SUSIE – 11488
Safe - 11-21-2017 Manhattan Rescue: Feline Rescue of SI Please honor your pledges: http://felinerescueofstatenisland.org/donation/
*** SAFE 11/21/17 ***TERRIFIC YOUNG TORTIE NEEDS YOU! SUSIE IS A LOVELY 13 MONTH OLD PRECIOUS PET WHO CONTRACTED A CURABLE KITTY COLD IN THE SHELTER. She’s scared and not thriving at the ACC and who can blame her? Please be a kind and patient purrson to offer this young lady a new “leash” on life. CONTACT A NEW HOPE PARTNER. MUST BE RESERVED BY NOON TOMORROW.
Manhattan Center
Hello, my name is Susie. My animal id is #11488. I am a female tortoiseshell cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 1 years 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 02-Nov-2017.
Susie is a young lady who is now at risk due to a contagious medical condition. Susie displays behavior making her suitable for New Hope placement only, and was yesterday diagnosed with URI. Susie has begun a course of medical treatment which will need to be continued for 10 days.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 6.2 lbs
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age:1-y Microchip noted on Intake? n History : stray Subjective:limited exam in net Observed Behavior -screaming, striking Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -n Objective T = P =200 R =wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: limited–seems wnl H/Ld: NSR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: no exam U/G: female MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment-healthy Prognosis:excellent Plan:ohe SURGERY: Okay for surgery
Pt sneezing and sniffling with serous nasal discharge. Move to isolation, start doxycycline 0.6 ml PO SID x10 days. 1088
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 5. Red
Upon intake, Susie had dilated eyes and was in a crouched position. Susie allowed all handling but worked slow.
Basic Information:: Susie was found as a stray so the information on her is limited to the finder and intake behavior.
How is this cat around strangers?: The finder says that Susie is very friendly.
Bite history:: Susie bit the finder two days ago.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Susie was brought in as a stray so we cannot speak to her behavior in her previous home.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: Observed Behavior -screaming, striking
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 11/5/17 Dozing next to den, woke when spoken to, came to the front, started eating dry food, eyes dilated. Initially ignored me while eating. Retreated slightly when door opened, lightly patted assess-a-hand without claws when attempted touch. No vocalizing. Sprayed thunderease. 11/6/17 Asleep on bedding next to den, woke when door opened. Lay in place, eyes dilated, then stood and came forward a few steps. Leaned into brief pets, then became wary, backed up a few steps, lightly patted assess-a-hand without claws. Came forward for treats when left alone. Sprayed thunderease. 11/7/17 Laying at the front, eyes dilated, alert. Sat up and shifted back when door opened. Hissed and patted assess-a-hand when given treats. Backed away to avoid pets, then screamed, latched on to assess-a-hand with claws, and bit after being pet. Sprayed thunderease. 11/8/17 Resting on bedding next to den, alert, eyes fully dilated. Lay in place when door opened. Patted offered assess-a-hand without claws, then hissed, swatted, and retreated when attempted touch. Sprayed thunderease. 11/9/17 Resting on bedding next to den, tense posture, eyes fully dilated. Sat up when door opened, slowly retreated when offered treats. Hissed and repeatedly swatted when attempted touch. Sprayed thunderease. 11/12/17 Asleep next to den, woke when door opened. Became tense, eyes dilated. Retreated when offered treats, then screamed and repeatedly swatted assess-a-hand. Ate treats after door closed. Sprayed thunderease.
Cage Condition:: Cage is slightly re-arranged
Reaction to assessor:: Susie is asleep on her bedding.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Susie wakes up, immediately because tense, eyes dilated.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Susie retreats to the back of the cage and raises a paw.
Reaction to touch:: Susie hisses, growls, and strikes the assess-a-hand.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Moderate
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Independent
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful
Potential challenges comments:: Susie has displayed fearful behavior during their stay in the care center and has displayed distance-increasing behavior with extended handling. Fear aggression can occur when a cat perceives a threat and may escalate if they cannot escape. A fearful cat will feel more relaxed when given options, so provide her with the chance to move closer, investigate, or interact with you. Be sure to offer incentive such as treats or play time whenever the cat makes a small positive step. Please speak to an adoption counselor for additional information on methods to desensitize your cat to their fear stimulus.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : New hope only
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
RECOMMENDATIONS:: None
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Susie is displaying behaviors that preclude placement in the adoptions room and/or may require further investigation before placement in a home. She has tried to swat, and does not currently tolerate petting or handling. The behavior department feels that placement with a New Hope Partner is the best option at this time.
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