RUBY – A1105954

Brooklyn Center

My name is RUBY. My Animal ID # is A1105954. – P
I am a spayed female calico domestic sh mix. The shelter thinks I am about 1 YEAR 6 MONTHS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 03/11/2017 from NY 10470, owner surrender reason stated was CHILDCONFL.

03/16/2017 AT RISK MEMO
Ruby A1105954 is at risk due to behavior

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
03/13/2017 Exam Type TREATMENT – Medical Rating is 1 – NORMAL , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 7.9 LBS.

.3 ccs pyrantel given in food

03/11/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
03/11/17 17:56 Basic Info Ruby is a 1 1/2 year old spayed female DSH. She was given to the owner as a gift from a friend and was under his care for a year. Unfortunately, she no longer can be with her family because of a child’s conflict with asthma. She is said to not have any injuries or health problems. She hasn’t been seen by a vet in about a year. Socialization Around strangers, Ruby tends to be hiss and swat. She has lived with a six year old girl and a ten month old girl whom she was tolerable with. She played gently with her previous owners which said took a week initially to gain trust. However, she does play rough and has bit once during play. Previous owner was playing with a mouse and she pounced on his hand to get the toy and bit his hand(which broke skin and drew blood) and toy six months prior. Ruby has not lived with cats or dogs. She has never played or interacted with cats or dogs. Behavior Ruby often scratches the furniture and new people. In the car on her way to our care center, she was described to us as meowing/crying the whole ride. When given a bath or undergo a nail trim, she tends to struggle. When she is being brushed, she isn’t bothered. Ruby tends to put up a struggle when she’s picked up or held. She is afraid of being placed in a carrier and will hiss if she’s disturbed while sleeping or resting. For a New Family to Know Ruby is said to be independent, mellow, assertive, and talkative when she’s hungry. Her activity level is said to being high as she’s constantly moving throughout the house. Her favorite things to do are to eat and playing with balls, string and stuffed toys. Inside the home, she will more than likely follow you around. Ruby is said to have been kept indoors and she sleeps underneath the dining room table. She eats 2 cans of fancy feast and a half full bowl of Friskies daily. She is litter-box trained and uses a hooded litter box with clumping litter. She likes to scratch on leather and her scratching post is vertical and made out of carpet. Behavior during Intake Owner prompted counselor of hissing and swatting. Ruby did not allow handling. She was transferred from the carrier she came in into a kennel.

WEB MEMO
No Web Memo

03/15/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPNOCHILD
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Lived Indoors Previously lived with: Adults and 2 children (6yr & 10 month) Behavior toward strangers: Displays distance increasing behaviors Behavior toward children: Tolerant Behavior toward cats: Unknown Behavior toward dogs: Unknown Bite or Scratch history: Bit once when playing Litter box training: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Independent, mellow, assertive and talkative with a high activity level. Other notes: Isn’t bothered being brushed, tends to struggle when picked up/held. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: Anxious, fractious ENRICHMENT NOTES: 03/13/17 Grumbles and seems wary of surroundings, but will rub against door. Hesitant of petting and is tense, but will relax slightly when coaxed. Sprayed feliway and left alone for now. EVALUATION: Cage Condition: No change Reaction to assessor: Ruby comes forward and starts grumbling when the assessor approaches. Reaction when softly spoken to: Ruby seems conflicted and continues to grumble then gently rubs her cheeks up against the kennel door. Reaction to cage door opening: Ruby arches her back then hisses. Reaction to touch: Ruby doesn’t seem fully comfortable being touched and will tuck/ slink away when the assessor attempts to make contact. She seems to like being pet on her terms when she leans her head in for attention. Her body feels a bit tense and she easily becomes upset with any sudden movement. ACTIVITY LEVEL: Laid back VOCAL: Quiet CHARACTER TYPE: Timid, Affectionate RECOMMENDATIONS: Experienced, adult home only – Ruby tolerates attention and petting but may be fearful or stressed in the shelter, and may be intimidated by small children. She may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to his or her 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 who understands this cat may need time to warm up to her new home and family at her own pace.

GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
No Group Behavior Summary

03/12/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
DVM Intake Exam Findings Scan negative spayed female History : No sneezing or having diarrhea. Subjective : Intact female Observed Behavior – anxious, fractious Evidence of Cruelty seen – none Evidence of Trauma seen – none Objective T = Not taken P = Not taken R = not taken BCS: 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: Teeth – Normal, No masses. PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: NAF MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat. Long nails. CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Not performed. FELV/FIV snap test- negative for both. Assessment- None Medical Behavior Status- Red Medical Status- Apparently healthy Asilomar Status- Healthy Fast Track- None Plan Vaccines were given

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