GIANNA – A1120487
Safe - 9-8-2017 Staten Island
***SAFE 09/08/17*** GOLDEN EYED GIANNA NEEDS A HERO TONIGHT! Gianna came from a home with “too many”…..A staff member writes: This beautiful tabby would do best with an experienced cat person, in an adult only home. Gianna is attention seeking but gets a bit overstimulated. GIANNA NEEDS TO BE RESERVED BY NOON!
Staten Island Center
My name is GIANNA. My Animal ID # is A1120487. – P
I am a spayed female brn tabby domestic sh. The shelter thinks I am about 1 YEAR 6 MONTHS old.
I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 08/01/2017 from NY 11694, owner surrender reason stated was TOO MANY P. I came in with Group/Litter #K17-105787.
08/23/2017 AT RISK MEMO
Gianna A1120487 is at risk for concerns that she is not thriving in the care center. Gianna has avoided interaction and is not acclimating well to the environment and has escalated to striking in certain situations.
MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
08/05/2017 Exam Type PRE/POST S/N – Medical Rating is 2 C – MINOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is EXPNOCHILD, Weight 6.5 LBS.
Pre-surgical exam, anesthesia, and surgery performed by ASPCA. Green linear tattoo placed lateral to incision
08/01/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
CAT INFORMATION SHEET Where did this cat come from? My Home If this cat is a stray, did you bring in a: Cat Carrier ORIGINAL SOURCE Some bred At Home Some found as Stray Does this cat have a microchip? Unknown WHY ARE YOU BRINGING THIS CAT IN? Evicted//hoarding RELATIONSHIP I’ve owned a few years PEOPLE Lives with _1 adults is friendly with most people OTHER ANIMALS Has lived with other cats How did they get along? Very good PERSONALITY Enjoys Petting Uses a scratch post HABITS Eats both Always uses the litter box Any medical problems that you’re aware of? Please provide as much detail as possible. Is there anything that could be done to help you keep your cat or that could be done so the cat could continue to live in your neighborhood? What kind of home do you think would be best for this cat? Is there anything else we should know?
08/17/2017 WEB MEMO
This beautiful tabby would do best with an experienced cat person, in an adult only home. KNOWN HISTORY: Gianna was brought in with limited information on her behavioral history in her previous home. She lived in a home with one person and is friendly with most people. She also lived with other cats and got along with them well. She enjoys petting and uses a scratching post. She also uses the litter box and does not have any accidents. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: Observed Behavior – tense but tolerated exam EVALUATION: Cage Condition: Cage recently cleaned Reaction to assessor: Gianna does not approach the front, but appears tense. Reaction when softly spoken to: Gianna does not respond and continues to look tense. Reaction to cage door opening: Gianna becomes alert and focuses on the assessor with wide eyes. Reaction to touch: Gianna moves away to avoid touch, and then tries to flee. She avoids the assessor and keeps her head low while her eyes remain wide. Reaction to being picked up: Did not attempt. ACTIVITY LEVEL: Mellow VOCAL: Quiet CHARACTER TYPE: Skittish, Calm RECOMMENDATIONS: – Experienced, adult home only – Gianna tolerates attention and petting but may be fearful or stressed in the shelter, and may be intimidated by small children. She 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.
08/03/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPNOCHILD
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Gianna was brought in with limited information on her behavioral history in her previous home. She lived in a home with one person and is friendly with most people. She also lived with other cats and got along with them well. She enjoys petting and uses a scratching post. She also uses the litter box and does not have any accidents. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: Observed Behavior – tense but tolerated exam EVALUATION: Cage Condition: Cage recently cleaned Reaction to assessor: Gianna does not approach the front, but appears tense. Reaction when softly spoken to: Gianna does not respond and continues to look tense. Reaction to cage door opening: Gianna becomes alert and focuses on the assessor with wide eyes. Reaction to touch: Gianna moves away to avoid touch, and then tries to flee. She avoids the assessor and keeps her head low while her eyes remain wide. Reaction to being picked up: Did not attempt. ACTIVITY LEVEL: Mellow VOCAL: Quiet CHARACTER TYPE: Skittish, Calm RECOMMENDATIONS: – Experienced, adult home only – Gianna tolerates attention and petting but may be fearful or stressed in the shelter, and may be intimidated by small children. She 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.
Potential Challenges: – Petting-induced Aggression: Today when a staff member was interacting with Gianna, the cat was soliciting attention, leaning in to petting, and showing signs of affection. However, without any appropriate warning signs, she attempted to strike at the staff member. Initially Gianna solicits petting and attention and allows being picked up and held, but after a few soft passes over the body she begins to hiss, growl and attempt to strike. This may be a sign of petting-induced aggression, where repeated physical contact results in discomfort for the cat, or it may be a sign of overstimulation. As a result of this observed behavior we recommend adopters who are familiar with signs of behavioral arousal and agitation in cats, so that interactions can be ended before Gianna becomes reactive. Treats should be used to reward appropriate responses to physical attention.
GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
No Group Behavior Summary
08/01/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 2 C – MINOR CONDITIONS , behavior rating was NONE
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 1.5 years Microchip noted on Intake? scan negative History : owner surrender Subjective: Observed Behavior – tense but tolerated exam Evidence of Cruelty seen – no Evidence of Trauma seen – no Objective BCS 4-5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, AU- brown debris, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: minimal dental calc PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: FI MSI: Ambulatory x 4, flea dirt, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment fleas ear mites Plan Prognosis: good SURGERY: Okay for surgery
CAME IN WITH:
A1120491 – ALMOND
A1120492 – JILL
A1120484 – OVALTINE
A1120489 – RAVEN
A1120490 – PETEY
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