SMIZZ – A1111886
Safe - 5-18-2017 Brooklyn
SAFE 5/18/17 The Young Miss SMIZZ at BACC Needs You!
CAME IN WITH A MOM AND KITTENS – NERVOUS IN SHELTER AND NEEDS A HOME!
BROOKLYN CENTER
SMIZZ – A1111886
SPAYED FEMALE, BLACK / WHITE, DOMESTIC SH MIX,1 yr
STRAY – STRAY WAIT, NO HOLD Reason STRAY
Intake condition UNSPECIFIE Intake Date 05/12/2017, From NY 11412, DueOut Date 05/15/2017, I came in with Group/Litter #K17-097045.
Medical Behavior Evaluation YELLOW
Medical Summary Microchip: Scanned negative Sex: Intact Female Age 1 year Mentation: Appropriate Eyes: Clear Ears: Clear Nose: Clear Teeth: White If abnormal BCS: Skin: dry, no signs of flea dirt or parasites Hair Coat: dirty, light dandruff Declawed: No Any injuries: No Behavior: Fearful, will flee. Talkative, allows touch inside den. Becomes reactive when lifted. Medication: No
Weight 7.9
BEHAVIOR:
KNOWN HISTORY:
Smizz was brought in as a stray, so we cannot speak to her behavior in her previous home. She attempted to flee during intake.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:
Fearful, will flee. Talkative, allows touch inside den. Becomes reactive when lifted.
ENRICHMENT NOTES:
05/14/17
Sitting in back of kennel crouched with wide eyes flat eats. Watches me as I approach. When I open the kennel door she moves forward swiftly with a low body, avoiding my hand. She then retreats to the other side of the kennel. Needs more time to adjust.
05/14/17
Sitting in back of kennel crouched with wide eyes flat eats. Watches me as I approach. When I open the kennel door she moves forward swiftly with a low body, avoiding my hand. She then retreats to the other side of the kennel. Needs more time to adjust. Sprayed feliway.
05/15/17
Sitting crouched in back of kennel wih ears tilted forward. She tenses her body and watches me as I open the kennel door, then retreats quickly to the other side of the kennel with a low body as I reach towards her. Nervous – needs more time to adjust.
EVALUATION:
Cage Condition: Cage is slightly re-arranged
Reaction to assessor: Smizz was lying down, look around and appears to have a tense body posture.
Reaction when softly spoken to: Smizz continues to look at the assessor, but her eyes soften slightly.
Reaction to cage door opening: Smizz becomes stiff and alert.
Reaction to touch: Smizz focuses on the assessor’s hand and quickly darts into her other kennel space. When attempting to pet her again, she attempts to flee from the cage door.
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Cannot evaluate
VOCAL: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: Skittish, Independent
RECOMMENDATIONS:
– Placement with a New Hope partner – Smizz is displaying behaviors that preclude placement in the adoptions room and/or may require further investigation before placement in a home. She 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.
MEDICAL:
05/15/17
Pre-OVH exam.
S/O: QARH. Appears fearful. Eating well.
EENT: No oculonasal discharge, no sneezing.
H/L: Lungs clear.
MS: Amb x 4, no lameness.
A: Apparently healthy based on this and previous exam.
P: OK for OVH.
Excellent prognosis.
5/13:
DVM Intake Exam
female intact
Estimated age: 1 year
Microchip noted on Intake? negative
History : Stray cat
Subjective: Apparently healthy
Observed Behavior – tries to flee , scratches
Evidence of Cruelty seen – none
Evidence of Trauma seen – none
Objective
P = 180 bpm BCS 4/9
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: intact female
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat
CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Assessment
apparently healthy
Plan
No treatment at this time
Prognosis: excellent
SURGERY: Okay for surgery
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