Animal Profile
Girlfriend
Hello, my name is Girlfriend. My animal id is #31095. I am a desexed female brown tabby cat at the . The shelter thinks I am about 16 years old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 6/13/2018, with the surrender reason stated as person health - allergies.
Reserved
Someone has already placed a deposit on me. I'm no longer available.
Girlfriend is at risk for medical and behavior concerns. She is a geriatric cat with additional medical concerns: corneal scarring, dental disease and matting. Behaviorally we recommend she go to an experienced cat home that will allow her to acclimate at her own pace, as she had had difficulty adjusting to the care center environment.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 5.6 lbs
6/13/2018
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age:16 reported Microchip noted on Intake?n Microchip Number (If Applicable): History :o surrender Subjective:matted Observed Behavior -very vocal some hissing, actually easy to examine Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -n Objective T = P =200 R =wnl BCS 3/9 EENT: OD corneal opacity, some scarring OS also. heavy black dc OU, waxy Oral Exam:advanced dental disease PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G:reported spayed MSI: Ambulatory x 4, very matted coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: matted, corneal scarring, waxy otitis, dental disease Prognosis:fair Plan:shave matts. clean ears. tresadern au bid
6/18/2018
Left before examined/diagnostics done
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow
Behavior during intake: Girlfriend was hissing and growling on the carrier where she was brought in. No handling was performed apart from transferring to the other carrier.
Date of Intake: 6/13/2018
Is this cat having litter box issues?: Yes
Basic Information:: Girlfriend is a 16 year old female cat that was surrendered to the center because her owner is sick and won't be returning to his house and she used to live with the owner's daughter but she couldn't keep her because she is allergic to cats.
If yes, Please elaborate:: Girlfriend is having daily accidents. The owner stated that she is peeing outside the box. This has been happening for around a year. She used a hooded litter box with clumping litter. She was not taken to the vet for this issue.
Previously lived with:: 3 adults and 1 cat
How is this cat around strangers?: Around strangers, Girlfriend is shy for days. She plays in a gentle manner.
How is this cat around children?: She has been around one child. She was fearful around her.
How is this cat around other cats?: She has lived with one male cat. She was relaxed, affectionate and respectful. They used to play.
How is this cat around dogs?: She has not lived with dogs.
Behavior Notes: The owner never gave her a bath, trimmed her nails nor brushed her coat therefore behavior during this is unknown. She struggles when is put in a carrier but is not bothered if disturbed while resting.
Bite history:: No bite history with a person or animal.
Energy level/descriptors:: low
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: No
Medical Notes: No medical notes.
For a New Family to Know: The owner described Girlfriend as shy. Her favorite activity is to sleep on a chair. At home, she tends to follow you when she is hungry otherwise would stay on her favorite spot. She din't have toys. She was kept indoors. She used to sleep on a chair. She eats both wet and dry and was fed in the morning. She used a cover litter box with clay litter. She scratches on the furniture. She used to have a scratching post but did not use it.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Lived Indoors Previously lived with: 3 adults and 1 cat Behavior toward strangers: Shy for days Behavior toward children: Spent time around a child and was fearful Behavior toward cats: Relaxed, affectionate and respectful Behavior toward dogs: Unknown Bite or Scratch history: None Litter box training: She’s been having litter box accidents (urinating outside the box) for over the past year Energy level/descriptors: Shy Other notes: She struggles when is put in a carrier but is not bothered if disturbed while resting.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: 06/13/18 Very vocal some hissing, actually easy to examine
Cage Condition:: Cage is recently cleaned
Reaction to assessor:: Girlfriend was hunched over on top the kuranda bed, and turns her head to make eye contact.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Girlfriend lip licks and maintains eye contact.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Girlfriend tenses up and looks away.
Reaction to touch:: Girlfriend continues to lip lick, and accepts gentle petting on her cheeks and body. She shrinks her body and seems hesitant initially, but slowly starts to warm up over time. She lifts her rear when pet along the base of her tail and gently head butts the assessor's hand.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Laid back
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Affectionate,Timid
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Inappropriate elimination
Potential challenges comments:: Girlfriend ’s previous owners report that she was eliminating (urinating) outside the litter box for over a year. We are unaware of what, if any, modifications steps were taken to try and address this behavior in the home, so we cannot be sure what the trigger may have been or if this behavior may continue in a future home. However, we recommend that potential adopters be comfortable with management and modification techniques for elimination outside the litter box should this behavior continue in a home environment.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Experience
Behavior Asilomar: TM - Treatable-Manageable
RECOMMENDATIONS:: None
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Girlfriend may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to her new home. She may have some behavioral issues that will need to be addressed in the home. We recommend that this cat go to a home with experienced cat parents.