WIGGLES – 11603
Safe - 11-22-2017 Manhattan Rescue: Feline Rescue of SI Please honor your pledges: http://felinerescueofstatenisland.org/donation/
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Manhattan Center
Hello, my name is Wiggles. My animal id is #11603. I am a female black cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 7 years 1 weeks old. – P
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 03-Nov-2017, with the surrender reason stated as animal behaviour – aggressive towards people.
Wiggles is at risk for medical reasons. She was yesterday diagnosed with Upper Respiratory Infection, and has begun a course of medication which will need to be continued for the next 10 days. Wiggles has interacted well within the shelter, and we have no concerns regarding her behavior.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 5.375 lbs
[LVT Intake Exam] Microchip Scan: negative, placed 981020025084367 Evidence of Cruelty: no Observed Behavior: allows all handling, tense but did not aggress Sex: intact female Estimated Age: appx 6-7m Subjective: seemingly healthy cat with earmites Eyes: clear Ears: d/c and pinnal pedal reflex, 0.06ml ivermectin SQ Oral Exam: young, no staining Heart: WNL Lungs: WNL Abdomen: WNL Musculoskeletal: WNL BCS 5/9 Mentation: BARH Preliminary Assessment: seemingly healthy cat with earmites Plan: DVM intake, no rabies vaccine due to DOH hold
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam 1444 Estimated age: 7-10m Microchip noted on Intake? y History : owner surrender, doh Subjective:bar Observed Behavior – scared and tense, but allowed exam if went slow Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -n Objective T = P = 180 R = wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ear mites, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: 7-10m PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: fi MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Assessment: 7-10m fi dsh ear mites Prognosis: excellent Plan: ovh, behavioral assessment for adoption SURGERY: Okay for surgery
Listed as 7 months in our records but reportedly 6-7 years according to previous owner S/O -BAR, friendly and affectionate but resists handling, restraint -mm pk, moist; moderate gingivitis, mild to moderate staining and moderate tartar -eupnic, no URI signs -overall a small cat but appears to be middle aged based on dentition P changed age to 7 years recommend dental cleaning after placement
This morning pt is blowing bubbles out of her nose, sneezing and sniffling, with occasional serous nasal discharge. Move to isolation, start doxycycline 0.5 ml PO SID x10 days. 1088
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Wiggles had a stiff posture, hissed, growled, swatted and withdrew to the back of his carrier. He did not allow handling.
Date of Intake: 11/3/2017
Spay/Neuter status: Yes
Is this cat having litter box issues?: No
Basic Information:: Wiggles is a black and white, male cat that was surrendered by owner because he wasn’t getting along with people. Owner bought him from a pet shop when he was two months and had him for six years. Wiggles has no visible sign of illness or injury.
If yes, Please elaborate:: Unknown
Previously lived with:: A six year old chld
How is this cat around strangers?: He is shy and hides for days
How is this cat around children?: He does not get along with children but is respectful of their space
How is this cat around other cats?: He does not get along with other cats
How is this cat around dogs?: Unknown
Behavior Notes: Wiggles does not get along with people or animals and meows and cries when riding in a car. He hisses if you attempt to brush his coat or pick him up or disturbed while sleeping. He struggles and hisses when placed in a carrier.
Bite history:: Wiggles has bitten owners grandchild
Energy level/descriptors:: High
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: No
Medical Notes: Unknown
For a New Family to Know: Wiggles is a shy cat that hides when strangers come around. He likes to jump up and down cabinets and rarely seeks attention. He was kept mostly indoors, slept on owner’s sofa and fed dry cat food. He is house trained and used an uncovered litter box with clumping cat litter.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Basic Information: Wiggles is a black and white, cat that was surrendered by owner because she wasn’t getting along with people. Owner bought her from a pet shop when she was two months and had her for six years. Wiggles has no visible sign of illness or injury. Previously lived with: A six year old child How is this cat around strangers? She is shy and hides for days How is this cat around children? She does not get along with children but is respectful of their space How is this cat around other cats? She does not get along with other cats How is this cat around dogs? Unknown Behavior Notes: Wiggles does not get along with people or animals and meows and cries when riding in a car. She hisses if you attempt to brush her coat or pick her up or disturbed while sleeping. She struggles and hisses when placed in a carrier. Bite history: Wiggles has bitten owners grandchild Energy level/descriptors: High Has this cat ever had any medical issues? No For a New Family to Know: Wiggles is a shy cat that hides when strangers come around. She likes to jump up and down cabinets and rarely seeks attention. She was kept mostly indoors, slept on owner’s sofa and fed dry cat food. She is house trained and used an uncovered litter box with clumping cat litter.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: Observed Behavior: allows all handling, tense but did not aggress.
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 11/5/17 Hidden completely under bedding, poked nose out when spoken to. Lay in place when uncovered, eyes dilated. Sniffed at treats, but unwilling to move forward to reach. Sniffed assess-a-hand, then allowed and slightly leaned into pets, remained tense. Sprayed thunderease. 11/6/17 Getting braver! At the front, completely hidden under bedding. Came out when door opened, soft posture, eyes only a little dilated. Sniffed hand, then leaned and arched into pets, purred! Came to the front after door closed, sniffed hand through the bars. Became tense when someone entered the room, retreated a few steps, crouched down. Calmed again quickly, returned slow blink. 11/7/17 Further improvement! Resting on bedding on approach, soft posture, eyes only a little dilated. Lay in place when door opened, leaned into pets, purred, eyes became less dilated! Came to the front with only a little coaxing, sat calmly when held. After door closed, stayed at the front, rubbed against the bars.
Cage Condition:: Cage is neat
Reaction to assessor:: Wiggles lays in place on her bed and looks at the assessor, soft eyes and body.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Wiggles continues to lay in place.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Wiggles remains soft and relaxed.
Reaction to touch:: Wiggles leans and arches into the stroke and begins to purr.
Reaction to being picked up:: Wiggles sits calmly in the assessor’s arms and looks around.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Moderate
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Shy ,Sweet,Affectionate
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: None
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Average
Behavior Asilomar: H – Healthy
RECOMMENDATIONS:: None
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Wiggles 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.
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