MICKEY – 10902
Safe - 11-8-2017 Brooklyn Rescue: Feline Rescue of SI Please honor your pledges: http://felinerescueofstatenisland.org/donation/
***SAFE 11/08/17*** **FIV POSITIVE** MICKEY is a 6 yr old boy who was brought to the shelter. He is FIV positive, and has a heart murmur which should have a follow up vet check. Mickey is very sweet but timid. He also has some dental issues and mild conjunctivitis. This boy needs a home asap. Please offer to help Mickey today!
BROOKLYN CENTER
**FIV POSITIVE**
Hello, my name is Mickey. My animal id is #10902. I am a male white cat at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 6 years old. – P
I came into the shelter as a stray on 27-Oct-2017.
Mickey was placed at risk for testing positive for FIV(Feline Immunodeficiency Virus). FIV can be tolerated well by cats, but can eventually lead to debilitation of the immune system. Mickey has been friendly and social in the care center.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 10.52 lbs
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~6-7 years Microchip noted on Intake? negative History : stray Subjective: BARH Observed Behavior – very sweet but tense, nervous, and will flee. Easily handleable. Did well for all medical handling and procedures Evidence of Cruelty seen – no Evidence of Trauma seen – no Objective P = wnl R = eupneic BCS 5/9 EENT: OD has mild mucoid d/c, OS wnl, ears have mild waxy debris, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: adult dentition with mild dental disease, no oral lesions noted PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: Grade 1/6 HM, NSR, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MI, 2 testicles descended MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, dirty hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: FIV+ Grade 1/6 HM Dental disease Mild conjunctivitis OD Plan: Continue to monitor while at BACC Rec cardiology consult once placed Monitor OD-if worsens/doesn’t resolve consider medications Prognosis: Fair depending on heart condition SURGERY: permanent waiver from surgery due to heart murmur
Conjunctivitis not improved since intake History : stray intake 10/27 Subjective: BAR. No c/s/v/d. Objective P = wnl R = eupneic BCS 5/9 EENT: OD has mild mucoid d/c, OS wnl, no nasal discharge noted H/L: eupneic Assessment: FIV+ Grade 1/6 HM Dental disease Mild conjunctivitis OD Plan: Continue to monitor while at BACC Rec cardiology consult once placed Start erythromycin OU BID x7d until 11/8 Recheck eyes in 7 days Prognosis: Fair depending on heart condition
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Mickey tried to flee when counselor opened the box, he did not hiss or swat when counselor picked him up and went into the carrier.
Date of Intake: 10/27/2017
Basic Information:: Mickey was surrendered by his owners niece, as the owner is elderly and can no longer care for the animals in her home. He is a 6 year old, Orange and white DSH male. He was not neutered before coming into the shelter.
If yes, Please elaborate:: Mickey was an indoor / outdoor cat and lived with 5 other cats so it is uncertain how his litter box habits are.
Previously lived with:: Owner as an indoor/ outdoor cat
How is this cat around strangers?: Mickey is shy when meeting new people, he will run and hide and typically does not come out.
How is this cat around children?: Mickey is fearful of children and does not welcome attention from them. He will keep his distance and hide if he is approached.
How is this cat around other cats?: Mickey lived with 5 other cats, but as they were all indoor / outdoor cats they did not interact often and were reported as not being over friendly together.
How is this cat around dogs?: Mickey lived with a small dog in his previous home, but as with people and the other cats he would hide or keep his distance from the dog.
Behavior Notes: Mickey’s owner had never bathed, groomed him, or trimmed his nails. He will struggle to be picked up or put in a carrier.
Bite history:: None
Energy level/descriptors:: Low
For a New Family to Know: Mickey is described as being fearful, shy and independent. He rarely seeks attention and will stay in his favorite spot most of the day. He eats both wet and dry food and had not been given a scratching post prior.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Indoor and outdoor cat Previously lived with: 1 adult, 5 other cats, and a small breed dog Behavior toward strangers: Shy, will run and hide and typically does not come out Behavior toward children: Fearful and does not welcome attention from them. He will keep his distance and hide when approached. Behavior toward cats: All cats were indoor/outdoor so they did not interact very often. Wasn’t overly friendly. Behavior toward dogs: Hides and keeps his distance Bite or Scratch history: None Litter box training: Unknown Energy level/descriptors: Mickey is described as being fearful, shy and independent with a low activity level. Other notes: He rarely seeks attention and will stay in his favorite spot most of the day.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: Observed Behavior – very sweet but tense, nervous, and will flee. Easily handleable. Did well for all medical handling and procedures
Cage Condition:: Cage is neat
Reaction to assessor:: Mickey was lying down, calm and relaxed.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Mickey lowers his gaze.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Mickey remains motionless.
Reaction to touch:: Mickey sniffs the assessor’s hand and accepts petting. He lifts his rear and slowly comes forward, leaning in for cheek rubs and purring.
Reaction to being picked up:: Micky is tense during pick up, but remains calm when held and will leap back into his kennel.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Mellow
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Shy ,Sweet
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: None
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Average
Behavior Asilomar: H – Healthy
RECOMMENDATIONS:: No young children
Recommendations comments:: Mickey interacts with the observer and appreciates attention, but his previous owner reports he is fearful around children and will hide from them. He may not be a great fit for a home with young children. Any home with older children prepared to adopt this cat should conduct a thorough interaction and endeavor to monitor this cat around their children to ensure he is comfortable in his new home.
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Mickey interacts with the observer, appreciates attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. This cat is showing behavior appropriate for cat parents with an average amount of experience.
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