CHIKITA – 33343

MANHATTAN CENTER

Chikita 33343

Location: Manhattan

Intake Date: 7/5/18

Intake Type: Owner Surrender

Medical Behavior: Blue

Sex: Spayed

Age: 10 years

Original Location: 10471

Medical:

 

Vet Consultations
Date
Reasons
Vet Notes
Vet
Date Resolved
6-Jul-2018
DVM Intake
Vet Notes: 5:44 PM

DVM Intake Exam

Estimated age: geriatric, ~10+ yrs
Microchip noted on Intake? scan positive
Microchip Number (If Applicable):
History: owner surrender

Subjective: QARH

Observed Behavior – nervous/timid, allowed handling, seeks to flee

Evidence of Cruelty seen – no
Evidence of Trauma seen – no

Objective
P/RR wnl BCS 8/9

EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted
Oral Exam: nsf
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: nsf, NMA, CRT < 2; Lungs clear, eupnic
ABD: soft, non-painful, no masses palpated
U/G: presumed spayed, scar on ventral abdomen
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, hind-limb atrophy, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, unkempt coat, dry seborrhea, overweight BCS
CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Rectal: externally normal

Assessment: overweight, nosf

Prognosis: good

Plan: vaccinate
+ rec’ general geriatric health profile

SURGERY: spayed

6-Jul-2018
LVT Intake
L V T Notes: 6:35 AM

[LVT Intake Exam]

Microchip Scan: positive
Evidence of Cruelty: no
Observed Behavior: hisses but does not aggress, pressed low to table
Sex: spayed female
Estimated Age: reported 10y

Subjective: surrendered, no history given, seemingly healthy, rough coat
Eyes: clear
Ears: clean
Oral Exam: moderate staining
Heart: WNL
Lungs: WNL
Abdomen: WNL
Musculoskeletal: WNL BCS 5/9
Mentation: BARH

Preliminary Assessment: seemingly healthy

Plan: DVM intake

 

Behavior:

 

Animal Name: Chikita
Age: 10 Years

Tag Number:
Breed: Domestic Short Hair

Gender: Female
Spayed / Neutered: Yes

Handler: 991065
Observer:

Behavior Assessment Date:
7/9/2018

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KNOWN HISTORY:
Lived Indoors

Previously lived with: Chikita previously lived with one adult and one child

Behavior toward strangers: Chikita is timid around strangers and will run away and hide. Chikita will come out of hiding and will approach strangers and sniff them.

Behavior toward children: Chikita previously lived with a 15 year old. Chikita is described as friendly.

Behavior toward cats: Chikita previously lived with one cat. Chikita is described as being friendly, playful and tolerant.

Behavior toward dogs: Chikita has never interacted with dogs.

Bite or Scratch history: Chikita has never bitten another animal or human.

Litter box training: Hooded with non-clumping litter

Energy level/descriptors: Chikita has a low energy level

MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:
7/6/18
Observed Behavior – nervous/timid, allowed handling, seeks to flee

Cage Condition:
Cage is neat

Reaction to assessor:
Chikita is asleep on approach.

Reaction when softly spoken to:
Chikita wakes up and looks at the assessor with soft eyes and body.

Reaction to cage door opening:
Chikita remains calm and relaxed.

Reaction to touch:
Chikita leans into the stroke and purrs.

Reaction to being picked up:
Chikita jumps calmly back into the cage.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:
Mellow

VOCAL:
Quiet

CHARACTER TYPE:
Calm

Sweet

Affectionate

Easy going

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:
None

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:
Average

Behavior Asilomar
H – Healthy

RECOMMENDATIONS:
None

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:
Chikita interacts with the observer, appreciates attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting.

No known history of behavioral problems.
This cat is showing behavior appropriate for new or experienced cat parents.

Recommendations

Adoption Recommendations:

Comments:

Suitability With Children:

Other:
7/9/18 Average

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Passed For Rehoming:

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Adoption Summary:

Color Match:

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Profile:

 

Animal Name: Chikita

Breed: Domestic Short Hair

This animal came from:
Other Shelter
Origin Address

Basic Information:
Chikita is a 10 year old female orange tabby domestic short haired cat. Chikita lived with previous owner for 10 years. Chikita was surrendered because her owner was moving into a place that did not allow pets.
Previously lived with:
Chikita previously lived with one adult and one child
How is this cat around strangers?
Chikita is timid around strangers and will run away and hide. Chikita will come out of hiding and will approach strangers and sniff them.
How is this cat around children?
Chikita previously lived with a 15 year old. Chikita is described as friendly.
How is this cat around other cats?
Chikita previously lived with one cat. Chikita is described as being friendly, playful and tolerant.
How is this cat around dogs?
Chikita has never interacted with dogs.
Behavior Notes
Chikita has never been bathed, had her nails trimmed and enjoys having her coat brushed. Chikita struggles when being picked up and held and is afraid. Chikita is not bothered when being placed into her carrier.
Bite history:
Chikita has never bitten another animal or human.
Energy level/descriptors:
Chikita has a low energy level
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?
No
Medical Notes
Chikita has no known medical issues
For a New Family to Know
Chikita is a friendly, shy and independent cat. Chikita was kept as an indoors only cat. When at home, Chikita rarely seeks attention. Chikita was being fed wet food and dry food twice a day. Chikita is litter box trained and used a hooded box with non-clumping litter. Chikita had a scratching post made out of cardboard and carpet.

Behavior Notes:

Upon intake, Chikita was tense inside of her carrier. Chikita allowed me to collar her inside of her carrier and walked out on her own when I tilted the carrier. Chikita tried to flee but allowed me to stop her for a quick picture.

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