GARFIELD – A1059343
Publicly Adoptable 12-10-2015 Staten Island Rescue: Feline Rescue of SI Please honor your pledges: http://felinerescueofstatenisland.org/donation/
***SAFE 12/10/15*** SENIOR GENT DUMPED TWICE!! GARFIELD was wandering the streets and found a open basement window….thinking he was home at last, GARFIELD was sadly disappointed when his new owner moved and left him at the ACC…..GARFIELD sure needs a helping hand and some competent vet care!! He is already NEUTERED and missing teeth. He is not eating at the ACC because he may not be feeling well and also may be depressed….PLEASE HELP GARFIELD HAVE A HAPPY HOLIDAY BY OFFERING HIM A FOSTER OR FOREVER HOME!! LET HIM KNOW THAT HE IS LOVED!! APPLY TO FOSTER OR ADOPT HIM NOW……
Staten Island Center
My name is GARFIELD. My Animal ID # is A1059343. – P
I am a neutered male orange domestic sh mix. The shelter thinks I am about 11 YEARS old.
I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 12/01/2015 from NY 10310, owner surrender reason stated was LLORDPRIVA.
MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
12/09/2015 Exam Type VACCINATE – Medical Rating is 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 12.7 LBS.
Combo test (-) CBC : WBC: 16.03 RBC: 9.44 HCT: 40.4% MCV:42.8 fl MCH:13.6pg MCHC: 31.8g/Dl Differential: Neutrophils: 59.5% Lymphocytes:23.1% Monocytes:6.7% Eosinophils:10.1% (HIGH) Basophils:0.6% Platelet Estimate Platelet Count
12/01/2015 PET PROFILE MEMO
12/01/15 18:51 CAT INFORMATION SHEET Where did this cat come from? My Home ORIGINAL SOURCE The cat climbed into owners basement window a few weeks ago and he has been holding on to it since then. WHY ARE YOU BRINGING THIS CAT IN? Owner is moving to a different location where they do not allow any animals. RELATIONSHIP Owner stated he has the cat for a few weeks now. PEOPLE Cat lived with adults and 2 children ages 1 1/2 and 6 years old. OTHER ANIMALS Garfield is scared around other animals. About Garfield: Garfield is described as shy, affectionate and fearful. He has a low activity level. He does not like baths but does like his coat brushed. Owner stated once you pet his back, he will usually warm up and enjoy being around the person. He is tolerant of having his nails trimmed. He loves string toys, balls and playing with boxes. He has never bitten anyone while the owner had him in his house. He does not like being put in a carrier and will cry the whole time. When in the car, Garfield usually meows the whole time. When it comes to using the litter box, he usually will go by it but not really in the litter box. HABITS Garfield ate both wet and dry food. Wet was friskies and dry food was meow mix.
WEB MEMO
No Web Memo
12/04/2015 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – AVERAGE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Garfield came to the shelter as an owner surrender. The owner had him for only a few weeks and describes Garfield as shy, affectionate and fearful. He has a low activity level. Reaction to assessor: Garfield is unresponsive but remains relaxed. Reaction when softly spoken to: Garfield does not approach but remains relaxed. Reaction to cage door opening: Garfield remains motionless and does not respond. Reaction to touch: Garfield appears relaxed but does not solicit. Reaction to pick up: Garfield is tolerant of this type of handling. Placement Determination: Average Garfield does not approach the assessor or solicit any attention, but allows all handling and appears to be relaxed. Garfield is exhibiting behavior that is appropriate for new or experienced cat parents.
GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
No Group Behavior Summary
12/01/2015 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
Microchip: scan negative Sex: approximately 11 years old, geriatric – set up for VC Age: neutered male Mentation: QARH Eyes: appear sunken in Ears: clean Nose: wnl Teeth: gingivitis; missing a lot of teeth – to be fed wet food only BCS: 3.5/5 Skin & Hair Coat: wnl Declawed: no Behavior: nervous, allowed all handling
12/08/2015 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS,
VET CHECK – NOT EATING QAR. WELL HYDRATED. WET AND DRY FOOD AVAILABLE, APPEARS UNTOUCHED. CLEAN LITTER MODERATE DENTAL TARTAR/GINGIVITIS, NUCLEAR SCLEROSIS OU, NO OCULAR OR NASAL DISCHARGE, EARS WNL; NORMAL THORACIC AUSCULTATION A: ANOREXIC P: REC IN HOUSE CBC/CHEM TOMORROW. MIRTAZIPINE TONIGHT. CONTINUE TO MONITOR WHILE AT SIACC. FAIR PROGNOSIS
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