LEFTY – A1112796
Safe - 6-8-2017 Manhattan Rescue: Staten Island Hope Please honor your pledges: http://www.statenislandhopeanimalrescue.org/
SAFE 6/8/17 Meet Lefty: Lefty is a lovely young guy who came to ACC after his previous family no longer had time to care for him. He should be on a wet food only diet, preferably a prescription food (this prescription can be issued by an ACC vet at time of placement). He’s an affectionate and chatty cat that is ready to find his forever home!
LEFTY was dumped by his owner for “no time”. He has been on a special urinary diet for the past 3-4 years. He needs to be fed WET FOOD ONLY. Lefty is only 4 yrs old and needs a home with someone who can take care of his dietary needs.
MANHATTAN CENTER (Previously Brooklyn)
LEFTY – A1112796
NEUTERED MALE, WHITE / GRAY TABBY, DOMESTIC SH MIX,4 yrs
OWNER SUR – ONHOLDAVAI, HOLD FOR EVENT Reason NO TIME
Intake condition UNSPECIFIE Intake Date 05/25/2017, From NY 11355, DueOut Date 05/25/2017,
Medical Behavior Evaluation YELLOW
Medical Summary DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 4 Microchip noted on Intake? no History : Lefty’s original owner provided only fragmented medical history. He has been on urinary food for 3-4 years following an emergency visit, presumably for urinary obstruction, but there is no record of what actually happened. Adopters should feed him WET food EXCLUSIVELY for his whole life, and a strong preference for prescription urinary diet such as SO or CD is suggested. Prescription can be provided. Subjective: Observed Behavior – initially allowed all handling but after blood draw became unruly and net was required. strongly associated with medical handling Evidence of Cruelty seen – n Evidence of Trauma seen – n Objective P = 120 R = wnl BCS 6/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: clean teeth PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: neutered male MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: history of flutd (??) Plan: wet food long term, recc c/d or SO Prognosis: good
Weight 12.7
Medical:
Veterinarian Intake 5/26/17
DVM Intake Exam
Estimated age: 4
Microchip noted on Intake? no
History : Lefty’s original owner provided only fragmented medical history. He has been on urinary food for 3-4 years following an emergency visit, presumably for urinary obstruction, but there is no record of what actually happened. Adopters should feed him WET food EXCLUSIVELY for his whole life, and a strong preference for prescription urinary diet such as SO or CD is suggested. Prescription can be provided.
Subjective:
Observed Behavior – initially allowed all handling but after blood draw became unruly and net was required. strongly associated with medical handling
Evidence of Cruelty seen – n
Evidence of Trauma seen – n
Objective
P = 120 R = wnl BCS 6/9
EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted
Oral Exam: clean teeth
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated
U/G: neutered male
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat
CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Assessment: history of flutd (??)
Plan: wet food long term, recc c/d or SO
Prognosis: good
Behavior:
KNOWN HISTORY:
Lived Indoors
Previously lived with: Adults and a 2 year old child
Behavior toward strangers: Shy, but only for a few minutes
Behavior toward children: Relaxed, respectful, and tolerant
Behavior toward cats or dogs: Unknown
Bite or Scratch history: No bite history
Litter box training: Yes, uses a hooded litter box with crystal litter
Energy level/descriptors: Lefty’s’ family describe him as shy, mellow and friendly with a low activity level.
Other notes: When in the home he likes to follow you around or be in his favorite spot, his favorite toys are string toys.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:
Observed Behavior – initially allowed all handling but after blood draw became unruly and net was required. Strongly associated with medical handling
EVALUATION:
Cage Condition: Cage is neat
Reaction to assessor: Lefty was lying down with his belly exposed, calm and relaxed.
Reaction when softly spoken to: Lefty chirps and stretches.
Reaction to cage door opening: Lefty immediately approaches the front and attempts to explore.
Reaction to touch: Lefty sniffs the assessor’s hand and head-butts hard. He leans in for petting and purrs loudly.
Reaction to being picked up: Lefty is calm, but wiggles to be placed back down. He hisses once when put back, but will solicit attention after.
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Moderate, Lively
VOCAL: Somewhat chatty
CHARACTER TYPE: Social, Curious, Affectionate
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY: Average
Lefty interacts with the observer, appreciates attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. No known history of behavioral problems. This cat is showing behavior appropriate for new or experienced cat parents.
Profile:
Basic Information: Lefty is a 4 year old White and gray DSH. He was originally found as a stray; and his owner needs to surrender him because she has no time for lefty and wants him to find a loving home. Lefty is on a special diet, he must eat Purina vet st/lox UR dry food. Lefty may vomit after he eats because he eats too fast and it sometimes comes right back up. his last vet visit was in 2013.
Socialization: When being introduced to strangers Lefty is shy, but only for a few minutes. Once he comes around he is friendly and outgoing. He has lived with a child age 2; lefty is relaxed, respectful, and tolerant with the child. When playing with adults and children Lefty is gentle; he has not spent time with other animals. Lefty has no bite history.
Behavior: During a car ride Lefty meows/cries, he has never had a bath or his nails trimmed. He enjoys having his coat brushed, but will struggle to get down when being picked up or held. Lefty isn’t bothered when being placed in a carrier or disturbed while sleeping.
For a New Family to Know: Lefty’s’ family describe him as shy, mellow and friendly. His activity level is low; his favorite thing is belly rubs. When in the home he likes to follow you around or be in his favorite spot, his favorite toys are string toys. Lefty is kept indoors only, he eats his special diet food; Purina vet St/lox UR dry food one cup a day. Lefty uses a hooded cat litter box with crystal litter.
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