Animal Profile
Rufus
Hello, my name is Rufus. My animal id is #71879. I am a desexed male gray tabby cat at the . The shelter thinks I am about 11 years 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 8/7/2019, with the surrender reason stated as person health - age-related.
Reserved
Someone has already placed a deposit on me. I'm no longer available.
Rufus is at risk for both behavioral and medical concerns. Rufus has not adapted well to the Care Center environment. He has shown little tolerance for interaction with his handlers and has been hissing, growling, swatting and lunging in his kennel. This has made any attempts to socialize Rufus difficult as his behavior has grown worse over the past few days. Due to this behavior, Rufus is available for placement with our New Hope Partners only. Medically Rufus has a heart murmur and will need follow up with a private veterinarian.
Let's get to know each other a bit more...
A Staff Member Writes: Rufus is a cat who takes his time to get to know you, but once he does he is your friend for life and a fierce protector. Or maybe just a fierce cuddler. He can be a loyal kitty who would love nothing more than to find a castle to call his own again. He is a large cat, with a matching personality and one that you will enjoy enriching your life and enlightening your home with. Head down to ACC to meet this cat who will certainly capture your heart.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 15.75 lbs
8/8/2019
Microchip Scan:NEG Evidence of Cruelty:NONE Observed Behavior: allowed petting gin carrier, leaning in, purring. Growled when taken out of carrier. Allowed most treatments with minimal restraint. Moderate restraint needed for blood draw. After exam went into carrier on own.Became fractious, hissing, and lunging when attempting to take out of carrier into kennel. Sex:MC Estimated Age: 11 yrs Subjective: owner surrender Eyes:clear, no discharge Ears:clean, moderate dark waxy debris Oral Exam: mild gingivitis, moderate tartar buildup Heart: NSR, possible hear murmur Lungs:clear, eupneic Abdomen: soft, non-painful Musculoskeletal: AMBx4, BCS 8/9 Mentation: BAR, no neurologic abnormalities noted Preliminary Assessment: overweight, possible heart murmur, possible dental disease Plan: DVM Exam
8/8/2019
CBC/CHEM: Hematocrit 45.3 H (30.0 - 45.0 %) Hemoglobin 15.7 H (9.0 - 15.1 g/dL) Platelets >101 L (175 - 600 K/µL) Globulin 5.5 H (2.8 - 5.1 g/dL)
8/9/2019
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 11 years History : owner surrender Subjective: Observed Behavior - sedated with telazol 0.15 mls IM, still hissing and growling with sedation Evidence of Cruelty seen - no Evidence of Trauma seen - no Objective BCS 8/9 EENT: Eyes clear, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: limited oral exam; missing some teeth, mild/moderate dental calculus seen PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, grade III/VI heart murmur, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Male neutered MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment heart murmur obese Prognosis: fair Plan: recommend an echo recommend to feed wet food only twice daily to help with weight loss
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
KNOWN HISTORY:: Rufus was brought in as a stray, there is no known information on his behavior history in a home environment.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: 8/7/19 Observed Behavior: allowed petting gin carrier, leaning in, purring. Growled when taken out of carrier. Allowed most treatments with minimal restraint. Moderate restraint needed for blood draw. After exam went into carrier on own.Became fractious, hissing, and lunging when attempting to take out of carrier into kennel
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 08/07/19 7:45 pm While transferring Rufus from a carrier to a kennel. He was growling,hissing and lunging. Rufus had to be netted to be placed in the kennel.
Cage Condition:: Cage is re-arranged
Reaction to assessor:: Rufus is low growling upon approach. He hisses and spits when shore line cover is lifted, pupils fully dilated, ears flat against head.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Rufus stays in place, continue to his and low growl.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Rufus low growl and spits as slowly backs away.
Reaction to touch:: Rufus does not allow assess a hand near him. He hisses and spits as he lunges to swipe at assess a hand.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Lively
VOCAL:: Talkative
CHARACTER TYPE: : Bold,Independent
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : New hope only
Behavior Asilomar: TM - Treatable-Manageable
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Rufus 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/scratch/ bite 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.