KATTY – A1055089
Gone 10-20-2015 Brooklyn
***GONE 10/20/15 *** KATTY MAY BE DIABETIC AND OWNER DOES NOT WANT TO SPEND THE MONEY TO CARE FOR HIM….Diabetes is a serious illness and like all serious illnesses requires meds which may sometimes be expensive. But you don’t abandon family members because of it, you find solutions. Plus, what if he isn’t diabetic? The ACC medical notes reflect nothing about his supposed diabetes so KATTY needs a work up with a competent vet. He is 15 years old, has hypoallergenic fur, is already NEUTERED and has lost his whole world so it is no wonder that he has a NEW HOPE rating. KATTY often slept in the beds of the children he lived with and wouldn’t come out of the carrier when he got to the ACC….PLEASE HELP THIS HEARTBROKEN SENIOR TONITE!! IF YOU FOSTER, THE RESCUE CAN HELP WITH THE VET BILLS. AND IF YOU HAVE ANOTHER DIABETIC CAT AT HOME, PLEASE CONSIDER KATTY….KATTY IS A WONDERFUL GUY WHO DESERVES A WONDERFUL LIFE……
Brooklyn Center
My name is KATTY. My Animal ID # is A1055089.
I am a neutered male white and tan domestic sh mix. The shelter thinks I am about 15 YEARS old.
I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 10/16/2015 from NY 11212, owner surrender reason stated was PET HEALTH.
MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
10/18/2015 Exam Type CAGE EXAM – Medical Rating is 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 12.0 LBS.
10/18/15 17:14 VC – GERIATRIC EXAM S/O: Cat is BAR, at front of cage hissing, growling, and swatting. Memo states owner says cat has diabetes. Water bowl is empty, moderate amount of urine in litter. Cat eating dry and wet food. A: Cat needs sedation for more thorough exam, but sedation is contraindicated d/t age and possible diabetic status P: Email NH and BS supervisors PROGNOSIS: Poor without tx if cat is truly diabetic
10/18/2015 PET PROFILE MEMO
Basic Information Katty is a 15 year old white and tan neutered that came in as owner surrender. Owner stated that she can longer keep Katty because he has diabetes and she can no longer afford to care for him. She got him as a gift from a friend when he was a puppy and has had him since. His last veterinary exam was in 2014 however, he will undergo a complete medical examination. Owner’s two favorite things about him are that he’s affectionate and often catches mice in the house. Social Life & Personality Around children, Katty is relaxed, affectionate and playful. Owner stated that there were multiple young children in the house hold that Katty plays with daily. He would often sleep in bed with them as well. He has no experience around other cats or dogs. He is litter box trained and does not have accidents. He is kept indoors only and has a medium activity level. Owner described Katty as playful, confident, mellow, friendly, talkative, affectionate and independent. Behavior Issues Katty has never bitten or scratched another person or animal. Owner stated that when he was a kitten, he attempted to escape the house. However, he hasn’t displayed that behavior or any other behavior issues since then. He enjoys having his coat brushed and being picked up and held and he isn’t bothered when being put into the carrier. Upon intake, Katty displayed signs of nervousness. She did not want to be removed from the carrier. When the owner was called in to assist with removing Katty, he hissed and gave off 2 warning bites. He was not handled or photographed. For a New Family to Know Katty uses Fresh step clay litter and has an uncovered litter box. Owner stated that he plays with all toys and has a scratching post made of stone that he uses frequently. Katty also has hypoallergenic fur. When home with owner, he often follows her around and tends to be in the same room as her. During car rides he can becomes nervous and begins to cry but later on relaxes. He its fancy fest dry food and is free feeding. He sleeps either in the owner’s bed or in the children’s bed.
WEB MEMO
No Web Memo
10/19/2015 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Katty’s previous owner states that he is relaxed, affectionate, and playful around children. He plays with them daily and would often sleep in the bed with them. He has not been around other dogs or cats, but is litter box trained. He was kept indoors and was described as playful, confident, mellow, friendly, talkative, affectionate, and independent with a medium activity level. He enjoys having his coat brushed and being picked up. Reaction to assessor: Katty stress meows by the front of the cage. Reaction when softly spoken to: Katty continues to meow, but swats between the cage bars. Reaction to cage door opening: Katty becomes alert and starts to growl. Reaction to touch: Katty allows brief petting, but continues to growl and swats at the assessor’s hand. Placement Determination: New Hope Only Katty is displaying behaviors that preclude placement in the adoptions room and/or may require further investigation before placement in a home. He has tried to swat and does not currently tolerate petting or handling. The behavior department feels that placement with a New Hope Partner is the best option at this time.
GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
No Group Behavior Summary
10/17/2015 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
scan negative neutered male weight: 12lbs bright eyes clean ears – em negative clean coat – flea negative moderate staining to teeth along with gingivitis overall body condition is good when first approaching he meows but than once you go to grab him he hisses, growls, swatts BARH NOSF
10/18/2015 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS,
10/18/15 17:14 VC – GERIATRIC EXAM S/O: Cat is BAR, at front of cage hissing, growling, and swatting. Memo states owner says cat has diabetes. Water bowl is empty, moderate amount of urine in litter. Cat eating dry and wet food. A: Cat needs sedation for more thorough exam, but sedation is contraindicated d/t age and possible diabetic status P: Email NH and BS supervisors PROGNOSIS: Poor without tx if cat is truly diabetic
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