MONKEY – 17822
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***SAFE 01/12/18***MARVELOUS MONKEY NEEDS HAPPY ENDING TO SAD “TAIL” Monkey lived with her family for a while after being found in the lobby of a building. She got along great with kids and other cats and was said to be relaxed and affectionate with both. This pretty cat would like to find a warm and loving family to call her own. She is a bit stressed after being dumped at the shelter. Please be her hero by offering to foster or adopt. Contact a New Hope rescue if you can help Monkey. MUST BE RESERVED BY NOON TOMORROW.
MANHATTAN CENTER
Hello, my name is Monkey. My animal id is #17822. I am a female black cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 4 years old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 07-Jan-2018, with the surrender reason stated as animal health – other.
ZIP Code From: 10460
Monkey is at risk for medical reasons, having been diagnosed with Upper Respiratory Infection, which is contagious to other cats. Monkey has also been experiencing some problems with bowel movements recently. Behaviorally, we have not made a formal assessment of Monkey, however, she has been a little difficult to handle, possibly due to discomfort.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 6.8 lbs
8/01/2018
BARH scan negative female intact possible post lactation age appx 4 yrs mild to moderate tartar dirty ear – unable to clean due to behavior slightly dirty coat, urine smell on body hissed, growled, upset, tense and nervous BCS 4/9 AMB x 4 NOSF
8/01/2018
[Spay/Neuter Waiver – Medical Condition] Your newly adopted pet has been diagnosed with URI and the staff veterinarians are issuing a temporary waiver from the spay/neuter requirements of the City of NY. Follow up care at your regular veterinarian is recommended to ensure continued treatment. Your veterinarian will advise you if surgical sterilization is appropriate.
8/01/2018
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 2-4 years based on dentition and overall appearance Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned neg on intake; MC placed during LVT exam History : Owner surrender, no history available at this time Subjective: Alert in carrier Observed Behavior – Hissing and growling in feral den. Allows all handling but tense, growls and hisses throughout exam. Objective BAR-H, BCS 5/9, MMs pink and moist EENT: Mild black granular discharge AU, mild serous nasal discharge, mild crusty ocular discharge. Oral Exam: Clean adult teeth PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Slightly tense, no masses palpated, not distended U/G: Female. Developed nipples and slight mammary development. MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Normal externally Assessment: 1. URI – likely viral 2. Likely ear mites Prognosis: Good Plan: 1. Administered ivermectin 0.08 ml SQ – repeat in 2 weeks 2. Move to isolation, monitor for progression of signs – no antibiotics indicated at this time SURGERY: Temporary waiver due to URI 1088
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow
During intake, she allowed herself to be handled, picked up, collared, and photographed. Her body was relaxed, she was rubbing herself against me. Her pupils were dilated. The tip of her tail was moving back and forth. She was purring. Her ears were perked up.
Is this cat having litter box issues?: Yes
Basic Information:: Monkey is a 12-year-old, Female, Domestic Short Hair, Cat. Her previous owner found her in a building lobby, and has been providing care for her ever since then. She was surrendered due to health concerns.
If yes, Please elaborate:: Monkey has been experience extreme constipating for the past couple of days. There is no known cause for the extreme constipation, and he has not been examined by a veterinarian, yet, for this litter box issue.
How is this cat around strangers?: Around strangers, Monkey is friendly/outgoing.
How is this cat around children?: Around children is relaxed/affectionate, respectful and usually tolerant. In her previous home, she lived with a 9 year old child, a 10 year old child, and a 19 year old teenager. With children, she plays in a very rough manner.
How is this cat around other cats?: Around other cats, Monkey is a relaxed/affectionate, respectful, and very tolerant. In her previous home, she has lived newborn kittens, older kittens, and senior cats that were at least 10 years old. With other cats, she does not play.
How is this cat around dogs?: There is no known information on how Monkey is with dogs; because she has never lived, nor has time spent time with dogs, before.
Behavior Notes: If someone were to give her a bath, she would react by being scared and struggling. If someone were to trim her nails, she would to feel bothered. If someone were to brush her coat she would enjoy it and she would not be bothered. If someone were to pick her up/hold her, she would react by enjoying it and not being bothered by it. If someone were to put her in a react, she would not be bothered by it. If someone were to disturb her while she was sleeping/resting, she would not be bothered by it.
Bite history:: To her previous owner’s knowledge, she has never been a person, nor another animal, before.
Energy level/descriptors:: Medium Energy-level
Medical Notes: Monkey does have not have any known injuries; however there is suspicious of her having health problems. She has not been examined by a veterinarian for this issue, yet. Her previous owner stated that the last couple of days that she had her, Monkey was not eating, and, not going potty, and also possibly showing signs of depression and withdrawal.
For a New Family to Know: She can be described as friendly, affectionate, playful, mellow, and quiet. Some favorite/unique things about her are that she is very maternal with young kittens and that she does get along well with other cats. Her favorite activities are to play with wool, nap, and look out the window, and sit on the fire escape. When home, she will follow you around and be in the same room as you. She kinds of toys that she likes are balls, stuffed toys, catnip toys, laser pointer, and she also likes to play with rubber objects. She sleeps on soft blankets, on the couch, or on the floor. She is fed both dry and wet food, of the brand 9Lives, a handful amount, 2 times per day. Her favorite treats is cat grass. She is house/litter box trained. She uses the type of litter box that is uncovered. She uses the type of litter that clumps. She scratches on furniture/drapes, rugs, and yarn, if not a scratching post. She likes horizontal scratching posts made of carpet or fabric.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Lived Indoors Behavior toward strangers: friendly/outgoing Behavior toward children: Around children is relaxed/affectionate, respectful and usually tolerant. In her previous home, she lived with a 9 year old child, a 10 year old child, and a 19 year old teenager. With children, she plays in a very rough manner. Behavior toward cats: Around other cats, Monkey is a relaxed/affectionate, respectful, and very tolerant. In her previous home, she has lived newborn kittens, older kittens, and senior cats that were at least 10 years old. With other cats, she does not play. Behavior toward dogs: There is no known information on how Monkey is with dogs; because she has never lived, nor has time spent time with dogs, before. Bite or Scratch history: no Litter box training: yes Energy level/descriptors: Medium Energy-level Other notes: She can be described as friendly, affectionate, playful, mellow, and quiet.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: 1/8 Observed Behavior – Hissing and growling in feral den. Allows all handling but tense, growls and hisses throughout exam.
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 1/8/18 URI, possible recent mom. In den, completely out of sight. Started growling quietly on approach. Growling became louder when door opened. Hissed and yowled when offered treats. Very agitated.
Cage Condition:: No change
Reaction to assessor:: Monkey remains neutral, sitting upright on her cage bedding during the approach.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Monkey shows interest, soliciting attention with soft eyes.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Monkey remains in place.
Reaction to touch:: Monkey head bunts the assessor’s hand, but when she leaned in with her back during the petting she immediately crouched down in position and began to low grumble. While she still accepted the touch, she seemed uncomfortable and began to lip lick and squint.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Mellow
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Curious,Independent
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Experience
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Monkey tolerates attention and petting but may be stressed in the shelter. We recommend that this cat go to a home with experienced cat parents.
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