SANDY – A1097068
Safe - 12-6-2016 Manhattan Rescue: Feline Rescue of SI Please honor your pledges: http://felinerescueofstatenisland.org/donation/
*** SAFE 12/06/16 ***GIVE THANKS THIS HOLIDAY BY SAVING AN ANIMAL’S LIFE!! A volunteer writes: Sandy was headbutting the cage door while I was trying to open it. She was so happy to have company, to have friendship and love. I gave her some treats which she gobbled up. Then someone came into the room, she startled and stared. And it seemed every time there was a sudden noise or strangers passed her cage, she crouched down and wanted to hide. I understand. I own two cats just like this. They are super friendly to me and my husband, but they are not fond of change or strangers. It’s impossible to tell in a shelter situation, but my feeling is that Sandy would blossom in a calm and stable home environment with an experienced human or humans. Don’t we all want that? Sandy is already spayed, so she can go home with you same day as adoption.
Manhattan Center
My name is SANDY. My Animal ID # is A1097068. – P
I am a spayed female black and white domestic sh mix. The shelter thinks I am about 6 YEARS old.
I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 11/17/2016 from NY 10468, owner surrender reason stated was PET HEALTH.
MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
12/04/2016 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 10.4 LBS.
12/04/16 13:14 S: friendly, energetic, decreased appetite O: Brief exam BAR H Lungs clear x4 fields, MPND, sneezing SNP abdomen A: URI P: Move to iso 1.0,ml Doxycycline PO SID x 10d 3.75MG MIRTAZAPINE PO (DISSOLVE INSYRINGE WITH WATER) Sex: Female, spayed Scan: Negative Estimated age: 6+ years as reported by previous owner Fleas: Large amount of flea dirt. Hx: Large flea infestation reported by former owner S: Stays in the back of the cage, quiet and calm but allows all handling O: BAR-H, BCS 8/9, MMs pink and moist EENT: No discharge OU, AU, nose. Moderate tartar and gingivitis. PLNs: Not enlarged. H/L: NSR, NMA. Eupnic, quiet lung sounds. Abd: Soft, no pain on palpation, no masses palpated M/S/I: Amb x4. Thin fur and crusty skin lesions on dorsal neck, thin fur and erythematous skin but no crusts in inguinal region. UG: Female A: 1. Obese 2. Dental disease 3. Hypotrichosis – R/O fleas (dorsal neck) and self-grooming (inguinal region) due to stress, discomfort from fleas, other Short-term prognosis: Good P: 1. Administered pyrantel 1.1 ml PO and Activyl for cats 9+ lbs during exam 2. Recommend dental cleaning and weight loss of 2-5 lbs 1088
11/17/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
11/17/16 09:25 BASIC INFO Sandy A1097068 is an approximately 6 year old dsh. She was found as a stray 6 years ago by the owner. The main reason for surrender is that Sandy had caught fleas and they spread through out the home before she was able to be treated for the condition. Sandy does not appear to have any other health concerns according to the owner. Sandy is best described as a very independent cat. She is very shy and hides when anyone comes in the home. Sandy is fed Purina cat chow dry food. She uses a hooded litter box with clumping litter. Sandy scratches on a scratching board. BEHAVIOR DURING INTAKE Sandy allowed all handling, collaring and photos.
11/21/2016 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: Sandy was headbutting the cage door while I was trying to open it. She was so happy to have company, to have friendship and love. I gave her some treats which she gobbled up. Then someone came into the room, she startled and stared. And it seemed every time there was a sudden noise or strangers passed her cage, she crouched down and wanted to hide. I understand. I own two cats just like this. They are super friendly to me and my husband, but they are not fond of change or strangers. It’s impossible to tell in a shelter situation, but my feeling is that Sandy would blossom in a calm and stable home environment with an experienced human or humans. Don’t we all want that? Sandy is already spayed, so she can go home with you same day as adoption.
