MAIA – 16685
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*** SAFE 12/27/17 *** MAIA came in with her brother MIKE (also listed). She, like MIKE, is 3 months old. According to the ACC she has a heart murmur and part of one of her front legs is missing due to either amputation or deformity. MAIA doesn’t let any of this get her down! “She was purring and kneading and was overall very affectionate.” Help little MAIA find a home tonight!
Manhattan Center
*Heart murmur and a congenital deformity to front leg*
Hello, my name is Maia. My animal id is #16685. I am a female tortoiseshell kitten at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 3 months old. – P
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 21-Dec-2017, with the surrender reason stated as not a fit – too many animals already.
Maia is at risk due to medical conditions. She has an Upper Respiratory Infection as well as a heart murmur and a congenital deformity to front leg. There are no behavior concerns for her at this time.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 3.3 lbs
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: Reported 3 months – exam is consistent with this Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned neg on intake – placed MC during exam History : Surrendered with two littermates – one is cryptorchid, the other is apparently healthy Subjective: Alert, walks around exam table Observed Behavior – Allows handling Objective BAR-H, MMs pink and moist, BCS 6/9 EENT: Mild serous ocular discharge, mild serous nasal discharge. Clean ears. Oral Exam: Clean deciduous teeth PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: Grade 3/6 systolic murmur, loudest at the left and right apex. NSR. Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Female kitten MSI: Right front leg is amputated or otherwise missing just after the elbow. The skin over the stump is alopecic, smooth, no lesions. Skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat. CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Normal externally Assessment: 1. URI 2. Heart murmur 3. Congenital deformity of RFL Prognosis: Good Plan: 1. Move to isolation SURGERY: Permanent waiver due to heart murmur 1088
SURGERY IS PERMANENTLY WAIVED FROM ACC DUE TO HEART MURMUR
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
Upon intake Maia allowed all handling. She allowed counselor to lift her and collar. She was receptive to head and body touches and allowed counselor to place her in a carrier. She was purring and kneading and was overall very affectionate.
Date of Intake: 12/22/2017
Spay/Neuter status: No
Is this cat having litter box issues?: No
Basic Information:: Maia is a roughly 3 month old kitten whom was surrendered with 2 other litter mates. They were kept in the same home since they were first born however could not be kept due to too many pets.
If yes, Please elaborate:: This kitten knows how to use a litter box but was accustomed to using a box with no litter. Previous owner stated that she can use either or.
Previously lived with:: 2 adults, 1 child, 2 cats
How is this cat around strangers?: Around strangers she is described as shy for a few minutes, outgoing and plays exuberantly.
How is this cat around children?: Around children she is described as relaxed, respectful and plays gentle
How is this cat around other cats?: Around cats she is described as relaxed, respectful and plays gentle
How is this cat around dogs?: She has not been socialized with dogs so this behavior is unknown
Behavior Notes: Lily will occasionally scratch the furniture and will sleep during car rides. She isn’t bothered by getting a bath, having her nails trimmed, being held, being brushed or being placed in a carrier.
Bite history:: She has no known bite histories.
Energy level/descriptors:: medium energy level
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: Yes
Medical Notes: Maia is missing her right paw
For a New Family to Know: This kitten is described as friendly, affectionate, playful, confident and quiet. She will follow you around when home with you, likes to play with balls and catnip toys and was being fed Friskies wet food 2 times a day. She is used to a hooded litter box with no litter and scratching posts made of rough rope, carpet or cardboard
CAME IN WITH:
MIKE – 16686
LILY – 16687
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