CHRISSY – 8594
Safe - 10-26-2017 Brooklyn Rescue: Feline Rescue of SI Please honor your pledges: http://felinerescueofstatenisland.org/donation/
*** SAFE 10/26/17 *** CHRISSY is an adorable kitten who was surrendered to the shelter because her owner is elderly and could no longer care for her. CHRISSY would do best with an experienced foster or adopter.
Brooklyn Center
Hello, my name is Chrissy. My animal id is #8594. I am a desexed female brown tabby kitten at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 5 months 2 weeks old. – P
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 02-Oct-2017, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- owner elderly.
Chrissy 8594 is at risk for an upper respiratory infection (URI). Behaviorally, she doesn’t seem to mind being around people, but she may pat the assessor’s hand with her paws when she doesn’t wish to be pet. She allows gentle strokes, but may nip with moderate pressure when she dislikes attention. She has shown playful behavior, however, and will do well in a home with lots of play time. We recommend an adult only home for her.
Let’s get to know each other a bit more…
KNOWN HISTORY: Chrissy’s previous owner reports she is friendly and outgoing around strangers. Chrissy has spent time with a 13 year old. Around her she was relaxed and affectionate and exuberant at play. She has never been around other cats or dogs, so her behavior around them is unknown. Chrissy is described as friendly, affectionate, playful, confident, and talkative. She was kept indoors only and at night she slept in her previous owners bed. She is litter box trained and used an uncovered litter box and clumping litter. Cage Condition: Cage is neat Reaction to assessor: Chrissy was curled up by the front, resting. Reaction when softly spoken to: Chrissy picks her head up to look at the assessor, and then she places it back down to rest. Reaction to cage door opening: Chrissy remains soft and relaxed. Reaction to touch: Chrissy focuses on the assessor’s hand and was hesitant of touch. She allows gentle petting, but she nips the assessor’s hand and will nip again when petting is attempted. She tolerates being pet, but she will apply more pressure when nipping and will use her paws to pat the assessor’s hand. ACTIVITY LEVEL: Moderate VOCAL: Quiet CHARACTER TYPE: Calm Timid BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: Experienced, adult only Behavior Asilomar TM – Treatable-Manageable BEHAVIOR SUMMARY: Chrissy tolerates attention and petting but may be fearful or stressed in the shelter, and may be intimidated by small children. She may be more independent and may need time to warm up to her new home. Due to the behaviors seen in the care center, we feel that this cat will do best in an experienced, adult only home.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 5.34 lbs
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 5-6 months Microchip noted on Intake? negative History : o/s Subjective: BARH Observed Behavior -Will play swat but becomes easily overstimulated and tries to bite and growl. Is great with gentle handling Evidence of Cruelty seen – no Evidence of Trauma seen – no Objective P = wnl R = eupneic BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: kitten dentition with adult incisors and canines erupting, no oral lesions noted PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: FI, no MGTs, no vulvar d/c MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Apparently healthy Plan: Continue to monitor while at BACC Prognosis: Excellent SURGERY: Okay for surgery tomorrow
New URI noted on rounds History: Intake 10/9-apparently healthy Subjective: QAR. Sneezing and labored breathing noted on rounds board. Decreased appetite. No c/s/v/d noted on rounds. Objective EENT: no nasal or ocular d/c H/L: eupneic, no congestion Assessment: Suspect URI Plan: Start doxycycline 10mg/kg PO SID x10d Recheck at day 7, 10 Move to iso Prognosis: Good
Pre-surgical exam, anesthesia, and surgery performed by ASPCA. Green linear tattoo placed on ventral abdomen.
Reweigh at 5.34lbs reflects a weight gain of ~0.5lbs.
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 4. Orange
Chrissy allowed me to pet and pick her up her originally. After being placed down she had a low body and growled when touched. When placed in her kennel she hissed, growled and swatted.
Is this cat having litter box issues?: No
Basic Information:: Chrisy is a 5 month old gray and white DSH. She was given to her previous owner one month ago, by the person who owned her prior. She was surrendered because her previous owner is elderly and sick and can no longer care for her. Chrissy has no health concerns but has not been to the vet .
Previously lived with:: 1 adult
How is this cat around strangers?: Around strangers Chrissy is friendly and outgoing.
How is this cat around children?: Chrissy has spent time with a 13 year old. Around her he was relaxed and affectionate and exuberant at play.
How is this cat around other cats?: Chrissy has not been around other cats.
How is this cat around dogs?: Chrissy has not been around dogs.
Behavior Notes: Chrissy enjoys being picked up and held and isn’t bothered when placed in a carrier or disturbed while sleeping.
Bite history:: Chrissy has no bite history.
Energy level/descriptors:: High
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: No
Medical Notes: Chrissy has not been ser by a vet but has no medical concerns.
For a New Family to Know: Chrissy is described as friendly, affectionate, playful, confident, and talkative. The thing her previous owner liked most about her was she is very friendly. She would tend to follow her previous owner around. She likes to play with balls and stuffed toys. She was kept indoors only and at night she slept in her previous owners bed. She ate wet Friskies and 9 Lives. She ate tuna for treats. She is litter box trained and used an uncovered litter box and clumping litter. She did not have a scratching post but scratched a couch made of fabric.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Chrissy’s previous owner reports she is friendly and outgoing around strangers. Chrissy has spent time with a 13 year old. Around her she was relaxed and affectionate and exuberant at play. She has never been around other cats or dogs, so her behavior around them is unknown. Chrissy is described as friendly, affectionate, playful, confident, and talkative. She was kept indoors only and at night she slept in her previous owners bed. She is litter box trained and used an uncovered litter box and clumping litter.
Cage Condition:: Cage is neat
Reaction to assessor:: Chrissy was curled up by the front, resting.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Chrissy picks her head up to look at the assessor, and then she places it back down to rest.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Chrissy remains soft and relaxed.
Reaction to touch:: Chrissy focuses on the assessor’s hand and was hesitant of touch. She allows gentle petting, but she nips the assessor’s hand and will nip again when petting is attempted. She tolerates being pet, but she will apply more pressure when nipping and will use her paws to pat the assessor’s hand.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Moderate
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Calm,Timid
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Experienced, adult only
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Chrissy tolerates attention and petting but may be fearful or stressed in the shelter, and may be intimidated by small children. She may be more independent and may need time to warm up to her new home. Due to the behaviors seen in the care center, we feel that this cat will do best in an experienced, adult only home.
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