PETE – A1123184
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*** SAFE 09/03/17 *** Another terrific two year old tonight who just needs time and love to come out of his shell!! Can you give the gift of life to this gent who wants to head butt? Offer to foster or adopt now!!
Manhattan Center
My name is PETE. My Animal ID # is A1123184.
I am a neutered male brn tabby and white domestic sh mix. The shelter thinks I am about 2 YEARS
I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 08/24/2017 from NY 10457, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.
08/27/2017 AT RISK MEMO
A1123184 Pete – Pete is at risk for a NHO determination. He initially appeared to appreciate petting; he head-butted and purred when pet during intake, but he does not appear to be thriving in the stressful shelter environment. He remains hidden inside his den, occasionally peeking out to look at his surroundings, but will display distance-increasing behaviors to avoid petting and attention.
MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
08/26/2017 Exam Type DVM INTAKE – Medical Rating is 1 – NORMAL , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 10.4 LBS.
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 2y Subjective: BARH Observed Behavior – Short window where allows full examination. Then starts hissing/growling Evidence of Cruelty seen – none Evidence of Trauma seen – none Objective P =220 R = 40 BCS 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted. No evidence of URI today Oral Exam: Healthy adult dentition PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Male neutered – confirmed MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Externally wnl Assessment Apparently healthy cat Plan OK for adoption Prognosis: Excellent
08/24/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
08/24/17 17:36 Basic Information Pete is a brown tabby domestic short hair cat estimated to be 2 years old and was brought in by the police after being found in a pillow case. Behavior durring intake Pete was calm and loose body when being processed he gavbe headbuts and purred when picked up he did swat at my hand once but no claws or hissing and then came back for attention right after.
WEB MEMO
No Web Memo
08/27/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Pete was brought in as a stray, so there is no information on his behavior in his previous home. He was calm and had a loose body during intake, giving head-butts and purring. He swatted at the counselor’s hand when picked up, but did not hiss or use his claws. He solicited more attention afterwards. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: Observed Behavior – Short window where allows full examination. Then starts hissing/growling EVALUATION: Cage Condition: Cage is neat Reaction to assessor: Pete is inside a cat den, but his head is poking out from the opening and he looks around with wide eyes. Reaction when softly spoken to: Pete goes back inside his den and looks out from a peep hole, appearing tense. Reaction to cage door opening: Pete becomes stiff and alert. Reaction to touch: Pete hisses as the assessor extends their hand. He slowly inches forward to sniff the hand, but shifts away to avoid contact. He hisses again and growls, and will slowly swipe at the hand as a warning. ACTIVITY LEVEL: Cannot evaluate VOCAL: Quiet CHARACTER TYPE: Timid, Bold, Can be sweet POTENTIAL CHALLENGES: – Fearful – Pete has displayed fearful behavior during their stay in the care center and has displayed distance-increasing behavior with extended handling. Fear aggression can occur when a cat perceives a threat and may escalate if they cannot escape. A fearful cat will feel more relaxed when given options, so provide him 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: – Placement with a New Hope partner – Pete is displaying behaviors that preclude placement in the adoptions room and/or may require further investigation before placement in a home. He has tried to swat, 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
08/26/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 2y Subjective: BARH Observed Behavior – Short window where allows full examination. Then starts hissing/growling Evidence of Cruelty seen – none Evidence of Trauma seen – none Objective P =220 R = 40 BCS 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted. No evidence of URI today Oral Exam: Healthy adult dentition PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Male neutered – confirmed MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Externally wnl Assessment Apparently healthy cat Plan OK for adoption Prognosis: Excellent
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