PATCHES – A0554011
Safe - 6-14-2017 Brooklyn
SAFE 6/14/17 Patches is a lovely older lady who’s back at the Brooklyn Care Center after 10+ years with the same family! This gorgeous gal is a friendly, sweet-natured senior who loves attention and will fill one lucky family’s home with endless love! Poor 15 year old Patches was adopted a few weeks ago and now has been returned again for “allergies” this time. HEALTHY OLDER GIRL NEEDS YOU NOW!!
BROOKLYN CENTER
**RETURN**
PATCHES – A0554011
SPAYED FEMALE, CALICO / WHITE, DOMESTIC SH MIX,15 yrs
RETURN – EVALUATE, HOLD FOR ID Reason ALLERGIES
Intake condition EXAM REQ Intake Date 06/07/2017, From NY 11212, DueOut Date 06/07/2017,
Medical Behavior Evaluation BLUE
Medical Summary DVM Intake Exam spayed female Estimated age 15 years: Microchip noted on Intake? positive 454C5C3E54 History : Owner surrender. Subjective: Apaprantly healthy geriatric cat Observed Behavior – Calm. Tolerates handling. Sometimes tries to flee Evidence of Cruelty seen – NAF Evidence of Trauma seen – NAF Objective P = 160bpm BCS 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment geriatric healthy Plan adoption Prognosis: good
Weight 6.0
Medical::
05/10/04:
Barh
tense & nervous, hissing, but no outwards aggression.
05/18/04:
Scar seen on abdominal midline. R/O previous OHE. Release with spay scar agreement.
05/13/17:
DVM Intake Exam
spayed female
Estimated age 15 years:
Microchip noted on Intake? positive
History : Owner surrender.
Subjective: Apparently healthy geriatric cat
Observed Behavior – Calm. Tolerates handling. Sometimes tries to flee
Evidence of Cruelty seen – NAF
Evidence of Trauma seen – NAF
Objective
P = 160bpm BCS 4/9
EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat
CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Assessment: geriatric healthy
Plan: adoption
Prognosis: good
06/08/17:
DVM Intake Exam
Estimated age:15
Microchip noted on Intake? yes
History: return 1 month
Subjective:
Observed Behavior – calm allows handling
Evidence of Cruelty seen – n
Evidence of Trauma seen – n
Objective
P = 120 R = wnl BCS 4/9
EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted
Oral Exam: heavy tartar–scaled some manually
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated
U/G: spayed
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat
CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Assessment: healthy geriatric
Plan no tx
Prognosis: good
06/10/17:
re wt- 5.84lb
Behavior::
KNOWN HISTORY:
Previously lived with: 2 Adults and a child
Behavior toward strangers: Friendly and outgoing
Behavior toward children: Affectionate and friendly
Behavior toward cats: Relaxed but plays rough
Behavior toward dogs: Unknown
Bite or Scratch history: None
Other notes: She’s relaxed when picked up and enjoys having her coat brushed.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:
Calm allows handling
ENRICHMENT NOTES:
06/08/17
Leaning against kennel door when I approach. Allows all petting with tail raised, head-butting my arms. Doing well after first day!
EVALUATION:
Cage Condition: Cage is neat
Reaction to assessor: Patches chirps then slowly comes forward and scent rubs against the kennel door.
Reaction when softly spoken to: Patches has a relaxed body and continues soliciting attention.
Reaction to cage door opening: Patches meows loudly and waits by the door to interact.
Reaction to touch: Patches brushes by the assessor and gently nudges his hand for attention. Her tail pilo-erects and she gets a little excited when interacting with her. She’s very sweet, is constantly soliciting attention and allows petting all over.
Reaction to being picked up: Patches whined when picked up but she allows all handling.
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Moderate
VOCAL: Somewhat chatty
CHARACTER TYPE: Affectionate, Easy going
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY: Average
Patches interacts with the observer, appreciates attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. No known history of behavioral problems. This cat is showing behavior appropriate for new or experienced cat parents.
Enrichment::
06/08/17:
Leaning against kennel door when I approach. Allows all petting with tail raised, head-butting my arms. Doing well after first day!
Profile::
05/12/17:
Patches is a 15 year old spayed cat who was surrendered to the ACC due to tenant landlord issues. Her previous owner had her for the past 10 yrs. or so. Patches has no known medical issues.
Owner stated that when around strangers Patches is shy for days and will hide till they leave. She has not spent time around children dogs or other cats. When playing with adults Patches is gentle.
Owner stated that Patches cried and meowed on the way here in the car. Owner stated that Patches does not drink out of her water bowl. She prefers to drink from a dripping faucet. She has never had a bath or her nails trimmed. She doesn’t mind being held put in the carrier or disturbed while she is sleeping.
Owner described Patches as friendly outgoing and affectionate with a medium activity level. When at home she likes to sit in the window. She likes balls string and catnip toys. She has been kept mostly indoors and likes to sleep in the window. She is very much litter trained and never has litter box accidents. She uses an uncovered box with clumping litter. She does not scratch in the home and did not have a scratching post in her previous home.
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PREVIOUS INFO:
WAS SAFE 05/14/2017
BROOKLYN CENTER
**RETURN**
PATCHES – A0554011
SPAYED FEMALE, CALICO / WHITE, DOMESTIC SH MIX,15 yrs
OWNER SUR – AVAILABLE, NO HOLD Reason LLORDPRIVA
Intake condition UNSPECIFIE Intake Date 05/12/2017, From NY 11233, DueOut Date 05/12/2017,
Medical Behavior Evaluation BLUE
Medical Summary DVM Intake Exam spayed female Estimated age 15 years: Microchip noted on Intake? positive 454C5C3E54 History : Owner surrender. Subjective: Apaprantly healthy geriatric cat Observed Behavior – Calm. Tolerates handling. Sometimes tries to flee Evidence of Cruelty seen – NAF Evidence of Trauma seen – NAF Objective P = 160bpm BCS 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment geriatric healthy Plan adoption Prognosis: good
Weight 6.0
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