Animal Profile
Autumn
Hello, my name is Autumn. My animal id is #17808. I am a desexed female torbie cat at the . The shelter thinks I am about 3 years 2 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 1/7/2018, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- moving - no pets allowed.
Reserved
Someone has already placed a deposit on me. I'm no longer available.
Autumn is at risk for medical reasons, having been diagnosed with Upper Respiratory Infection, which is contagious to other cats. Behaviorally, we have no concerns for Autumn, whom we believe would be suitable for most homes.
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My medical notes are...
Weight: 12.56 lbs
1/7/2018
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: Approximately 3 years old based on dentition Microchip noted on Intake? Negative scan on intake, MC placed History : Owner surrender Subjective: Alert Observed Behavior - Hunched posture, low to table, allows full exam Objective BAR, mm pink, BCS 6/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: mild dental tartar PMs PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Spayed female - tattoo observed MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Externally normal Assessment: Apparently healthy, mildly overweight Prognosis: Good Plan: Okay for adoption
1/16/2018
S/O -BAR, appears friendly and docile -good appetite -soft sneezing, mild serous nasal discharge -OU: open and clear -appears eupnic A 1. URI P -move to isolation -due to high suspicion of viral URI, antibiotics are not recommended unless mucoid nasal discharge develops or course is severe/prolonged
1/22/2018
Day 7 in isolation for URI, viral suspected initially so did not start doxycycline S/O -QAR/BAR, approaches in a friendly manner -good appetite -soft sneezing, moist nares with mild bloody nasal discharge -OU: open and clear -eupnic A 1. URI P -add doxycycline 1.1 ml PO SID x 10 days -recheck in 3 days
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Upon intake, Autumn was in a crouched position with dilated eyes. Due to the nature of the intake, the owner collared Autumn and helped transfer her in to a new carrier without picking her up.
Is this cat having litter box issues?: No
Basic Information:: Autumn is a 5 year old spayed domestic short hair. The owner found Autumn in a trash can when she was a kitten and decided to keep her. The owner is surrendering because she is moving to an apartment where they do not allow pets. Autumn's last vet visit was a year ago for routine vaccines.
Previously lived with:: adults and 1 cat
How is this cat around strangers?: Autumn is very shy when strangers come over to the home and hides when they come over. Autumn is so fearful that she will avoid walking past strangers to use her litter box so she will just eliminate where ever she is.
How is this cat around children?: Autumn has been around children before and hides in fear until they leave.
How is this cat around other cats?: Autumn has lived with a male cat her entire life and she was very relaxed and respectful with him, she played gently with him.
How is this cat around dogs?: Autumn has never been around dogs.
Behavior Notes: Autumn is quiet during car rides. Autumn hisses, struggles, and tries to swat when she is bathed, when she is picked up and held, and when she is put into a carrier. The owner has never trimmed Autumn's nails. Autumn enjoys being brushed and absolutely enjoys being petted as long as she is not picked up.
Bite history:: Autumn has never bitten anyone but scratched her owner this morning while being put into a carrier.
Energy level/descriptors:: low
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: No
For a New Family to Know: Autumn is described as shy and mellow. The owner's favorite thing about Autumn is how quiet she is and how much she enjoys being petted. Autumn's favorite thing to do is sit on the window perches in her home and look out of the window while she sun bathes. When the owner is home, Autumn rarely seeks attention. Autumn does not play with any toys. Autumn is kept indoors only. Autumn sleeps in her own bed or on her cat tree. The owner feeds Autumn Nutro dry food, 1/2 a cup twice a day. Autumn uses an uncovered litter box with pellet litter. Autumn uses a 4 tier scratching post made out of carpet, rough rope, and cardboard.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Lived Indoors Previously lived with: adults and 1 cat Behavior toward strangers: Autumn is very shy when strangers come over to the home and hides when they come over. Autumn is so fearful that she will avoid walking past strangers to use her litter box so she will just eliminate where ever she is. Behavior toward children: Autumn has been around children before and hides in fear until they leave. Behavior toward cats: Autumn has lived with a male cat her entire life and she was very relaxed and respectful with him, she played gently with him. Behavior toward dogs: Autumn has never been around dogs. Bite or Scratch history: Autumn has never bitten anyone but scratched her owner once when being put into a carrier. Litter box training: Uncovered with pellet litter Energy level/descriptors: Low energy
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: 1/7/18 Observed Behavior - Hunched posture, low to table, allows full exam
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 1/8/18 Resting under kuranda bed, mostly hidden behind bedding, eyes dilated, tense. Became alert when door opened, sat up, started moving slowly away and lip licking. Sniffed hand, clearly unsure, then started to lean and arch into pets, and purred. Needs time to adjust. 1/9/18 Resting under kuranda bed, behind bedding, a little tense, eyes dilated. Stood and immediately came forward when door opened. Brief hesitation when first touched, but warmed up quickly. Head-butted, leaned and arched into pets, purred loudly. Slowly ate treats after door closed. On second visit, came immediately to front again, leaned and arched enthusiastically into pets with no hesitation. 1/10/18 Resting under kuranda bed, alert and wide-eyed, but otherwise soft posture. Stood and came to the front when door opened. Head-butted, leaned and arched into pets, purred. Still a little timid, tends to startle from loud noises, but overall very affectionate. 1/13/18 Lying down on her cage bedding, immediately stands with tail up when cage door opens and engages. She chirps and solicits during the interaction and purrs. 1/14/18 Dozing under kuranda bed, woke when spoken to. Meowed and came immediately to the front, soft eyes and body, started rubbing against the bars. Stayed at the front when door opened. Leaned and arched enthusiastically into pets, ate offered treats. 1/16/18 Diagnosed with URI, moved to iso. Resting in litter box, soft eyes and body. Stood when spoken to, came to the front. Leaned and arched into pets, purred, sat calmly when held.
Cage Condition:: Cage is neat
Reaction to assessor:: Autumn is resting in her litter box, looking at the assessor with soft eyes and body.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Autumn stands up and looks around.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Autumn comes to the front of the cage.
Reaction to touch:: Autumn leans and arches into the stroke and begins to purr.
Reaction to being picked up:: Autumn sits calmly and kneads the assessor's shoulder.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Mellow
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Sweet,Affectionate,Independent
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: None
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Average
Behavior Asilomar: H - Healthy
RECOMMENDATIONS:: No young children
Recommendations comments:: Autumn interacts with the observer and appreciates attention, but she is known to be fearful around children Her behavior remains suitable for an adopter with an average amount of experience, provided the adopter is aware of these behaviors and is able to comfortably manage them. Though we believe this cat is displaying behaviors appropriate for new or experienced cat parents, she may not be a great fit for young children. Any home with older children prepared to adopt this cat should conduct a thorough interaction and endeavor to monitor this cat around their children to prevent these behaviors from being reinforced.
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Autumn 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.