CASEY – 22008

Brooklyn Center

*RETURN*

Casey 22008, 1 Year Old, Gray Tabby DSH, Owner Surrender 03/02/18 – Adoption Return 03/10/18

 

KNOWN HISTORY:
Defecating outside of the litter box daily. Casey has not seen a vet for this issue and the owner feels that she is having this problem due to being fearful. Casey is a 1 year old gray tabby spayed cat that was surrendered by her owner due to litter box accident and also because Casey is fearful and was hiding in the home for days. Casey was adopted from the ACC. When around strangers owner stated that Casey is shy for days. Casey has spent time in the home around children but she hid from them when she was in the home. Casey spent time in the home around another cat but she was aloof. Owner stated that Casey hides in fear. On the way to the ACC She was quiet. She has never been bathed brushed nor have her nails trimmed so it is unknown how she will react. When being held she will struggle to get away. She isn’t bothered if she is put in a carrier or disturbed while she sleeps. Casey has no bite history. Owner described Casey as shy and fearful. When at home Casey stays hidden. Casey did not play with any toys when she was in her new home so it is unknown what she likes.She has been kept indoors only and has been eating both wet and dry food. Casey is used to a hooded litter box with crystal litter.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:
03/10/18
Allows all handling, slightly timid in carrier but warms up quickly.
ENRICHMENT NOTES:
03/11/18
Standing in front of kennel, tail raised. vocalizes softly. Allows petting along head and body while leaning in and raising tail. Walks through portal, then steps back out to head-butt my hand. Sweet and timid, doing well!
Cage Condition:
Cage is neat
Reaction to assessor:
Casey is standing on top of her perch with her ears forward and tail raised half way as the assessor approaches.
Reaction when softly spoken to:
Casey makes eye contact and vocalizes softly when spoken to.
Reaction to cage door opening:
Casey remains in front of her kennel and vocalizes again as the cage door opens.
Reaction to touch:
Casey allows petting along her head and body while leaning in and raising her tail. She purrs and makes eye contact with soft eyes. Steps through her portal, then turns around to head-butt my hand when called.
Reaction to being picked up:
Casey remains calm when picked up and held.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:
Mellow
VOCAL:
Somewhat chatty
CHARACTER TYPE:
Sweet

Affectionate

Timid
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:
Inappropriate elimination
Potential challenges comments:
Casey’s previous owners report that he/she was eliminating (urinating and/or defecating) outside the litter box and on their rug for the past month she’s been in the home. Casey was not seen by a veterinarian and we cannot be sure if there are any known medical issues causing this behavior. We are unaware of what, if any, modifications steps were taken to try and address this behavior in the home, so we cannot be sure what the trigger may have been or if this behavior may continue in a future home. However, 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
RECOMMENDATIONS:
None
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:
Although Casey shows Average behavior during her stay in our shelter, due to inappropriate elimination and reported nervousness in her previous home we must recommend that this cat go to a home with experienced cat parents.
 

This animal came from:Other ShelterOrigin AddressSpay/Neuter statusYesIs this cat having litter box issues?YesIf yes, Please elaborate:Defecating outside of the litter box daily. Casey has not seen a vet for this issue and the owner feels that she is having this problem due to being fearful.
Basic Information:Casey is a 1 year old gray tabby spayed cat that was surrendered by her owner due to litter box accident and also because Casey is fearful and was hiding in the home for days. Casey was adopted from the ACC.
Previously lived with:Owner
How is this cat around strangers?When around strangers owner stated that Casey is shy for days.
How is this cat around children?Casey has spent time in the home around children but she hid from them when she was in the home.
How is this cat around other cats?Casey spent time in the home around another cat but she was aloof.
How is this cat around dogs?Unknown information
Behavior NotesOwner stated that Casey hides in fear. On the way to the ACC She was quiet. She has never been bathed brushed nor have her nails trimmed so it is unknown how she will react. When being held she will struggle to get away. She isn’t bothered if she is put in a carrier or disturbed while she sleeps.
Bite history:Casey has no bite history.
Energy level/descriptors:Unknown information
Medical NotesNo reported medical concerns.
For a New Family to KnowOwner described Casey as shy and fearful. When at home Casey stays hidden. Casey did not play with any toys when she was in her new home so it is unknown what she likes.She has been kept indoors only and has been eating both wet and dry food. Casey is used to a hooded litter box with crystal litter.
Behavior Notes:During intake Casey allowed the counselor to collar her and take her picture with no problems.

 

10-Mar-2018
DVM Intake
Vet Notes: 4:04 PM

DVM Intake Exam

Estimated age: ~1yr
Microchip noted on Intake? Yes 981020025322734

History : Return adoption, previously brought in as owner surrender from hoarding situation
Subjective: BARH
Observed Behavior – Allows all handling, slightly timid in carrier but warms up quickly
Evidence of Cruelty seen – no
Evidence of Trauma seen – no

Objective
P = WNL
R = WNL
BCS 5/9

EENT: Eyes clear, mild conjunctivitis OU, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted
Oral Exam: Teeth clean, pink mm
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated
U/G: Spayed
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat
CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities

Assessment: Conjunctivitis

Prognosis: Excellent
Plan: Continue to monitor while at BACC. Rec erythromycin OU q12 x 7 days.
VET 990844

2-Mar-2018
DVM Intake
Vet Notes: 4:13 PM

DVM Intake Exam

Estimated age: 1yr
Microchip noted on Intake? no
Microchip Number (If Applicable):

History: O/S due to too many cats

Subjective: Cat is Q/BARH

Observed Behavior – shy/timid, allows all handling

Evidence of Cruelty seen – no

Evidence of Trauma seen – no

Objective

T = NA
P = wnl
R = wnl
BCS 4-5/9

EENT: Eyes mild dark crusts at medial canthus, ears clean, nose wet but no obvious discharge, no sneezing noted
Oral Exam: Healthy adult dentition
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated
U/G: female
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat
CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Rectal: not performed

Assessment: Apparently healthy

Prognosis:
Good

Plan: Acceptable candidate for adoption or rescue

SURGERY:
Okay for surgery

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