OBERON – 9899
Safe - 10-29-2017 Manhattan Rescue: Feline Rescue of SI Please honor your pledges: http://felinerescueofstatenisland.org/donation/
*** SAFE 10/29/17 ***OBERON is a 1 year old healthy cat who is upset at being in the shelter. He needs a place to decompress and relax.
MANHATTAN CENTER
Hello, my name is Oberon. My animal id is #9899. I am a desexed male orange tabby cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 1 years old. – P
I came into the shelter as a stray on 16-Oct-2017.
Oberon 9899 is at risk for behavior concerns (Adult-only determination). He was initially very nervous around his surroundings and remained hidden inside his cat den, but he has shown improvement and acclimates a little each day. He displays conflicted behaviors at times and will whine when uncomfortable, but he will also solicit attention other times. There is no noted medical condition for Oberon at this time.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 7.4 lbs
BARH scan negative male intact appx a yr old clean EENT clean coat BCS 5/9 NOSF
BARH scan negative male intact age aprox 1 yr clean EEN clean coat nervous, growling, hissing, striking NOSF
BARH scan negative appx 3 yrs old male intact nervous, growling, resisted handling mild tartar clean EEN clean coat docked tail BCS 5/9 NOSF
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: adult approx. 1 YO MI DSH Microchip noted on Intake? neg on LVT intake History : surrender Subjective: aggressive, needed to be netted for limited PE Objective: very scared and timid, hissing and growling for netting BCS: 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: not done d/t temperment PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: tense on abdominal palpation U/G: MI, both testicle present MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: adult 1 YO MI DSH 1. apparently healthy Prognosis: good with care Plan: 1. no medical treatment indicated SURGERY: Okay for surgery
Pre-surgical exam, anesthesia, and surgery performed by ASPCA. Green linear tattoo placed on ventral abdomen.
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 4. Orange
Oberon was very stiff bodied when he arrived and did not allow me to handle him. He hissed when I tired to approach him and did not let me collar or take his picture.
If yes, Please elaborate:: Oberon is a male orange and white tabby that is estimated to be 4 years old. He was brought to us as a stray when he was found wandering inside a building and brought to the ACC.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Oberon was brought in as a stray, so we don’t have any behavioral history or tendencies in a home environment.
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 10/17/17 In den, tense, eyes dilated. No response at first when spoken to or given treats, then started hissing and grumbling quietly. Sprayed feliway. 10/18/17 In den, eyes dilated, peeking through holes. Started hissing and whining on approach. Repeatedly poked head out to eat treats within reach. Swatted offered assess-a-hand and ducked back into den, continued vocalizing throughout interaction. Came out once left alone for a while, low posture, started eating wet food. Whined and hissed whenever someone walked by. Sprayed feliway.
Cage Condition:: No change
Reaction to assessor:: Oberon was hiding in the cat den during the approach.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Oberon seemed interested, stress meowing back.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Oberon remains alert with eyes wide open, ears erect and forward.
Reaction to touch:: Oberon seems conflicted, he sniffed and hissed at the assessor’s hand. He then solicits attention inside the den, but when attempted to touch he leans away and growls to stop the interaction.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Laid back
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Curious,Independent
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Experienced, adult only
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Oberon may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to his new home. Due to the behaviors seen in the care center, we feel that this cat will do best in an experienced, adult only home who understands this cat may need time to warm up to his new home and family at his own pace.
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