LADY BUG – 32031
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SAFE 7/8/18 Lady Bug is approximately a 1 year old female black and white domestic short haired cat. Lady Bug was found as a stray two weeks ago in the finder’s building. Lady Bug was surrendered because the finder could no longer care for her. She needs a furever home where she can decompress.
MANHATTAN CENTER
Lady Bug 32031
Location: Manhattan
Intake Date: 6/22/18
Intake Type: Stray
Medical Behavior: Yellow
Sex: Female
Age: 1 year
Original Location: 10472
Medical for Lady Bug:
Vet Consultations
Date
Reasons
Vet Notes
Vet
Date Resolved
23-Jun-2018
DVM Intake
Vet Notes: 5:02 PM
DVM Intake Exam
Estimated age: young adult ~ 1 yr
Microchip noted on Intake? scan negative
Microchip Number (If Applicable):
History: found in building
Subjective: BARH
Observed Behavior – fearful/vocal, swatting, may try to bite
Evidence of Cruelty seen – no
Evidence of Trauma seen – no
*sedated PE due to aggressive behav. 0.07 ml/0.07 ml Dexdom/Torb IM
Objective
P/RR wnl BCS 5/9
EENT: Eyes clear, AU mild/mod dark granular d/c + pruritic, no nasal or ocular discharge noted
Oral Exam: nsf
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: nsf (sedated); NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic
ABD: soft abd., no masses palpated
U/G: intact female
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat
CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Rectal: externally normal
Assessment: AU mild otitis (R > L) presumed earmites; fractious behav.; nosf
Prognosis: good
Plan: vaccinate; ears cleaned + 0.09 ml Ivermectin SQ
SURGERY: Okay for surgery
23-Jun-2018
LVT Intake
L V T Notes: 6:23 AM
[LVT Intake Exam]
Microchip Scan: negative, could not place
Evidence of Cruelty: no
Observed Behavior: tense in kennel but comes to front for attention, yowls and screams when touched, flees and climbs walls, defecated during exam, began panting so animal was replaced with minimal handling
Sex: intact female
Estimated Age: appx 1y
Subjective: cared for by finder for 2 weeks, no history, seemingly healthy
Eyes: clear
Ears: clean
Oral Exam: little to no staining
Heart: WNL
Lungs: WNL
Abdomen: WNL
Musculoskeletal: WNL 5/9 BCS
Mentation: BARH
Preliminary Assessment: seemingly healthy
Plan: DVM intake, CT and MC when calm
Behavior for Lady Bug:
Animal Behavior Saved At: 25-Jun-2018 17:13:35.000
Animal ID:
32031
Animal Name: Lady Bug
Age: 1 Year 1 Week (approx)
Tag Number:
Breed: Domestic Short Hair
Gender: Female
Spayed / Neutered: No
Handler: 991065
Observer:
Behavior Assessment Date:
6/25/2018
Retest Date:
Retest Reason:
Next Test Date:
KNOWN HISTORY:
Indoor and outdoor cat
Previously lived with: Two adults one child
Behavior toward strangers: Lady Bug is described as being friendly.
Behavior toward children: Lady Bug previously lived with a 3 month old child. Lady Bug is not interested in the baby and does not interact.
Behavior toward cats: Lady Bug has not interacted with other cats.
Behavior toward dogs: Lady Bug has not interacted with dog.
Bite or Scratch history: Lady Bug has never bitten another animal or human.
Litter box training: Uncovered litter box
Energy level/descriptors: Medium energy level
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:
6/23/18
Observed Behavior – fearful/vocal, swatting, may try to bite
Cage Condition:
Cage is neat
Reaction to assessor:
Ladybug is asleep on approach.
Reaction when softly spoken to:
Ladybug wakes up and continues to lay in place, looking at the assessor with soft eyes and body.
Reaction to cage door opening:
Ladybug meows and comes a few steps forward.
Reaction to touch:
Ladybug leans into head pets, then meow-whines when pet along the body.
Reaction to being picked up:
Ladybug jumps calmly back into the cage.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:
Moderate
VOCAL:
Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE:
Sweet
Curious
Independent
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:
None
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:
Experience
Behavior Asilomar
TM – Treatable-Manageable
RECOMMENDATIONS:
None
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:
Ladybug may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to her new home.
We recommend that this cat go to a home with experienced cat parents.
Recommendations
Adoption Recommendations:
Comments:
Suitability With Children:
Other:
6/25/18 Experienced
Yard Size:
Overall Rating:
Passed For Rehoming:
Indemnity/Waiver:
Adoption Summary:
Color Match:
Profile/Activity Level:
Profile for Lady Bug:
Animal ID: 32031
Animal Name: Lady Bug
Breed: Domestic Short Hair
This animal came from:
Found Stray
Origin Address
Spay/Neuter status
Unknown
Date of Intake
22-Jun-2018
Is this cat having litter box issues?
No
Basic Information:
Lady Bug is approximately a 1 year old female black and white domestic short haired cat. Lady Bug was found as a stray two weeks ago in the finder’s building. Lady Bug was surrendered because the finder could no longer care for her.
Previously lived with:
two adults one child
How is this cat around strangers?
Lady Bug is described as being friendly.
How is this cat around children?
Lady Bug previously lived with a 3 month old child. Lady Bug is not interested in the baby and does not interact.
How is this cat around other cats?
Lady Bug has not interacted with other cats.
How is this cat around dogs?
Lady Bug has not interacted with dog.
Behavior Notes
During car rides, Lady Bug is meowing. Lady Bug is not bothered when being bathed. Lady Bug has never had her nails. Lady Bug is not bothered when her coat is brushed. Lady Bug is not bothered when being picked up.
Bite history:
Lady has never bitten another animal or human.
Energy level/descriptors:
Lady Bug has a medium energy level
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?
No
Medical Notes
Lady Bug has no known medical issues
For a New Family to Know
Lady Bug is a friendly, confident and independent cat. When at home, Lady Bug will follow you around. Lady Bug was kept as an indoors only cat and slept in a cat bed. Lady Bug was free-fed dry and wet food. Lady Bug is litter box trained and used an open box. Lady Bug did not have a scratching post and did not scratch furniture.
Behavior Notes:
Upon intake, Lady Bug allowed me to pet her and collar her. Lady Bug tried to jump off of the table when taking a picture but allowed me to pick her up and place her back in the center. Lady Bug allowed me to pick her up and place her into a kennel.
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