go home with you. HURRY AND RESERVE GRAVY BY NOON!!
MANHATTAN CENTER
Hello, my name is Gravy. My animal id is #11244. I am a male gray cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 2 years 1 weeks old. – P
I came into the shelter as a stray on 30-Oct-2017.
Gravy is being placed at risk due to an Upper Respiratory Infection which is contagious to other cats. Gravy will likely require in home care with a course of antibiotics. There are no known behavior concerns for Gravy at this time (Beginner determination).
Let’s get to know each other a bit more…
A volunteer writes: Gravy looks a little fearful in his photo, but don’t let that fool youthis sweet gray boy wants and deserves a warm, loving forever family. We don’t know much about his background, but his finder had him for three days and he was a good boy; he even allowed the kids in the family to pick him up with no issues. Care Center behavior staffers said that he was sweet and affectionate, and that he purred and gave plenty of gentle head butts. When I met him the other day, I found him to be an affectionate lover-cat who takes eating very seriouslyyou should have seen him dive into his kibble. Young Gravy has everything going for him but a family to call his own. Help make it happen by meeting him today! Another volunteer writes: You know the saying “the rest is gravy” (something good happens and everything after that just makes it better)? Well, our Gravy is the gravy on the gravy. He’s a young handsome boy with a stunning gray coat and a shining star on his chest. He’s confident, outgoing and friendly. Everything about his bearing speaks of good-naturedness. You will always know he’s there for you and that he’s always got your back. He’s not your average cat, and he deserves a not-so-average human. If that’s you, his bags are packed and he’s ready to go home with you.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 9.8 lbs
scan negative male intact age approx yrs mild tartar clean EEN clean coat BCS 5/9 tense and nervous NOSF
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 2 YO MI DSH Microchip noted on Intake? neg on intake History : stray Subjective: BARH, allows handling Objective BCS: 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: neg oral exam. very nice teeth and gums PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: Grade II/VI HM, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MI MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: grossly normal Assessment: 2 YO MI DSH 1. low grade HM Prognosis: good with care Plan: rabies vaccination SURGERY: Permanent waiver due to low grade HM
SURGERY IS PERMANENTLY WAIVED FROM ACC DUE TO HEART MURMUR
S/O -QAR, docile but much less interactive than yesterday -overall good appetite -diarrhea reported yesterday but none seen on rounds 11/5 or today -sneezing, serous nasal discharge A URI Diarrhea reported-none seen or reported today P move to isolation doxycycline 0.9 ml PO SID x 10 days cerenia 0.4 ml SQ SID x 2 days nebulize SID x 3 days recheck day 7 and 10
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Upon intake, Gravy quickly jumped out of the carrier and tried to flee. Gravy allowed all handling as long as I was holding him close, but as soon as I would let go would try to flee. A proper picture could not be taken.
Date of Intake: 10/30/2017
Spay/Neuter status: Unknown
Is this cat having litter box issues?: No
Basic Information:: Gravy is approximately a 5 year old gray and white male cat that was found as a stray in finder’s building on 10/27/2017. Finder had Gravy in her house for about 3 days but had surrender because her daughter developed asthma and allergies. Gravy has no injuries or known health problems.
Previously lived with:: Gravy previously lived with 1 adult and two children.
How is this cat around strangers?: Gravy allowed finder to pet him and pick him up.
How is this cat around children?: Gravy briefly lived with an 8 year old and an 11 year old. Gravy allowed both children to pet him and pick up him.
How is this cat around other cats?: Unknown
How is this cat around dogs?: Unknown
Behavior Notes: Gravy did not like being put into a carrier and attempted to scratch the finder.
Bite history:: Gravy has not tried to bite another animal or human.
Energy level/descriptors:: Gravy has a mdium energy level
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: No
Medical Notes: Gravy has no known medical issues.
For a New Family to Know: unknown
KNOWN HISTORY:: Gravy was brought in as a stray, so we don’t have any behavioral history or tendencies in a home environment. However, the finder had Gravy in her house for about 3 days. Behavior toward strangers: Gravy allowed finder to pet him and pick him up. Behavior toward children: Gravy briefly lived with an 8 year old and an 11 year old. Gravy allowed both children to pet him and pick up him. Bite or Scratch history: none Litter box training: yes Energy level/descriptors: medium energy level
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: Subjective: BARH, allows handling
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: Sitting up at the back, looking around, a little wide-eyed. Sat in place when door opened, came forward when offered treats. Warmed up significantly after eating, leaned and arched into pets, purred.
Cage Condition:: No change
Reaction to assessor:: Gravy immediately comes soliciting at the front of the cage.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Gravy remains soft in place.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Gravy remains standing at the front of the cage, relaxed body posture, soliciting attention.
Reaction to touch:: Gravy head-butts the assessor’s hand and appreciates petting on the head and body.
Reaction to being picked up:: Allows the pickup and remains calm.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Mellow
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Calm,Sweet,Affectionate
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Beginner
Behavior Asilomar: H – Healthy
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Gravy interacts with the Assessor, solicits attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. This cat can go to a beginner home.
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