GLENN – 15182
Safe - 12-7-2017 Manhattan Rescue: Feline Rescue of SI Please honor your pledges: http://felinerescueofstatenisland.org/donation/
***SAFE 12/07/17***GLENN IS A GOOD BOY WHO WOULD BE A PURRFECT PAL FOR YOU! Eleven month old, Glenn is a kind and gentle fab fella who sadly lost his home when his owner became homeless. Glenn is healthy, neutered and ready to go home with YOU! Open up your heart and home by fostering or adopting. Transportation is available. MUST BE RESERVED BY NOON TOMORROW!!!
Manhattan Center
Hello, my name is Glenn. My animal id is #15182. I am a desexed male white cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 11 months old. – P
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 01-Dec-2017, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- homeless.
Glenn is at risk due to behavior, adult only determination. Glenn should go to a home that will allow him to be independent and adjust to new surroundings at his own pace. There are no medical concerns for Glenn at this time.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 11.125 lbs
[LVT Intake Exam] Microchip Scan: negative, could not place Evidence of Cruelty: no Observed Behavior: at first walked from carrier then began hissing and flipped onto back with claws extended, would not allow touch, walked into carrier on own Sex: intact male Estimated Age: reported 11m Subjective: seemingly healthy cat Eyes: clear Ears: clean Oral Exam: no staining Heart: could not auscultate Lungs: could not auscultate Abdomen: WNL Musculoskeletal: WNL 5.5/9 BCS Mentation: BARH Preliminary Assessment: seemingly healthy cat Plan: DVM intake, CT and MC at Sx
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 11mo Microchip noted on Intake? History : owner surrender d/t eviction Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior – hissing/growling, used net for exam, limited exam performed Evidence of Cruelty seen – N Evidence of Trauma seen – N Objective T = DNP P = WNL R = WNL BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: limited oral exam when hissing- adult dentition PLN: Not palpated H/L: NSR, NMA, lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Not palpable d/t demeanor U/G: Intact male- both testes symmetrical in scrotum MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: DNP Assessment: limited exam performed- apparently healthy young adult MI cat Prognosis: good Plan: ok for surgery and placement. SURGERY: Okay for surgery.
Pre-op exam: S: Hissing, growling from inside feral den. Visual exam only. O: BAR, MMs pink EENT: No discharge OU, nose. H/L: Eupnic, not ausculted A: Apparently healthy for neuter 1088
Surgery report Was this cat a Cryptorchid? No. Normal adult cat neuter. Routine Feline Neuter, scrotal approach Self tie of spermatic cord Green linear tattoo near incision site to denote neuter status Surgeon: 1088
Anesthesia Summary: Feline Neuter Pre Medication/Induction: Ketamine 100mg/mL injectable, 0.5 mL IM, once Dexdomitor 0.5mg/mL injectable, 0.1 mL IM, once Butorphanol 10mg/mL injectable, 0.5 mL, IM once Anesthesia Notes: Pet did not require intubation for procedure. NSAID: Robenicoxib 20mg/mL injectable, 0.5 mL, SQ, once, for post operative pain relief. Given post operatively. Simbadol 1.8mg/mL injectable, 0.65 mL SQ, once, for post operative pain relief, given post operatively. Ice pack on scrotum after surgery. Recovery Status: Uneventful Anesthesiologist/Surgical Monitor: 0391/1154
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 4. Orange
During intake, Glenn allowed to be pet and collared inside of his carrier. Glenn came out of his carrier on his own and was trembling as he sniffed the surface below him. When being put into the carrier again, Glenn started to hiss.
Date of Intake: 12/1/2017
Is this cat having litter box issues?: No
Basic Information:: Glenn is a 11 year old male white and brown tabby domestic short haired cat. Glenn lived with previous owner for 11 months and was surrendered because the owner no longer had a place to stay. Glenn has no injuries or health problems and has not seen a vet recently.
Previously lived with:: Glenn previously lived with one adult and one child
How is this cat around strangers?: Glenn is friendly and playful around strangers. Glenn will approach strangers and allows to be petted.
How is this cat around children?: Glenn previously lived with a 2 year old little girl. Glenn allowed the little girl to pet her but did not allow her to rub his belly and run away.
How is this cat around other cats?: Glenn previously lived with a 9 year old female spayed cat. Glenn would hiss at her and would constantly try to mount her. Because the other cat did not get along with him, Glenn would usually stay away from her.
How is this cat around dogs?: Glenn briefly interacted with a small breed puppy when taken on trips to previous owner’s mother’s house. Glenn would runaway from the puppy and would not play.
Behavior Notes: Glenn is sleeping or relaxed during car rides. Glenn would sometimes escape the house if the door was left open. Glenn will meow and try to escape the tub during bath time. Glenn struggles while his nails are being trimmed and will quickly pull his paws away. Glenn is not bothered when having his coat brushed, when being picked up and held, when being put into a carrier, or when being disturbed as he sleeps.
Bite history:: Glenn has never tried to bite another animal or human.
Energy level/descriptors:: Glenn has a high energy level
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: No
Medical Notes: Glenn has no known medical issues
For a New Family to Know: Glenn is an affectionate, confident, independent and talkative cat. When at home, Glenn likes to be in the same room as his owner. Glenn was kept as an indoors only cat and liked to sleep anywhere around the house. Glenn was fed wet food 3 times a day and dry food once a day. Glenn is litter box trained and used an uncovered litter box with Arm & Hammer litter. Glenn did not have a scratching post and would sometimes scratch on the walls.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Lived Indoors Previously lived with: an adult and a child Behavior toward strangers: Glenn is friendly and playful around strangers. Glenn will approach strangers and allows to be petted. Behavior toward children: Glenn previously lived with a 2 year old little girl. Glenn allowed the little girl to pet her but did not allow her to rub his belly and run away. Behavior toward cats: Glenn previously lived with a 9 year old female spayed cat. Glenn would hiss at her and would constantly try to mount her. Because the other cat did not get along with him, Glenn would usually stay away from her. Behavior toward dogs: Glenn briefly interacted with a small breed puppy when taken on trips to previous owner’s mother’s house. Glenn would run away from the puppy and would not play. Bite or Scratch history: none Litter box training: yes Energy level/descriptors: high energy level Other notes: Glenn is an affectionate, confident, independent and talkative cat.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: Observed Behavior – hissing/growling, used net for exam, limited exam performed
Cage Condition:: No change
Reaction to assessor:: Glenn remains neutral, lying down on his kuranda bed during the approach.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Glenn becomes alert with eyes wide open.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Glenn stiffens up, looking around attempting to drop down from the bed to hide.
Reaction to touch:: Glenn accepts the touch, but grumbles during the petting and tightly curls up in place. He then hisses to stop the interaction.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Laid back
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Curious,Timid,Independent
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Experienced, adult only
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Glenn may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to his 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 who understands this cat may need time to warm up to his new home and family at his own pace.
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