BOBBY – 23422
Safe - 3-24-2018 Staten Island
SAFE 3/24/18 Owner stated that Baby once belonged to someone else and after keeping him for a year he is no longer able to care for him due to Baby not getting along with his 5 year old female cat. Baby was with 2 small dogs 1 year old female and 6 years old male, owner stated he was respectful towards them and didn’t pay to much attention to them when they came around.
Staten Island Center
Bobby, 23422, 8 years old, Beige/Brown/Black DSH, Neutered, 8 lbs, Owner Surrender 3/8/18
Medical:
Vet Consultations
Date
Reasons
Vet Notes
Vet
Date Resolved
22-Mar-2018
Blood Work Interpretation
Vet Notes: 3:10 PM
CBC:
mild neutrophilia- R/O stress vs infection vs inflammation vs other
mild eosinophilia- R/O allergies vs parasites vs other
Chemistry:
mild hyperglobulinemia- R/O chronic infection vs inflammation vs neoplasia vs other
TT4: wnl (1.7)
VET 991385
22-Mar-2018
DVM Intake
Vet Notes: 2:48 PM
[DVM Intake]
DVM Intake Exam
Estimated age: 8 years
Microchip noted on Intake? scan negative
History : owner surrender; per owner, history of urinating, defecating, and vomiting in the home
Subjective:
Observed Behavior – friendly at first, hissing when trying to examine mouth
Evidence of Cruelty seen – no
Evidence of Trauma seen – no
Objective
BCS 4-5/9
EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted
Oral Exam: severe dental calc and gingivitis, seems painful when trying to examine
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated
U/G: MN
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat
CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Assessment
severe dental disease
Prognosis: fair
Plan:
CBC/chemsitry/T4
recommend a dental
feed soft food only
gave convenia injection 0.38 mls SQ (x)
VET 991385
Behavior:
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Animal Behavior Saved At: 23-Mar-2018 16:9:52.000
Animal ID:
23422
Animal Name: Bobby
Age: 8 Years
Tag Number:
Breed: Domestic Short Hair
Gender: Male
Spayed / Neutered: Yes
Handler: 991434
Observer:
Behavior Assessment Date:
3/23/2018
Retest Date:
Retest Reason:
Next Test Date:
KNOWN HISTORY:
Indoor and/or Outdoor?
Previously lived with:
Behavior toward strangers: Baby is shy for a few minutes but then becomes very friendly and outgoing.
Behavior toward children:There were no children in the home.
Behavior toward cats: Baby was with a 5 year old female cat and would play rough. He would sometimes swat and hiss at the other cat.
Behavior toward dogs: Baby was with 2 small dogs 1 year old female and 6 years old male, owner stated he was respectful towards them and didn’t pay to much attention to them when they came around.
Bite or Scratch history: Owner stated there is no previous bite history.
Litter box training: Owner stated that Baby has been urinating, defecating and vomiting in the home. Owner had tried having multiple hooded litter boxes, cleaning both litter boxes constantly, trying different food but nothing is working.
Energy level/descriptors: Baby is sometimes shy but is very gentle and friendly with adults.
Other notes
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:
friendly at first, hissing when trying to examine mouth
Cage Condition:
Cage is neat
Reaction to assessor:
Bobby is laying in center of his kennel and appears relaxed.
Reaction when softly spoken to:
Bobby has no change in body position.
Reaction to cage door opening:
Bobby looks around the room but remains calm as kennel door opens.
Reaction to touch:
Bobby has a soft body while being pet. Bobby will flinch and meow if given chin rubs and will lip lick. Bobby enjoys petting along his body and on the top of his head.
Reaction to being picked up:
Bobby has a soft body when being picked up and remains in the assessors arms for an extended period of time.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:
Laid back
VOCAL:
Somewhat chatty
CHARACTER TYPE:
Calm
Sweet
Affectionate
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:
Inappropriate elimination
Potential challenges comments:
Bobby’s previous owner reports that he was eliminating (urinating and/or defecating) outside the litter box, but we are unaware of what, if any, modification steps were taken to try and address this behavior. We cannot be sure whether this behavior will continue in a home environment, but we recommend that potential adopters be comfortable with management and modification techniques for elimination outside the litter box should this behavior continue in a home environment.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:
Experience
Behavior Asilomar
TM – Treatable-Manageable
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:
Bobby interacts with the observer, appreciates attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. Bobby however does have some litter box issues that may need to be addressed in the home.
This cat is showing behavior appropriate for experienced cat parents.
Recommendations
Adoption Recommendations:
Comments:
Suitability With Children:
Other:
3/23 Behavior Determination -Experience
Yard Size:
Overall Rating:
Passed For Rehoming:
Indemnity/Waiver:
Adoption Summary:
3/23 Behavior Determination -Experience
Color Match:
Profile/Activity Level:
Profile:
This behavior note was written by the previous owner of this pet. Animal Care Centers of NYC provides this as a guide for optimal pet placement.
Please use these notes in conjunction with the information provided by NYCACC.
Animal ID: 23422
Animal Name: Bobby
Breed: Domestic Short Hair
This animal came from:
Origin Address
Fanning Street
Spay/Neuter status
Unknown
Date of Intake
22-Mar-2018
Is this cat having litter box issues?
Yes
If yes, Please elaborate:
Owner stated that Baby has been urinating, defecating and vomiting in the home. Owner had tried having multiple hooded litter boxes, cleaning both litter boxes constantly, trying different food but nothing is working.
Basic Information:
Owner stated that Baby once belonged to someone else and after keeping him for a year he is no longer able to care for him due to Baby not getting along with his 5 year old female cat.
Previously lived with:
2 adults
How is this cat around strangers?
Baby is shy for a few minutes but then becomes very friendly and outgoing.
How is this cat around children?
There were no children in the home.
How is this cat around other cats?
Baby was with a 5 year old female cat and would play rough. He would sometimes swat and hiss at the other cat.
How is this cat around dogs?
Baby was with 2 small dogs 1 year old female and 6 years old male, owner stated he was respectful towards them and didn’t pay to much attention to them when they came around.
Behavior Notes
Baby is sometimes shy but is very gentle and friendly with adults.
Bite history:
Owner stated there is no previous bite history.
Energy level/descriptors:
low
Medical Notes
Owner stated that Baby hasn’t seen a vet so there is no known medical issues at this time.
For a New Family to Know
Owner stated that Baby is very gentle and friendly. He doesn’t mind getting picked up and will sit on your lap to get pet. Baby likes to play with catnip toys and eats both wet and dry food twice a day, Pedigree and fancy feast. Baby was using a litter box with a hood and that didn’t seem to be working because he would have accidents in the home.
Behavior Notes:
Upon intake Baby was very vocal and friendly. He was soliciting attention from staff and allowed all handling such as being collard, scanned for a microchip and a photo taken.
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