KITTY – A1123616

Staten Island Center

My name is KITTY. My Animal ID # is A1123616. – P
I am a male black and white domestic sh mix. The shelter thinks I am about 5 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 08/28/2017 from NY 10302, owner surrender reason stated was MOVE2PRIVA.

09/06/2017 AT RISK MEMO
Kitty A1123616 is at risk due to medical condition. Please see exam notes below.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
09/05/2017 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 7.5 LBS.

Subjective: recheck exam; eating canned food well Objective BCS 3/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: pale pink mm’s PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: systolic heart murmur grade 3/6, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MI, both testicles palpable MSI: Ambulatory x 4, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment : heart murmur underweight- R/O GI disease vs renal disease vs liver disease vs other pale mm’s- R/O anemia vs poor perfusion vs other Plan : CBC: mild anemia (hematocrit=26.9), mild neutrophilia, mild monocytosis Chemistry: slightly decreased BUN anemia- R/O GI blood loss vs infection vs bone marrow disease vs other recommend further diagnostics. monitor weight and anemia

08/30/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
08/30/17 18:05 Basic Information: Kitty is 6 year old male diluted torbie kitty that has no past or current medical issues that the previous owner is aware of. Kitty is not declawed. Previous owner had received Kitty from family member and had about 5 years, but cannot keep him due to moving. Socialization: According to the previous owner, around strangers, Kitty is shy for a few minutes. Around adults Kitty is respectful and relaxed and plays in a gentle manner. He has been around children 10 & 13 was described as relaxed and affectionate. Kitty is respectful of other cats and he plays exuberantly with other cats. He has no previous exposure to dogs. He has never bitten a person or another animal before. Behavior: Previous owners stated that Kitty does not have any behavioral or litterbox issues. Note that Kitty is an unaltered and has sprayed on rare occasions. Previous owner did not bath, trim his nails, it is unknown how he would react to these grooming agents. Kitty isn’t bothered by being picked up and held. He tolerates being put into a carrier, however meows/cries during car rides. For a New Family to Know: Kitty is described as mellow with a low activity level. His favorite toys are balls, strings, and laser pointer. When in the home, Kitty is the type to follow you around. Kitty would sleep anywhere, He was kept mostly indoors and is litter box trained. Kitty used an uncovered litter box and clumping litter. He was fed Friskies Surf&Turf dry and wet food. Kitty uses a scratching post.

WEB MEMO
No Web Memo

09/03/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Indoor and/or Outdoor? Indoor Previously lived with: Adults and children. Behavior toward strangers: According to the previous owner, around strangers, Kitty is shy for a few minutes. Behavior toward children: He has been around children 10 & 13 was described as relaxed and affectionate. Behavior toward cats: Kitty is respectful of other cats and he plays exuberantly with other cats Behavior toward dogs: He has had no previous exposure to dogs. Bite or Scratch history: No Litter box training: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Kitty is described as mellow with a low activity level. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: friendly and allowed all handling EVALUATION: Cage Condition: Cage is slightly re-arranged Reaction to assessor: Kitty is laying in the corner of her kennel relaxing . She makes eye contact with the assessor. Reaction when softly spoken to: Kitty remains motionless. Reaction to cage door opening: Kitty slowly backs away further into her corner. Reaction to touch: Kitty allows all petting. She appears a little unsure and has a slightly tense body, bu after a few minutes warms up to the assessor. Kitty begins to lean in for chin rubs. Reaction to being picked up: Kitty allowed pick up but has a slightly tense body. After a short period of time she leaps back into her kennel and hides in her corner but still allows to be pet. ACTIVITY LEVEL: Mellow VOCAL: Quiet CHARACTER TYPE: Shy, Independent, Calm RECOMMENDATIONS: Experienced cat parent- Kitty 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.

GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
No Group Behavior Summary

08/29/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 5 years Microchip noted on Intake? n History : surrender Subjective: patient seems to be underweight and ~5% dehydrated. BAR. Ticks are seen on patient Observed Behavior – friendly and allowed all handling Evidence of Cruelty seen – n Evidence of Trauma seen – n Objective P = 174 R = 28 BCS 3/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: WNL PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: systolic heart murmur grade 3/6 CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: both testicles palpable MSI: Ambulatory x 4, no masses noted, healthy hair coat, skin – ticks found on patient CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment – intact male, systolic heart murmur III/VI Plan – CBC/CHEM/T-4. LRS 100ml SQ Prognosis: Fair SURGERY: Temporary waiver due to heart murmur.

09/05/2017 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS,
Subjective: recheck exam; eating canned food well Objective BCS 3/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: pale pink mm’s PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: systolic heart murmur grade 3/6, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MI, both testicles palpable MSI: Ambulatory x 4, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment : heart murmur underweight- R/O GI disease vs renal disease vs liver disease vs other pale mm’s- R/O anemia vs poor perfusion vs other Plan : CBC: mild anemia (hematocrit=26.9), mild neutrophilia, mild monocytosis Chemistry: slightly decreased BUN anemia- R/O GI blood loss vs infection vs bone marrow disease vs other recommend further diagnostics. monitor weight and anemia

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