MONROE – A1115796

Brooklyn Center

My name is MONROE. My Animal ID # is A1115796. – P
I am a spayed female torbie domestic sh mix. The shelter thinks I am about 8 MONTHS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 06/18/2017 from NY 11225, owner surrender reason stated was HOUSE SOIL.

06/23/2017 AT RISK MEMO
Monroe A1115796 is at risk for concerns that she is not thriving in the shelter environment. She allows some touch but requires a slow approach and attempts to flee when her kennel is opened.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
06/21/2017 Exam Type PRE/POST S/N – Medical Rating is 1 – NORMAL , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 5.7 LBS.

Pre-surgical exam, anesthesia, and surgery performed by ASPCA. Green linear tattoo placed on ventral abdomen.

06/18/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
06/18/17 20:24 Basic info: Monroe is a 1 year old torbie male cat who was surrendered by his owner due to house soiling. The owner stated that she got the cat as a gift and she has had him since a kitten. Monroe has been to the vet and has no known medical issues. Socialization: Owner stated that when around strangers Monroe is shy for days. Monroe is fearful of the children in the home and will hide. The owner stated that Monroe does not play with children or adults. Monroe has not spent time around another cat but has spent time around a small dog and was relaxed and affectionate. Behavior: Owner stated that Monroe has litter box accident and scratches furniture in the home. On the way to the ACC in the car he was quiet. Owner stated that Monroe sprays and urinated outside of the litter and this is probably due to the fact he was not neutered. This has been going on for the past 6 months and he was never taken to the vet for these issues. Monroe has never had his nails trimmed or bathed so it is unknown how he will react. He is afraid of being held restrained or put in the carrier. For a new a family to know: Owner described Monroe as shy and fearful with a high activity level. When at home he rarely seeks attention. He likes to play with balls and stuffed toys. He has been kept indoors only and eats dry food. He has litterbox accidents daily. He is used to an uncovered litter box with clumping litter. Owner stated that Monroe has a scratching post but will still scratch furniture in the home.

WEB MEMO
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06/22/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPNOCHILD
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Previously lived with: Adults Behavior toward strangers: Shy for days Behavior toward children: Fearful and will hide Behavior toward cats: Unknown Behavior toward dogs: Spent time around a dog and was relaxed and affectionate Bite or Scratch history: None Litter box training: No, she has litter box accidents daily for the past 6 months Energy level/descriptors: Shy and fearful with a high activity level Other notes: She is afraid of being held and placed in a carrier. She likes to play with balls and stuffed toys MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: Allowed all handling without an issues ENRICHMENT NOTES: 06/20/17 Lying in back of kennel with a low body, tail wrapped around her and ears tilted. Tolerates petting along head and body while closing eyes and remaining still, body tense. 06/20/17 Lying in litter box, body flattened all the way down. She looks ahead and is otherwise unresponsive when I offer my hand for her to smell. She tolerates petting along her head and body while tilting ears and looking around the room. Not interested in treats today. Not interested in further interaction at the moment. 06/22/17 Lying down completely flat in her litter box, barely visible. Tense, she sinks lower into her box when spoken to softly. She lip licks when touched but tolerates petting as long as you go slowly. She gets easily startled and might flee. She seems uncomfortable and definitely needs a slow approach. After a few minutes of petting/attention she tilts her head allows rubs on her cheeks. ACTIVITY LEVEL: Mellow VOCAL: Quiet CHARACTER TYPE: Shy POTENTIAL CHALLENGES: Inappropriate elimination – Monroe’s previous owners report that she was eliminating (urinating and defecating) outside the litter box daily for the past 6 months. We are unaware of what, if any, modifications steps were taken to try and address this behavior in the home, so we cannot be sure what the trigger may have been or if this behavior may continue in a future home. However, we recommend that potential adopters be comfortable with management and modification techniques for elimination outside the litter box should this behavior continue in a home environment.

Fearful – Monroe has displayed fearful behavior during their stay in the care center and may dislike certain types of handling. A fearful cat will feel more relaxed when given options, so provide her with the chance to move closer, investigate, or interact with you. Be sure to offer incentive such as treats or play time whenever the cat makes a small positive step. Please speak to an adoption counselor for additional information on methods to desensitize your cat to their fear stimulus. RECOMMENDATIONS: Experienced, adult home only – Monroe tolerates attention and petting but may be fearful or stressed in the shelter, and may be intimidated by small children. She may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to her new home. She may have some behavioral issues that will need to be addressed in the home. Due to the behaviors seen in the care center, we feel that this cat will do best in an experienced, adult only home.

GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
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06/19/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 8-10 months Microchip noted on Intake? no History : Surrendered; not neutered, not seen by a vet previously. Subjective: BAR, euhydrated, BCS 4/9 Observed Behavior: Nervous, hissing during exam but never attempts to flee or bite. Evidence of Cruelty seen – none Evidence of Trauma seen – none Objective BCS 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: no tartar or gingivitis noted PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA; could not auscult lungs due to shaking ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: intact female, did not shave for scar check due to nervous temperament MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: healthy intact female Plan: ok for surgery Prognosis: excellent SURGERY: Okay for surgery

06/20/2017 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 1 – NORMAL ,
06/20/17 Pre-surgery exam S/O: QAR. Tense in back of cage. EENT: Eyes clear, no ocular or nasal discharge HL: No sneezing or sneezing marks A: Apparently healthy P: Based on chart review and no signs of URI, OK for spay tomorrow.

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