WILLY – 17217
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*** SAFE 01/07/18 *** WILLY is a young kitten that has a URI with conjunctivitis & gingivitis. Willy is a little timid but allowed handling. Please consider helping WILLY get the care that she needs.
Brooklyn Center
Hello, my name is Willy . My animal id is #17217. I am a female black cat at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 3 years old. – P
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 29-Dec-2017, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- moving.
Jurisdiction: 11367
Willy is at risk due to being diagnosed with an Upper Respiratory Infection which is contagious to other cats. Willy will likely require in home care with a course of antibiotics. Willy should go to an adult only home as he is fearful and more independent.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 5.54 lbs
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 6 months old Microchip noted on Intake? no Microchip Number (If Applicable): History: na Subjective: QAR. Mild dehydration Observed Behavior – Timid, but allows all handling Evidence of Cruelty seen – no Evidence of Trauma seen – no Objective P = 160 R = 32 BCS 3/9 EENT: Green mucoid ocular discharge OU, ears are clean, green mucopurulent nasal discharge Oral Exam: mild dental staining with mild to moderate gingivitis PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Increased bronchovesicular lung sounds bilaterally ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Intact female MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: URI with conjunctivitis and gingivitis Prognosis: good with response to therapy Plan: Provided 50 ml SQ LRS today on exam as well as 0.6 ml doxycycline (50mg/ml) po and terramycin OU. Providing 0.6 ml doxcycyline (50mg/ml) po q24 for 10 days and terramycin ointment OU BID for 7 days. Continued monitoring while at BACC SURGERY: Temporary waiver from spay surgery due to URI
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
The cat was fearful and allowed minimal handling.
If yes, Please elaborate:: n/a
Basic Information:: Willy is a black DSH cat that is possibly 3 years old. Willy was raised in a home with other cats. Owner is surrendering Willy due to being evicted and having too many cats.
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How is this cat around children?: n/a
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How is this cat around dogs?: n/a
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KNOWN HISTORY:: Willy was brought in without information on her behavior history or tendencies in a home environment.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: Timid, but allows all handling
Cage Condition:: Cage is recently cleaned
Reaction to assessor:: Willy was tense and lying down completely flat inside her litter box.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Willy seems very uncomfortable and doesn’t react when the assessor tries coaxing her forward.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Willy remains tense and motionless.
Reaction to touch:: Willy quickly shifts away and retreats to the other side of the double kennel when approached. She curls up tight, her ears bend flat and she tolerates very brief interactions before shifting away.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Laid back
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Skittish,Independent
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful
Potential challenges comments:: Willy 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:: Willy 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 his/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.
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