SKEETER – 22000
Safe - 3-7-2018 Brooklyn
SAFE 3/7/18 Quiet Young 1-Year Old Brown Tabby – Sensational SKEETER at BACC Needs Some Time To Warm Up & A Nice Quiet Home!
Brooklyn Center
Skeeter 22000 – 1 yr. neutered brown tabby/white cat, stray:
KNOWN HISTORY:
Skeeter was brought in as a stray, so we cannot speak to his behavior in his previous home.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:
03/02/18
Quiet, but allows all handling with minimal restraint
ENRICHMENT NOTES:
03/4/18
Crouched in front of cubby, body pressed against cubby door. Makes eye contact when spoken to, ears flattening and face tense. Tolerates petting with the bear-claw while turning head to watch it pass along his back and shifting his weight. Ears flatten further as he licks his lips.
Uncomfortable and tense, needs time to adjust.
Cage Condition:
Cage is slightly re-arranged
Reaction to assessor:
Skeeter was relaxed and sitting up on top his perch. He makes eye contact with the assessor, but doesn’t come forward.
Reaction when softly spoken to:
Skeeter’s ears tilt forward and he slow blinks when the assessor tries coaxing him forward.
Reaction to cage door opening:
Skeeter shifts away into his cubby.
Reaction to touch:
Skeeter slow blinks and sits still as the assessor extends his hand forward. He closes his eyes when pet and tilts his head slightly, allowing rubs on his cheeks.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:
Laid back
VOCAL:
Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE:
Timid
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:
None
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:
Experience
Behavior Asilomar
TM – Treatable-Manageable
RECOMMENDATIONS:
None
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:
Skeeter may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to his new home. We recommend that this cat go to a home with experienced cat parents.
Spay/Neuter statusNoDate of Intake2-Mar-2018
Basic Information:Skeeter came in as a stray so his history is unknown. Skeeter is a male, DSH who was not neutered prior to coming into the shelter.
Behavior Notes:Skeeter was very sweet and easy to handle during intake. He was sitting in the finders arms and sat on the table without trying to jump off or run away.
6-Mar-2018
Spay/Neuter Summary
Post Surgery Note: 2:11 PM
Pre-surgical exam, anesthesia, and surgery performed by ASPCA.
Green linear tattoo placed on ventral abdomen.
Offsite Vet
5-Mar-2018
Pre-Op Exam
Vet Notes: 10:39 AM
Pre-surgery exam
Subjective: BAR. No csvd.
EENT: Eyes clear, no ocular or nasal discharge
HL: No sneezing or coughing, eupneic, normal RR/RE
NEURO: A&A
MS: Ambulatory x4
A:
Apparently healthy
P: Based on chart review and no signs of URI, OK for surgery tomorrow
Excellent prognosis
VET 991416
2-Mar-2018
DVM Intake
Vet Notes: 1:30 PM
DVM Intake Exam
Estimated age: 1yr
Microchip noted on Intake? no
Microchip Number (If Applicable):
History: Stray found in building
Subjective: Cat is Q/BARH
Observed Behavior – quiet, but allows all handling with minimal restraint
Evidence of Cruelty seen – no
Evidence of Trauma seen – no
Objective
T = NA
P = 200
R = wnl
BCS 4/9
EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted
Oral Exam: Healthy adult dentition; Grade 0/4 dental dz
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated
U/G: intact male; both testicles descended
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: Apparently healthy
Prognosis:
Excellent-Good
Plan: Acceptable candidate for adoption or rescue.
SURGERY:
Okay for surgery
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