MELVIN – A1124907
Safe - 9-17-2017 Manhattan
*** SAFE 09/17/17 *** A volunteer writes, “Melvin and I became fast friends, especially after I realized he loves catnip and batting at toys. Give him a mouse to play with, and Melvin is on his back, rolling around to grab it with both paws. He loves scratches behind the ears, and if you think you’re done, he’ll happily tell you that you’re not by pushing his head into your hand. Such a sweet boy.”
MELVIN is a bit nervous in the shelter – he has a healing wound on his back right hind paw – needs a home.
Manhattan Center
My name is MELVIN. My Animal ID # is A1124907. – P
I am a male brn tabby and white domestic sh mix. The shelter thinks I am about 3 YEARS old.
I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 09/09/2017 from NY 10472, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.
09/15/2017 AT RISK MEMO
Melvin A1124907 was placed At Risk for URI
MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
09/15/2017 Exam Type CAGE EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is AVERAGE, Weight 12.5 LBS.
Hx: Diarrhea and URI noted on 9/14. Pt did not get moved to isolation. Today pt has moderate SND and is sneezing occasionally. Continue current tx. 1088
09/09/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
09/09/17 15:35 Melvin allowed all handling and being collared. He was somewhat tense and remained to the back of the carrier however once petted he became calmer and allowed counselor to pixck him up and place him in a carrier.
09/13/2017 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes, “Melvin and I became fast friends, especially after I realized he loves catnip and batting at toys. Give him a mouse to play with, and Melvin is on his back, rolling around to grab it with both paws. He loves scratches behind the ears, and if you think you’re done, he’ll happily tell you that you’re not by pushing his head into your hand. Such a sweet boy.”
09/12/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – AVERAGE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Mellow VOCAL: Somewhat chatty CHARACTER TYPE: Calm, Sweet KNOWN HISTORY: Melvin was brought in as a stray, so we don’t have any behavioral history or tendencies in a home environment. During intake he was somewhat tense and remained at the back of the carrier however, once petted he became calmer and allowed the counselor to pick him up and place him in a carrier. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 9/11/17- Observed Behavior – calm, allows full exam EVALUATION: Cage Condition: No change Reaction to assessor: Melvin remains neutral, lying down in his cage cubby during the approach. Reaction when softly spoken to: Melvin is curious, slowly approaches the front, but seems hesitant. Reaction to cage door opening: Melvin stands with tail slightly down, alert with eyes wide open, ears erect and forward. Reaction to touch: Melvin began to head bunt the assessor’s hand, seeking attention and rolling over in place while purring. Reaction to being picked up: He becomes antsy then jumps back into the cage. BEHAVIOR SUMMARY: Average Melvin interacts with the observer, appreciates attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. This cat is showing behavior appropriate for new or experienced cat parents.
GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
No Group Behavior Summary
09/11/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 3 Microchip noted on Intake? n History : stray Subjective: right lateral toe rear foot has a healing wound Observed Behavior – calm, allows full exam Evidence of Cruelty seen – n Evidence of Trauma seen – mild Objective P = 140 R = wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: clean teeth PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: 2 testes MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, small hairless strip interscapular area CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: minor wound Plan: no treatment needed Prognosis: good SURGERY: Okay for surgery
09/15/2017 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , behavior rating AVERAGE
Hx: Diarrhea and URI noted on 9/14. Pt did not get moved to isolation. Today pt has moderate SND and is sneezing occasionally. Continue current tx. 1088
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