BABY MAUI – 21280
Safe - 2-28-2018 Manhattan
SAFE 2/28/18 Gorgeous FIV+ girl – Meet Baby Maui @MACC. Baby Maui came to ACC when her previous owner became too elderly to care for her any more. During her stay with us she has been very nervous and scared. She would love a quiet home that will let her open up at her own pace.
Manhattan Center
BABY MAUI – 21280
5Y Gray / White F DMH
Stray: 2/21/18
Grey & white, Female, 12lbs
Intake: Stray, 2/21
Medical:
22-Feb-2018
LVT Intake
L V T Notes: 3:52 AM
[LVT Intake Exam]
Microchip Scan: negative, placed
Evidence of Cruelty: no
Observed Behavior: allowed handling but somewhat tense throughout and low to table
Sex: intact female, no scar felt
Estimated Age: appx 5y
Subjective: unkempt haircoat, small lesion on lower left lip, FIV positive CT
Eyes: clear
Ears: clean
Oral Exam: mild to moderate staining
Heart: WNL
Lungs: WNL
Abdomen: WNL
Musculoskeletal: slightly overweight 5.5/9 BCS
Mentation: BARH
Preliminary Assessment: FIV +
Plan: DVM intake, signage placed
Behavior:
KNOWN HISTORY:
Baby Maui was brought in with limited information on their behavioral history or tendencies in a home environment.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:
2/22/18
Observed Behavior: allowed handling but somewhat tense throughout and low to table
ENRICHMENT NOTES:
2/22/18
Crouched behind litter box, eyes dilated. Started hissing and lip licking when door opened. Deep growled when offered treats. Continued growling after door closed. Left alone for now.
Cage Condition:
No change
Reaction to assessor:
Baby Maui remains tense, crouched position with head up hiding in the cage cubby.
Reaction when softly spoken to:
Baby Maui becomes alert with eyes wide open, pupils dilated.
Reaction to cage door opening:
Baby Maui remains immobile in place, ears erect and forward.
Reaction to touch:
Baby Maui accepts a brief touch on the head, but began to growl and slowly paws the hand to stop the interaction.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:
Laid back
VOCAL:
Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE:
Timid
Independent
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:
Experienced, adult only
Behavior Asilomar
TM – Treatable-Manageable
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:
Baby Maui may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to her new home. Due to the behaviors seen in the care center, we feel that this cat will do best in an experienced, adult only home who understands this cat may need time to warm up to her new home and family at her own pace.
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