KITTYSA – A1112882
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*** SAFE 05/30/17 *** KITTYSA lost her home when her owner died. She is not happy at being brought to the shelter and needs a furever home asap!
Manhattan Center
My name is KITTYSA. My Animal ID # is A1112882.
I am a female black domestic sh mix. The shelter thinks I am about 4 YEARS old.
I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 05/22/2017 from NY 10460, owner surrender reason stated was OWNER DIED.
05/25/2017 AT RISK MEMO
Kittysa A1112882 was placed At Risk for New Hope Only Behavior determination; she does not allow contact and will swat to avoid touch
MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
05/23/2017 Exam Type VACCINATE – Medical Rating is 1 – NORMAL , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 7.0 LBS.
Rabies Product Name: NOBIVAC 1 RABIES Serial Number: 143933 Location of Vaccination: RHL Revaccination Date: 05/23/18 Veterinarian: 1382
05/22/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
05/22/17 19:24 Basic Info Kittysa is a 4 year old DSh whose owner passed away, She has not been to the vet since with owner who she has been with her whole life. Socialization Kittysa is shy and hides until strangers leave the house. She has never been around children, dogs or other cats. She has not bitten a person or animal before. Behavior Kittysa does not have litter box issues or scratch on furniture. She enjoys car rides. If her litter box is not cleaned she will use the bathtub. New Family Kittysa is described as mellow, confident and independent. She has a medium level of energy at home and enjoys balls and string toys. She is kept solely indoors and is fed dry food. She has an uncovered litter box with clumping litter. She has a scratch post at home. Kittysa enjoys looking out of the window. Intake Behavior Kittysa did not allow handling and attempts to flee, when trying to pick her up she will swat and hiss. she did not allow handling for collaring.
WEB MEMO
No Web Memo
05/25/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Mellow VOCAL: Quiet CHARACTER TYPE: Independent, Skittish MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 5/23/17- Observed Behavior – growling, hissing, swatting; does not allow handling ENRICHMENT NOTES: 5/23/17- In den on approach. Started deep growling when cage cover lifted. Struck interior of den when door opened, continued growling. 5/24/17-In den on approach. Started growling when offered assess-a-hand and treats. Growls strangely, short distinct sounds instead of longer, prolonged growls. Not feeling well? Occasionally peeked through window, eyes fully dilated, ears flat, then very slowly withdrew back into den. Only struck den once during interaction. EVALUATION: Cage Condition: No change Reaction to assessor: Kittysa remains hiding in the cat den, tense body, tuck limbs. Reaction to cage door opening: Becomes alert with eyes dilated, distance increase Reaction to touch: Kittysa avoids contact then growls, swats (claws exposed) followed by hissing. BEHAVIOR SUMMARY: Kittysa is displaying behaviors that preclude placement in the adoptions room and/or may require further investigation before placement in a home. The behavior department feels that placement with a New Hope Partner is the best option at this time.
GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
No Group Behavior Summary
05/23/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: reported to be 4 years; appears younger around 1-2 years Microchip noted on Intake? placed on intake History : owner died; surrendered by next of kin Subjective: QAR Observed Behavior – growling, hissing, swatting; does not allow handling Evidence of Cruelty seen – none Evidence of Trauma seen – none Objective BCS 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: limited exam; mm appear pk; teeth appear very white PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: did not palpate due to temperament U/G: female MSI: Ambulatory x 4, healthy hair coat on limited exam CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: not performed Assessment 1. Apparently healthy Plan no treatment needed try to re-examine after a few days Prognosis: excellent SURGERY: Okay for surgery
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