PATCHES – 10747
Safe - 12-28-2017 Brooklyn Rescue: Feline Rescue of SI Please honor your pledges: http://felinerescueofstatenisland.org/donation/
*** SAFE 12/28/17 *** A volunteer writes: Patches is a very sweet lady cat. She is recommended to go home with an experienced cat lover, but please don’t think this means she isn’t friendly. She’s just shy, and needs someone patient who will give her the time to adjust to her new surroundings. Patches adores being petted and hearing sweet talk. She is very approachable and a real darling. She will muzzle your hand as you pet her, and enjoys gentle attention.
**RETURN — Patches is a sweet girl who was returned back to the ACC. Patches will make someone a wonderful companion. Please consider being her hero today.
Brooklyn Center
*RETURN*
Hello, my name is Patches . My animal id is #10747. I am a desexed female tortoiseshell cat at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 6 years 1 months 3 weeks old. – P
I came into the shelter as a returns on 30-Nov-2017, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- moving.
Patches is at risk due to being diagnosed with an Upper Respiratory Infection and will likely require home rest and a series of antibiotics for up to 14 days. This is a contagious illness to other cats. Patches is Patches can go to a average home owner with no small children.
Let’s get to know each other a bit more…
A volunteer writes: Patches is a very sweet lady cat. She is recommended to go home with an experienced cat lover, but please don’t think this means she isn’t friendly. She’s just shy, and needs someone patient who will give her the time to adjust to her new surroundings. Patches adores being petted and hearing sweet talk. She is very approachable and a real darling. She will muzzle your hand as you pet her, and enjoys gentle attention.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 18.1 lbs
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam: 1431 Estimated age: 6 years Microchip noted on Intake? no History : surrender Subjective: BAR, hydrated Observed Behavior – Friendly, allows exam and treatments with minimal restraint. Evidence of Cruelty seen -no Evidence of Trauma seen -no Objective P = 120 R =wnl BCS: 7/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: negative oral PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: female spayed, no mgts or dc MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat. Obese CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Obese, otherwise in apparent good health Prognosis: good Plan: oropharyngeal swab taken for culture study recommend weight loss continue to monitor at ACC SURGERY: already altered
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~6yrs Microchip noted on Intake? yes 981020017828970 History : Return adoption Subjective: BARH Observed Behavior – Calm, allows all handling Evidence of Cruelty seen – no Evidence of Trauma seen – no Objective P = WNL R = WNL BCS 8/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: Mild dental tartar, pink mm PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Spayed MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Obese Plan: Rec weight loss plan with placement. Continue to monitor while at BACC Prognosis: Good
[Progress Exam Template] S: Noted to have vomited today, possibly with blood. No food dishes in cage to assess appetite. Vomitus not available for inspection. Euhydrated based on skin turgor. Limited exam, affectionate for head and rump pets but intolerant of abdominal palpation or oral exam O: EENT: NND, eyes clear, ears clear Oral Exam: MM subjectively pale pink but limited oral H/L:Did not ascult Abd: Did not tolerate exam MSI:BCS 8-9/9, ambx4 Mentation:AA A: 6? year old SF DSH 1. Obese 2. Vomited, possible hematemesis (r/o dye color to food) r/o secondary to diet change/fur ball/etc v underlying GI or systemic illness P: -Sign up for vet check tomorrow -Hold on cerenia for today, if not eating or vomiting tomorrow, sign up cbc/chem, cerenia, AXR, etc as needed. Is the Initial Medical Status being Changed? New Medical Status: no Is the Initial Behavior Status being Changed? New Behavior Color: no
Vet check for vomiting yesterday. No vomited noted since then. Wet food bowl in cage was empty, dry food bowl still had kibble in it. P was sleeping in cage, when I opened cage door he got up and came to the front, affectionate but started sneezing. Plan to recheck for signs of URI tomorrow.
Monitor for signs of URI S/O: BAR. Eating well. Attention seeking EENT: Eyes clear, no ocular discharge, moderate seromucoid nasal discharge HL: Sneezing, sneeze marks, normal RR/RE INTEG: WNL MS: Ambulatory x 4 UG: Spayed A: URI, obese P: Rec doxycycline 1.9ml PO q24 x 10 days. Excellent prognosis
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
Upon intake Patches was shy and tried to flee. bedding was used to complete handling. Afterward Patches ran into her carrier.
Date of Intake: 10/25/2017
Spay/Neuter status: Yes
Basic Information:: Patches is a 10 year old altered female DSH. She came to her family from a previous owner 3 year ago and was surredered due to the owner moving out of state.
Previously lived with:: 2 adult
How is this cat around strangers?: Around strangers Patches is shy for a few days and hides in the bedroom.
How is this cat around children?: Patches is fearful of children, when they approach she hisses and runs away.
