JINX – 11251
Safe - 11-10-2017 Manhattan Rescue: Feline Rescue of SI Please honor your pledges: http://felinerescueofstatenisland.org/donation/
*** SAFE 11/10/17 *** JINX was dumped by her owner – she is a bit nervous in the shelter and would love to be adopted to a furever home this time.
MANHATTAN CENTER
Hello, my name is Jinx. My animal id is #11251. I am a desexed female gray cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 2 years old. – P
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 30-Oct-2017, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- moving – no pets allowed.
Jinx is at risk due to behavior. While in the shelter she has shown distance increasing behaviors such as retreating and raising her paws to prevent touch. We recommend she go to an Adult Only home. There are no known medical concerns for Jinx at this time.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 8 lbs
scan negative female intact appx 2 yrs old mild tartar clean EEN clean coat allows handling NOSF
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 2 YO FI DSH Microchip noted on Intake? neg on intake History : owner surrender Subjective: BARH, hissing during exam and some growling. allows handling, go slowly Objective BCS: 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: neg oral masses, very nice teeth PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: FI, no tatoo 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: adult FI DSH 1. apparently healthy Prognosis: excellent with care Plan: rabies vaccination given SURGERY: Okay for surgery
Pre-op exam for spay at ASPCA Hissed initially but did ok with minimal handling BAR Clear OU/AU, nndc OP clean teeth PLN wnl H/L reg, no obvious murmur, ssp, lungs clear/eupenic ABD snp MSK amb x 4 Integ wnl BCS 4/9 UG f/i, no obvious spay scar or tattoo Neuro a/a A:Apparently healthy P: OK for surgery Excellent prognosis
Presurgical exam: mildly fractious behavior/vocal BARH BCS 5/9 – no c/s v/d observed/reported EENT: clean/clear, nsf Oral Exam: nsf PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupneic; nsf ABD: soft abdomen, no masses palpated U/G: intact female MSI: skin free of parasites, no masses noted, clean coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: not performed A: ok for spay surgery Sx notes: OVH/mildly gravid uterus (in heat), Ventral midline incision approach; each ovarian pedicle was auto-ligated (w/pedicle tie) and excised distal to ligature; uterine body ligated with a single modified-Miller’s encircling ligature using 3-0 Monocryl and excised distal to ligature; body wall closed with cruciate pattern using 3-0 Monocryl; subcut./intradermal layer closed with continuous pattern using 3-0 Monocryl; green-ink tattoo placed lateral to spay incision; surgical glue applied to skin incision and over tattoo site to assist with closure
Anesthesia Report: Pre-medication: 0.07 mL dexdomitor, 0.04 mL butorphanol, 0.35 mL ketamine. 0.5 mL Simbadol and 0.35 mL Robenacoxib given SQ during prep for pain management. Start 0.5 cc simbadol 1.8 mg/ml sid x 3 days and 0.35 cc Robenacoxib 20 mg/ml sid x 3 days as pain management.
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
Jinx allowed handling. I could pick him up, pet him and place in kennel with no problems.
Basic Information:: Jinx is a female cat that was brought in due to the owner moving too a no pets building. There is no injuries or health concerns owner is aware about.
Previously lived with:: 10,5, 21, 16 year old and owner
How is this cat around strangers?: when there are too many strangers around jinx will be shy for a few hours and hide under the bed. When they all leave she will come out.
How is this cat around children?: She is respectful and tolerant with the children but doesn’t play with them.
How is this cat around other cats?: She has not been around other cats so behavior is unknown
How is this cat around dogs?: She has not been around dogs so behavior is unknown.
Behavior Notes: there are no concerning behavior issues owner is concerned about.
Bite history:: There is no bite history with jinx
Energy level/descriptors:: medium
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: No
For a New Family to Know: Owner described jinx as friendly,affectionate, playful, mellow, and quiet. Owner has never tried bathing or trimming her nails. She loves to be picked up and held. She isnt bothered being placed in carrier. She likes to sleep on fluffy pillows. She loves to be pet. She likes to play alone. She uses uncovered litterbox with clumping litter, She scratches on leather.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Previously lived with: 10, 5, 21, 16 year old and owner Behavior toward strangers: When there are too many strangers around jinx will be shy for a few hours and hide under the bed. When they all leave she will come out. Behavior toward children: She is respectful and tolerant with the children but doesn’t play with them. Bite or Scratch history: none Litter box training: yes Energy level/descriptors: medium Other notes: Owner described jinx as friendly, affectionate, playful, mellow, and quiet.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: Subjective: BARH, hissing during exam and some growling. allows handling, go slowly
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 10/31/17 Resting in litter box, soft eyes and body. Lay in place when door opened, looking around. Allowed pets, but started to grumble quietly. Needs time to acclimate. Sprayed thunderease. 11/1/17 In top cubby on approach, wide-eyed, alert. Briefly walked through cage, then retreated to back of litter box. Sat in place when door opened, sniffed assess-a-hand. Initially grumbled when touched on head, then quieted and allowed pets on head and body. Leaned slightly into head pets, closed eyes. Showed no interest in treats. Sprayed thunderease.
Cage Condition:: No change
Reaction to assessor:: Jinx remains neutral, sitting upright in her cage cubby during the approach.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Jinx shows interest and slowly engages the front with eyes wide open.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Jinx quickly approaches and hisses with ears erect and forward.
Reaction to touch:: Jinx sniffs the assessor’s hand and grumbles while increasing distance. Jinx briefly allows the touch, but lip licks in place and began to raise paw preventing further interaction.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Laid back
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Bold,Curious,Independent
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Experienced, adult only
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Jinx may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to her new home. Due to the behaviors seen in the care center, we feel that this cat will do best in an experienced, adult only home who understands this cat may need time to warm up to her new home and family at her own pace.
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