12/06/2024
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RETURN - Adopter requested p/u of Romero, saying "Romero is persistently territorial and aggressive, hissing at anyone who comes near—except when I bring him food, the only time he’ll allow me to pet him. But as soon as he’s done eating, he’s back to hissing and attempts to steal Marten's food". Due to Romero negatively affecting his mental health, he decided to surrender. He is unable to get Romero into a carrier. So an ACO officer was sent to the home.
Romero is on the at-risk list for medical reasons. Romero is an adult diabetic cat. We are unable to manage his diabetes in the shelter effectively. Romero should be placed in a home that is prepared to medically manage his diabetes long-term, as this is most often a life-long condition.
My foster writes:
Romero! A shy, sweet, and happy black void. He seems to love being around people and, after some warming up, he'll be a charming love bug! Romero needs to be understood and he will let you know when he needs something with some sweet rubbing against you and cute plops on his back.
What my friends at ACC say about me:
What do you get when you cross a cat with a couch? A cat-potato! And that's me to a T!
I'm sensitive and shy. I'll need extra help from you.
I would appreciate slow introductions to new people and places to help me feel safe.
I have medical needs that staff will address with you when you meet me.
Romero interacts with the observer, appreciates attention and allows all petting, but did not appear to like being picked up during their behavior evaluation. He grumbles and low growls when pick up was attempted. Please keep in mind there are many reasons why a cat may be uncomfortable with this type of handling and that this may not necessarily translate into a home environment. We recommend that this cat go to an adult-only home with experienced cat parents.
Queens Center
Romero 181272
6 year old neutered male 11.4 lbs
Hello, my name is Romero. My animal id is #181272. I am a desexed male black cat at the Queens Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 6 years 2 months 3 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a aco - owner surrender on 11/11/2024, with the surrender reason stated as animal behavior - aggressive towards people.
Romero is on the at-risk list for medical reasons. Romero is an adult diabetic cat. We are unable to manage his diabetes in the shelter effectively. Romero should be placed in a home that is prepared to medically manage his diabetes long-term, as this is most often a life-long condition.
Let's get to know each other a bit more...
This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information.
Romero is on the at-risk list for medical reasons. Romero is an adult diabetic cat. We are unable to manage his diabetes in the shelter effectively. Romero should be placed in a home that is prepared to medically manage his diabetes long-term, as this is most often a life-long condition.
My foster writes:
Romero! A shy, sweet, and happy black void. He seems to love being around people and, after some warming up, he'll be a charming love bug! Romero needs to be understood and he will let you know when he needs something with some sweet rubbing against you and cute plops on his back.
What my friends at ACC say about me:
What do you get when you cross a cat with a couch? A cat-potato! And that's me to a T!
I'm sensitive and shy. I'll need extra help from you.
I would appreciate slow introductions to new people and places to help me feel safe.
I have medical needs that staff will address with you when you meet me.
Romero interacts with the observer, appreciates attention and allows all petting, but did not appear to like being picked up during their behavior evaluation. He grumbles and low growls when pick up was attempted. Please keep in mind there are many reasons why a cat may be uncomfortable with this type of handling and that this may not necessarily translate into a home environment. We recommend that this cat go to an adult-only home with experienced cat parents.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 11.375 lbs
Vet Notes
L V T Notes
Medical Notes
8/31/2023
DVM Intake Exam
Estimated age: Reported 5y, exam agrees 3-5
Microchip noted on Intake? scanned negative
History: Brought in through field after bite incident in home.
Subjective: BAR
Observed Behavior - Tense and growling, but allows all handling. Does not escalate.
Evidence of Cruelty seen -no
Evidence of Neglect seen-no
Evidence of Trauma seen -no
Objective
T =
P =wnl
R =wnl
BCS 7/9
EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted
Oral Exam: adult dentition with mild tartar, but oral exam limited due to behavior
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NR, NMA, 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
Re**al: normal external
Wood's Lamp Exam: not performed
Assessment
overweight
Prognosis:
good
Plan:
intake tasks appropriate to hold
observe bite hold
needs behavior assessment
already neutered
9/7/2023
Hx: Due for release from rabies observation
SO:
BAR, comes to front of kennel, taking treats. Not interested in attention
eyes clear, no ocular or nasal dc apparent
eupneic, no coughing or sneezing appreciated
ambulatory x4
mentation alert and appropriate, no neurological deficits noted on visual exam
A:
no clinical signs of rabies appreciated
P:
continue to monitor while in care
report findings to DOHMH
9/10/2023
Staff notes increased urine output. Pet is QAR
r/o normal variation vs metabolic disease
Plan
check urine specific gravity & glucose via free catch sample when available
+/- ua, chem screen
9/12/2023
Pet is QAR and eating dry food during rounds
EEN: No ocular or nasal discharge
RESP: Eupneic
Free catch urine:
Clear, amber colored
s.g. greater than 1.050
Negative glucose
Negative ketones
A: Pet appears well.