How is this cat around other cats?: she has anever been around other cats
How is this cat around dogs?: she has never been around dogs
Behavior Notes: Patches liks to scratch on the furniture and has to be scruffed during a bath. patche enjoys being brushed but struggles and tries to flee when someone tries to hold her or pick her up.
Bite history:: Patches has no bite history
Energy level/descriptors:: Medium activity level
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: No
Medical Notes: Patches has no known health issues and injures.
For a New Family to Know: Patches is affecionate, quiet, independent. she likes to be in the same room as her owner and likes playing with foil balls and her pillow. She sleeps in the owner’s bed and is feed wet and dry food. Sge does not like Turkey and loves fish and Temptation treats. Patches is litter box trained and us a Large hooded litter box with clumping litter. Patche also has a Horizontal scratching post made of cardboard.
KNOWN HISTORY:: KNOWN HISTORY: OR was brought in as a stray, so we cannot speak to his/her behavior in his/her previous home. Lived Indoors Previously lived with: 2 adults Behavior toward strangers: Shy for a few days and hides in the bedroom. Behavior toward children: Fearful Behavior toward cats: Unknown Behavior toward dogs: Unknown Bite or Scratch history: None Litter box training: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Affectionate, quiet, independent Other notes: She enjoys being brushed but struggles and tries to flee when someone tries to hold her or pick her up.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: Friendly, allows exam and treatments with minimal restraint.
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 12/03/17 At front of kennel, leaning against kennel door. Vocalizes when spoken to. She remains in the front of her kennel and allows pettifog along her head and body while leaning in, tail raised and quivering. Continues to vocalize softly, – likes to talk. Doing well!
Cage Condition:: Cage is neat
Reaction to assessor:: Patches was relaxed, purring and rubbing up against the kennel door.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Patches was relaxed and very affectionate.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Patches is calm and relaxed.
Reaction to touch:: Patches purrs softly and gently rubs her cheeks against the assessor’s hand. She’s social, friendly and allows petting all over her body.
Reaction to being picked up:: Patches is calm, relaxed and has a soft body when held.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Lively
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Social,Sweet,Affectionate,People oriented
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Average
Behavior Asilomar: H – Healthy
RECOMMENDATIONS:: No young children
Recommendations comments:: Although nervous, Patches tolerates all petting in our shelter. Because of her previous owner describing Patches being afraid of children in her owner surrender profile we do recommend that this cat goes to a home with no young children.
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Patches may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to her new home. Patches interacts with the observer, appreciates attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. Her behavior in the care center remains social and she is displaying behavior appropriate for new or experienced cat parents, but because their owner reports she may hide whenever children are present, we recommend any future home with children conduct a thorough interaction.
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PREVIOUS INFO:
WAS SAFE 11/5/17
Brooklyn Center
Patches 10747 – 6 yr. spayed Tortie:
Date of Intake25-Oct-2017
Basic Information:Patches is a 10 year old altered female DSH. She came to her family from a previous owner 3 year ago and was surredered due to the owner moving out of state.
Previously lived with:2 adult
How is this cat around strangers?Around strangers Patches is shy for a few days and hides in the bedroom.
How is this cat around children?Patches is fearful of children, when they approach she hisses and runs away.
How is this cat around other cats?she has anever been around other cats
How is this cat around dogs?she has never been around dogs
Behavior NotesPatches liks to scratch on the furniture and has to be scruffed during a bath. patche enjoys being brushed but struggles and tries to flee when someone tries to hold her or pick her up.
Bite history:Patches has no bite history
Energy level/descriptors:Medium activity level
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?NoMedical NotesPatches has no known health issues and injures.
For a New Family to KnowPatches is affecionate, quiet, independent. she likes to be in the same room as her owner and likes playing with foil balls and her pillow. She sleeps in the owner’s bed and is feed wet and dry food. Sge does not like Turkey and loves fish and Temptation treats. Patches is litter box trained and us a Large hooded litter box with clumping litter. Patche also has a Horizontal scratching post made of cardboard.
Behavior Notes:Upon intake Patches was shy and tried to flee. bedding was used to complete handling. Afterward Patches ran into her carrier.
MEDICAL:
Vet Notes: 1:19 PM
[DVM Intake]
DVM Intake Exam: 1431
Estimated age: 6 years
Microchip noted on Intake? no
History : surrender
Subjective: BAR, hydrated
Observed Behavior – Friendly, allows exam and treatments with minimal restraint.
Evidence of Cruelty seen -no
Evidence of Trauma seen -no
Objective
P = 120
R =wnl
BCS: 7/9
EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted
Oral Exam: negative oral
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated
U/G: female spayed, no mgts or dc
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat. Obese
CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Assessment: Obese, otherwise in apparent good health
Prognosis: good
Plan:
oropharyngeal swab taken for culture study
recommend weight loss
continue to monitor at ACC
SURGERY:
already altered
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