BEATRICE – A1123653
Safe - 9-12-2017 Manhattan
***SAFE 09/12/17 *** Senior cat Beatrice is looking for her forever home @MACC. 17 year old BEATRICE was brought to the shelter when her owner became sick. She appears to be in good health!! Needs a retirement home asap!
Manhattan Center
My name is BEATRICE. My Animal ID # is A1123653. – P
I am a female gray tabby and white domestic sh mix. The shelter thinks I am about 17 YEARS old.
I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 08/29/2017 from NY 10039, owner surrender reason stated was OWNER SICK.
09/04/2017 AT RISK MEMO
Beatrice A1123653 is at risk for concerns that she is not thriving in the shelter environment. She has allowed some touch and handling, but when approached in her kennel she has begun to hiss with tense body and flattened ears. She is not thriving in adoptions at this time.
MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
08/30/2017 Exam Type VACCINATE – Medical Rating is 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 6.9 LBS.
Date: 08/30/17 Rabies Product Name: Nobivac 1 Rabies Serial Number#170036 Location of Vaccination:RHL Revaccination Date: 08/30/18 Exp:01/23/18 Veterinarian : Dr. 1431
08/29/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
08/29/17 12:37 Upon intake, Beatrice was very curious and would poke her head of of the box. She did not try to flee. She allowed counselor to handle pet and collar her. When put into carrier she put herself in the corner and wouldnt face counselor.
WEB MEMO
No Web Memo
09/01/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Steady VOCAL: Quiet CHARACTER TYPE: Timid, Independent KNOWN HISTORY: Beatrice was brought in as a stray, so we don’t have any behavioral history or tendencies in a home environment. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 8/30/17- Observed Behavior – quiet, easily handled and treated ENRICHMENT NOTES: 8/30/17 Reported 17 years old! Sitting up at back of litter box, face in corner. Turned and looked up when spoken to, then turned back to corner. Eyes dilated? Possible age-related changes. Sat in place when touched, slightly leaned into pets. Possibly trying to look out window, rather than hiding in corner. 8/31/17 Curled up in litter box, facing front. Sat up when door opened, turned away, but leaned into pets, occasionally looking back at me over shoulders. Briefly lifted rear for butt scratches! EVALUATION: Cage Condition: No change Reaction to assessor: Beatrice remains tense, crouched position hiding in the cage cubby facing the back wall. Reaction to cage door opening: Beatrice becomes alert, turned head towards the front with eyes wide open, ears erect and forward. Reaction to touch: Beatrice stiffens up and accepts the touch, but seems uncomfortable with her surroundings and hisses at the assessor’s hand. BEHAVIOR SUMMARY: Beatrice may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to her new home. We recommend that this cat go to a home with experienced cat parents.
GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
No Group Behavior Summary
08/30/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 11 Microchip noted on Intake? no History : stray Subjective: BAR, hydrated Observed Behavior – quiet, easily handled and treated Evidence of Cruelty seen – no Evidence of Trauma seen – no Objective P = 120 R = 20 BCS: 3/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: negative oral exam PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: female intact MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: in good health Plan: continue to monitor at MACC Prognosis: good SURGERY: Permanent waiver due to age
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