r/o dehydration vs bilirubinuria
Plan
UA to lab o/n
+/- chem screen if indicated
9/13/2023
Free catch urine- limited value
negative for glucose
urine well concentrated at 1.061
observed increased thirst- monitor
9/10/2023
Left no sorb in kennel and "collect urine" sign on kennel door
9/12/2023
Rabies vaccines administered. Record updated.
11/11/2024
DVM Intake Exam
Estimated age: dentition and conformation consistent w prior reported age of 6 years
Microchip noted on Intake? scanned positive
History: o surrender
Subjective: QAR
Observed Behavior - limited kitty minutes, swatted, but able to perform blood draw w head tapping and towel
Is there evidence of Cruelty? N
Is there evidence of Neglect? N
Is there evidence of Trauma? N
Objective
T = NP
P = wnl
R = wnl
BCS 6/9
EENT: Eyes clear, AS with moderate dark brown ceruminous dc, AD cl , no nasal or ocular discharge noted
Oral Exam: moderate wear and staining to visible dentition
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic
ABD: Non painful but tense, no masses palpated
U/G: MN
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, dull hair coat w dander, muscle wasting over epaxials
CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Re**al: DRENP, externally wnl
Assessment
Weight loss- p lost 10 pounds since last year
Dental dz
Prognosis: guarded pending BW
Plan:
intake exam and tasks
CBC/CHEM/T4 to lab
Reassess with results of blood work tomorrow. Unclear if patient was on diet d/t prior obesity or if weight loss is d/t underlying metabolic dz or neoplasia
SURGERY:
Okay for surgery: N
11/12/2024
Recheck, bloodwork results; cat lost 10 pounds in a year
S/O:
BAR, active at front of kennel
Ate well overnight
No c/s/v/d noted
Eupneic
CBC: thrombocytosis 763 (155-641)
CHEM: hyperglycemia 662 (72-175), hyperkalemia 5.5 (3.7-5.2), hypochloridemia 110 (114-126), hypercholesterolemia 318 (91-305)
T4: wnl
A:
Hyperglycemia - Diabetes mellitus > stress
Severe weight loss in one year - likely secondary to above
Dental disease
P:
Move to ICU
Collect urine for UA
Start PZI 1 unit SQ BID indefinitely
CTM closely and seek placement for long-term care (diabetes is most often life-long in cats)
11/13/2024
UA (free catch/LB sample) - USG 1.043, pH 5.5, protein 1+, glucose 3+
11/15/2024
Brief DM recheck, started PZI 3 days ago
S/O:
BAR, active at front of kennel
Good appetite
No c/s/v/d noted
Eupneic
A: Diabetes, dental disease
P: Continue with current treatment plan and recheck in 5 days
11/20/2024
Progress exam
Subjective:
BAR, no c/s/v/d. Appetite excellent, eating DM food well. Accepted petting on head, leaned into chin rubs.
Objective:
Eyes: Clear bilaterally, no discharge
Oronasal: No nasal discharge.
Lungs: Eupneic
Musculoskeletal: Ambulatory x 4 with no appreciable lameness.
Neuro: Appropriate mentation.
11/13-11/20:
Average AM BG: 361 mg/dL
Low 303 mg/dL
High 442 mg/dL
Assessment:
-Diabetes mellitus (fair to poor control)
-Dental disease
Plan:
-CTM BG and appetite daily, allow patient to acclimate to dose. Consider insulin increase +/- freestyle libre at next recheck based on updated BG tracking
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow
Behavior History
Behavior Assessment
At pickup Romero was calm and easy to handle. He was loaded into a carrier without difficulty.
Spay/Neuter status: Yes
Date of Intake: 8/31/2023
Is this cat having litter box issues?: No
Basic Information:: Romero was picked up as an owner surrender.
Previously lived with:: 1 adult
How is this cat around strangers?: Romero is normally friendly with strangers.
How is this cat around children?: Romero has not lived with children.
How is this cat around other cats?: Romero has not lived with other cats.
How is this cat around dogs?: Romero has not lived with dogs.
Bite history:: Recent bite history. The bite occurred randomly as the victim was talking to Romero's owner.
