SHADOW – 11742
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*** SAFE 12/04/17 *** Gorgeous fuzzy Grey girl Shadow is ready to head home @MACC. Shadow is a altered female DSH 2 year old. She was given as a gift 6 months ago as a gift from a family member. She appears healthy but did have an injury to the left eye which disappeared. Owner surrenders due to someone having allergies in the home.
Manhattan Center
Hello, my name is Shadow. My animal id is #11742. I am a desexed female gray cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 2 years 3 weeks old. – P
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 04-Nov-2017, with the surrender reason stated as person health – allergies.
Shadow is at risk for behavioral concerns. Shadow is a very enthusiastic player, and has never learned to keep claws out of play, making her suitable only for ….. We have no medical concerns for Shadow.
shadow is at risk for behavior concerns (Experience determination). “Behaviorally, Shadow solicits attention and appreciates attention, however she may be easily overstimulated and doesn’t always retract her nails when playing”. she will do best in an experienced home without young children.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 8.1 lbs
[LVT Intake Exam] Exam via net and feral den, limited Microchip Scan: negative, could not place Evidence of Cruelty: no Observed Behavior: hissing and swatting when approached, could not handle out of carrier, netted and transferred to feral den Sex: reported spayed female Estimated Age: reported 2y Subjective: seemingly healthy cat that does not tolerate handling Eyes: clear Ears: clean pinnae Oral Exam: minimal staining Heart: could not auscultate Lungs: could not auscultate Abdomen: could not palpate Musculoskeletal: WNL BCS 5/9 Mentation: BARH Preliminary Assessment: seemingly healthy cat Plan: DVM intake, CT and MC when calm, no rabies due to DOH hold
visual exam only due to doh hold/temperament s/o: hissing, widely dilated eyes resting in cage, did not eat afternoon meal reported spayed no uri signs a: healthy p: monitor until doh hold up. will need MC
Reported to be coughing/sneezing S/O -BAR, very interactive and friendly! -great appetite -no nasal discharge or sneezing noted at 2 different times during the day -OU: open and clear -appears eupnic A no URI signs today P CTM
reportedly sneezing two days ago, seemed clear yesterday. Recheck today shows NSF. No coughing or sneezing – no need for further rechecks. Notes entered for 1088
NSF – DISCONTINUE RECHECKS. Notes entered for 1088.
Recheck for sneezing: S/O: QAR in kennel – no ocular/nasal discharge observed, no appreciated A: nsf on cage exam P: recheck
S/O -BAR, very interactive and affectionate but gets over stimulated easily and will swat -good appetite, normal bowel movement in box -no nasal discharge, sneezing or coughing noted today or yesterday on rounds -eupnic A appears healthy P CTM
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 5. Red
Upon intake Shadow was hissing, growling, swatting lunging at carrier. No scanning for microchip at this time and no collar put it.
Date of Intake: 11/4/2017
Is this cat having litter box issues?: No
Basic Information:: Shadow is a altered female DSH 2 year old. She was given as a gift 6 months ago as a gift from a family member. She appears healthy but did have an injury to the left eye which disappeared. Owner surrenders due to someone having allergies in the home.
If yes, Please elaborate:: Shadow has never had accidents using the bathroom.
Previously lived with:: one adult and 12 year old
How is this cat around strangers?: Shadow is friendly and outgoing towards strangers and visitors that comes to the household.
How is this cat around children?: Shadow is usually playful and respectful towards the 12 year old in the home.
How is this cat around other cats?: Shadow behavior is unknown towards cats.
How is this cat around dogs?: Shadow hissed at a small dog that entered the house before that was kept separated.
Behavior Notes: Shadow take baths everyday. Once owner gets out the shower she jumps in the tub with water running. She isn’t bothered by nail trim and struggles when she is held for a long period of time. She often scratch on furniture such as the couch.
Bite history:: Shadow has never bitten but has scratched 12 year old in the home in playful manner which left a open scratched wound.
