GINGER – 17085
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***SAFE 01/11/18***BEGINNER YOUNG GINGER BOY NEEDS YOU! Ginger is a delicious three year old orange boy who has tested positive for FELV. He seems to be in good condition and desperately needs someone to give him a new “leash” on life. Be this purr machine’s hero by offering to foster or adopt. MUST BE RESERVED BY NOON TOMORROW!
Manhattan Center
FELV POSITIVE
Hello, my name is Ginger. My animal id is #17085. I am a male orange tabby cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 3 years old. – P
I came into the shelter as a stray on 28-Dec-2017.
Ginger is at risk for medical reasons, being FeLV+. Behaviorally, we have no concerns for Ginger, whom we believe is suitable even for beginner cat homes.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 10.4375 lbs
30/12/2017
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 3 YO MI DSH Microchip noted on Intake? neg on intake History : stray Subjective: barh, allows handling, hesitant at first and then purring during exam, head butting Objective P = 160 R = 12 BCS: 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: neg for oral masses. #104 crown tip fractured PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MI MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: grossly normal Assessment: 3 YO MI DSH 1. FeLV positive Prognosis: good Plan: no treatment for tooth; normal tooth color and normal gums needs sx FeLV positive SURGERY: Okay for surgery
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
KNOWN HISTORY:: Ginger was brought in as a stray so we cannot speak to his behavior in his previous home.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: Allows handling, hesitant at first and then purring during exam, head butting
Cage Condition:: Cage is neat
Reaction to assessor:: Ginger comes to the front on approach and looks at the assessor, soft eyes and body.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Ginger continues to look at the assessor.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Ginger remains calm and relaxed.
Reaction to touch:: Ginger leans and arches into the stroke and begins to purr.
Reaction to being picked up:: Ginger sits calmly in the assessor’s arms and continues to purr.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Moderate
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Social,Sweet,Affectionate
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: None
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Beginner
Behavior Asilomar: H – Healthy
RECOMMENDATIONS:: None
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Ginger interacts with the Assessor, solicits attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. This cat can go to a beginner home.
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