BLAKE aka BRIDGET – A1107015
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SAFE 3/31/17 – Long Haired luxurious Tuxedo boy Blake ready to go home @MACC
BLAKE WAS ABANDONED AT SHELTER – NEEDS A NEW HOME!
MANHATTAN CENTER
BLAKE aka BRIDGET – A1107015
NEUTERED MALE, BLACK / WHITE, DOMESTIC LH MIX,6 yrs
OWNER SUR – AVAILABLE, NO HOLD Reason ABANDON
Intake condition UNSPECIFIE Intake Date 03/25/2017, From NY 10016, DueOut Date 03/28/2017,
Medical Behavior Evaluation GREEN
Medical Summary DVM Intake Exam Findings History o surrender Subjective reported 6 years old, scanned neg, neutered Observed Behavior – calm Evidence of Cruelty seen – n Evidence of Trauma seen – n Objective BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: teeth are yellowish but no gingivitis PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: neutered MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment healthy Plan no treatment
Weight 11.3
INTIAL EXAM
3/25
DVM Intake Exam Findings
History o surrender
Subjective reported 6 years old, scanned neg, neutered
Observed Behavior – calm
Evidence of Cruelty seen – n
Evidence of Trauma seen – n
Objective
BCS 5/9
EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted
Oral Exam: teeth are yellowish but no gingivitis
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated
U/G: neutered
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat
CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Assessment
healthy
Plan
no treatment
Behavior:
KNOWN HISTORY:
Lived Indoors
Previously lived with: Adults
Behavior toward strangers: Shy for a few days, but is very friendly once he opens up
Behavior toward children: Respectful
Behavior toward cats or dogs: Unknown
Bite or Scratch history: None
Litter box training: Yes, uses clumping litter
Energy level/descriptors: He was described to us as a friendly, affectionate, and quiet cat that enjoys cuddling. His activity level was medium.
Other notes: At home he tended to follow his previous owner around. His favorite toys were balls, stuffed toys, chasing toys and bells. Blake would hide in fear around unfamiliar people.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:
Observed Behavior – Calm
ENRICHMENT NOTES:
3/27/17
At the back of the cubby, half in litter box, eyes dilated. Flinched and retreated when pet, started lip licking.
EVALUATION:
Cage Condition: Cage is neat
Reaction to assessor: Blake was lying down, neutral.
Reaction when softly spoken to: Blake looks at the assessor and lip licks.
Reaction to cage door opening: Blake becomes tense, but remains motionless.
Reaction to touch: Blake was hesitant and lowers his head, but he accepts petting on his head and along his back. He turns to look at the assessor’s hand a few times and seems to warm up slightly, but still seems wary of his surroundings.
Reaction to being picked up: Blake is tense and shifts his body back to avoid being picked up.
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Mellow
VOCAL: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: Shy, Timid, Sweet
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:
– Fearful – Blake has displayed fearful behavior during their stay in the care center and his previous owner reports he is fearful around strangers. A fearful cat will feel more relaxed when given options, so provide him with the chance to move closer, investigate, or interact with you. Be sure to offer incentive such as treats or play time whenever the cat makes a small positive step. Please speak to an adoption counselor for additional information on methods to desensitize your cat to their fear stimulus.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
– Experienced cat parent – Blake tolerates attention and petting but may be fearful or stressed in the shelter. He may need time to warm up to his new home. We recommend that this cat go to a home with experienced cat parents.
Enrichment:
3/27/17
At the back of the cubby, half in litter box, eyes dilated. Flinched and retreated when pet, started lip licking. Sprayed feliway.
Profile:
03/25/17 13:41
Blake is 6 years old neutered male. He was given to his previous family as a gift when he was just a kitten. He was surrendered to us because his owner left him under her mother’s care but she turned out to be extremely allergic to cats.
Socialization: He is shy for a few days around strangers but once he opens up he is very friendly. He was respectful towards a 7years old girl that would frequent the home. He played gently with adults and children. He has not spent any time with any other animal.
Behavior: He would hide in fear when unfamiliar were in the home. He was relaxed during car rides. He struggled during baths and nail trims. He enjoyed getting his fur brush. Previous owner claimed he was difficult to but inside the carrier. He was not bothered when disturbed while sleeping.
For a New Family to Know: He was described to us as a friendly, affectionate, and quiet cat that enjoys cuddling. His activity level was medium. The previous owner stated that he was very vocal. His favorite activities were playing tag with his previous owner. At home he tended to follow his previous owner around. His favorite toys were balls, stuffed toys, chasing toys and bells. He was kept mostly indoors. He slept with or near his previous owner. He ate fancy feast dry cat food. He was very litter box trained and used clumping tidy cat litter. He had a carpet and a scratching post to scratch.
During Intake: His eyes were dilated and his ears were erected. He was hiding inside the carrier but he tolerated all handling. He allowed the counselor to collar him. He came outside of the carrier for pictures and went right back inside without trouble.
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