CODY- 10911
Safe - 11-14-2017 Manhattan Rescue: Feline Rescue of SI Please honor your pledges: http://felinerescueofstatenisland.org/donation/
***SAFE 11/14/17***HEALTHY YOUNG GREY TABBY WILL DIE DUE TO FEAR–BE CODY’S HERO! Cody is only two years old and is very stressed at the shelter. Please be a kind and patient purrson who can offer this boy a new “leash” on life by offering to foster or adopt. ONLY HAS TIL NOON TOMORROW.
MANHATTAN CENTER
Hello, my name is Cody. My animal id is #10911. I am a male gray tabby cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 2 years 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 27-Oct-2017.
cody is at risk for behavior (New Hope Only determination). While in the care center Cody continues to hide in den and show distance increasing behaviors. There are no known medical concerns for him at this time.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 9 lbs
[LVT Intake Exam] Removed note b/c they were written for the wrong cat due to ID mix up in admissions
Resting in kennel. no signs of hypoglycemia. no seizures noted. eating well.
[DVM Intake]
DVM Intake Exam NOTE: Estimated age: 2+ hard to assess as cant do thorough oral exam Microchip noted on Intake? No History : Stray Subjective: QARH Observed Behavior – unable to handle without Freeman Net – striking, growling and trying to bite Evidence of Cruelty seen – No Evidence of Trauma seen – No Objective T = P = 200 R = 32 BCS = 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: limited exam but no tartar noted PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: intact male MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Assessment intact male THis cat was given insulin today because he was mistakenly labeled as Masha 10961 but he is NOT a diabetic Prognosis: Fair Plan: BG – 98 about 3 hours after administration Reassess blood glucose in the morning as this cat is not eating.
Cody was mistakenly labeled as another patient (Masha 10916) who is diabetic; Cody was incorrectly given 2 U glargine insulin SQ yesterday early afternoon; recheck BG 3 hours post insulin was 98; no concerns noted overnight; was very fractious on intake S/O -QAR, hiding in feral den but does not growl or hiss, regresses when approached; appears mentally appropriate with no ataxia -good appetite -appears eupnic A Accidental insulin administration-no concerns P Okay to move to holding room
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 4. Orange
KNOWN HISTORY:: Cody was brought in as a stray, so there is no information on their behavior history or tendencies in a home environment. He was trapped by his finder and escaped from his carrier during intake. When trying to capture him, he displayed fearful behavior and bit when trying to restrain.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: Observed Behavior – unable to handle without Freeman Net – striking, growling and trying to bite
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 10/29/17 Curled up in den, pressed against far wall, face resting in food dish. Flinched and shifted further out of sight when given treats. Very stiff posture, seems really scared, left alone for now. 10/30/17 Curled up in den, resting. Sat up when touched, peeked out through holes, eyes slightly dilated. Briefly sniffed assess-a-hand, then continued looking around. No vocalizing, but could not coax out. 10/31/17 In den, sat up when touched, but stayed hidden. Held still when den rotated, then shifted back and out of sight when door opened. Held immobile and tolerated pets, quiet growling? Occasionally leaned forward and peeked out of den after door closed, eyes dilated. 11/1/17 Still in den, head down, dozing. Woke on approach, eyes dilated. Stood and retreated out of sight when door opened. Flinched when touched, then hissed and swatted assess-a-hand. 11/2/17 Still in den, dozing. Lifted head when spoken to, but stayed lying down. Shifted slightly away to avoid touch, no other response.
Cage Condition:: Cage is neat
Reaction to assessor:: Cody was resting inside of his cat den.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Cody wakes, but remains inside his den.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Cody becomes stiff and alert, and then peeps from one of the holes on the den.
Reaction to touch:: Cody was hesitant of touch and shifts away to avoid contact. He allows gentle petting with a very slow approach, but remains tense and appears unsure.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Moderate
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Shy ,Skittish,Independent
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful
Potential challenges comments:: Cody has displayed fearful behavior during their stay in the care center and has displayed distance-increasing behavior with extended handling. Fear aggression can occur when a cat perceives a threat and may escalate if they cannot escape. A fearful cat will feel more relaxed when given options, so provide him with the chance to move closer, investigate, or interact with you. Be sure to offer incentive such as treats or play time whenever the cat makes a small positive step. Please speak to an adoption counselor for additional information on methods to desensitize your cat to their fear stimulus.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Experienced, adult only
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Cody tolerates attention and petting but may be fearful or stressed in the shelter, and may be intimidated by small children. 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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