LUCIANA – 26339
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SAFE 5/19/18 WATCH HER VIDEO! LUCIANA is a pretty calico girl with a heart murmur. She needs a furever home asap. Owner brought in two cats by the name of Luciana and Oreo Ice Cream, she stated that she is severely allergic and that is why she decided that she would bring Luciana and Oreo Ice Cream to ACC.
MANHATTAN CENTER
Luciana 26339
Location: Manhattan
Intake Date: 4/27/18
Intake Type: Stray
Medical Behavior: Blue
Sex: Female
Age: 1 year
Original Location: 10458
Medical
Vet Consultations
Date
Reasons
Vet Notes
Vet
Date Resolved
30-Apr-2018
Spay-Neuter Waiver Documentation
L V T Notes: 1:27 PM
[Spay/Neuter Waiver – Medical Condition]
Your newly adopted pet has been diagnosed with a heart murmur and the staff veterinarians are issuing a permanent waiver from the spay/neuter requirements of the City of NY. Follow up care at your regular veterinarian is recommended to ensure continued treatment. Your veterinarian will advise you if surgical sterilization is appropriate.
LVT-E 991390
30-Apr-2018
28-Apr-2018
DVM Intake
Vet Notes: 1:52 PM
DVM Intake Exam
Estimated age: 1yr based on PE and hx.
Microchip noted on Intake? scanned negative by LVT on intake. MC placed on intake.
History : surrendered by O.
Subjective / Observed Behavior – BAR, allowed all handling. tense during exam. did not try to flee
Evidence of Cruelty seen – none
Evidence of Trauma seen – none
Objective
BCS 5/9
EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted
Oral Exam: dc 0/5, pd 0/5
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: 2/6 parasternal murmur ausculted; CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated
U/G: intact female. no spay scar or tattoo seen.
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat
CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Rectal: grossly normal.
Assessment
heart murmur
ear mites
Prognosis:
good.
Plan:
ivermectin; repeat in 14 days.
rec cardiology consult once adopted / placed
SURGERY:
Permanent waiver due to heart murmur
VET 991516
28-Apr-2018
LVT Intake
L V T Notes: 4:43 AM
[LVT Intake Exam]
Microchip Scan: negative, placed 981020025607688
Evidence of Cruelty: no
Observed Behavior: allows all handling but shut down in kennel, tense and shaking in hand
Sex: intact female
Estimated Age: reported 1y
Subjective: seemingly healthy besides parasitism
Eyes: clear
Ears: earmites (thick d/c, pinnal pedal)
Oral Exam: minimal staining
Heart: WNL
Lungs: WNL
Abdomen: WNL
Musculoskeletal: WNL BCs 5/9
Mentation: BARH
Preliminary Assessment: earmites
Plan: 0.1ml ivermectin SQ and repeat dose 1 week later (tresaderm if needed), DVM intake
Behavior
Animal Behavior Saved At: 30-Apr-2018 12:44:23.000
Animal ID:
26339
Animal Name: Luciana
Age: 1 Year (approx)
Tag Number:
Breed: Domestic Short Hair
Gender: Female
Spayed / Neutered: No
Handler: 990828
Observer:
Behavior Assessment Date:
4/30/2018
Retest Date:
Retest Reason:
Next Test Date:
KNOWN HISTORY:
Lived Indoors
Previously lived with: 2 adults, 2 kids
Behavior toward strangers: Shy and tends to hide. Will lurk in the shadows when there is company.
Behavior toward children: Shy and tends to hide
Behavior toward cats: Very fearful and avoids interaction
Behavior toward dogs: Unknown
Bite or Scratch history: None
Litter box training: Yes
Energy level/descriptors: Once she is comfortable, she is very playful and energetic.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:
04/28/18
Observed Behavior – Allowed all handling. Tense during exam. Did not try to flee
Cage Condition:
Cage is recently cleaned
Reaction to assessor:
Luciana was lying down by the back of her kennel and appeared neutral.
Reaction when softly spoken to:
Luciana looks at the assessor with dilated eyes.
Reaction to cage door opening:
Luciana remains motionless.
Reaction to touch:
Luciana sniffs the assessor’s hand and accepts petting. She allows petting all over, but remains motionless. After a moment, her eyes becomes softer.
Reaction to being picked up:
Luciana is a bit tense during pick up, but she allows handling and remains calm when held.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:
Mellow
VOCAL:
Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE:
Shy
Easy going
Timid
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:
Experience
Behavior Asilomar
TM – Treatable-Manageable
RECOMMENDATIONS:
No young children
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:
Luciana tolerates attention and petting but may be fearful or stressed in the shelter. Her previous owner reports she is shy, so she’ll need time to warm up to her new home and family. We recommend that this cat go to a home with experienced cat parents.
Profile
Animal ID: 26339
Animal Name: Luciana
Breed: Domestic Short Hair
This animal came from:
Origin Address
Spay/Neuter status
No
Date of Intake
27-Apr-2018
Is this cat having litter box issues?
No
Basic Information:
Owner brought in two cats by the name of Luciana and Oreo Ice Cream, she stated that she is severely allergic and that is why she decided that she would bring Luciana and Oreo Ice Cream to ACC.
Previously lived with:
2 adults, 2 kids
How is this cat around strangers?
According to the previous owner Luciana is very shy would tend to hid and not be seeking attention. She is often times lurking in the shadows when company is around.
How is this cat around children?
According to the previous owner Luciana is very shy would tend to hid and not be seeking attention. She is often times lurking in the shadows when company is around.
How is this cat around other cats?
She is very fearful and attempts to flee or not interact.
How is this cat around dogs?
This information is unknown.
Bite history:
Luciana has not bitten or scratched.
Medical Notes
This information is unknown.
For a New Family to Know
According to the previous owner Luciana is very shy would tend to hid and not be seeking attention. She is often times lurking in the shadows when company is around.She is very fearful and attempts to flee or not interact. She did mention that once she is aware of her owner and gets comfortable she is very playful and energetic.
Behavior Notes:
Luciana was difficult to pick up but allowed to be collared as well as photographed although she attempted to flee in the process. She allowed petting but was very resistant in regards to placing with in a carrier.
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