TOM – 20995
Safe - 2-24-2018 Brooklyn
***SAFE 02/24/18*** TIMID AND SHY TOM IS A GIRL KITTY WHO WOULD LOVE A HOME TONIGHT WHERE SHE CAN RELAX AND REGROUP!! TOM (female) is a sweet girl who needs some TLC. She was brought into the ACC with two other housemates Shadow and Jerry. She is frightened in the shelter atmosphere and a new home will be just the thing to help her decompress and relax. MUST RESERVE HER BY NOON!
Brooklyn Center
Hello, my name is Tom. My animal id is #20995. I am a female white cat at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 2 years old. – P
I came into the shelter as a aco impound on 17-Feb-2018.
Tom 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. Tom is suitable to go to an adult only home.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 4.1 lbs
18/02/2018
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 2 yrs based on teeth Microchip noted on Intake? Neg Microchip Number (If Applicable): History : Stray Subjective: QAR, friendly, well behaved during PE and med handling Observed Behavior – Evidence of Cruelty seen – n Evidence of Trauma seen – n Objective T = P = wnl R = eup BCS 4/9 MM pink, slightly tacky, slight delay in skin turgor EENT: OU conjunctivitis and moderate amount of mucoid discharge. AU black ceruminous and “coffee grind ” like debris. Dried nasal discharge bilaterally. Oral Exam: mild gingivitis, dental calculus on molars, no ulcers/lesions. PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated. Large soft non painful bladder U/G: FI, no MGTs, no vulvar discharge MSI: Ambulatory x 4. Flea infested, lots of flea dirt. Dirty unkempt hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: NE Assessment URI conjunctivitis fleas intact ear mites Prognosis: fair Plan: move to ISO ear clean Revolution LRS 50 mL SQ Capstar doxycycline 0.4mL PO SID x 10 days terramycin OU BID x 10 days Vet check day 7 SURGERY: Temporary waiver due to URI
18/02/2018
[Spay/Neuter Waiver – Upper Respiratory Illness] Your newly adopted animal is in treatment for an upper respiratory illness. The veterinarian is temporarily waiving this animal from the spay/neuter requirements of the City of NY until such time as the illness has resolved and the pet has sufficiently recovered. At that time, this animal must come into compliance with the spay/neuter requirements.
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
KNOWN HISTORY:: Tom was brought in as a stray, so we cannot speak to her behavior in her previous home.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: 02/18/18 Friendly, well behaved during PE and med handling
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 02/18/18 Lying in back of kennel, body pressed up against kennel wall. Tenses as I reach forward and tolerates petting head and body while remaining very still, tail curled around feet. Needs more time to adjust.
Cage Condition:: Cage is slightly re-arranged
Reaction to assessor:: Tom was tense and pressed up against the back wall of the kennel.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Tom feint sleeps and doesn’t get up or come forward when coaxed.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Tom remains motionless.
Reaction to touch:: Tom keeps her body lowered and starts to tremble when the assessor extends his hand out. She flinches when touched and tolerates gentle petting briefly before shifting away to the other side of the kennel.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Laid back
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Timid,Independent
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful
Potential challenges comments:: Tom has displayed fearful behavior during their stay in the care center and may dislike certain types of handling. A fearful cat will feel more relaxed when given options, so provide her with the chance to move closer, investigate, or interact with you. Be sure to offer incentive such as treats or play time whenever the cat makes a small positive step. Please speak to an adoption counselor for additional information on methods to desensitize your cat to their fear stimulus.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Experienced, adult only
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
RECOMMENDATIONS:: None
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Tom tolerates attention and petting but may be fearful or stressed in the shelter, and may be intimidated by small children. She may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to her new home. Due to the behaviors seen in the care center, we feel that this cat will do best in an experienced, adult only home.
CAME IN WITH:
Shadow – 20812
Jerry 20996
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