LOWKEY – A1118015
Safe - 7-15-2017 Brooklyn
*** SAFE 07/15/17 *** LOWKEY and housemate were left at the shelter because owner says “no time”. He is nervous and needs a new home.
Brooklyn Center
My name is LOWKEY. My Animal ID # is A1118015.
I am a neutered male gray and white siamese mix. The shelter thinks I am about 3 YEARS old.
I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 07/10/2017 from NY 11221, owner surrender reason stated was NO TIME. I came in with Group/Litter #K17-103753.
07/13/2017 AT RISK MEMO
Lowkey A1118015 was placed At Risk for New Hope Only Behavior Determination- Lowkey has allowed very minimal handling since arrival, offering warning and distance-increasing gestures (hissing and swatting repeatedly) when approached. His owner describes a shy, aloof cat in the home and Lowkey has not warmed up to his new environment or new caretakers at this point.
MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
07/10/2017 Exam Type VACCINATE – Medical Rating is 1 – NORMAL , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 6.2 LBS.
Date: 07/10/17 Feline FVRCP Product Name: Nobivac 1-HCP Serial Number #02061286C Location of Vaccination: RFL Revaccination Date: 07/24/17 Rabies Product Name: Nobivac 1-Rabies Serial Number 170036 Location of Vaccination:RHL Revaccination Date:07/10/18 Veterinarian:1067 ————————————————— FELV/FIV test NEGATIVE Microchip inserted flea treatment applied topically pyrantel po
07/10/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
07/10/17 11:24 Lowkey is described by his owners as being shy and aloof at home. He is not accepting of strangers petting him at first, but after some time he allows for handling. When being engaged by the other cat in the home he will give a warning hiss when he has had enough, and then will walk away. He does not enjoy attention from children and owners stated he would be a good fit for a house with no other pets. Lowkey will struggle when being bathed and having his nails clipped, but has a relaxed body when being groomed. His owners said he has a low activity level, mostly laying around the house. He enjoys spending time in the same room as family but will not engage in playful behavior. He eats both wet and dry food but can be picky at times. He prefers a variety of wet food to keep his interest. He has good litterbox habbits, using a hooded box with clay litter. He would benefit from a scratching post as he likes to scratch wood and the furniture. Lowkey remained hunched on the table when counselor tried to collar him, and began hissing when she approached. Lowkey was extremely difficult to get into a carrier as he would not allow counselors near him, hissing but not swatting or biting.
WEB MEMO
No Web Memo
07/13/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Lived Indoors Previously lived with: Adults Behavior toward strangers: Wary but warms up after time Behavior toward children: He doesn’t enjoy attention from children Behavior toward cats: He interacts with other cats and gives a warning hiss when he’s had enough Behavior toward dogs: Unknown Bite or Scratch history: None Litter box training: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Shy and aloof with a low activity level Other notes: He struggles when clipping his nails and giving him a bath. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: Upon opening carrier, patient hissed and crouched with ears low in the back of the carrier. When an approach was attempted, patient swatted and hissed again. ENRICHMENT NOTES: 07/11/17 Lying in back of kennel with a low, tense body, ears tilted. He watches the bear-claw as it approaches and swats at a couple of times – short quick swats – while hissing. Very uncomfortable after first day. Needs more time to adjust. 07/12/17 Sitting crouched towards front of kennel, eyes focused on me. He watches as I unlock the kennel door and sniffs the treats I place by him. Hisses as the bear-claw moves towards him and gives it two hard swats before it can reach him, knocking it out of the way. Ate treats after I locked door and walked away. Needs more time to adjust. EVALUATION: Cage Condition: Cage is slightly re-arranged Reaction to assessor: Lowkey was curled up in his litter box with his tail wrapped at his side. Reaction when softly spoken to: Lowkey shifts around, becomes focused on the assessor and hisses when spoken to softly. Reaction to cage door opening: Lowkey is tense and alert Reaction to touch: Lowkey arches his back, hisses and displays distance increasing when approached. He shifts away to the back of the cage and currently doesn’t allow any handling. ACTIVITY LEVEL: Laid back VOCAL: Quiet CHARACTER TYPE: Skittish RECOMMENDATIONS: Placement with a New Hope partner – Lowkey is displaying behaviors that preclude placement in the adoptions room and may require further investigation before placement in a home. He has tried to swat, is extremely fearful in the shelter environment and does not currently tolerate petting or handling. The behavior department feels that placement with a New Partner is the best option at this time.
GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
No Group Behavior Summary
07/10/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: Approx. 3 yrs. Microchip noted on Intake? No History : Owner surrender due to personal reasons. No previous pertinent medical history noted. Subjective: BAR on presentation. Unable to perform full physical exam (see behavior) Observed Behavior – Upon opening carrier, patient hissed and crouched with ears low in the back of the carrier. When an approach was attempted, patient swatted and hissed again. Evidence of Cruelty seen – None Evidence of Trauma seen – No Objective: *LIMITED EXAM PERFORMED DUE TO BEHAVIOR* P = WNL R = tachypneic BCS = 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: Unable to view dentition, however mm appear pink/moist. PLN: Not examined H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Soft, Non painful – difficult to palpate organs due to patient’s behavior U/G: MN MSI: Ambulatory x 4, no obvious parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment Approx. 3 yo MN Siamese cat in apparently healthy condition Plan: Pending behavioral assessment, ok to make available Prognosis: Excellent
CAME IN WITH
A1118019 – JERRY
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