BLUE – 15557
Safe - 12-30-2017 Manhattan
*** SAFE 12/30/17 ***Music Lover BLUE is an owner surrender and needs a new furever home this time. She previously lived with children and cats and likes to be around you…….
MANHATTAN CENTER
Hello, my name is Blue. My animal id is #15557. I am a desexed female black cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 2 years 1 weeks old. – P
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 06-Dec-2017, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- moving – no pets allowed.
ZIP Code From: 10550
Blue is at risk for medical reasons, having been diagnosed with upper Respiratory Infection, which is contagious to other cats. Behaviorally, we have no concerns for Blue, whom we believe is suitable even for beginner cat homes.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 6.6 lbs
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age:2 years Microchip noted on Intake? n History : o surrender Subjective: Observed Behavior -bar, social Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -n Objective T = P =220 R =wnl BCS 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ear mites, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: clean teeth PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: intact female MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: ear mites Prognosis:excellent Plan:neuter. 0.08ml ivermectin SURGERY: Okay for surgery
Recheck for sneezing: S/O: BARH – mod. serous nasal discharge, sneezing; OU clear – spay incision CDI, no swelling/discharge A: mild URI vs other P: Give 0.65 ml DOxy (50 mg/ml) PO SID x 10 days + 0.3 ml Cerenia SQ SID x 2 days
Pre-surgical exam, anesthesia, and surgery performed by ASPCA. Green linear tattoo placed lateral to incision. Start 0.39 cc simbadol 1.8 mg/ml sid x 3 days and 0.30 cc Robenacoxib 20 mg/ml sid x 3 days as pain management
administered AM treatment of Simbadol 1.8mg/mL. Gave 0.39mL from bottle #41 at 9:20AM. DVM: 0577 Given by:0811
Blue was scheduled for an AM tx of Simbadol 1.8mg/mL. 0.39mL administered at 8:48AM from bottle #41. DVM 1382 Given by: 1215
Blue was scheduled for an AM tx of Simbadol 1.8mg/mL. Gave 0.39mL SQ @ 8:38AM.Bottle #41 DVM 1382 Given by: 1215
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
Upon intake she allowed all handling. she allowed counselor to pet and collar. She allowed counselor to lift and place in a carrier. he has a healthy appetite for wet food.
Date of Intake: 12/6/2017
Spay/Neuter status: No
Is this cat having litter box issues?: No
Basic Information:: Blue is a roughly 2 year old cat whom was surrendered with her 2 kittens Rick 15558 and Morty 15559. Unfortunately due to moving they could not be kept.
If yes, Please elaborate:: She has no known litter box issues.
Previously lived with:: 2 adults, 4 children
How is this cat around strangers?: Around strangers she is described as friendly and plays exuberantly.
How is this cat around children?: Around children she is described as playful, respectful and plays exuberantly.
How is this cat around other cats?: Around cats she is described a relaxed and plays exuberantly
How is this cat around dogs?: Around dogs she is described as reactive and doesn’t play.
Behavior Notes: She has no known behavior concerns. She meows during car rides, struggles during bath time, enjoys being brushed and isn’t bothered with being picked up or being placed in a carrier.
Bite history:: She has no known bite histories
Energy level/descriptors:: High energy level
Medical Notes: She has no known medical issues. She was last brought to the vet 1 year ago for vaccinations.
For a New Family to Know: She is described as friendly, affectionate, playful, confident, assertive, independent and talkative. She is described to enjoy music, will enjoy being around you, has been kept mostly indoors and was allowed to go outside a few times a week and ate friskies dry and wet food mixed 3-4 times a day. SHe had an uncovered litter box with clumping litter and no interests in scratching posts.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Lived Indoors Previously lived with: 2 adults, 4 children Behavior toward strangers: Around strangers she is described as friendly and plays exuberantly. Behavior toward children: Around children she is described as playful, respectful and plays exuberantly. Behavior toward cats: Around cats she is described a relaxed and plays exuberantly Behavior toward dogs: Around dogs she is described as reactive and doesn’t play. Bite or Scratch history: none Litter box training: yes Energy level/descriptors: High energy level Other notes: She is described as friendly, affectionate, playful, confident, assertive, independent and talkative.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: Observed Behavior -bight, alert, responsive, social
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: Curled up asleep in litter box, woke when door opened. Lay in place, soft eyes and body. Leaned into pets, extended neck for throat scratches, closed eyes. Came out to main compartment after door closed, rubbed against bars, ate offered treats.
Cage Condition:: Cage is slightly re-arranged
Reaction to assessor:: Blue engages when approached by the assessor.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Blue remains soft in place.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Blue seeks affection, leans forward with tail up and remains at the front of the cage, soft and relaxed.
Reaction to touch:: Blue head bunts the assessor’s hand and appreciates petting on the head and body.
Reaction to being picked up:: Allows the pickup and remains calm.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Energetic
VOCAL:: Talkative
CHARACTER TYPE: : Social,Sweet,Affectionate,Curious
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Beginner
Behavior Asilomar: H – Healthy
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Blue interacts with the Assessor, solicits attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. This cat can go to a beginner home.
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