RUBIE – A0815824

Brooklyn Center

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My name is RUBIE. My Animal ID # is A0815824.
I am a neutered male gray and white domestic sh. The shelter thinks I am about 8 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 06/04/2017 from NY 11208, owner surrender reason stated was PERS PROB. I came in with Group/Litter #K17-099609.

06/07/2017 AT RISK MEMO
Rubie A0815824 is at risk due to behavior. Rubie is very wary and cautious of the environment, mostly stays inside of his cat den to hide. He backs away and hisses when interaction is attempted and will lift his paw up as a warning.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
06/04/2017 Exam Type VACCINATE – Medical Rating is 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 20.0 LBS.

06/01/17 Feline FVRCP Product Name: Nobivac Serial Number:02061286B Location of Vaccination: RFL Revaccination Date:06/18/17 Rabies Product Name:Nobivac Serial Number:188844 Location of Vaccination:RHL Revaccination Date: 06/04/18 Veterinarian:Dr.1355 ————————————– flea treatment topically CT scheduled for next day. test failed Pyrental given orally felv -neg

06/04/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
06/04/17 11:23 Basic Information: Rubie is an 8 year old neutered male that has no past or current medical issues that the owner is aware of. Owner has had Rubie for 8 years but had to surrender due to personal problems. Socialization: According to the owner, around strangers, Rubie is prefers to keep to himself and would stay hidden the whole time the owner would have guests over the house. He has been around children ages 1, 14 & 15 on a daily basis and was respectful around them. Owner had another neutered male cat in the home and stated that they were respectful around each other but would sometimes growl and swat at each other to try to get the other cats food. Rubie has also been around a neutered male small dog in the home and was relaxed and respectful around the animal. Rubie does not have a bite history. Behavior: Rubie is not bothered by having his coat brushed or being put into a carrier. Owner has never tried to bathe him so behavior is unknown. When owner tried to trim his nails, he began to growl, swat and tried to bite the owner. Rubie does not like when someone picks him up and tries to hold him and will struggle to run away. For a New Family to Know: Rubie is described as friendly, mellow, independent and quiet. He has a medium activity level and loves to play with bottle caps and Qtips. In the home, he preferred to stay in his favorite spot and lounge around. Rubie was fed dry food only brand Meow Mix. Rubie is litter box trained and used an uncovered litter box with clumping litter in the home. Owner had 2 scratching posts made of rope and cardboard in the home that Rubie would use frequently but he would also scratch on the sofa. Behavior during intake: Rubie has a stiff body and was hiding in the back of the carrier during intake. When counselor went to scan him for a mc, he began to hiss and try to hide more. Counselor was unable to collar due to animal being stressed.

WEB MEMO
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06/07/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Lived Indoors Previously lived with: Adults and children (ages 1,14 & 15) Behavior toward strangers: Keeps to himself and stays hidden the entire time guests come over Behavior toward children: respectful Behavior toward cats: Lived with another cat and was respectful but would sometimes argue when trying to get each other’s food. Behavior toward dogs: Lived with a neutered dog and was relaxed and respectful Bite or Scratch history: None Litter box training: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Friendly, mellow, independent and quiet with a medium activity level Other notes: He isn’t bothered by having his coat brushed or being put into a carrier. When owner tried to trim his nails, he began to growl, swat and tried to bite the owner. He doesn’t like when someone picks him up and tries to hold him and will struggle to run away. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: Did not want to come out of the crate. Growling. Will flee. A towel was used to grab him. Anxious. ENRICHMENT NOTES: 06/05/17 In back of kennel with a low body and wide eyes, ears tilted. Tolerates petting while licking lips and looking around the room. 06/06/17 Lying in back of kennel with a low body and head lowered, tail wrapped around litter box. He tolerates petting along head and body while breathing rapidly and flattening his ears, eyes wide. Not interested in treats today. 06/07/17 Squished in his litter box, tense body. Alert and very wary of his surroundings. His eyes dart around the kennel, didn’t get up or come forward when coaxed. He backs away and hisses. His tail thrashes around and he raises his paw up as a warning to back away. Seems very stressed, not open to interacting. Sprayed feliway and left him alone. ACTIVITY LEVEL: Laid back VOCAL: Quiet CHARACTER TYPE: Skittish POTENTIAL CHALLENGES: Fearful – Rubie 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 – Rubie is displaying behaviors that preclude placement in the adoptions room and 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

06/04/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
DVM Intake Exam Neutered male Estimated age: 8 year Microchip noted on Intake? positive 985121005216438 History : Owner surrender. Subjective: Apparently healthy neutered Observed Behavior – Did not wated to come out of the crate. Growling. Will flee. A towel was used to grab him. Anxious. Evidence of Cruelty seen – None Evidence of Trauma seen – None Objective P = 160 bpm BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: NAF 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 Rectal: NAF Assessment overweight Plan Placement Adoption. Prognosis: excellent

No RE-EXAM or CAGE-EXAM found
– Normal,
No detailed description for a visit type RE-EXAM or CAGE-EXAM found!

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