T’CHALLA – 23368
Safe - 4-2-2018 Brooklyn
SAFE 4/2/18—- 7 year old T’CHALLA lost his home when his owner died. He was brought in with housemate Rasheeda 23369 and needs a new furever home asap along with some dental care.
BROOKLYN CENTER
T’Challa 23368
Care Center Location: Brooklyn
ZIP Code From: 11215
Intake Type: Stray
Medical Behavior: Green
Age: 7 years
Sex: Male
Weight: 14 lbs
KNOWN HISTORY:
T’Challa was brought in as a stray, so we cannot speak to his behavior in his previous home.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:
03/21/18
Very sweet. Easily handle able. Did well for all medical handling and procedures
ENRICHMENT NOTES:
03/21/18
Lying in front of kennel, body neutral and feet folded beneath him. He stands up abruptly once touched, leaning in for petting with his shoulders and raising his rear and tail as my hand passes along his back. Allows all further petting while leaning in and raising his tail. Social and friendly – doing well after first day!
Cage Condition:
Cage is recently cleaned
Reaction to assessor:
T’Challa was relaxed and lying down at the back of the cubby.
Reaction when softly spoken to:
T’Challa slow blinks at the assessor and didn’t get up or come forward when coaxed.
Reaction to cage door opening:
T’Challa remains calm.
Reaction to touch:
T’Challa leans forward to sniff the assessor as he approaches, then leans in and allows petting all over his body. He purrs, gives head butts, raises his rear when pet along his body.
Reaction to being picked up:
T’Challa was a bit tense when picked up, but he remains calm and allows all handling.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:
Moderate
VOCAL:
Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE:
Sweet
Affectionate
Easy going
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:
None
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:
Average
Behavior Asilomar
H – Healthy
RECOMMENDATIONS:
None
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:
T’Challa interacts with the observer, appreciates attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. This cat is showing behavior appropriate for new or experienced cat parents.
This animal came from:FriendOrigin AddressSpay/Neuter statusUnknownIf yes, Please elaborate:Unknown information
Basic Information:T’Challa is a all black male cat that was brought to the ACC due to the fct his owner passed away 4 weeks ago.
Previously lived with:Owner
How is this cat around strangers?When meeting the staff at the ACC for the first time T’Challa was shy but warmed up after a few minutes. He allowed the counselor to pick him up and pet him with no problems.
How is this cat around children?Unknown information
How is this cat around other cats?Unknown information
How is this cat around dogs?Unknown information
Behavior NotesUnknown information
Bite history:Unknown information
Energy level/descriptors:Unknown information
Medical NotesUnknown information
For a New Family to KnowUnknown information
Behavior Notes:During intake T’Challa allowed the counselor to collar him and take his picture with no problems.
Vet Notes: 10:47 AM
DVM Intake Exam
Estimated age: ~7-8 year
Microchip noted on Intake? negative
History : stray, o died, came in with Rasheeda 23369
Subjective: BARH
Observed Behavior – very sweet. Easily handleable. Did well for all medical handling and procedures
Evidence of Cruelty seen – no
Evidence of Trauma seen – no
Objective
P = wnl
R = eupneic
BCS 6/9
EENT: Eyes clear, ears have mild brown waxy debris, no nasal discharge noted
Oral Exam: adult dentition with moderate dental disease, no oral lesions noted
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated, distended and difficult to deeply palpate
U/G: MI, 2 testicles descended
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, greasy hair coat
CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Assessment:
Dental disease
Distended abdomen
Plan: Continue to monitor while at BACC
Rec dental in the future
Rec geriatric workup with placement
Prognosis: Good
SURGERY: ok to schedule for surgery
CAME IN WITH
Rasheeda 23369
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