PRECIOUS – 14922
Safe - 12-7-2017 Manhattan
***SAFE 12/07/17 *** *FIV+* PRECIOUS was clearly not precious to her owner who abandoned her at the ACC with a note! She is front declawed and a plus size gal who is BEGINNER rated and looking for that Purrmanent home!
Manhattan Center
FIV POSITIVE
DECLAWED FRONT PAWS
Hello, my name is Precious. My animal id is #14922. I am a desexed female white cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 14 years old. – P
I came into the shelter as a stray on 29-Nov-2017.
Precious is at risk for medical reasons. Precious is a geriatric lady who is FIV+. Precious is partially declawed (front) and she is also a little overweight, requiring a calorie controlled diet. Behaviorally, we have no concerns about Precious, and she has been assessed as being suitable for a beginner cat home.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 14 lbs
[LVT Intake Exam] Microchip Scan: negative, placed 981020025095143 Evidence of Cruelty: no Observed Behavior: allows all handling, calm Sex: spayed female Estimated Age: reported 14y Subjective: declawed (front) older cat with earmites, overweight, FIV+ Eyes: clear Ears: earmites (heavy d/c with pinnal pedal) Oral Exam: moderate staining Heart: WNL Lungs: WNL Abdomen: WNL Musculoskeletal: overweight 7.5-8/9 Mentation: BARH Preliminary Assessment: older cat with FIV+ Plan: 0.2ml ivermectin SQ, DVM intake
Did ok initially and overall did well but during exam started to growl, did not try to bite BAR Clear OU, mild debris (NOT ear mites) AU, nndc OP 2/4 PLN wnl H/L reg, no obvious murmur, ssp, lungs clear/eupenic, no coughing or sneezing ABD Tense, difficult to palpate deeply, does not seem painful Integ flea dirt and dander, no live fleas noted UG f/s Neuro alert and appropriate A:Flea dirt, dirty coat FIV positive P:Gave capstar Received flea treatment yesterday Fair prognosis
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
Upon intake, Precious allowed to be petted on the head while in her carrier. She then began meowing and would hiss if I continued touching her. Precious came out of the carrier on her own but when I tried to touch her or stop her from fleeing should would hiss and growl and she would start thumping her tail. Precious had to be scruffed to be placed in her kennel as any further handling seemed to make her more upset.
Date of Intake: 11/29/2017
Spay/Neuter status: Unknown
Basic Information:: Precious is approximately a 14 year old female white and gray tabby domestic short haired cat. Kimberly was abandoned at the center with a note.
If yes, Please elaborate:: Unknown
Previously lived with:: Unknown
How is this cat around strangers?: Unknown
How is this cat around children?: Unknown
How is this cat around other cats?: Unknown
How is this cat around dogs?: Unknown
Behavior Notes: Unknown
Bite history:: Unknown
Energy level/descriptors:: Unknown
Medical Notes: Unknown
For a New Family to Know: Unknown
KNOWN HISTORY:: Precious was brought in as a stray, so we don’t have any behavioral history or tendencies in a home environment.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: Observed Behavior: allows all handling, calm
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 11/30/17 At the front, eyes dilated, meowing and looking around. Allowed and slightly leaned into pets, but seemed uncomfortable. After left alone for a few minutes, stopped meowing, settled down at front of cage. Sprayed thunderease.
Cage Condition:: No change
Reaction to assessor:: Precious immediately comes soliciting at the front of the cage.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Precious remains soft in place.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Precious remains standing at the front of the cage, relaxed body posture, soliciting attention.
Reaction to touch:: Precious head-butts the assessor’s hand and appreciates petting on the head and body.
Reaction to being picked up:: Allows the pickup and remains calm.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Lively
VOCAL:: Somewhat chatty
CHARACTER TYPE: : Calm,Sweet,Affectionate
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Beginner
Behavior Asilomar: H – Healthy
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Precious interacts with the Assessor, solicits attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. This cat can go to a beginner home.
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