PAPAS – 12309
Safe - 11-28-2017 Manhattan
**SAFE 11/28/17** PAPAS is a 9-year-old gent whose world was shattered when his former owner moved to some bleak joint that doesn’t take cats. Who wants to live anywhere like that? PAPAS is a GOOD boy caught in a BAD circumstance! Message [email protected] if YOU can turn things around for PAPAS tonight!
MANHATTAN CENTER
Hello, my name is Papas. My animal id is #12309. I am a desexed male black cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 9 years 1 weeks old. – P
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 11-Nov-2017, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- moving.
Papas is at risk due to being diagnosed with an Upper Respiratory Infection which is contagious to other cats. He is a geriatric cat that will likely require in home care with a course of antibiotics for his URI. There are no known behavior concerns for him at this time, average determination.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 11.2 lbs
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: approx. 9yo Microchip noted on Intake? 985121004552913 History : O surrender Subjective: Fractious, growling, hissing, swats, tried to bite. Caution. Restrained in net. Limited PE. BAR. Observed Behavior – Evidence of Cruelty seen – n Evidence of Trauma seen – n Objective T = P = wnl R = eup BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: unable to assess PLN: unable to assess H/L: NMA, LCE. Difficult to auscult due to growling/hissing ABD: unable to assess U/G: MN MSI: Ambulatory x 4,no masses noted on visual exam, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: 9yo MN DSH O surrender Fractious apparently healthy on limited PE Prognosis: adoptability poor depending on behavior eval Plan: Behavior eval
S/O -QAR, docile, sweet boy -sneezing, significant nasal congestion -severe hypersalivation -eupnic A URI Geriatric P gave 0.6 ml cerenia SQ doxycycline 1.1 ml PO SId x 10 days nebulization SID x 4 days
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 5. Red
Upon intake he allowed all handling. He allowed counselor to remove him from the carrier and collar him. Once removed he growled but then quickly became calm with a relax body. He allowed counselor to take his picture and walked into the carrier willingly.
Date of Intake: 11/11/2017
Spay/Neuter status: Yes
Is this cat having litter box issues?: No
Basic Information:: Papas is 9 years male domestic short hair cat. The previous owner got him from a friend and was kept for all 9 years. Unfortunately due to moving he could not be kept.
How is this cat around strangers?: Around strangers he is described as shy for a few minutes and plays exuberantly and somewhat rough.
How is this cat around children?: He has been socialized with children of all ages and is described as usually tolerant and plays exuberantly and somewhat rough.
How is this cat around other cats?: He has never been socialized with cats so this behavior is unknown
How is this cat around dogs?: He has never been socialized with dogs so this behavior is unknown
Behavior Notes: He is known to meow when he is hungry but will sleep during car rides. He is described to be afraid of being given a bath, will struggle when being placed in a carrier and isn’t bothered with having his nails trimmed, being picked up and held or being disturbed while asleep. he enjoys being brushed and petted.
Bite history:: He has a previous scratch history which is elaborated in a separate memo.
Medical Notes: He has no known medical issues while being with the previous owner.
For a New Family to Know: He is described as affectionate, playful, mellow, very independent, shy and quiet. When home with you he will rarely seek attention, likes to play with balls and strings and has been kept mostly indoors but often liked spending time in the yard. He can sleep anywhere he finds comfortable, ate Fancy Feast wet food 2-3 times a day, is considered very litter box trained, prefers a hooded litter box with pellet litter and had no interests in scratching posts.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Behavior toward strangers: Around strangers he is described as shy for a few minutes and plays exuberantly and somewhat rough. Behavior toward children: He has been socialized with children of all ages and is described as usually tolerant and plays exuberantly and somewhat rough. Bite or Scratch history: None Litter box training: yes Other notes: He is described as affectionate, playful, mellow, very independent, shy and quiet.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: Subjective: Fractious, growling, hissing, swats, tried to bite.
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: Asleep towards back, woke when spoken to, continued to lay in place soft eyes and body. Allowed touch while eating treats, then started to lean into pets, purred.
Cage Condition:: No change
Reaction to assessor:: Papas remains neutral, resting on his cage bedding during the approach.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Papas shows interest, gets down from the bed and slowly engages while chirping.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Papas solicits attention, soft body with tail up, ears erect and forward.
Reaction to touch:: Papas head bunts into the assessor’s hand, purrs, and appreciates the petting on the head and body.
Reaction to being picked up:: Allows the pickup, but prefers to explore on the ground.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Moderate
VOCAL:: Somewhat chatty
CHARACTER TYPE: : Sweet,Affectionate,Curious
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Average
Behavior Asilomar: H – Healthy
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Papas 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.
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