Energy level/descriptors:: Medium
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: No
For a New Family to Know: Romero has always been kept indoors. He will not scratch furniture and enjoys most cat toys.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Lived Indoors
Previously lived with: 1 Adult
Behavior toward strangers: normally friendly with strangers.
Behavior toward children: Unknown
Behavior toward cats: Has a history of being territorial/bullying the new cat added to the home after an initial few months of peace in his most recent home, would redirect this stress onto his owner and eliminate inappropriately.
Behavior toward dogs: Unknown
Bite or Scratch history: Initially brought into the shelter for bite incident in his original home, and would bite at new adopter’s ankles and feet, please see “potential challenges” section for more info.
Litter box training: Yes, Previously used an unspecified litter and litter box. Due to excessive stress with a new cat being added to his previous home, he began to have inappropriate elimination issues but it appears that these were directly related to this environmental stressor as he did not have these issues before.
Energy level/descriptors: Medium Energy Level
Other notes: Romero has always been kept indoors. He will not scratch furniture and enjoys most cat toys.
Upon arrival cat was tucked behind bookshelf at entry of apartment. Shelf was moved and cat ran to bathroom. Once in bathroom cat was secured via net and placed in tomahawk. Cat attempted to bite staff on finger through net but only grabbed tip of glove, no contact was made to actual finger.
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 9/8/23
Head bunts the hand when petted. Looks around scanning the room throughout the interaction. Ignores offered treats but seems to appreciate attention as he continues to lean against the hand.
9/9/23
Romero came forward relaxed and curious with a high tail and enjoyed all petting leaning in for cheek rubs. Sweet cat. High urine output noted on board.
9/11/23
Romero was lying at the front relaxed and enjoyed all petting and raised his rear and partly raised his tail with each stroke along his back. Ignored treats and sneezed once.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Moderate
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Social,Sweet,Affectionate,People oriented,Curious
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Uncomfortable with pick up,Other,New home adjustment period
Potential challenges comments:: Romero has a previous bite incident where his first owner's home attendant was bitten by her cat on 8/28 @ 4pm. They were standing in the hallway of the apartment talking, when Romero came from behind and bite her on her left leg. The cat caused 4 punctures and drew blood. After the incident, the cat hid underneath the wardrobe. She went to a hospital to have it cleaned and checked out. It is unclear what the trigger was in this incident or what events were leading up to the moment.
In his most recent home, due to the environmental stressor of a new cat being added to the home, he began to redirect onto his owner as well and would bite at his feet and ankles. It is unclear if this ever drew blood. When Romero was picked up from this home by an ARS, he did attempt to bite the staff member through the net but only got the tip of their glove (see known history above for more info).
During his initial evaluation as well as his evaluation upon returning to the shelter, Romero appears to be slightly uncomfortable with being picked up/held and will grumble or low growl but is somewhat tolerant and did not escalate. The behavior team would recommend to limit handling and to use treats to encourage him into his carrier.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 3
RECOMMENDATIONS:: Single-pet home,Adult only home
Recommendations comments:: "After the most recent owner adopted a new cat and did a careful introduction, both cats got along well. About 2 ½ weeks ago the owner came home and discovered that they were doing very poorly with each other. Clearly something happened between them while they were out. Romero was confined to their bedroom, and he was biting their ankles and urinating and defecating outside the litter box. Romero was very stressed out. The last time they saw each other was 2 days ago and both were very stressed with low tails and pilo-erect (raised) fur. Then they were separated." - (paraphrased from behavior consult note in GAN)
Due to notes from previous home, the behavior team feels Romero should go to an adult-only and single pet home.
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Romero was sitting upright upon approach. Alert with eyes wide, scanning the room. He slowly engages the front when spoken softly to. Tail low while accepting pets along the head and body. After a few strokes, he head bunts and tail slowly goes high throughout the interaction. During pick up, he grumbles but allows petting all over when held for a few seconds. After placing him back down, he continues to tolerate more petting and attention.
Upon returning to the shelter, Romero is laying at the front of his cage with a neutral face and body, ears forward, and stands when the cage door is opened. He leans into pets along his head and body with his tail raised and appears curious about the room around him. When the assessor gently reaches over him to lift him up as he is pressed against their side, he grumbles and low growls but is tolerant and does not escalate.
Romero interacts with the observer, appreciates attention and allows all petting, but did not appear to like being picked up during their behavior evaluation. He grumbles and low growls when pick up was attempted. Please keep in mind there are many reasons why a cat may be uncomfortable with this type of handling and that this may not necessarily translate into a home environment. We recommend that this cat go to an adult-only home with experienced cat parents.
