LAYLA – 18980
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*** SAFE 02/03/18 *** LAYLA is a 2 year old owner dump who did not want to be brought to the shelter. She needs a furever home asap.
MANHATTAN CENTER
Hello, my name is Layla. My animal id is #18980. I am a female white cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 2 years old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 23-Jan-2018, with the surrender reason stated as person health – allergies.
ZIP Code From: 10459
Layla is at risk for behavior, New Hope Only determination. Layla is stressed in the care center and is not allowing handling at this time. There are no medical concerns for her, but she should go to a home that will allow her to acclimate at her own pace.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 8.0625 lbs
23/01/2018
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age:2 years reported Microchip noted on Intake?n Microchip Number (If Applicable): History : o surrender Subjective:very limited exam Observed Behavior -screaming, striking Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -n Objective T = P =200 R =wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam:clean teeth PLN: no exam H/L: NSR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: limited U/G:female, unknown spay status MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: healthy Prognosis:excellent Plan:ohe/shave for spay scar SURGERY: Okay for surgery Temporary waiver due to Permanent waiver due to
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 5. Red
When I first interacted with Layla she was in a bag and poked her head out. She smelled me and put her head back into the bag. The second time she allowed me to pick her up and was relaxed in my arms but her pupils were very dilated. She looked up and me and hissed and then meowed. I carried her to her kennel and she hissed again before going in. Once inside she had a low body and turned to face me. She licked her lips and crouched.
Is this cat having litter box issues?: No
Basic Information:: Layla is a white and brown tabby medium sized DSH female cat. She was found as a stray when she was a few months old. She was surrendered because her previous owner is allergic to her.
Previously lived with:: 3 adults
How is this cat around strangers?: Around strangers, Layla is said to be friendly and outgoing.
How is this cat around children?: Layla has never interacted with children.
How is this cat around other cats?: Layla has never interacted with cats.
How is this cat around dogs?: Layla has never interacted with dogs.
Behavior Notes: Layla is relaxed during rides. She isn’t bothered if she is given a bath, if her nails are trimmed, if her coat is brushed, if she is placed in a carrier or disturbed while sleeping. She enjoys being picked up.
Bite history:: Layla has never attempted to bite a person or animal.
Energy level/descriptors:: Medium
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: No
Medical Notes: The last time Layla was seen by a vet was in June 2017. She has no known injuries or health concerns.
For a New Family to Know: Layla is described as friendly, affectionate, playful, confident and quiet. Her previous owner likes that she is very friendly. When her previous owner was home, Layla would tend to follow her around. She likes to play with balls, string and stuffed toys. She was kept indoors. She slept in her cat bed at night. She ate both wet and dry Purina cat food. She is litter box trained and used an uncovered litter box and clumping litter. She did not have a scratching post and did not scratch.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Lived Indoors Previous lived with: 3 adults Behavior toward strangers: friendly and outgoing Bite or Scratch history: none Litter box training: yes Energy level/descriptors: Medium Other notes: Layla is described as friendly, affectionate, playful, confident and quiet.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: 1/23/18 Observed Behavior -screaming, striking
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 1/24/18 In den, started deep growling on approach. Started hissing, growling, snorting when door opened. Reached out and struck at assess-a-hand when offered treats. Extremely agitated, left alone for now. 1/25/18 In den, peeking through holes, eyes dilated. Started hissing when spoken to. Growled when door opened. Hissed, growled, struck den wall when offered treats. Covered cage, left alone for now.
Cage Condition:: No change
Reaction to assessor:: Layla remains neutral, lying inside her cat den during the approach.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Layla becomes alert with normal shape eyes and soft meows.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Layla peaks out of the den with ears erect and forward.
Reaction to touch:: Layla seems curious and slowly walks out of the den to sniff the assessor’s hand. She quickly head bunts, but then withdraws from the touch. Layla reacted with a flehman response, hisses and paws at the hand to stop the interaction.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Laid back
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Shy ,Curious,Independent
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : New hope only
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Layla is displaying behaviors that preclude placement in the adoptions room and/or may require further investigation before placement in a home. She is stressed in the shelter environment and does not currently tolerate petting or handling. The behavior department feels that placement with a New Hope Partner is the best option at this time.
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