LUTHER – 18371
Safe - 1-25-2018 Brooklyn
*** SAFE 01/25/18 *** FELV+ LUTHER is a very friendly 3 yr old guy. Even though he is FELV+, he can live as a solo cat, with other FELV+ cats or with dogs…Please help LUTHER get his chance and give this loving cat a life!
Brooklyn Center
FELV POSITIVE
Hello, my name is Luther. My animal id is #18371. I am a desexed male gray cat at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 3 years old. – P
I came into the shelter as a stray on 15-Jan-2018.
Luther was placed at risk due to his medical condition; he was diagnosed with FELV+ and will benefit from placement outside the shelter as soon as possible. he is suitable to go to a beginner home.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 10 lbs
16/01/2018
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~3yrs Microchip noted on Intake? No History : Stray Subjective: BARH. Excellent appetite Observed Behavior – Active, attention seeking, allows all handling Evidence of Cruelty seen – no Evidence of Trauma seen – no Objective P = WNL R = WNL BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, mild epiphora OD, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Teeth clean, pink mm PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Neutered MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: FELV+ Prognosis: Fair/poor long term prognosis Plan: Continue to monitor while at BACC
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
KNOWN HISTORY:: Luther was brought in as a stray, so we cannot speak to his behavior in his previous home.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: 01/16/18 Active, attention seeking, allows all handling
Cage Condition:: Cage is slightly re-arranged
Reaction to assessor:: Luther perks up and meows softly when the assessor approaches the kennel.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Luther starts to purr and gently rubs her cheeks against the cage door.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Luther is calm, relaxed and waits eagerly by the door to interact.
Reaction to touch:: Luther purrs, gently nudges the assessor’s hand and allows petting all over his body. He gives head butts and steps out the kennel to explore, but stays close to the assessor and allows all handling.
Reaction to being picked up:: Luther is calm, relaxed and remains calm in the assessor’s arms.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Lively
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Social,Sweet,Affectionate,People oriented
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: None
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Beginner
Behavior Asilomar: H – Healthy
RECOMMENDATIONS:: None
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Luther interacts with the Assessor, solicits attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. This cat can go to a beginner home.
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