Energy level/descriptors:: Very High
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: Yes
Medical Notes: Owner stated Shadow had a left swollen eye however it’s not swollen anymore and owner didn’t know how it occurred.
For a New Family to Know: Shadow likes to follow owner around the house and play with mouse and feathers. She eats dry food called Fancy Feast and treats called temptation. owner describes her as playful and independent.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Lived Indoors Previously lived with: One adult and 12 year old Behavior toward strangers: Shadow is friendly and outgoing towards strangers and visitors that comes to the household. Behavior toward children: Shadow is usually playful and respectful towards the 12 year old in the home. Behavior toward cats: Unknown Behavior toward dogs: Shadow hissed at a small dog that entered the house before that was kept separated. Bite or Scratch history: Shadow has never bitten but has scratched 12 year old in the home in playful manner which left an open scratched wound. Litter box training: Energy level/descriptors: Owner describes her as playful and independent with a very high activity level. Other notes: Shadow likes to follow owner around the house and play with mouse and feathers.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: Observed Behavior: hissing and swatting when approached
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 11/5/17 In den on approach. Started hissing, deep growling, and striking interior wall on approach. Left alone for now. Sprayed thunderease. 11/6/17 At the front on approach, tense, eyes dilated. Started hissing, growling, and swatting through the bars, despite cage cover. Retreated into den, came back out almost immediately, resumed swatting. Ate offered treats when left alone. Sprayed thunderease. 11/7/17 In den on approach, poked head out when spoken to. Repeatedly sniffed assess-a-hand, withdrew into den, then poked head out again, eyes dilated, seemed unsure. After a while, kept head out and ate a few treats within reach, leaned into pets! Unwilling to come all the way out of den in my presence. Sprayed thunderease. 11/8/17 Locked in den, came slowly out when able. Seemed unsure at first, eyes dilated, walking slowly around kennel. Sniffed assess-a-hand through the bars, then started hissing, grumbling, and swatting. Sprayed thunderease. 11/9/17 Perched on top of den today, eyes wide and dilated, alert. Sat in place when door opened, actually leaned into pets! Came down with some coaxing, continued to lean and arch into pets. Rubbed against the bars when door closed. 11/12/17 At the front on approach, eyes dilated, but soft posture. Started rubbing against the bars, meowing quietly. Stayed at the front when door opened, leaned and arched into pets, purred. Jumped calmly back into the cage when held.
Cage Condition:: Cage is slightly re-arranged
Reaction to assessor:: Shadow is at the front on approach, eyes dilated,but soft posture.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Shadow starts rubbing against the bars.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Shadow stays at the front, remains calm and relaxed.
Reaction to touch:: Shadow leans and arches into the stroke and begins to purr.
Reaction to being picked up:: Shadow allows the pickup, then jumps calmly back into the cage.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Lively
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Insistent,Playful,Curious
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Overstimulation
Potential challenges comments:: Shadow is social and affectionate but appears to be easily overstimulated. As a result of this observed behavior we recommend adopters who are familiar with signs of behavioral arousal and agitation in cats, so that interactions can be ended before Shadow becomes overstimulated. We also recommend fishing pole-type toys for play as they allow for interaction and vigorous, stimulating exercise while keeping human hands at a distance.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Experience
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
RECOMMENDATIONS:: No young children
Recommendations comments:: Shadow interacts with the observer and appreciates attention, but she can play rough. Her behavior remains suitable for an adopter with an average amount of experience, provided the adopter is aware of these behaviors and is able to comfortably manage them. Though we believe this cat is displaying behaviors appropriate for new or experienced cat parents, she may not be a great fit for young children. Any home with older children prepared to adopt this cat should conduct a thorough interaction and endeavor to monitor this cat around their children to prevent these behaviors from being reinforced.
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Shadow solicits attention and tolerates petting but may be assertively demanding of attention or may play roughly. Due to her tendency to overstimulate or play using nails, we feel that this cat will do best in an experienced home without young children.
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