JASPER JAX – 10464
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***SAFE 11/16/17*** GOOD WITH CHILDREN AND DOGS – JASPER JAX WANTS TO BE YOUR NEW BEST FRIEND!! Check out Jasper Jax! This 7 years old handsome cat was hoping to find his forever home after his owner dumped him in the shelter due to landlord issues. Sadly now Jasper Jax has a kitty cold and must exit immediately. He is already neutered and needs a home asap and some follow up dental care. MUST RESERVE THIS HANDSOME BOY BY NOON!!
MANHATTAN CENTER
Hello, my name is Jasper Jax. My animal id is #10464. I am a desexed male gray tabby cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 7 years 2 weeks old. – P
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 22-Oct-2017, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- landlord won’t allow.
Jasper Jax is at risk due to being diagnosed with an Upper Respiratory Infection which is contagious to other cats. Jasper Jax will likely require in home care with a course of antibiotics. Behaviorally, Jasper Jax takes a bit of time to warm up, but when he does he appreciates petting and begins to purr. We recommend Jasper Jax go to an experienced cat owner.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 7.4 lbs
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 7yrs (reported) Microchip noted on Intake? N History : owner surrender Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior – ears pinned, nervous, hissing; towel for exam Evidence of Cruelty seen – N Evidence of Trauma seen – N Objective T = DNP P = WNL R = WNL BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Grade 2/4 dental dz w/ gingivitis present over maxillary carnassials PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Neutered male MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: DNP Assessment: dental dz, neutered male Prognosis: good Plan: rec dental cleaning; ok for placement SURGERY: Permanent waiver due to already neutered.
S/O -QAR -sneezing -OU: mild blepharospasm, no discharge -mild appetite -appears eupnic A URI P doxycycline 0.7 ml PO SId x 10 days mirtazapine 15 mg tab: 1/4 tab PO once
Details on my behavior are…
Upon intake, Jasper Jax had airplane ears and was very nervous. He allowed counselor to take him out of carrier but would try to go back into carrier as soon as he was taken out. He did not allow counselor to collar. Counselor took his picture in carrier due to him being skittish.
Date of Intake: 10/22/2017
Is this cat having litter box issues?: No
Basic Information:: Jasper Jax is a 7 year old, neutered, domestic short haired cat. Previous owner got Jasper as a gift from a friend a month and a half ago but she can no longer keep him because her landlord will not allow him. Jasper Jax does not have health issues and was last at the vet in June for vaccines.
Previously lived with:: 1 adult
How is this cat around strangers?: Jasper Jax is shy for a few minutes around strangers but then will come out and go up to them.
How is this cat around children?: Jasper Jax has spent time around children and he is respectful and relaxed around them. He will allow them to pet him and when hes had enough he will leave.
How is this cat around other cats?: Jasper Jax has never spent time around cats. previous owner is unsure how he will be.
How is this cat around dogs?: Jasper Jax has spent time around small dogs that have come to the home and he is relaxed with them. He will not play with them.
Behavior Notes: Jasper Jax will sleep and be relaxed throughout car rides. Previous owner has never given Jasper Jax a bath or trimmed his nails. He isn’t bothered when being brushed, picked up or put into a carrier. Previous owner will trick Jasper Jax into the carrier with food. He isn’t bothered when disturbed while sleeping.
Bite history:: Jasper Jax has never bitten or scratched another animal or human.
Energy level/descriptors:: Medium to high energy
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: No
Medical Notes: Jasper Jax has no known health issues upon intake.
For a New Family to Know: Jasper Jax is an affectionate, playful, shy, independent cat that has a medium to high energy level. He loves to cuddle up with owner at night and his favorite thing to do is eat. He will either be in his favorite spots on the foot of the bed or under the previous owners clothes inside of the closet. He will play with any toy that makes noise and is indoors only. He eats fancy feast wet food two times a day and Iams dry food that was available to him all day. He had a hooded litter box with crystal litter. He used a wood scratching post but sometimes preferred to use the walls.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Lived Indoors Previously lived with: an adult Behavior toward strangers: Jasper Jax is shy for a few minutes around strangers but then will come out and go up to them. Behavior toward children: Jasper Jax has spent time around children and he is respectful and relaxed around them. He will allow them to pet him and when hes had enough he will leave. Behavior toward cats: unknown Behavior toward dogs: Jasper Jax has spent time around small dogs that have come to the home and he is relaxed with them. He will not play with them. Bite or Scratch history: none Litter box training: yes Other notes: Jasper Jax is an affectionate, playful, shy, independent cat that has a medium to high energy level.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: Observed Behavior – ears pinned, nervous, hissing
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 10/23/17 Curled up behind litter box, eyes dilated, wary. Lay in place when door opened, sniffed treats, but didn’t eat. Tolerated pets, minor lip licking, no other response. Sprayed feliway. 10/24/17 Curled up by the back, blinking and lip licking. Is alert when door opens and allows gentle petting, but hisses with fast movements. Very interested in treats and will slowly come forward to eat them, but still too nervous to come out to main kennel space.
Cage Condition:: Cage is neat
Reaction to assessor:: Jasper remains tense, crouched position hiding in his cage cubby.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Jasper becomes alert with eyes wide open.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Jasper lifts up head, ears erect and forward.
Reaction to touch:: Jasper began to lip lick and sniff the assessor’s hand then allows the touch, but seems to be uncomfortable with the interaction and remains focus.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Laid back
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Timid,Independent
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Experience
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Jasper may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to his new home. He may have some behavioral issues that will need to be addressed in the home. We recommend that this cat go to a home with experienced cat parents
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