GRACIE – A1052930

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Brooklyn Center

My name is GRACIE. My Animal ID # is A1052930.
I am a female gray domestic sh mix. The shelter thinks I am about 10 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 09/27/2015 from NY 11207, owner surrender reason stated was PERS PROB.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
09/30/2015 Exam Type CAGE EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is NH ONLY, Weight 10.8 LBS.

VC: MONITOR APP BAR, BACK OF CAGE, EXTREMELY TENSE AND NERVOUS WET ONLY IN CAGE, UNTOUCHED P: OFFER WET AND DRY MIRTAZEPINE 3.75 MG PO EVERY 3 DAYS CONTINUE TO MONTIOR

09/27/2015 PET PROFILE MEMO
09/27/15 11:56 Basic Information: Gracie is a 10 year old unaltered female domestic shorthair. She was given as a gift to owner 10 year ago. Owner surrenders Gracie due to relocation and daughter being allergic. Social Life and Personality: Gracie lived with adults and never been around children. Owner stated Gracie is aggressive towards visitors and will hiss, growl and swat. Gracie is tolerant towards the owner of the house. Gracie lived with another cat that was younger than her and owner stated Gracie will be very rough towards the cat. The other cat wants to befriend Gracie but she doesn’t want to be bothered. Gracie behavior is unknown towards dogs. She’s an indoor only cat and activity level is to a medium. Owner describes Gracie as assertive, fearful, quiet and independent. Behavior Issues: Gracie has scratched in the past 10 days but didn’t break skin. Owner stated she is aggressive towards cats and people. Owner stated Gracie is aggressive towards visitors and will hiss, growl and swat. Gracie was given a bath and nails trim a long time ago. She doesn’t like to be picked up and held. For a New Family to Know: Gracie is litter box trained and shares an uncovered litter box. She doesn’t play with toys and claws on furniture. She mostly stays hidden and stays in her favorite spot which is the close. Gracie eats dry food called Purina Intake Behavior: Upon intake Gracie was hiding in the back of carrier. She stays hidden under bedding and shows no signs of interaction. She hiss and growl when attempt to take photo. No microchip scanning or collar able to be done at this time.

WEB MEMO
No Web Memo

09/30/2015 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Owner Profile: Gracie was bought into the care center due her previous owner no longer being able to care for her. Gracie lived with adults and has never been around children. The previous owner stated Gracie that does not do well with visitors and will hiss, growl and swat. Gracie is tolerant towards the owner of the house. Gracie lived with another cat that was younger than her and the previous owner stated Gracie will be very rough towards the cat. The other cat wants to befriend Gracie but she doesn’t want to be bothered. Gracie behavior is unknown towards dogs. She’s an indoor only cat and activity level is to a medium. Notes: Gracie seems to not be thriving in this environment and at the time of the assessment she was displaying behaviors that preclude placement in the adoptions room. Gracie may require further investigation before placement in a home. She strikes out and currently does not tolerate petting or handling. The behavior department feels that placement with a New Hope Partner is the best option at this time. Reaction to assessor: does not come to front but remains neutral When spoken quietly: does not come to front, hisses Reaction to door cage opening: becomes stiff, alert Reaction to touch: hisses, strikes, does not allows petting at all Try picking cat up: did not attempt to pick up Gracie due to fractious behavior Placement Determination: NewHope

GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
No Group Behavior Summary

09/28/2015 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
scan negative intact female weight: 10.8lbs bright eyes clean ears – em negative clean coat – flea negative moderate staining to teeth along with gingivitis slightly overweight overall body condition is good hisses, growls, swats, will flee and may attempt to bite due to fear APH BARH NOSF

09/30/2015 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating NH ONLY
VC: MONITOR APP BAR, BACK OF CAGE, EXTREMELY TENSE AND NERVOUS WET ONLY IN CAGE, UNTOUCHED P: OFFER WET AND DRY MIRTAZEPINE 3.75 MG PO EVERY 3 DAYS CONTINUE TO MONTIOR

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