MONICA – A1093722
Gone - 10-20-2016 Brooklyn
***GONE 10/20/16*** MONICA HAS BEEN DUMPED BECAUSE HER PREVIOUS OWNER WAS TOO LAZY TO FIND ADEQUATE HOUSING THAT ALLOWED FOR CATS! She’s 10 years old and even in the owners care her behavior was very guarded and standoffish. She had not been socialized with anyone except adults. She wasn’t all to friendly if she didn’t feel like being bothered, but AGAIN, these owners that have the nerve to dump a senior, just may lie to ease their own dirty conscious! But what it also has done is give MONICA a RESCUE ONLY rating. Anything to make it hard on this girl! FOSTER OR ADOPT her and contact our Help Desk at [email protected] and we can guide you through the process!
Brooklyn Center
My name is MONICA. My Animal ID # is A1093722.
I am a female white and brn tabby domestic sh mix. The shelter thinks I am about 10 YEARS old.
I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 10/16/2016 from NY 11374, owner surrender reason stated was MOVE2PRIVA.
MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
10/18/2016 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 7.5 LBS.
10/18/16 Geriatric exam O:QARH. Hiding in back of cage, somewhat fearful. Limited exam – cat became agitated with handling and began hissing/swatting. ORAL: Mild to mod calculus. EENT: No oculonasal discharge. H/L: Lungs clear. Unable to auscult heart due to limited exam. ABD: Not examined. MS: Amb x 4. INTEG: Full, clean haircoat. A: Apparently healthy senior cat. P: Good prognosis.
10/16/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
10/16/16 19:34 Basic Information: Monica is female domestic short hair cat who was surrendered due to her previous owners moving to a place where animals are not allowed. Socialization: Around strangers Monica is shy for days and will hide from people. Monica has never been around children and plays gently with adults. Monica has never been around cats and will hiss at dogs. Behavior: when Monica want so be left alone she will swat and nip at people who try and interact with her. Monica will meow when she is riding in a car but has no other behavior issues. Monica is afraid when people attempt to give her a a bath, Monica’s previous owners did not attempt to trim her nails, or brush her coat so it is unknown how she will react toward these events. Monica will struggle when being picked up/held. Monica is not bothered when people disturb her while she is resting/sleeping. For a New family to Know: Monica is described as: friendly, shy and quiet with a medium activity level. When at home Monica likes to follow around her owners and also likes to stay in a favorite spot. Monica was kept indoors only and doesn’t play much with toys. Monica was fed both wet and dry food form the brand Purina. Monica is litter box trained and used a hooded litter box with sand and paper for litter. Monica likes to scratch on her owner cat Intake Behavior: Monica was a bit fearful and attempted to flee during intake, staff was unable to collar.
WEB MEMO
No Web Memo
10/19/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
As per previous owner, Monica is shy around strangers and will hide from them for a few days. She’s never been around children or cats but plays gently with adults and will hiss when around dogs. When Monica want so be left alone she will swat and nip at people who try and interact with her. Her owner describes her as shy, friendly and quiet with a medium activity level. At home she likes to follow her owner around and will stay in her favorite spot. Reaction to assessor: Monica was at the back of the kennel lying down on her blanket. Reaction when softly spoken to: Monica lifts her head up and makes eye contact with the assessor but doesn’t come forward. Reaction to cage door opening: Monica remains motionless. Reaction to touch: Monica’s ears bend flat and her eyes widen as the assessor extends his arm out. She sniffs the assessor’s hand then squints and backs away. When the assessor tried to pet her she leaned away, hissed then attempted to swat allowing no contact. Behavior Determination: New Hope Only Monica is displaying behaviors that preclude placement in the adoptions room and may require further investigation before placement in a home. She has tried to swat and is extremely fearful in the shelter environment and does not currently tolerate petting or handling. The behavior department feels that placement with a New Hope Partner is the best option at this time.
GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
No Group Behavior Summary
10/17/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
microchip scan negative female, no spay scar seen approximately 10 yrs old ears are clean nuclear sclerosis OU moderate dental tartar, pigmented gingiva 7.5lbs; BCS: 3/5 clean hair coat very nervous, allowed slow handling
10/18/2016 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS,
10/18/16 Geriatric exam O:QARH. Hiding in back of cage, somewhat fearful. Limited exam – cat became agitated with handling and began hissing/swatting. ORAL: Mild to mod calculus. EENT: No oculonasal discharge. H/L: Lungs clear. Unable to auscult heart due to limited exam. ABD: Not examined. MS: Amb x 4. INTEG: Full, clean haircoat. A: Apparently healthy senior cat. P: Good prognosis.
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