JOOSE – 20409
Safe - 2-16-2018 Manhattan Rescue: Feline Rescue of SI Please honor your pledges: http://felinerescueofstatenisland.org/donation/
***SAFE 02/16/18 PLEASANTLY PLUMP ABANDONED HEALTHY HOUSECAT NEEDS FUREVER FRIEND–BE JOOSE’S HERO! JOOSE is a 15 lb, 3 yr old girl who was brought to the shelter after being abandoned by her former owner. She is extremely upset and needs placement asap. Please help her decompress and learn to trust people again. NEEDS FOSTER OR ADOPTER. MUST BE PULLED BY NEW HOPE RESCUE. MUST BE RESERVED BY NOON.
MANHATTAN CENTER
Hello, my name is Joose. My animal id is #20409. I am a female black cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 3 years old.
I came into the shelter as a aco impound on 10-Feb-2018, with the surrender reason stated as animal circumstance – abandoned by previous owner.
ZIP Code From: 10454
Joose is at risk due to behavior, New Hope Only determination. Joose currently doesn’t tolerate handling and is unable to be in adoptions. There are no known medical concerns for Joose at this time.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 15 lbs
11/02/2018
[LVT Intake Exam] Limited exam due to behavior Microchip Scan: negative, could not place Evidence of Cruelty: no Observed Behavior: hissing, swatting, charging once escaped in room Sex: could not check Estimated Age: appx 3-6y Subjective: overweight but seemingly healthy animal Eyes: clear Ears: clean pinnae Oral Exam: mild staining Heart: could not auscultate Lungs: could not auscultate Abdomen: could not palpate Musculoskeletal: overweight 7/9 BCS Mentation: BARH Preliminary Assessment: seemingly healthy animal Plan: DVM intake, CT and MC when calm
11/02/2018
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 3y (could not fully assess) Microchip noted on Intake?n Microchip Number (If Applicable):n History :stray Subjective:bar Observed Behavior – severe aggression, full assessment unable to be done Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -n Objective T = P = overtly wnl R = overtly wnl BCS 6-7/9 – unable to do full assessment EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: overtly wnl when hissed, unable to fully assess PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated, unable to fully assess U/G: f (unable to assess i or s) MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal:ne Assessment: 3 yr fi (?) dsh overweight, but otherwise overtly healthy Prognosis:excellent Plan: sedate to look for ovh scar, +/- ovh and more complete exam behavioral assessment prior to placement SURGERY: Okay for surgery
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 5. Red
KNOWN HISTORY:: Joose was brought in as a stray, so we don’t have any behavioral history or tendencies in a home environment.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: 2/11/18 Observed Behavior – severe aggression, full assessment unable to be done
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 2/11/18 Just returned from medical check-up. Crouched at back, partly hidden behind den. Tense posture, eyes dilated. Started whining quietly when door opened, quickly progressed to grumbling. Hissed and swatted assess-a-hand when offered treats. Covered cage, left alone for now. 2/12/18 In den on approach, sniffed assess-a-hand through holes, then lightly swatted interior wall. Reached out and struck assess-a-hand when offered treats, then started yowling quietly. Later, came out to explore cage, eyes wide, cautious. Sniffed hand between the bars, slowly ate treats! 2/13/18 In den on approach, started grumbling when door opened. Sniffed assess-a-hand through holes, reached out and struck when offered treats, started growling louder. Poked head out after door closed, ate nearby treats, started lip licking when spoken to. 2/14/18 Briefly exploring cage, tense, eyes dilated, timid. Flinched at room noise, retreated to other kennel. Slowly came back with some coaxing, sniffed treats, but didn’t eat, then retreated fully into den. Whined and struck assess-a-hand when offered more treats. Poked head out after door closed, looked around. Seems curious, but skittish.
Cage Condition:: No change
Reaction to assessor:: Joose remains tense, hiding in the cat den during the approach.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Joose stress meows when spoken softly to.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Joose becomes alert with eyes wide open.
Reaction to touch:: Joose hissed then slowly sniffed the assessor’s hand and retreated back into the den. After, her arm reached out pawing the hand stopping the interaction.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Laid back
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Curious,Independent
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : New hope only
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Joose is displaying behaviors that preclude placement in the adoptions room and/or may require further investigation before placement in a home. The cat is stressed in the shelter environment and does not currently tolerate petting or handling. The behavior department feels that placement with a New Hope Partner is the best option at this time.
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