KIT KAT – 20924
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***SAFE 03/04/18*** HANDSOME KIT KAT WAS LEFT BEHIND IN AN APARTMENT WHEN OWNER MOVED AWAY AND NEEDS YOUR HELP TONIGHT! KIT KAT is a neutered male that is roughly around 10 yrs old that needs a loving home to call his own. Someone found him in a vacant apartment after his owner moved and left him behind. Kitkat needs time to readjust and decompress from his ordeal. Give him a home tonight. MUST RESERVE BY NOON!
Manhattan Center
Hello, my name is Kit Kat. My animal id is #20924. I am a desexed male brown tabby cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 10 years old. – P
I came into the shelter as a stray on 17-Feb-2018.
Kit Kat is at risk for behavior issues. Kit Kat does not easily tolerate attention or petting, displaying distance increasing behaviors and hissing. Although he will allow brief petting, he quickly uses his paw to push away the attention offered. Medically, although Kit Kat is a geriatric gentleman, who is overweight, but we otherwise have no concerns for his health.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 16.6 lbs
17/02/2018
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 6yrs (reported 10yrs by owner but suspect younger) Microchip noted on Intake? N Microchip Number (If Applicable): History: neighbor surrender for owner who moved and left cat Subjective: BAR, fractious Observed Behavior – striking at crate door, hissing, netted for exam Evidence of Cruelty seen – N Evidence of Trauma seen – N Objective T = DNP P = WNL R = WNL / intermittent pant BCS 6/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Limited oral exam- during hissing, mild dental tartar, suspect younger than 10yrs (reported by neighbor) PLN: DNP H/L: NSR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: DNP U/G: Neutered male MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, heavily matted over hind end CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: DNP Assessment: matted, adult neutered male DSH Prognosis: good pending behavior Plan: ok for placement/adoption, rec sedation for shaving mats on hind end SURGERY: Permanent waiver due to already neutered
18/02/2018
Sedated per DVM 1382 for shaving/grooming today. At 10:37 am, Gave 0.2mL Ketamine, Dexdomitor, and Butorphanol IM. Butorphanol- bottle # 3; 10mg/mL Ketamine-bottle # 14; 100mg/ml Shaved mats from hind end, brushed coat thoroughly. Trimmed nails and cleaned ears. 0.2ml Antiseden given to reverse dexdomitor. Recovered quickly in kennel. 1215
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 5. Red
Upon intake, the cat was very fractious. Transfer into new carrier was difficult. The cat allowed petting and seemed to enjoy the attention when the carrier was not around. Multiple staff were needed to put the cat into a new carrier. Cat hissed, growled, howled, swatted, and snapped at staff. A towel had to be placed over its head to transfer. Cat did growl lowly when transferred in carrier to medical.
Date of Intake: 2/17/2018
Spay/Neuter status: Unknown
Basic Information:: Cat was found roaming hallways of apartment building. The cat was the neighbor’s cat, but that neighbor has since moved and left the cat behind.
If yes, Please elaborate:: Cat has an unknown litter box history.
Previously lived with:: 1 adult
How is this cat around strangers?: History around strangers is unknown.
How is this cat around children?: History around children is unknown.
How is this cat around other cats?: History around other cats is unknown.
How is this cat around dogs?: History around dogs is unknown.
Behavior Notes: Cat’s behavior in the original home is unknown. Cat was found roaming the apartment hallway.
Bite history:: Cat has an unknown bite history, but did display aggression upon intake and attempted to scratch and bite.
Energy level/descriptors:: Energy level is unknown.
Medical Notes: Cat’s medical history is unknown. There are multiple mats on the cat.
For a New Family to Know: There is no reliable information to pass on to a new family at this point due to lack of knowledge of cat’s history.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Kit Kat was brought in as a stray, so we don’t have any behavioral history or tendencies in a home environment.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: 2/17/18 Observed Behavior – striking at crate door, hissing, netted for exam
Cage Condition:: No change
Reaction to assessor:: Kit Kat remains neutral, lying down by the front during the approach.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Kit Kat becomes alert and slowly sits upright in place with eyes wide open.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Kit Kat remains in place, ears erect and forward.
Reaction to touch:: Kit Kat at first hisses, then allows the petting on the head and slowly leans into the assessor’s hands. However, he began to low tail flick after a few stroke then moderately nips at the hand and paws to stop the interaction.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Laid back
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Curious,Independent
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Experienced, adult only
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Kit Kat may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to his 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 his new home and family at his own pace.
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