JENNEX – 15054
Safe - 12-8-2017 Brooklyn
*** SAFE 12/08/17 *** Poor Jennex is a female gray tabby cat who was brought to the ACC due to the fact the business that she lives at is closing down and she has no one to care for her. She previously lived in the basement of a store. Please help Jennex find a loving home with a family instead of being secluded in a basement.
Brooklyn Center
Hello, my name is Jennex. My animal id is #15054. I am a female gray tabby cat at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 10 years old. – P
I came into the shelter as a stray on 30-Nov-2017.
Jennex was placed at risk due to her medical status she is a 4NC will benefit from placement outside the shelter as soon as possible.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 6.4 lbs
[Spay/Neuter Waiver – Age] It is the policy of ACC not to perform surgery on any animal over the age of 8-10 years due to the higher risks incurred in a shelter setting. The veterinarian is hereby issuing a permanent spay/neuter waiver, from the spay/neuter requirements of the City of NY due to the estimated age of this animal. ACC does recommend you consult with your veterinarian to determine if surgical sterilization is appropriate.
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~10yrs Microchip noted on Intake? no History : stray Subjective: BAR. ~5% dehydration Observed Behavior – Allows all handling, calm, purring Evidence of Cruelty seen – No Evidence of Trauma seen – no Objective P = WNL R = WNL BCS 4/9 EENT: Early nuclear sclerosis, dilated pupils, normal PLR and menace, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: Moderate dental staining, pink mm PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Female, no spay scar seen or palpated MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, irregular skin tag/mass at lateral left front limb ~1cm, ~2mm raised mass above right eye, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Geriatric, dental disease, underweight, masses, mild dehydration Plan: Blood work scheduled for tomorrow. Continue to monitor while at BACC. LRS 75ml SQ given Prognosis: Good SURGERY: Permanent waiver due to age
t4 =12 ALP marginally high elevated leukocytes in urine conclusion: hyperthyroid. no treatment for increased leukocytes unless uti symptoms develop rx methimizole 5mg bid
usg w/refractometer Urine strip Blood – neg Urobilinogen – neg Bilirubin – neg Protein – neg Nitrite – neg Ketones – neg Ascorbic acid – neg Glucose – neg pH – normal specific gravity – 1.020 Leukocytes – 500
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
Jennex allowed the counselor to pick her up several times and pet her. She also allowed the counselor to collar her and take her picture with no problems.
Is this cat having litter box issues?: No
Basic Information:: Jennex is a female gray tabby cat who was brought to the ACC due to the fact the business that she lives at is closing down and she has no one to care for her.
Previously lived with:: in the basement of a store
How is this cat around strangers?: When meeting the staff at the ACC for the first time she was friendly. She allowed the staff to pet her and pick her up with no problems.
How is this cat around children?: Unknown information
How is this cat around other cats?: Unknown information
How is this cat around dogs?: Unknown information
Behavior Notes: Unknown information
Bite history:: Jennex has never bitten an animal or another person.
Energy level/descriptors:: Medium
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: No
Medical Notes: No reported medical concerns
For a New Family to Know: Unknown information
KNOWN HISTORY:: Jennex is a female gray tabby cat who was brought to the ACC due to the fact the business that she lives at is closing down and she has no one to care for her. She previously lived in the basement of a store. When meeting the staff at the ACC for the first time she was friendly. She allowed the staff to pet her and pick her up with no problems. Jennex has never bitten an animal or another person.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: Allows all handling, calm, purring.
Cage Condition:: Cage is neat
Reaction to assessor:: Jennex is lying in her cubby with a soft body, ears forward.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Jennex makes eye contact and begins to vocalize when spoken to softly.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Jennex steps out into her kennel and greets the assessor’s hand with a head-butt as the cage door opens.
Reaction to touch:: Jennex allows petting along her head and body while leaning in with her shoulders and rubbing against the assessor’s arms. She begins to purr.
Reaction to being picked up:: Jennex remains relaxed and continues to purr as the assessor picks her up and carries her.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Lively
VOCAL:: Somewhat chatty
CHARACTER TYPE: : Bold,Social,Affectionate,Playful,People oriented
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: None
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Beginner
Behavior Asilomar: H – Healthy
RECOMMENDATIONS:: None
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Jennex interacts with the Assessor, solicits attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. No known history of behavioral problems. This cat can go to a beginner home.
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