SUNDAY – 12746
Safe - 12-4-2017 Brooklyn Rescue: Feline Rescue of SI Please honor your pledges: http://felinerescueofstatenisland.org/donation/
*** SAFE 12/04/17 *** This adorable cutiepie has warmed up a lot during her time at BACC and currently has a URI. Poor SUNDAY lost her home when her owner died. She is about 7 years old and is missing all her teeth. Her fur is matted a bit and she could use some TLC and a furever home.
BROOKLYN CENTER
Hello, my name is Sunday. My animal id is #12746. I am a desexed female brown tabby cat at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 7 years 1 weeks old. – P
I came into the shelter as a stray on 15-Nov-2017.
Sunday is at risk due to being diagnosed with an Upper Respiratory Infection and will likely require home rest and a series of antibiotics for up to 14 days. This is a contagious illness to other cats. Based on her behavior assessment we recommend that this cat go to a home with experienced cat parents.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 11.4 lbs
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~7yrs Microchip noted on Intake? no History : Owner passed away Subjective: Observed Behavior – QARH. Nervous in cage, slowly backs away, allowed to be picked up out of cage, allowed all handling for intake Evidence of Cruelty seen – no Evidence of Trauma seen – no Objective P = WNL R = WNL BCS 6/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: Missing all teeth, pink mm PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Spayed MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, 3 areas of severe matting at caudal dorsum CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Matted (shaved), dental disease (resolved? all teeth missing), overweight Plan: Continue to monitor while at BACC. Soft food only. Matting shaved Prognosis: Good
URI noted on rounds S/O: BAR. Attention seeking. Eating with good appetite. EENT: Eyes clear, no ocular discharge, mild serous nasal discharge HL: Sneezing, normal RR/RE INTEG: Full healthy coat MS: Ambulatory x 4 UG: Spayed A: URI P: Rec doxycycline 1.2ml PO q24 x 10 days. Excellent prognosis
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Sunday was fearful during intake and hissed at staff. Staff was unable to collar Sunday.
Is this cat having litter box issues?: No
Basic Information:: Sunday was brought into ACC after Sunday’s owner passed away.
How is this cat around strangers?: Sunday was friendly around care takers.
How is this cat around children?: Unknown
How is this cat around other cats?: Unknown
How is this cat around dogs?: Unknown
Behavior Notes: N/A
Bite history:: Sunday did not attempt to bite/scratch caretakers.
Medical Notes: N/A
For a New Family to Know: N/A
KNOWN HISTORY:: Sunday was brought in as a stray, so we cannot speak to her behavior in her previous home.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: Nervous in cage, slowly backs away, allowed to be picked up out of cage, allowed all handling for intake
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 11/16/17 Lying in back of kennel with a flat body, head lowered onto kennel floor. Allows petting along head and body while remaining very still and avoiding eye contact. Needs more time to adjust. Sprayed feliway.
Cage Condition:: Cage is slightly re-arranged
Reaction to assessor:: Sunday was lying down in her litter box with her tail wrapped around her body.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Sunday slow blinks then rolls over on her side and rubs up against the litter box.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Sunday lip licks then pauses and watches the assessor’s movements.
Reaction to touch:: Sunday rolls around in her litter box and gently nudges the assessor’s hand when approached. The end of her tail flicks but she remains calm and allows petting along her body. She appreciates attention but isn’t confident enough to approach the front of the kennel.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Moderate
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Calm,Sweet,Easy going
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: None
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Experience
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
RECOMMENDATIONS:: None
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Sunday 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.
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