MIMI – 35556
Safe - 8-3-2018 Brooklyn
SAFE 8/3/18 NEW PHOTOS!! Mimi (estimated to be 10 years of age per the shelter, and noted as 15 years per her previous owners) is an orange tabby and white domestic short hair cat. She lived with her previous owners for 15 years. She was surrendered when her owner had a new baby who was allergic to cats.
BROOKLYN CENTER
Mimi 35556
Care Center Location: Brooklyn
ZIP Code From: 11418
Intake Type: Owner surrender
Medical Behavior: –
Age: 15 years
Sex: Female
Weight: – lbs
INTAKE INFO / OWNER PROFILE:
This animal came from:
Friend
Origin Address
Basic Information:
Mimi is a 15 year old orange tabby and white domestic short hair cat. She lived with her previous owners for 15 years. She was surrendered when her owner had a new baby who was allergic to cats.
Previously lived with:
2 adults, 2 children
How is this cat around strangers?
Mimi is shy and friendly around strangers.
How is this cat around children?
Mimi lived with a 6 year old and a 4 month old. She was relaxed around the children but didn’t play with them.
How is this cat around other cats?
Mimi has never been around other cats.
How is this cat around dogs?
Mimi has never been around dogs.
Behavior Notes
Mimi scratches on the carpet. She meows during car rides. She struggles if her owners try to give her a bath, pick her up, brush her, or if they put her in a carrier. She isn’t bothered if shes disturbed while sleepig.
Bite history:
Mimi has never bitten a person or an animal.
Energy level/descriptors:
High energy level, friendly, playful, indepdent
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?
No
Medical Notes
Mimi has no known medical issues.
For a New Family to Know
Mimi was kept as an indoor only cat. She used to follow her owners around the house. She liked playing with bottle caps. She slept on the sofa. She ate fancy feast wet tuna food and purina dry cat food twice a day. She used an uncovered litter box with clumping litter. She didn’t have a scratching post, but liked to scratch on the carpet.
Behavior Notes:
Mimi allowed me to collar her and take a photo of her. She leans in to pets and meows, She also arched her back when I scratched her back. She was slow blinking and head butting in her kennel.
BEHAVIOR:
KNOWN HISTORY:
Indoors
Previously lived with: 2 adults, 2 children
Behavior toward strangers: Mimi is shy and friendly around strangers.
Behavior toward children: Mimi lived with a 6 year old and a 4 month old. She was relaxed around the children but didn’t play with them.
Behavior toward cats: Mimi has never been around other cats.
Behavior toward dogs: Mimi has never been around dogs.
Bite or Scratch history: None
Litter box training: She used an uncovered litter box with clumping litter.
Energy level/descriptors: High energy level
Other notes: Mimi was kept as an indoor only cat. She used to follow her owners around the house. She liked playing with bottle caps. She slept on the sofa. She ate fancy feast wet tuna food and purina dry cat food twice a day. She didn’t have a scratching post, but liked to scratch on the carpet.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:
07/25/18
Observed Behavior -allows handling but growled a few times when restrained
ENRICHMENT NOTES:
07/24/18
Lying down near the back of the kennel, hesitant of contact. Eyes widen, sniffs hand and accepts gentle petting. Slowly starts to warm up, leans in for cheek rubs. A bit shy, but appreciates attention.
Cage Condition:
Cage is neat
Reaction to assessor:
Mimi is standing in front of her kennel as the assessor approaches, ears forward and tail raised.
Reaction when softly spoken to:
Mimi vocalizes and reaches out towards the assessor with soft paws when spoken to.
Reaction to cage door opening:
Mimi remains in front of her kennel with a raised tail as the cage door opens.
Reaction to touch:
Mimi allows petting along his head adn body while leaning in, tail raised high and quivering.
Reaction to being picked up:
Mimi allows the assessor to pick her up and lift her out of her kennel with a slightly tensed body, then jumps back into her cage.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:
Moderate
VOCAL:
Talkative
CHARACTER TYPE:
Bold
Social
Affectionate
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:
None
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:
Average
Behavior Asilomar
H – Healthy
RECOMMENDATIONS:
None
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:
Mimi interacts with the observer, appreciates attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. This cat is showing behavior appropriate for new or experienced cat parents.
MEDICAL:
35556
Mimi
Cat
Yes
Orange
White
Female
Spayed / Neutered
Age
Primary Microchip #
Rabies Tag
Weight
Spay / Neuter Due Date
Temperature
No
10 Years
985113002078577
8 lbs 2.88 oz
Veterinary Clinic Software Record #:
Weight: 8 lbs 2.88 oz
Date of Weighing: 7/25/2018
Date Spayed / Neutered:
Schedule Surgery Date:
Stitches Removal Date:
Clinic Name:
Previously Spayed / Neutered: No
General Vet Notes:
Previous Medical Details:
Known Allergies or Medical Conditions:
Feeding Requirements:
Indemnities/Waivers:
Medical Notes
Notes
Date
No Medical Notes Stored
Vet Treatments
Date Administered
Vet Treatment Type
Treatment Result
Administered by External Vet
7/25/2018
Re-weigh
7/25/2018
Gabapenth (50 Mg/Ml)
7/25/2018
Microchip Implantation
7/25/2018
Internal Parasite Treatment – Pyrantel
7/25/2018
Flea/Tick Treatment – Paradefense
7/25/2018
Rabies
7/25/2018
Fvr-Cp Series
7/25/2018
FeLV/FIV Snap
Negative
Vet Treatments Due
Date Due
Vet Treatment Type
8/8/2018
Fvr-Cp Series
8/8/2018
Internal Parasite Treatment – Pyrantel
8/8/2018
Re-weigh
8/25/2018
Flea/Tick Treatment – Paradefense
7/25/2019
Rabies
Medications
Medication
Amount Dispensed
Frequency
Date From
Date To
Vet Name
Reason
Notes
No medications administered to this animal.
Drug Usage
No drugs administered to this animal.
Vet Consultations
Date
Reasons
Vet Notes
Vet
Date Resolved
25-Jul-2018
Spay-Neuter Waiver Documentation
Medical Assistant: 12:39 PM
[Spay/Neuter Waiver – Age]
It is the policy of ACC not to perform surgery on any animal over the age of 8-10 years due to the higher risks incurred in a shelter setting. The veterinarian is hereby issuing a permanent spay/neuter waiver, from the spay/neuter requirements of the City of NY due to the estimated age of this animal. ACC does recommend you consult with your veterinarian to determine if surgical sterilization is appropriate.
ECT-VA 991322
25-Jul-2018
DVM Intake
Vet Notes: 12:36 PM
[DVM Intake]
DVM Intake Exam
Estimated age:10 y ( o said 15)
Microchip noted on Intake?n
Microchip Number (If Applicable):
History : o surrender
Subjective:
Observed Behavior -allows handling but growled a few times when restrained
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:mild staining
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: heart murmur 3/6
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated
U/G: no ss seen
MSI: extensive barbering on ventrum
CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Assessment: heart murmur, barbering ventrum
Prognosis:good
Plan: recc echo in future, trial on hypoallergenic food
SURGERY:
Permanent waiver due to heart murmur
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