NICKI – 9319
Safe - 10-17-2017 Brooklyn Rescue: Feline Rescue of SI Please honor your pledges: http://felinerescueofstatenisland.org/donation/
*** SAFE 10/17/17 *** WATCH VIDEO! NEW PHOTOS! Sweet senior NICKI was dumped by her owner because she was going on vacation and didn’t want the cat anymore!! NIcki is 13 years old and is very sweet and easy to handle. She is hoping to be adopted to a furever home where she can spend the rest of her golden years!
BROOKLYN CENTER
Hello, my name is Nicki. My animal id is #9319. I am a desexed female red shaded cat at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks i am about 13 years old. – P
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 09-Oct-2017, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- no time for animal.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 6.96 lbs
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 10-13 years Microchip noted on Intake? negative History : o/s-o going on vacation and did not want cat anymore Subjective: BARH Observed Behavior – very sweet. 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: Eyes clear, ears have mild brown waxy debris with crumpled pinna AD, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: adult dentition with mild to moderate dental tartar, no oral lesions noted PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: FS-scar noted on ventrum, no MGTs, no vulvar d/c MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, matted haircoat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Geriatric Otitis externa (likely chronic as AD has crumpled pinna) Mild dental disease Matted Plan: Continue to monitor while at BACC Shaved mats Cleaned ears Start tresaderm AU BID x14 d until 10/24 Recheck day 14 ears Rec geriatric bloodwork with placement Prognosis: Good SURGERY: Okay for surgery
Details on my behavior are…
KNOWN HISTORY: KNOWN HISTORY: Lived Indoors Previously lived with: Adults Behavior toward strangers: Shy at first but warms up after she adjusts Behavior toward children: Unknown Behavior toward cats: Unknown Behavior toward dogs: Unknown Bite or Scratch history: None Litter box training: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Mellow, shy and aloof with a low activity level. Other notes: She doesn’t mind being picked up or being put in a carrier. Enjoys playing with ball toys. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: Very sweet. Easily handle able. Did well for all medical handling and procedures Cage Condition: Cage is neat Reaction to assessor: Nicki was tense and hissed when the assessor approached her kennel. Reaction when softly spoken to: Nicki lip licks then turns her head away and avoids eye contact. Reaction to cage door opening: Nicki becomes alert and focused. Reaction to touch: Nicki tenses up and starts to grumble when the assessor extends his hand out. She squints and tolerates gentle petting on her head as long as you go slowly. The end of her tail starts to flick with every stroke but she doesn’t display any further reaction. After a few soft pets she tilts her head for rubs, nuzzles up and gives head butts. ACTIVITY LEVEL: Mellow VOCAL: Quiet CHARACTER TYPE: Sweet Timid POTENTIAL CHALLENGES: None BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: Experienced, adult only Behavior Asilomar TM – Treatable-Manageable RECOMMENDATIONS: None BEHAVIOR SUMMARY: Nicki tolerates attention and petting but may be fearful or stressed in the shelter, and may be intimidated by small children. She may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to her 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.
10/12/17 Behavior: Adult Only
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