BELLA – A1044426

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My name is BELLA. My Animal ID # is A1044426. -P
I am a spayed female black and white domestic sh mix. The shelter thinks I am about 10 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 07/17/2015 from NY 11224, owner surrender reason stated was ALLERGIES.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
07/30/2015 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is AVERAGE, Weight 12.8 LBS.

S/O: ON AM ROUNDS, NOTED PATIENT TO HAVE SNEEZE STAINS ON THE CAGE DOOR, SNIFFLING, AND SOUNDS CONGESTED. BAR OTHERWISE EATING WELL NO C/V/D A: URI PX: GOOD P: MOVE TO ISO START COURSE OF DOXY, AND RECHECK

07/17/2015 PET PROFILE MEMO
07/17/15 16:25 Bella is a black and white cat that the owner found at 6 months. She is now 10 and being surrendere dut to a child in the home develping allergies. Bella lives with 2 adults and 2 children, aged 2 years and an infant. THe owner states that Bella allows the adults and the 2 year old to pet her, but she will really only solicit attention from the adults. Bella is always gentle. It is unknown how she is with other cats or dogs. When company comes over, she will hide and come when she feels comfortable. She always uses her hooded litter box with clumping litter except when she gets a UTI. Bella is an inside cat with a medium activity. She likes playing with balls and catnip toys. She has no scratching post and scratches on the furniture. Bella has never been bathed. Bella’s front paws are declawed. Bella will either stay hidden, be in her favorite spot, or will sit on her adult human’s chest. She is food wet food only (at the direction of a private vet) due to her common UTI’s. She is fed once in the morning and then again in the eveing. Her favorite treats are called Salman Pounce. She sleeps on the couch or the ottoman. The owner states that she would probably love to sleep in the bed with her new human once she feels comfortable. It was also stated that Bella prefers to not be picked up and will typically suirm out of your arms. Affection is on Bella’s terms according to her owner and she will pick when she will nuzzle and sleep on her human. At intake, Bella was slightly tnese and kept her limbs tucked into her. She allowed all petting from the counselors and allowed the counselor to pick her up to transfer her to a larger carrier. BElla was easily collared, scanned, and photographed.

WEB MEMO
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07/22/2015 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – AVERAGE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Reaction to Assessor: Bella was calm and relaxed upon approach. She tries to sniff the assessor and rubs her cheeks on her litter box when softly spoken to. Reaction to cage door opening: Bella remains soft and relaxed. Reaction to touch: Bella head-butts and leans on the assessor’s hand. She starts to purr and is a little shy with petting, but remains soft with petting on her head and body. Reaction to being picked up: Bella becomes tense, but allows handling. As per previous owner, Bella has lived with 2 adults and 2 children. She will only really solicit attention from the adults. She is always gentle and may hide when company comes over the home, but will come out when she feels comfortable. She has a medium activity level and likes playing with balls and catnip toys. She prefers not to be picked up, and will typically squirm out of your arms. Affection is based on Bella’s terms and will choose when she will nuzzle and sleep in your arms. Behavior Determination: Average Bella interacts with the observer, appreciates attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. No known history of behavioral problems. This cat is showing behavior appropriate for new or experienced cat parents.

GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
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07/17/2015 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
Scanned negative QARH – patient, allows handling, likes belly rubs S~ 10 years Dirty ears/cleaned with Otic solution – heavy ear mite infestation; 0.16mL Ivermectin given SQ Overweight – can move easily but slowly (due to age) Did not eat during exam Ears Nose Mouth clear Mild urine scald along lower abdomen and hind legs; cleaned with Nolvasan

07/30/2015 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , behavior rating AVERAGE
S/O: ON AM ROUNDS, NOTED PATIENT TO HAVE SNEEZE STAINS ON THE CAGE DOOR, SNIFFLING, AND SOUNDS CONGESTED. BAR OTHERWISE EATING WELL NO C/V/D A: URI PX: GOOD P: MOVE TO ISO START COURSE OF DOXY, AND RECHECK

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