BANCHEE – 17932
Safe - 1-19-2018 Manhattan Rescue: Feline Rescue of SI Please honor your pledges: http://felinerescueofstatenisland.org/donation/
*** SAFE 01/19/18 *** Poor BANCHEE is between 1 and 3 years old. He is a mellow cat according to his finder who could not keep due to landlord. BANCHEE needs a place to settle for awhile and come into his own….Please consider fostering or adopting this handsome lad!
Manhattan Center
Hello, my name is Banchee. My animal id is #17932. I am a male black 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 owner surrender on 09-Jan-2018, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- landlord won’t allow (nycha).
Banchee is at risk for behavioral reasons. Banchee has been fine whilst housed in a quiet holding room, but in the adoptions area his behavior and well being has been deteriorating. Medically, Banchee shows signs of Hematuria. We suspect an underlying feline urinary tract infection, but it may only be symptomatic of stress in the shelter environment. If signs are noted after he is in a more stable and stress free environment, then he may require a prescription diet long term.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 12.9 lbs
9/01/2018
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age:1-2 years Microchip noted on Intake?neg Microchip Number (If Applicable): History :was found last week and finder brought him to the shelter where she was living but she was unable to keep him there Subjective:QAR Observed Behavior -shy/timid, was docile and allowed handling for exam but began hissing and spitting during tech check and required net for blood draw Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -n Objective BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam:mm pk, moist; adult dentitia that appear very white with no significant tartar PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: male intact, 2 scrotal testicles 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 Healthy young adult Prognosis:good Plan: no further treatment SURGERY: Okay for surgery
14/01/2018
Episode of hematuria noted on 1/13; also check tail, may be broken S/O -QAR, docile; allows gentle handling but has reportedly gotten overstimulated with other handlers since intake -mm pk, moist -good appetite -no nasal discharge or sneezing -moderate urination in box, no blood staining noted -soft abdomen -tail is kinked about 1/3 of the way up; suspect previous fracture but is nonpainful with no instability or swelling at that site A 1. Hematuria, suspect stress related; r/o crystals vs urinary stone vs other 2. Kink tail, suspect previous fx; appears resolved but will always appear abnormal P -simbadol 0.6 ml SQ SID x 3 days -monitor urination
16/01/2018
Had episode of hematuria reported, was started on simbadol on 1/14 S/O -BAR, very friendly and affectionate but is also euphoric on simbadol so difficult to assess true behavior today -mild appetite -no urination in cage but appears recently cleaned, no reports of hematuria or straining -no nasal discharge or sneezing -OU: open and clear -eupnic A 1. Hematuria 2. Previous tail fx, suspected, no concerns P -monitor urination -suspect underlying feline urinary tract disease but may only be symptomatic due to stress of shelter environvement; if signs are noted after he is in a more stable home, then he may require a prescription diet long term to manage signs
15/01/2018
gave 0.6ml simbadol sq at 10 pm
16/01/2018
gave 0.6ml simbadol sq at 10 pm
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 4. Orange
Banchee was stiff bodied but allowed me to pick him up and collar and take his picture. He was not responding at all to head scratches or any petting he was just looking around trying to jump away. When i put him in a carrier he began to hiss and swat.
Date of Intake: 1/9/2018
Is this cat having litter box issues?: No
Basic Information:: Banchee is a male black tabby that is estimated to be 3 years old. He was found as a stray and taken in by his previous owner. He stayed with them for a week until she wasn’t able to keep him due to the building not allowing animals.
Previously lived with:: 1 Adult
How is this cat around strangers?: Banchee is is shy around strangers for a few minutes and then will become friendly.
How is this cat around children?: Banchee was not around children in his previous home.
How is this cat around other cats?: Banchee was not around cats in his previous home.
How is this cat around dogs?: Banchee was not around dogs in his previous home.
Behavior Notes: Banchee will cry and meow when she is in a carrier or in a car. He will try to run away when your try to trim his nails or put nail covers on him. He enjoys being brushed and picked up and held.
Bite history:: Banchee has no history of having bitten another person or animal
Energy level/descriptors:: Low Energy, Affectionate, Mellow
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: No
For a New Family to Know: Banchee is a mellow cat that enjoys lying around the house. He doesn’t like playing with cat toys but enjoys being scratched and petted while your on the couch. He is very litter box trained and uses an uncovered litter box.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Lived Indoors Previous lived with: an adult Behavior toward strangers: Banchee is shy around strangers for a few minutes and then will become friendly. Bite or Scratch history: none Litter box training: yes Energy level/descriptors: Low Energy, Affectionate, Mellow Other notes: Banchee is a mellow cat that enjoys lying around the house.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: 1/9 Observed Behavior -shy/timid, was docile and allowed handling for exam but began hissing and spitting during tech check
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 1/10/18 In den, completely out of sight. Briefly poked nose out to sniff treats, but immediately withdrew and moved away to avoid touch. On second visit, sitting up on bedding in middle of cage, alert, eyes dilated. Meow-whined on approach, but came slowly forward with some coaxing, sniffed hand between the bars. Cheek-rubbed cage furnishings, then started to explore cage. Tensed briefly when door opened, then leaned and arched into pets, closed eyes! Ate offered treats. 1/14/18 Came to the front on approach, soft eyes and body. Meowed and started rubbing against the bars. Stayed at the front when door opened. Head-butted, leaned hard into pets, purred, extended neck for throat scratches and closed eyes.
Cage Condition:: No change
Reaction to assessor:: Banchee remains resting on his cage bedding during the approach.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Banchee becomes alert with soft eyes, ears erect and forward.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Banchee remains in place with loose body.
Reaction to touch:: Banchee stands and engages the assessor’s hand to head bunt. He also appreciates the petting on the head and body while he purrs in place.
Reaction to being picked up:: Allows the pickup and remains neutral.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Lively
VOCAL:: Talkative
CHARACTER TYPE: : Social,Sweet,Affectionate,Curious
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Experience
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Banchee interacts with the Assessor, solicits attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. This cat can go to a beginner home. **UPDATE 01/16/18** Banchee’s previous owner reports he is shy when initially meeting strangers, but becomes friendly afterwards. He displays friendly behavior and appreciates attention, however he does not appear to be thriving in our busy adoption room. When approached by a stranger in adoption, he charges and strikes before retreating back into his cubby to hide. Back in the quieter holding room he displays friendly behavior and tolerates all handling and petting. He has otherwise been social and easy to handle, and remains appropriate for an adopter with an average amount of cat experience, however due to his response when approached in adoption, we recommend he goes to a home with experienced cat parents who will go slowly and give him time to acclimate to his new home and surroundings on his own pace.
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