SPOTTY – A1113784

Manhattan Center

My name is SPOTTY. My Animal ID # is A1113784. – P
I am a spayed female tortie domestic sh mix. The shelter thinks I am about 1 YEAR 1 MONTH old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 05/31/2017 from NY 10456, owner surrender reason stated was HOME SIZE. I came in with Group/Litter #K17-099226.

06/09/2017 AT RISK MEMO
Spotty A1113784 is at risk for fearful behavior and stress level in the care center. Her previous owner describes her as friendly, affectionate, and playful, but also as shy and fearful and this matches the behavior we are seeing in the care center. Spotty allows some touch but is generally avoiding interaction and moves away from her caretakers. She is hiding in her den and hisses when approached.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
06/02/2017 Exam Type PRE/POST S/N – Medical Rating is 1 – NORMAL , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 7.6 LBS.

Pre-surgical exam, anesthesia, and surgery performed by ASPCA. Green linear tattoo placed on ventral abdomen. Rx:Onsior 20mg 0.341mL SID x 3 days.(For pain management). Nosf

05/31/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
05/31/17 17:44 Basic Information. This cat came in as an owner surrender with her sibling. She is an all-black, female 1 year old cat. She’s been kept since she was first born but could not be kept due to her previous owner moving out of state. Socialization. Around strangers and children they are described as shy for a few minutes but when comfortable she becomes extremely friendly. She has been around children ages 7, 9 and 11 and around them she is very respectful, relaxed and usually very tolerant. She plays very gentle whether it’s with adults, children or cats, loves being around other cats and will also be very relaxed and respectful with them too. However; when she sees any type of dog through her window or near her, she will often growl and stare until the dog is gone. Behavior. This cat is a cat who will meow and cry to let you know that she is hungry and ready to eat and will pee on the side of her litter box to let you know that it is dirty and needs to be cleaned. She enjoys car rides and will either sleep through the whole ride or will be starring outside the window and enjoy the view. She is not a fan of bath time or having her nails trimmed and will hiss, swat and attempt to bite you just to avoid either one. However; she will enjoy you wiping her down with some cleaning wipes, brushing her fur and being picked up and cuddled. For a New Family to Know. This cat is described as a friendly, affectionate, playful, mellow, independent, somewhat shy and fearful and lovable cat. She has a medium activity level, will follow you around at home until you sit down and when you do sit she will join you and sit on your lap. She enjoys looking out of the window and watching all the people and animals walk by and enjoys playing with balls, bells, string, wand toys and LOTS of catnip toys. She can sleep practically anywhere, eats 1 can of Friskies wet food a day and adores getting some temptations treats. She prefers a hooded litter box with clay like litter and enjoys carpet made scratching posts. Intake: Upon intake they did not allow handling or being collard however did allow to be placed in a carrier.

WEB MEMO
No Web Memo

06/03/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Steady VOCAL: Quiet CHARACTER TYPE: Curious, Skittish MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 5/31/17- Observed Behavior – allows handling ENRICHMENT NOTES: 6/1/17- In litter box on approach, stiff and alert, whiskers forward. Started hissing and lip licking when door opened. Allowed brief pets, then leaned away and hissed again. EVALUATION: Cage Condition: No change Reaction to assessor: Spotty remains tense body, tucked limbs on her cage bedding during the approach. Reaction to cage door opening: Spotty gazes, eyes dilated, and stiffens up. Reaction to touch: Spotty distance increases then allows the stroke while lip licking in place. BEHAVIOR SUMMARY: Spotty may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to her new home. We recommend that this cat go to a home with experienced cat parents.

GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
No Group Behavior Summary

05/31/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 1 Microchip noted on Intake? n History : o surrender Subjective: Observed Behavior – allows handling Evidence of Cruelty seen – n Evidence of Trauma seen – n Objective P = 160 R = wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted 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: intact MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: healthy Plan ohe Prognosis: good SURGERY: Okay for surgery

06/01/2017 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 1 – NORMAL ,
06/01/17 16:48 Based on record review and visual exam (BAR, no nasal or OU dc, no s/c), ok for s/n sx.

 

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