STILL IN NEED - NEW PHOTO ON THREAD! Rumi is a senior guy that has a thyroid condition, loves head butts and cheek rubs, help him find his forever home.
Hello all! My name is Rumi. I'm a shy but very sweet cat that will warm up to you with patience and a gentle approach. I enjoy to head-butt people's hands and also when I get cheek rubs. I love dry treats as well. I've been at the shelter for quite a while now, and my behavior has been getting better so I think I'm ready to go to my new home. Can you give me a chance? Please ask the shelter staff for me!
Rumi is a senior guy that has a thyroid condition not adjusting well to the shelter life, help him find his forever home.
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Rumi 94977
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11Y | Male N | Brown Tabby | 13 lbs
Medical:
Date
Reasons
Vet Notes
7-Jun-2020
Vet Notes: 10:18 AM
On 6/7/2020 at approximately 8:46 AM, Rumi 94977 was examined. The patient has appropriate mentation at this time (no neurological signs present) and has not exhibited and neurological signs while at MACC.
Hx: on DOH hold
BAR H
eent- no nasal and no ocular discharge
hl- clear and eupneic
msi- ambulatory x 4; bcs- 8/9
neuro- no apparent deficits
A)
no apparent neuropathy present
P)
consider removing from DOH observation
4-Jun-2020
Vet Statement
Vet Notes: 7:45 AM
Per previous vet records:
5/27/20 T4 7.2, mildly elevated ALT
5/28/20 Pet comes into shelter with out any medication.
6/1/20 T4 4.6 Pet has not been on Methimzole.
Plan
Recheck T4 3 to 4 weeks.
3-Jun-2020
Blood Work Interpretation
Vet Notes: 5:47 PM
T4 done at outside vet on 5/26 was 7.2 ug/dl.
I am inquiring as to how much methimazole he was on prior to surrender. If he was on treatment, then we should continue treating. If he was not on treatment, we should recheck T4 in 3-4 weeks as previously recommended.
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3-Jun-2020
Blood Work Interpretation
Vet Notes: 8:26 AM
CBC/CHEM/T4- within normal limit
T4-4.6 (high normal)-- repeat in 2-4 weeks
2-Jun-2020
Tech Exam
L V T Notes: 12:36 PM
As per Dr 1657, collected blood and sent to IDEXX for cbc/chem/t4
2-Jun-2020
1-Jun-2020
Vet Statement
Vet Notes: 11:47 AM
Reported to have a thyroid condition - records are at previous vet clinic. Will try to get these records so we can restart tx, otherwise we will perform T4 in-house.
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28-May-2020
DVM Intake
Vet Notes: 4:42 PM
DVM Intake Exam
Estimated age: About 11 years old
Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative
History: Owner surrender due to biting owner.
Subjective: BAR
Observed Behavior - Hissed and swatted in carrier
Evidence of Cruelty seen - No
Evidence of Trauma seen - No
Telazol 0.2 ml IM for exam
Objective
P = 160
R = 30
BCS 7/9
EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted
Oral Exam: Mild gingivitis & tartar
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic
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
Rectal: WNL externally
Assessment
Dental disease stage 1/4
Prognosis: Good
Plan:
Intake tasks
Gabapentin 100mg/ml 1 ml po bid indefinitely.
SURGERY:
Already neutered
Behavior:
Behavior Assessment Date:
6/17/2020
Retest Date:
7/17/2020
Retest Reason:
Next Test Date:
KNOWN HISTORY:
Rumi was brought in as a stray, there is no known information on his behavior history in a home environment.
ENRICHMENT NOTES:
5/31/20
Lying somewhat relaxed in his den. Makes eye contact with wide pupils but remains in place when spoken softly. Not interested in treats or toys given. Seems a little tense. Gave shor-line cover with feliway.
6/02/20
Hiding in the den. Makes eye contact with wide pupils through the holes and it was noticed that she started to shake a little. Hisses at the assessor when spoken softly and remains very stressed. Left some treats. Something stressful happened to him prior the interaction? Not ready to interact yet.
6/03/20
Lying in the den. Hisses at the assessor on approach but pokes head out when spoken softly and makes eye contact. Sniffs treats offered but doesn't eat them. Offered valerian scented toys but wasn't interested either. Seems to be a calm cat, just still fearful. Needs more time to adjust.
6/14/20
Hiding in den. Got him out of the den today with temptation treats. He seemed wary and would retreat with sudden noises but seemed more relaxed overall. Will move upstairs as his neighboring cats are not so happy.
*Afternoon update: moved upstairs to CLWH. Seemed stressed but didn't escalate. Gave kennel cover. Will check on him tomorrow morning. Den was removed.
6/15/20
Hiding in litter box on approach. Tenses up when opening the door and retreats to the main kennel space but then comes back to the litter box. Allows gentle petting on the head, body softens after about a minute of gentle strokes. Eats temptation treats when left alone. Stressed but doesn't escalate to hissing/growling. Getting adjusted to the new room. Has potential to warm up slowly.
*Afternoon update: went to visit him. He became very alert on approach but remained in his litter box. Slowly started to warm up to petting and would rub against hand and also lean in for cheek rubs. Ate some dry food and treats offered. Still wary and tense but small progress today! He was given a hiding box and still has the kennel cover up.
6/16/20
Same as yesterday. Wary but accepts petting, leaning for cheek rubs slightly. Ate temptation treats offered. Kennel cover was removed to see how he reacts. So far hasn't shown any agitation signs. Ate all his food this morning!
Afternoon update: Lying in litter box. Alert on approach. Warms up to petting and leans in for cheek rubs, then eats tuna offered in front of the assessor. Still adjusting. Timid but seems to be a sweet boy! Definitely some progress going on here.
6/17/20
* Updated assessment today!
6/22/20
Resting behind litter box. Becomes alert on approach. Head-butts the assessor's hand when extended and enjoys gentle petting. Eats all treats offered. Comes forward and scans the room. Accepts gentle petting then nips and swats at the assessor. Pet-induced? Agitation? gave back the cubby cover.
6/23/20
Pokes head out of the cubby portal when hearing assessor speak to another cat. Eats all treats. Rubs against hand and enjoys gentle petting without escalating this time.
EVALUATION:
ACTIVITY LEVEL:
Moderate
VOCAL:
Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE:
Shy
Sweet
Curious
Independent
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:
New home adjustment period
Adult cat socialization
Other
Potential challenges comments:
- Please also provide environmental enrichment flyer.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:
Level 3
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:
Rumi's behavior has been improving for the past few days. He seems to be a very shy but sweet cat that warms up with a gentle approach, a calm environment and a lot of temptation treats. Rumi would rub against your hand when spoken softly. He enjoys head and cheek rubs as well. Rumi might benefit from environmental enrichment to keep him mentally stimulated.
Rumi may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to his new home. We recommend that this cat go to a home with experienced cat parents.
Recommendations
Adoption Recommendations:
Comments:
Suitability With Children:
Other:
Level 3* - 6/07/2020 Level 3* - 6/17/2020
Yard Size:
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