ROCCO – A1111650

Manhattan Center

My name is ROCCO. My Animal ID # is A1111650. – P
I am a neutered male gray tabby and white domestic sh mix. The shelter thinks I am about 3 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 05/10/2017 from NY 10035, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY. I came in with Group/Litter #K17-096811.

06/12/2017 AT RISK MEMO
A1111650 Rocco – Adult Only determination; Has been in the care center for a month and he doesn’t seem to be warming up to his caretakers. He remains in a low and crouched position when approached and hisses when the cage door opens. He still tolerates petting, but seems very uncomfortable.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
06/09/2017 Exam Type CAGE EXAM – Medical Rating is 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 11.9 LBS.

6/9 licking nose noted on 6/6, monitoring for URI in cubby, hisses when door opened no nasal discharge no sneeze marks on kennel glass

05/10/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
05/10/17 16:06 Allows petting and handling.

05/24/2017 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: Ridley Scott once said, “Life isn’t black and white. It’s a million gray areas, don’t you find?” If you are looking to add a little life to your home, Rocco is a handsome chunk of gray kitty goodness. With golden eyes, this shy guy looks out as if to say, “If only I had a safe place to call my own, I could tell you my story.” This young guy may be uncomfortable in the shelter, but he does appreciate the occasional petting. For now, he is acting like an independent, I-am-not-that-needy kind of cat that appeals to like minds. But it is likely that, over time, he will be comfortable enough to seek a bit more. If you are a patient and understanding friend looking for a cute and furry housemate, visit Rocco at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. He is waiting for his new furever home.

06/12/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPNOCHILD
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Rocco was brought in as a stray so we cannot speak to his behavior in his previous home. During intake, he allowed all petting and handling. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: In cubby, hisses when door opened ENRICHMENT NOTES: 6/8/17 – Lots of room noise today, seemed very intimidated. Crouched at back of cubby as usual, eyes dilated. Tolerated pets, but lots of lip licking and shifting in place. Ate treats when left alone. Sprayed feliway. 6/11/17 – Very agitated today, due to room noise again? At back of cubby as usual, tense posture, eyes dilated, pressed into corner. Started hissing when door opened. Flinched and hissed again when pet, then ate treats in my presence. Sprayed feliway. 6/12/17 – Still a little agitated, seems to be deteriorating. At back of cubby, eyes dilated, hunched low. Started hissing on approach. Hissed again when door opened. Lay in place, lowered head and closed eyes when pet, held immobile throughout interaction EVALUATION: Cage Condition: Cage is neat Reaction to assessor: Rocco looks at the assessor with dilated eyes, and hisses. Reaction when softly spoken to: Rocco remains crouched at the back of his cubby and hisses again. Reaction to cage door opening: Rocco becomes tense and alert. Reaction to touch: Rocco hunches lower in place, lowers his head, and does not respond to touch. ACTIVITY LEVEL: Laid back VOCAL: Quiet CHARACTER TYPE: Timid, Skittish, Shy POTENTIAL CHALLENGES: – Fearful BEHAVIOR SUMMARY: Rocco tolerates attention and petting but may be fearful or stressed in the shelter, and may be intimidated by small children. He 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. RECOMMENDATIONS: – Experienced, adult home only ?

GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
No Group Behavior Summary

05/10/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 3-5 Microchip noted on Intake? n History : stray Subjective: Observed Behavior – timid, allows exam Evidence of Cruelty seen – n Evidence of Trauma seen – y–small cut on face Objective P = 120 R = wnl BCS 6/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted–wound around right eye lateral area, some redness, d/c Oral Exam: clean teeth PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: neutered MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: wound around eye, minor Plan- clavamox 1.4ml bid x 10 Prognosis: good

06/09/2017 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS,
6/9 licking nose noted on 6/6, monitoring for URI in cubby, hisses when door opened no nasal discharge no sneeze marks on kennel glass

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