PRECIOUS – A1120970
Safe - 9-3-2017 Manhattan
*** SAFE 09/03/17 *** A volunteer writes: This wonderful senior handsome boy has the markings of a husky dog. Very beautiful. He has loads of energy like a kitten. He enjoys his toys and loves attention, He is also an easy going fellow and will fit into your family. He is waiting to come home with you. Another volunteer writes: Precious is a name which fits this gem of a cat. He has beautiful green eyes. A grey patch of fur on his chin makes him look like he has a permanent smile. He greeted me with a head butt and purred. When I scratched him between his ears he sounded like a fine-tuned engine. A curious fellow, Precious sniffed everything, including my nose, which he promptly licked. Precious is a sweet, gentle affectionate cat. He will definitely brighten up anybody’s home.
VIDEO & NEW PHOTO! 12 year old Precious lost his home to landlord issues – needs a retirement home now!
Manhattan Center
My name is PRECIOUS. My Animal ID # is A1120970. – P
I am a male gray and white domestic sh mix. The shelter thinks I am about 12 YEARS old.
I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 08/05/2017 from NY 10463, owner surrender reason stated was LLORDPRIVA.
08/27/2017 AT RISK MEMO
A1120970 Precious is At Risk for URI
MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
08/27/2017 Exam Type MS NEW URI – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is AVERAGE, Weight 10.9 LBS.
S/O BAR interactive at front of cage sneezing, serous nasal discharge OU-open and clear eupnic A URI Geriatric P move to isolation doxycycline 50 mg/ml: 1 ml PO SID x 10 days
08/05/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
08/05/17 15:53 Basic information: Precious is a 13yr old cat who was gotten from a previous owner and was kept in the same home since he was 2yrs old. Unfortunately due to landlord problems he could not be kept. He was last brought to the vet 2 yrs ago for vaccinations. Socialization: Around strangers and children Precious is described fearful & shy for a few minutes and plays gentle with both adults & children. He has been socialized with another cat a few years ago and was respectful and tolerant of him. He has never been socialized with dogs and there’s no records of him ever biting another animal or person. Behavior: Precious will meow a lot when he is hungry or when he wants to tell you that his litter box is dirty and will sleep during car/train rides. You will struggle with Precious when attempting to give him a bath or trim his nails but he enjoys being brushed, being picked up, being placed in a carrier and isn’t bothered when being disturbed while sleeping. For a New Family to Know: Precious is described as friendly, affectionate, playful, mellow, confident, assertive, quiet and somewhat fearful. He has a medium activity level, enjoys snuggling, enjoys being the same room as you when home with you, enjoys playing with balls, strings, laser pointers and catnip toys. He has been kept indoors only, prefers to sleep in closed environments, ate Friskies dry and wet food mixed 2x a day, seems to be litter box trained, prefers a covered litter box wit clumping litter and has no interests in scratching posts. Intake: Upon intake Precious allowed all handling, being collared and being placed in a carrier. He was a bit tense but became calm and relaxed after a few minutes. He allowed counselor to pet him and take his picture annf he also had a healthy appetite for cat treats.
08/22/2017 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: This wonderful senior handsome boy has the markings of a husky dog. Very beautiful. He has loads of energy like a kitten. He enjoys his toys and loves attention, He is also an easy going fellow and will fit into your family. He is waiting to come home with you.
Another volunteer writes: Precious is a name which fits this gem of a cat. He has beautiful green eyes. A grey patch of fur on his chin makes him look like he has a permanent smile. He greeted me with a head butt and purred. When I scratched him between his ears he sounded like a fine-tuned engine. A curious fellow, Precious sniffed everything, including my nose, which he promptly licked. Precious is a sweet, gentle affectionate cat. He will definitely brighten up anybody’s home.
08/08/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – AVERAGE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Laid back VOCAL: Quiet CHARACTER TYPE: Shy, Sweet KNOWN HISTORY: Lived Indoors Previously lived with: adults and children Behavior toward strangers: fearful & shy for a few minutes and plays gentle Behavior toward children: fearful & shy for a few minutes and plays gentle Behavior toward cats: respectful and tolerant Bite or Scratch history: none Litter box training: yes Energy level/descriptors: a medium activity level Other notes: The previous owner described Precious as friendly, affectionate, playful, mellow, confident, assertive, quiet and somewhat fearful MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 8/5/17- Observed Behavior – nervous/anxious behav, allowed handling ENRICHMENT NOTES: 8/6/17 Resting on bedding on top of shelf, eyes dilated, looking around. Ate offered treats, tolerated some pets. Abruptly surrounded by loud children, became tense, eyes darting. 8/7/17 Resting in litter box, looking around, eyes dilated but possibly age-related, soft posture. Sniffed and started eating treats. Allowed, then leaned into pets, purred quietly, ate more treats from my hand. EVALUATION: Cage Condition: No change Reaction to assessor: Precious remains neutral, lying down on his cage bedding with head up during the approach. Reaction to cage door opening: Precious remains immobile in place alert with eyes wide open. Reaction to touch: Precious seems unsure at first, accepts the touch then warms up and slowly leans into the assessor’s hand while purring. Reaction to being picked up: Allows the pickup and remains calm. BEHAVIOR SUMMARY: Average Precious 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.
GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
No Group Behavior Summary
08/05/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: geriatric cat, ~ 13 yr Microchip noted on Intake? scan negative History : owner surrender Subjective: QARH Observed Behavior – nervous/anxious behav, allowed handling/PE Evidence of Cruelty seen – no Evidence of Trauma seen – no Objective P = tachycardic/excited R = panting/excited BCS 7/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: mild tartar/gingivitis PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: tachycardic, panting during PE, nervous/excited, nma CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated; over weight U/G: intact, right palp descended testicle – cannot palp. left testicle/undescended MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: not performed Assessment: older/geriatric cat – left cryptorchid Plan: no treamtent at this time Prognosis: good SURGERY: Permanent waiver due to age
08/27/2017 MS NEW URI (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , behavior rating AVERAGE
S/O BAR interactive at front of cage sneezing, serous nasal discharge OU-open and clear eupnic A URI Geriatric P move to isolation doxycycline 50 mg/ml: 1 ml PO SID x 10 days
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