HERO – A1057630

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My name is HERO. My Animal ID # is A1057630. – P
I am a neutered male white and black domestic sh mix. The shelter thinks I am about 13 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 11/12/2015 from NY 10467, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
11/16/2015 Exam Type OBSERVATION – Medical Rating is 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 11.2 LBS.

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11/12/2015 PET PROFILE MEMO
11/12/15 11:32 Basic Info: Hero is estimated to be a 13 year old neutered cat who has no known injuries or medical problems when entering the shelter. Social Life and Personalities: He has not been around any children, cats, or dogs so his behaviors are unknown. He is litter box trained, kept indoors, and has a low level of energy. Behaviors: He has not bitten anyone or any animals before and when being picked up would try to escape. He was not given a bath, had his nails trimmed, hair brushed, or placed into a carrier so his behaviors are unknown. New Family Info: He was used to clumping litter inside an uncovered box. He was not noticed scratching on any objects and was fed dry food. Intake Behavior: During intake he allowed all handling without aggression. When scanned was negative for a microchip and when touched had stiff body and would initially retreat from hand but then slowly approach. When being placed into new carrier would struggle and attempt to run away but when placed in backwards allowed to go inside without struggle. When given food would sniff but not eat.

11/16/2015 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: Who doesn’t need a hero in their lives? How about a furry one with four legs? Come on down, and meet Hero the Cat! Hero is an older gentleman who comes right to the front of his cage to greet his human friends. He is very intrigued by the comings and goings at the shelter. How else will a hero make sure everyone is safe? Please consider helping this sweet older guy find a forever home where he can be someone’s very own super hero!

11/17/2015 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – AVERAGE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Reaction to assessor: Hero looks neutral in his cage when approached by the assessor. Reaction to door opening: Hero remains sitting upright by the front of the cage, relaxed body posture, soliciting attention. Reaction to touch: Hero allows the stroke, purrs in place and appreciates petting on the head and body. Reaction to Being Picked up: He calmly jumps back into the cage. Placement determination: Average Hero interacts with the observer, appreciates attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. This cat is showing behavior appropriate for new or experienced cat parents.

GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
No Group Behavior Summary

11/12/2015 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
Microchip: Negative Sex: Neutered male Age 13 yrs Eyes: Cloudy Ears: Clean/ wnl Nose: Clear / wnl Teeth: Severe dental staining and some are missing BCS: 3 Skin: APH / WNL Hair Coat: WNL Any injuries: None present Behavior: Mild tense and nervous during exam Medication: None — APH NOSF

11/14/2015 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS,
11/14/15 17:24 CBC/CHEM RESULTS: elevated GGT (10), mild neutrophilia (likely from stress), thrombocytopenia (likely from clumping) elevated GGT – suspect liver/cholestatic disease continues to eat well, no additional vomiting noted start amoxi/clav 1.6 ml PO BID x 14 days start LRS 100 ml SQ SID x 3 days CTM vomiting/appetite needs new hope placement ————————————————————————- VET CHECK FOR GERIATRIC LARGE AMOUNT OF URINE, SOME DIARRHEA SEEN NO BLOOD, ONE PILE VOMIT EATS SOFT FOOD READILY, INTERETED IN DRY, BUT WILL NOT EAT NUCLEAR OPACITY OU MM PINK ADEQUATE HYDRATION HEAVY DENTAL CALCULI CARNASSIALS, ULCERATED GINGIVA AT THESE LOCATIONS NO THYROID TUMOR PALPATED H/L; III/VI STERNAL HM NOMAL STANING POSTURE A; GERIATRIC HM PU ADVANCED DENTAL DISEASE P; RUN CBC ÇHEM CHECK RENAL HEATH AND ANEMIA AS POSSIBLE CAUSE OF HM AND PU START CLINIDAMYCIN FOR ORAL INFECTION

☆★ TO ADOPT THIS ANIMAL THROUGH THE PUBLIC ADOPTION SITE, PLEASE GO TO THE FOLLOWING LINK AND SCROLL DOWN TO BOTTOM TO LOG IN AND RESERVE THE ANIMAL. THERE WILL BE A $202 DEPOSIT REQUIRED. $150 WILL BE REFUNDED ONCE PROOF OF SPAY/NEUTER IS SUPPLIED.http://www.nycacc.org/PublicAtRisk.htm☆★

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