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PREVIOUS INFO:
***WAS ADOPTED 11/5/23***
*SHELTER PLEA* Montague Cat! | Romero is still on the lookout for love! 💕 Brought in through field after bite incident in home.
Manhattan Center
Romero 181272
5Y ❤ Owner Surrender ❤ Neutered ❤ 20 lbs.
Medical
Vet Consultations
Date
Reasons
Vet Notes
Vet
Date Resolved
12-Sep-2023
Tech Exam
L V T Notes: 12:02 PM
Rabies vaccines administered. Record updated.
LVT-E 991960
12-Sep-2023
Other Lab Interpretation
Vet Notes: 11:00 AM
Pet is QAR and eating dry food during rounds
EEN: No ocular or nasal discharge
RESP: Eupneic
Free catch urine:
Clear, amber colored
s.g. greater than 1.050
Negative glucose
Negative ketones
A: Pet appears well.
r/o dehydration vs bilirubinuria
Plan
UA to lab o/n
+/- chem screen if indicated
VET 991752
10-Sep-2023
Progress Exam
Vet Notes: 4:43 PM
Staff notes increased urine output. Pet is QAR
r/o normal variation vs metabolic disease
Plan
check urine specific gravity & glucose via free catch sample when available
+/- ua, chem screen
VET 991752
10-Sep-2023
Tech Exam
L V T Notes: 4:08 PM
Left no sorb in kennel and "collect urine" sign on kennel door
LVT-E 991962
7-Sep-2023
Progress Exam
Vet Notes: 10:53 AM
Hx: Due for release from rabies observation
SO:
BAR, comes to front of kennel, taking treats. Not interested in attention
eyes clear, no ocular or nasal dc apparent
eupneic, no coughing or sneezing appreciated
ambulatory x4
mentation alert and appropriate, no neurological deficits noted on visual exam
A:
no clinical signs of rabies appreciated
P:
continue to monitor while in care
report findings to DOHMH
VET 991697
31-Aug-2023
DVM Intake
Vet Notes: 5:22 PM
DVM Intake Exam
Estimated age: Reported 5y, exam agrees 3-5
Microchip noted on Intake? scanned negative
History: Brought in through field after bite incident in home.
Subjective: BAR
Observed Behavior - Tense and growling, but allows all handling. Does not escalate.
Evidence of Cruelty seen -no
Evidence of Neglect seen-no
Evidence of Trauma seen -no
Objective
T =
P =wnl
R =wnl
BCS 7/9
EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted
Oral Exam: adult dentition with mild tartar, but oral exam limited due to behavior
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NR, NMA, 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
Re**al: normal external
Wood's Lamp Exam: not performed
Assessment
overweight
Prognosis:
good
Plan:
intake tasks appropriate to hold
observe bite hold
needs behavior assessment
already neutered
VET 991697
Behavior
ENRICHMENT NOTES:
9/8/23
Head bunts the hand when petted. Looks around scanning the room throughout the interaction. Ignores offered treats but seems to appreciate attention as he continues to lean against the hand.
9/9/23
Romero came forward relaxed and curious with a high tail and enjoyed all petting leaning in for cheek rubs. Sweet cat. High urine output noted on board.
9/11/23
Romero was lying at the front relaxed and enjoyed all petting and raised his rear and partly raised his tail with each stroke along his back. Ignored treats and sneezed once.
EVALUATION:
ACTIVITY LEVEL:
Mellow
VOCAL:
Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE:
Shy
Sweet
Curious
Skittish
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:
New home adjustment period
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:
Level 2
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:
Romero was sitting upright upon approach. Alert with eyes wide, scanning the room. He slowly engages the front when spoken softly to. Tail low while accepting pets along the head and body. After a few strokes, he head bunts and tail slowly goes high throughout the interaction. During pick up, he grumbles but allows petting all over when held for a few seconds. After placing him back down, he continues to tolerate more petting and attention.
Romero interacts with the observer, appreciates attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. This cat is showing behavior appropriate for cat parents with either an average amount of cat experience or demonstrate a basic understanding of typical cat behavior.
Profile
Is this cat having litter box issues?
No
Basic Information:
Romero was picked up as an owner surrender.
Previously lived with:
1 adult
How is this cat around strangers?
Romero is normally friendly with strangers.
How is this cat around children?
Romero has not lived with children.
How is this cat around other cats?
Romero has not lived with other cats.
How is this cat around dogs?
Romero has not lived with dogs.
Bite history:
Recent bite history. The bite occurred randomly as the victim was talking to Romero's owner.
Energy level/descriptors:
Medium
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?
No
For a New Family to Know
Romero has always been kept indoors. He will not scratch furniture and enjoys most cat toys.
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