HUNTER – 11515
Safe - 11-9-2017 Manhattan
*** SAFE 11/9/17 ***SECOND CHANCE FOR BLACK AND WHITE CUTIE PIE KITTEN–MAKE IT COUNT!!! HUNTER is a 5 month old girl who needs a bit more socialization. She is kind, gentle and needs a loving foster or furever home. ONLY HAS TIL NOON TOMORROW!!!
MANHATTAN CENTER
Hello, my name is Hunter. My animal id is #11515. I am a desexed female black kitten at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 5 months old. – P
I came into the shelter as a stray on 02-Nov-2017.
Hunter is at risk for behavior concerns (Adult-only determination). She appears under-socialized towards humans and is stressed in the care center. We recommend Hunter go to a home that will give Hunter time to acclimate to her new surroundings. There are no known medical concerns for Hunter at this time.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 5.0625 lbs
[LVT Intake Exam] Microchip Scan: negative, placed 981020025118468 Evidence of Cruelty: no Observed Behavior: tense, will flee if given the opportunity, goes to move from handler if not toweled, whale eyed Sex: intact female Estimated Age: appx 5m Subjective: earmites, otherwise seemingly healthy cat Eyes: clear Ears: thick d/c, pinnal pedal reflex Oral Exam: permanents coming in Heart: WNL Lungs: WNL Abdomen: WNL Musculoskeletal: WNL BCS 5/9 Mentation: BARH Preliminary Assessment: semi feral cat with earmites, 0.05ml ivermectin SQ Plan: DVM intake
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age:5 m Microchip noted on Intake? History : stray Subjective:limited exam Observed Behavior -escape behavior, struck Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -n Objective T = P =200 R =wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted. mites noted by lvt Oral Exam: none PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: female MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment-mites Prognosis:excellent Plan:ohe SURGERY: Okay for surgery
Pre spay exam S/O -QAR, tense/shy and regresses when approached but does allow gentle handling -mm pk, moist -no nasal discharge or sneezing -OU: open and clear -eupnic, no heart murmur noted today (mild murmur noted on intake) -soft abdomen -clean coat A Apparently healthy kitten P okay to spay
Was this cat in heat, pregnant or have a pyometra? no Ventral Midline Incision Ovaries Ligated with:autoligated Uterine Body Ligated with:3-0 Monocryl, one modified miller’s knot and one encircling ligation Abdominal Closure:3 layer closure, simple continuous, 3-0 Monocryl Green Linear Tattoo Placed on Midline Surgeon:1382 Additional Comments:anesthesia was smooth and recovery was uneventful
Sedatives administered: Butorphanol 10mg/ml-0.15mL–IM Dexomitor 0.5mg/mL-0.15mL—IM Ketamine 100mg/mL-0.15mL—-IM Pain managements administered: ONSIOR 0.2—SQ Simadol1.8mg/mL-0.3mL—SQ
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
When transferred to a kennel, Hunter was tense with wide eyes and looked around as if trying to flee. When I reached towards her, she would slowly back up. I could scan (-) but not collar her.
Basic Information:: Hunter’s finder has been feeding her and other stray cats, but his landlord told him to remove the cats.
How is this cat around other cats?: Hunter doesn’t approach people or allow people to approach her, according to the finder. He lured her into a carrier with food.
Behavior Notes: Hunter lived seemingly peacefully with other cats around.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Hunter was brought in as a stray, so there is no information on their behavior history or tendencies in a home environment. Her finder has been feeding her and reports she does not approach people and will not allow people to approach her. She appeared to live peacefully with the other cats in the neighborhood. During intake, she was tense and had wide eyes, slowly backing away when approached.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: Observed Behavior – Escape behavior, struck
Cage Condition:: Cage is slightly re-arranged
Reaction to assessor:: Hunter was lying on top of her kuranda bed, looking at the assessor with almond-shaped eyes, but her ears were tilted sideways.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Hunter focuses on the assessor and her eyes widen.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Hunter remains motionless.
Reaction to touch:: Hunter was hesitant and shifts away to avoid contact. She focuses on the assessor’s hand and allows soft touch with a slow approach, but she attempts to duck away and hisses. Her tail is wrapped tightly around her body and she nips quickly when overwhelmed.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Moderate
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Skittish,Independent
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Kitten socialization
Potential challenges comments:: Hunter is a young cat that may not have had many interactions with humans from an early age. Kittens less than 8 weeks of age can be socialized by almost anyone; however, kittens between 2-4 months may require more time and skill in order for them to be comfortable around people. Please speak to an adoption counselor to learn more about socialization techniques.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Experienced, adult only
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Hunter tolerates attention and petting but may be fearful or stressed in the shelter, and may be intimidated by small children. Due to the behaviors seen in the care center, we feel that this cat will do best in an experienced, adult only home.
CAME IN WITH:
KAATERSKILL – 11516
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