TAURUS – 15711
Safe - 12-17-2017 Manhattan Rescue: Feline Rescue of SI Please honor your pledges: http://felinerescueofstatenisland.org/donation/
***SAFE 12/17/17*****SWEET YOUNG BOY NEEDS YOU! RINGWORM SUSPECT** TERRIFIC TAURUS is a one year old who was brought to the shelter. He is suspected to have ringworm- which is easily treated with anti-fungal meds. Taurus is upset at being in the shelter and would love to have a real home for the holidays. BE HIS HERO BY RESERVING BY NOON TOMORROW!
MANHATTAN CENTER
Hello, my name is Taurus. My animal id is #15711. I am a male gray tabby cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 1 years 1 weeks old. – P
I came into the shelter as a aco impound on 08-Dec-2017.
Original Location: 10035
Taurus is at risk due to medical condition, ringworm. Taurus is contagious to other animals and humans. Taurus should go to an adult only home.
My medical notes are…
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 1yo Microchip noted on Intake? neg History : Stray, may have jumped out of a window. Subjective: BAR. Nervous, scared, twitchy and reactive, tried to bite. Full restraint with towels needed, made overall palpation difficult. Observed Behavior – Evidence of Cruelty seen – n Evidence of Trauma seen – n Objective T = P = wnl R = eup BCS 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted. Mild nasal abrasion. Oral Exam: neg oral, no obvious lesions or injury but limited exam as p tried to bite PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MI, 2 testicles MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat. Area of hypotrichosis and crusting medial to right ear. No overt signs of pain on palpation of HL’s, unable to palpate FL’s due to behavior. Unable to assess gait due to restraint CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: normal externally Assessment: suspect ringworm ear mites reported hx of jumping out window Prognosis: good Plan: Ivermectin 0.08mL SQ DTM plate submitted ctm at MACC until transfer / adoption SURGERY: Okay for surgery
Notes entered for 1088. went to examine animal for URI – animal is not in ISO.
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 4. Orange
Found as stray-no Hx available
Date of Intake: 12/8/2017
Spay/Neuter status: Unknown
Basic Information:: Found as stray-no Hx available
If yes, Please elaborate:: Found as stray-no Hx available
Previously lived with:: Found as stray-no Hx available
How is this cat around strangers?: fearful
How is this cat around children?: Found as stray-no Hx available
How is this cat around other cats?: Found as stray-no Hx available
How is this cat around dogs?: Found as stray-no Hx available
Behavior Notes: Found as stray-no Hx available
Bite history:: Found as stray-no Hx available
Medical Notes: possibly fell from third story per caller. Blood present on face
For a New Family to Know: Found as stray-no Hx available
KNOWN HISTORY:: Taurus was brought in as a stray, so there is no information on their behavior history or tendencies in a home environment. He displayed fearful behavior when found and during intake.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: Subjective: Nervous, scared, twitchy and reactive, tried to bite. Full restraint with towels needed, made overall palpation difficult.
Cage Condition:: Cage is slightly re-arranged
Reaction to assessor:: Taurus had a low body posture and was lying down behind his litter box, focusing on the assessor.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Taurus averts his gaze and his eyes wander around, looking at his surroundings.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Taurus flinches from the sound, but remains in place and appears tense.
Reaction to touch:: Taurus tenses up when touched, but remains immobile and allows gentle strokes along his head and body. He starts to breathe rapidly and hisses and stress meows when overwhelmed.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Moderate
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Shy ,Timid,Independent
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Kitten socialization
Potential challenges comments:: Taurus is a young cat that may not have had many interactions with humans from an early age. He may be apprehensive of people, but the behavior team believes he has potential to warm up to people. Kittens less than 8 weeks of age can be socialized by almost anyone; however, kittens between 2-4 months may require more time and skill in order for them to be comfortable around people. Please speak to an adoption counselor to learn more about socialization techniques.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Experienced, adult only
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Please note that this cat is being treated for a medical condition at the time of evaluation. It is difficult to determine at this time how the medical condition may be affecting the behavior. Taurus tolerates attention and petting but may be fearful or stressed in the shelter, and may be intimidated by small children. Due to the behaviors seen in the care center, we feel that this cat will do best in an experienced, adult only home.
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