11/20/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Sandy’s previous owner reports she is a very independent cat. She is very shy and hides when people visit them home. She allowed all handling upon intake and during her initial medical exam. Reaction to assessor: Sandy was lying down, calm and relaxed upon approach. Reaction when softly spoken to: Sandy looks at the assessor and approaches the front, head-butting lightly and leaning against the cage door. Reaction to cage door opening: Sandy becomes alert and retreats to the back, but slowly comes forward again. Reaction to touch: Sandy head-butts the assessor’s hand and leans in for head rubs, but she becomes tense when touched on her back and flips her head around to watch the assessor’s hand. When touched on her back again, she hisses and begins to grumble. She may not like having her back touched, but will nudge the assessor’s hand with her head and seems to appreciate head rubs. Behavior Determination: Experienced Sandy solicits petting and attention, but after a few soft passes over the body she begins to hiss and growl at the assessor. This may be a sign of petting-induced aggression, where repeated physical contact results in discomfort for the cat. As a result of this observed behavior we recommend adopters who are familiar with signs of behavioral arousal and agitation in cats, so that interactions can be ended before Sandy becomes reactive. Treats should be used to reward appropriate responses to physical attention. We recommend that this cat go to a home with experienced cat parents. Any future home with children should conduct a thorough interaction before adopting.
GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
No Group Behavior Summary
11/17/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
Sex: Female, spayed Scan: Negative Estimated age: 6+ years as reported by previous owner Fleas: Large amount of flea dirt. Hx: Large flea infestation reported by former owner S: Stays in the back of the cage, quiet and calm but allows all handling O: BAR-H, BCS 8/9, MMs pink and moist EENT: No discharge OU, AU, nose. Moderate tartar and gingivitis. PLNs: Not enlarged. H/L: NSR, NMA. Eupnic, quiet lung sounds. Abd: Soft, no pain on palpation, no masses palpated M/S/I: Amb x4. Thin fur and crusty skin lesions on dorsal neck, thin fur and erythematous skin but no crusts in inguinal region. UG: Female A: 1. Obese 2. Dental disease 3. Hypotrichosis – R/O fleas (dorsal neck) and self-grooming (inguinal region) due to stress, discomfort from fleas, other Short-term prognosis: Good P: 1. Administered pyrantel 1.1 ml PO and Activyl for cats 9+ lbs during exam 2. Recommend dental cleaning and weight loss of 2-5 lbs 1088
12/04/2016 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS ,
12/04/16 13:14 S: friendly, energetic, decreased appetite O: Brief exam BAR H Lungs clear x4 fields, MPND, sneezing SNP abdomen A: URI P: Move to iso 1.0,ml Doxycycline PO SID x 10d 3.75MG MIRTAZAPINE PO (DISSOLVE INSYRINGE WITH WATER) Sex: Female, spayed Scan: Negative Estimated age: 6+ years as reported by previous owner Fleas: Large amount of flea dirt. Hx: Large flea infestation reported by former owner S: Stays in the back of the cage, quiet and calm but allows all handling O: BAR-H, BCS 8/9, MMs pink and moist EENT: No discharge OU, AU, nose. Moderate tartar and gingivitis. PLNs: Not enlarged. H/L: NSR, NMA. Eupnic, quiet lung sounds. Abd: Soft, no pain on palpation, no masses palpated M/S/I: Amb x4. Thin fur and crusty skin lesions on dorsal neck, thin fur and erythematous skin but no crusts in inguinal region. UG: Female A: 1. Obese 2. Dental disease 3. Hypotrichosis – R/O fleas (dorsal neck) and self-grooming (inguinal region) due to stress, discomfort from fleas, other Short-term prognosis: Good P: 1. Administered pyrantel 1.1 ml PO and Activyl for cats 9+ lbs during exam 2. Recommend dental cleaning and weight loss of 2-5 lbs 1088
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