BAM BAM – 31526
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SAFE 6/26/18 Sweet handsome Bam Bam would like to find his forever home as soon as possible @MACC. Bam Bam is a orange and white, 2 year old domestic short hair male. He was given to his previous owners as a gift about a year and a half ago. He is in our care because his owner is moving to a no pets building, and the owner felt that he would be best in our care.
Manhattan Center
Bam Bam 31526 2Y White/Orange Male DSH
Owner Surrender: 6/17/18
Medical:
18-Jun-2018
DVM Intake
Vet Notes: 12:16 PM
DVM Intake Exam
Estimated age: ~2yrs based on PE and O hx.
Microchip noted on Intake? scanned negative by LVT on intake. MC placed on intake.
History : Surrendered by O due to financial and housing issues.
Subjective / Observed Behavior – BAR, growling and hissing in and outside of kennel. Trying to flee. Did not escalate to aggression
Evidence of Cruelty seen – none
Evidence of Trauma seen – none
Objective
BCS 5/9
EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted
Oral Exam: dc 1/5; pd 1/5– limited exam due to behavior.
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: No murmur ausculted; CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated; did not palpate due to behavior
U/G: intact male; testicles are smooth and symmetrical
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat
CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Rectal: grossly normal.
Assessment
dental disease
intact male
Prognosis:
good
Plan:
await behavioral assessment.
neuter
gabapentin 200mg/ml — give 0.41ml PO q12h x 7 days
SURGERY:
Okay for surgery
Behavior:
Animal Behavior Saved At: 20-Jun-2018 13:8:52.000
Animal ID:
31526
Animal Name: Bam Bam
Age: 2 Years (approx)
Tag Number:
Breed: Domestic Short Hair
Gender: Male
Spayed / Neutered: No
Handler:
Observer:
Behavior Assessment Date:
6/20/2018
Retest Date:
Retest Reason:
Next Test Date:
KNOWN HISTORY:
Lived Indoors
Previously lived with: 2 adults, 1 dog
Behavior toward strangers: Bam Bam doesn’t go up to strangers to greet them. If a stranger comes into the household he will go see who it is but wouldn’t allow the stranger to pet him. After warming up, usually takes an hour or two, Bam Bam would stick to your side and ask for pets and head rubs. He will play with you in a gentle way.
Behavior toward children: Bam Bam has previously spent time with a 7 year old and 8 year old child.He was relaxed and affectionate with them. He would be respectful at first and greet them and walk away for a while then start playing with them. When the kids became too rowdy with him he would just run away.
Behavior toward cats: Bam Bam has only had 1 interaction with a female cat. The previous family had them separated for about 2 days and when they tried introducing them to each other Bam Bam puffed up and stayed in a corner but did not growl, hiss, or swat.
Behavior toward dogs: Bam Bam previously lived with a medium sized dog who was his best friend. He could often be found sleeping with her or grooming her.
Bite or Scratch history: none
Litter box trained: yes
Energy level/descriptors: high, affectionate, friendly, playful
Other notes: Bam Bam is described as a friendly, affectionate and playful guy.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:
6/18/18
Subjective / Observed Behavior – BAR, growling and hissing in and outside of kennel. Trying to flee.
Cage Condition:
No change
Reaction to assessor:
Bam Bam remains neutral, lying down softly on his cage bedding during the approach.
Reaction when softly spoken to:
Bam Bam becomes alert, eyes wide open, looking around.
Reaction to cage door opening:
Bam Bam he seems curious, ears erect and forward.
Reaction to touch:
Bam Bam sniffs the assessor’s hand then meows while slowly retreating. He remains standing with tail low and accepts the touch, but seems wary with the interaction and began to hiss. Bam Bam was hesitant with the second attempt to pet and walks away from the hand.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:
Moderate
VOCAL:
Somewhat chatty
CHARACTER TYPE:
Shy
Curious
Independent
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:
Experienced, adult only
Behavior Asilomar
TM – Treatable-Manageable
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:
Bam Bam may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to his 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 his new home and family at his own pace.
Profile:
Animal ID: 31526
Animal Name: Bam Bam
Breed: Domestic Short Hair
This animal came from:
Origin Address
Date of Intake
17-Jun-2018
Basic Information:
Bam Bam is a orange and white, 2 year old domestic short hair male. He was given to his previous owners as a gift about a year and a half ago. He is in our care because his owner is moving to a no pets building, and the owner felt that he would be best in our care.
Previously lived with:
2 adults, 1 dog
How is this cat around strangers?
Bam Bam doesn’t go up to strangers to greet them. If a stranger comes into the household he will go see who it is but wouldn’t allow the stranger to pet him. After warming up, usually takes an hour or two, Bam Bam would stick to your side and ask for pets and head rubs. He will play with you in a gentle way.
How is this cat around children?
Bam Bam has previously spent time with a 7 year old and 8 year old child.He was relaxed and affectionate with them. He would be respectful at first and greet them and walk away for a while then start playing with them. When the kids became to rowdy with him he would just run away.
How is this cat around other cats?
Bam Bam has only had 1 interaction with a female cat. The previous family had them separated for about 2 days and when they tried introducing them to each other Bam Bam puffed up and stayed in a corner but did not growl, hiss, or swat.
How is this cat around dogs?
Bam Bam previously lived with a medium sized dog who was his best friend. He could often be found sleeping with her or grooming her.
Behavior Notes
Bam Bam will cry or meow if he wants attention or food, in the car he enjoys the ride but will meow as well.
Bite history:
Bam Bam has not attempted to bite or scratch his previous owner.
Energy level/descriptors:
high, affectionate,friendly,playful
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?
No
Medical Notes
There are no known medical concerns at the time of intake
For a New Family to Know
Bam Bam is described as a friendly, affectionate and playful guy. He is very talkative and will meow for food and attention. His previous owners loved how charming and loving he was. He has a very high activity level and loves to chase his toys around the home. He isnt picky with his toys or food and will eat what is given to him. Bam Bam’s previous owners have never attempted to bathe or trim his nails so this behavior is unknown but he loves being brushed and picked up. He will walk right into carriers and if hes disturbed while sleeping he will investigate the disturbance and when he finds nothing go back to sleep. Bam Bam is used to a uncovered litter box, with clay litter, but his previous owner suggested that he used a hooded litter box as he tracks a lot. He likes to scratch on the walls and plastic around the home, his owners did not have a scratching post for him.
Behavior Notes:
Bam Bam allowed counselor to open carrier and scan for a microchip, he head butted the scanner and peeked outside of the carrier. He walked right out of the carrier and when counselor was collaring him his tail would quiver. He allowed counselor to pick him up, he leaned on counselor and started purring. When put into kennel he goes straight to the food and stays by the door, he did hiss when a cat was placed next to him
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