FRANCIS – 7988 aka A1126704
Safe - 10-22-2017 Brooklyn
SAFE 10/22/17 **DECLAWED** Francis found his way into the shelter as a stray. He is front paw declawed and about 8 years old. Please give this boy a new home.
BROOKLYN CENTER
**FRONT PAW DECLAWED**
FRANCIS – 7988 aka A1126704
NEUTERED MALE, WHITE / GRAY, DOMESTIC SH MIX,8 yrs
STRAY – STRAY WAIT, NO HOLD Reason STRAY
Intake condition UNSPECIFIE Intake Date 09/26/2017, From NY 11221, DueOut Date 09/29/2017,
Medical Behavior Evaluation BLUE
Medical Summary DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 8 reoprted Microchip noted on Intake? y History : non senscial history of “larynx reomval”–also reported female Subjective: Observed Behavior – allows exam, calm Evidence of Cruelty seen – n Evidence of Trauma seen – n Objective P = 200 R = wnl BCS 9/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: clean teeth PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, , Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: neutered male MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, dry dandruff in coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: obese Plan-weight loss Prognosis: good
Weight 16.0
Intake medical (says declawed here)
Medical Summary Microchip: 985121004767889 Sex: Female Age 8yr Mentation: QAR Eyes: clear, eye boogers Ears: slightly dirty Nose: clear Teeth: moderate tartar If abnormal BCS: obese Skin: clear Hair Coat: very dirty, unkept, dander Declawed: front legs declawed Any injuries: none seen Behavior: nervous Medication: none
Weight 16.0
KNOWN HISTORY: Francis was brought in as a stray, so we cannot speak to his behavior in his previous home.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: Allows exam, calm.
ENRICHMENT NOTES: 09/27/17
Lying in back of kennel, head hidden behind blanket. He lifts his head when touched and turns to watch my hand as I pet him along the back. Hisses with ears flattened. Needs more time to adjust.
09/28/17
Lying in back of kennel with a low body. Makes eye contact and licks lips. He tolerates petting along head and body initially while turning head to smell my hand, then begins to warm up with continued petting. He leans in for when touched on the head and head-butts my hand. Scoots forward to allow more petting, ears forward and eye soft. Sweet boy. Beginning to warm up – did well today!
Cage Condition: Cage is slightly re-arranged
Reaction to assessor: Francis was and lying down underneath his kuranda bed.
Reaction when softly spoken to: Francis makes eye contact and slowly comes forward with his tail lowered.
Reaction to cage door opening: Francis lip licks then pauses and becomes focused on his surroundings.
Reaction to touch: Francis sniffs the assessor’s hand then leans in and accepts petting gently on his head and body. His body feels tense and he’s constantly pausing and becoming focused on his surroundings whenever he hears or sees anything.
Reaction to being picked up: Francis was a bit tense when picked up, but he remained calm and allowed all handling.
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Mellow
VOCAL: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: Curious
Timid
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: Experience
Behavior Asilomar TM – Treatable-Manageable
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY: Francis may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to his new home. We recommend that this cat go to a home with experienced cat parents.
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