GILLIGAN – 14847
Safe - 12-2-2017 Brooklyn Rescue: Feline Rescue of SI Please honor your pledges: http://felinerescueofstatenisland.org/donation/
***SAFE 12/02/17*** SENIOR BOY GILLIGAN WAS GOOD WITH OTHER CATS AND A LARGE BREED DOG – NOW HE NEEDS A HOME OF HIS OWN! GILLIGAN came from a home with 14 other cats and a large dog. He got along well with all of them. However his owner decided now that he needed to get rid of GILLIGAN because he had “too many”. Funny that GILLIGAN happens to be and older boy who needs follow up care for a heart condition. GILLIGAN is a shy boy who will make the purrfect companion to someone who wants a “low key” cat. PLEASE HELP GILLIGAN HAVE A HAPPY HOLIDAY – RESERVE BY NOON!!
Brooklyn Center
Hello, my name is Gilligan. My animal id is #14847. I am a desexed male gray tabby cat at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 9 years old. – P
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 28-Nov-2017, with the surrender reason stated as poor choice – too many animals already.
Gilligan is at risk after being diagnosed with an irregular arrhythmia (Heart Disease). Follow up with your outside veterinarian for a full cardiology is recommended. Gilligan has been in the care center for less than 24 hours, so a behavior assessment has not been performed yet. He is displaying nervous while in the care center.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 10.2 lbs
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~10yrs Microchip noted on Intake? No History : Owner surrender Subjective: Observed Behavior – QAR. Fled from table, was biting and striking when trying to get into freeman net Evidence of Cruelty seen – no Evidence of Trauma seen – no Objective P = WNL R = WNL BCS 5/9 EENT: nuclear sclerosis, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: not performed H/L: No murmurs, irregularly irregular heart beat, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: neutered MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, unkempt hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities — nail of front left paw became caught in net, while trying to remove nail, cat briefly posed in dorsoflexion of cervical region Assessment: Geriatric, Irregularly irregular arrhythmias – R/O heart disease (HCM vs other) Plan: Rec full cardiology work up with placement. Risk of sudden cardiac arrest at any time Prognosis: Poor long term prognosis
Cage exam: Monitor condition – irregularly irregular arrhythmia S/O: QAR. Resting comfortably in clean cage. Food available, clean litter HL: Normal RR/RE A: Geriatric, arrhythmia, heart disease P: Continue to monitor while at BACC. Rec full cardiology work up
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 4. Orange
Gilligan had to be netted during intake as he did not allow for any handling.
Date of Intake: 11/28/2017
Is this cat having litter box issues?: No
Basic Information:: Gilligan is a gray and white, DSH male who was neutered prior to coming into the shelter. He came to the center as an surrender due to too many pets in the home.
Previously lived with:: 2 adults, 1 child, Cats, Dog
How is this cat around strangers?: Gilligan is shy around strangers. He will hide and keep his distance.
How is this cat around children?: Gilligan lived with a 12 year old child and would hide when she would come around.
How is this cat around other cats?: Gilligan lived with 14 other cats in the home and the owner reported they all got along and were respectful.
How is this cat around dogs?: Gilligan lived with a large breed dog and was respectful with him.
Behavior Notes: Gilligans owner never bathed or groomed him so history is unknown. He would not let his owner pick him up and putting him in a carrier is difficult.
Bite history:: No bite history.
Energy level/descriptors:: Low
For a New Family to Know: Gilligan is described as being shy, aloof and independent. He will stay in his favorite spot most of the day and doesn’t engage with toys. He eats both wet and dry food and is litter box trained using both a hooded and uncovered box with clumping or crystal litter.
Behavior Condition: 4. Orange
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