JERRY – 15181
Safe - 12-15-2017 Manhattan Rescue: Happy Homes Please honor your pledges: http://www.happyhomesinc.org/
*** SAFE 12/15/17 *** Beginner JERRY is a two year old, orange tabby man who came in as a stray!! Once JERRY got used to things, he started letting people know that he’s a friendly guy looking for a home!! Please help find a purrmanent place for the holidays!
Manhattan Center
Hello, my name is Jerry. My animal id is #15181. I am a desexed male orange tabby cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 2 years old. – P
I came into the shelter as a stray on 01-Dec-2017.
Jerry is at risk due to being diagnosed with an Upper Respiratory Infection which is contagious to other cats. Jerry will likely require in home care with a course of antibiotics. There are no known behavior concerns for Jerry at this time, beginner determination.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 7.42 lbs
BARH scan negative male intact appx 2 yrs old allows handling mild tartar ear mites, ears cleaned clean coat abrasion medial to LHL BCS 5/9 NOSF
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age:2 Microchip noted on Intake? n History : stray Subjective: Observed Behavior -calm Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -n Objective T = P =160 R =wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ear mites, confirmed, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: clean teeth PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: 2 testes MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: ear mites Prognosis:excellent Plan:ivermectin 0.9ml sq, neuter. cleaned ears SURGERY: Okay for surgery
Notes entered for 1088. S- Quiet, sniffling today. O- Mild blepharospasms OU, mind SND A- URI P- Start doxycycine 10 days, LRS SQ 150ml SID for three days in the PM.
Pre-surgical exam, anesthesia, and surgery performed by ASPCA. Green linear tattoo placed lateral to incision.
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
Upon intake, Jerry had dilated eyes and was growling at counselor. Did not handle.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Jerry was brought in as a stray, so we don’t have any behavioral history or tendencies in a home environment.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: Observed Behavior -calm
Cage Condition:: Cage is neat
Reaction to assessor:: Jerry immediately comes soliciting at the front of the cage.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Jerry remains soft in place.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Jerry remains standing at the front of the cage, relaxed body posture, soliciting attention.
Reaction to touch:: Jerry 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
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Beginner
Behavior Asilomar: H – Healthy
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Jerry 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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