Animal Profile
Coco
Hello, my name is Coco. My animal id is #87899. I am a female black cat at the . The shelter thinks I am about 6 years 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 2/5/2020, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- landlord won't allow.
Reserved
Someone has already placed a deposit on me. I'm no longer available.
Coco came to ACC as an owner surrender, she was described as playful, affectionate and independent. she likes to sleep, watch tv and staying in the same room with people. in the care center, Coco has struggled to acclimate and be the happy cat she is known to be. she stays in the back of the kennel, allows minimal interactions and seems to be stressed out here. Coco was diagnosed with Alopecia and Dermatitis by our vet team, we are recommending placement with a loving experienced cat adopter, who can provide a stable and healthy environment for coco to thrive.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 10 lbs
2/5/2020
DVM Intake Exam History : Owner surrender Estimated age: Approx 4-6 years Microchip noted on Intake? Negative Subjective: QARH, hunched, tense, mild attempts to flee, but allows handling Evidence of Cruelty seen - none Evidence of Trauma seen - none Objective: P = wnl R = wnl BCS = 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, no ocular discharge, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted. Nasal planum ulcerated. Oral Exam: Scant tartar PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NMA, SSP; Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Female intact, no spay scar visible MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted. Alopecia, scabbing, scaling, excoriation at head, pinnae, temporal region, and all 4 paw pads. CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Externally normal Woods Lamp: Negative Assessment: Alopecia/dermatitis - ro allergy vs autoimmune/stress vs other Pododermatitis Prognosis: Fair Plan: Convenia 8 mg/kg SQ once Recheck skin in 1 week CTM while at BACC Suspect will need additional follow up care and possible long-term management of skin disease SURGERY: Temporary waiver due to dermatitis
2/5/2020
Your newly adopted pet has been diagnosed with dermatitis and the staff veterinarians are issuing a TEMPORARY waiver from the spay/neuter requirements of the City of NY. Follow up care at your regular veterinarian is recommended to ensure continued treatment through to the resolution of the issue. At the time of a full recovery you may choose to have your veterinarian perform the spay/neuter surgery, or make provisions to return the pet to ACC for sterilization.
2/7/2020
per behavior, started gabapebtin 20 mg/kg PO BID for anxiety
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Upon Intake, Coco allowed counselor to collar and scan for a microchip without hissing or swatting. Counselor noticed Coco attempting to flee when trying to take a photo but counselor was able to pick her up and place her inside of carrier with no issues.
Spay/Neuter status: No
Date of Intake: 2/5/2020
Basic Information:: Coco is an approx. 6 year old unaltered female domestic short hair that was surrendered by her owner due to landlord not allowing pets.
If yes, Please elaborate:: No litter box concerns.
Previously lived with:: 3 adults
How is this cat around strangers?: Owner stated that she would be shy for a few days upon approach by a stranger. Owner stated that she plays gently with adults.
How is this cat around children?: Owner stated that she has not spent time around children.
How is this cat around other cats?: Owner stated that she has not been around other cats.
How is this cat around dogs?: Owner stated that she has not been around dogs.
Behavior Notes: Owner stated that she enjoys riding in a car and she has never been given a bath, or gotten her nails trimmed. Owner stated that she enjoys being brushed and is not bothered when being picked up and held as well as being placed inside of a carrier.
Bite history:: No bite history.
Energy level/descriptors:: medium
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: No
Medical Notes: no medical concerns
For a New Family to Know: Owner described Coco as being friendly, affectionate, playful and independent. Owner stated that she likes to sleep and watch cat tv. Owner stated that when she is home Coco likes to be in the same room as her owner. Owner stated that she likes to play with catnip toys and laser pointers. Owner stated that she is kept indoors and she sleeps on her own bed. Owner stated that she is fed both wet and dry food and her bowl is full so she eats whenever she is hungry. Owner stated that she is litter box trained and is used to using an uncovered litter box with clumping litter. Owner stated that she uses a scratching post made of carpet.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Coco Lived Indoors Previously lived with: 3 adults Behavior toward strangers: Owner stated that she would be shy for a few days upon approach by a stranger. Owner stated that she plays gently with adults. Behavior toward children: Owner stated that she has not spent time around children. Behavior toward cats: Owner stated that she has not been around other cats. Behavior toward dogs: Owner stated that she has not been around dogs. Bite or Scratch history: No bite history. Litter box training: Yes Energy level/descriptors: medium Other notes: Owner described Coco as being friendly, affectionate, playful and independent. Owner stated that she likes to sleep and watch cat tv. Owner stated that when she is home Coco likes to be in the same room as her owner. Owner stated that she likes to play with catnip toys and laser pointers. Owner stated that she is kept indoors and she sleeps on her own bed. Owner stated that she is fed both wet and dry food and her bowl is full so she eats whenever she is hungry. Owner stated that she is litter box trained and is used to using an uncovered litter box with clumping litter. Owner stated that she uses a scratching post made of carpet.
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 02/06/20 Alert, slightly tense lying on the karunda bed she sniffed treats and then hissed and began intermittent growling. 2/7/20 On kuranda bed, hisses when opening her kennel door, swats when extending scratcher near her. Sprayed feliway and left her alone. 02/09/20 Crouched on top of kuranda bed, body and face tense and eyes alert. She makes and maintains eye contact when spoken to, then lowers body and looks around the room as the kennel door opens. She eats the tuna offered, so I click and reward just to build and association. Tolerates slow, brief and gentle petting with the assessor's hand while turning head to watch and leaning out of the way. Nervous and unsure of petting but enjoys treats. Will continue to clicker train. 02/11/20 Lying on top of kuranda bed, body neutral and ears forward. She makes eye contact when spoken to and chirps, then hops off of her bed to greet me as the kennel door opens. She remains calm and looks around the room, then sniffs the treats offered but doesn't eat them. I attempt petting her with the scratcher tool and she tolerates the touch while tilting her ears and retreating through her portal with a low body and tail. She crouches down on the other-side of her kennel and begins to growl softly. I leave her some tuna puree and end the session. Coco appears to not mind people, she seems curious and soft in her kennel but is not yet comfortable with petting. She eats her treats after her interaction ends. Needs some time to adjust, but has potential and is showing some improvement. 2/12/20 After sniffing treats while lying on the karunda bed allowed gentle petting with my hand. Then she was coaxed down with chicken and temptations and she gave a couple of big hisses as I went to pet her again, once she was settled into eating she again allowed petting on her head. Still fearful but improved, making her level 3, see below. 02/13/20 Lying in front of kennel, ears forward and face relaxed. Arms and legs are stretched out in front of her. She makes eye contact when spoken to and slow blinks, then steps forward to eat the treat given. I clicker train her, rewarding her each time she sniffs my hand, looks at me softly or tolerates a touch on the head. She is not yet comfortable with petting all over but is relaxed in her kennel and does not mind human attention. Loves treats and sweet talk! Has potential to warm up!
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Subdued
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Sweet,Timid,Independent
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful
Potential challenges comments:: Please see behavior flyer
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 3
RECOMMENDATIONS:: Adult only home
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: After sniffing treats while lying on the karunda bed she allowed gentle petting with my hand. Then she was coaxed down with chicken and temptations and she gave a couple of big hisses as I went to pet her again, once she was settled into eating she again allowed petting on her head. Coco tolerates attention and petting but appears fearful or stressed in the shelter. She may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to her new home. We recommend that this cat go to a home with experienced cat parents.