ANGIE – 8623
Safe - 10-14-2017 Brooklyn
SAFE 10/14/17 Angie’s previous owner reports she is friendly with strangers that approach. Sometimes it might take a few minutes to get comfortable with people. She has not been around children or dogs before, but she lived in a house with 10 other cats and was very friendly with them. She was described as friendly, mellow and playful. She enjoys playing with stuffed toys and string. She is an indoor cat and tends to sleep anywhere he is comfortable. She is very litter box trained and never has accidents outside of it.
Brooklyn Center
Angie 8623– 3 years old, Spayed, Domestic Short Hair, Gray, OS
Medical:
10/3/17
Vet Notes: 3:09 PM
[DVM Intake]
Estimated age: 3-5y
Microchip noted on Intake? no
History : owner surrender
Subjective: bar
Observed Behavior – amenable to exam and petting, nervous,
Evidence of Cruelty seen – no
Evidence of Trauma seen – no
Objective
T =
P =wnl
R =wnl
BCS=5/9
EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted
Oral Exam: mod gingivitis, mod tarter, significant tarter maxillary right pm 4 and m
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated
U/G: f/s – tattoo
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, mild seborrhea
CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Rectal: n/a
Assessment: 3-5 yr fs dsh
seborrhea – behavioral vs dietary
dental disease
Prognosis: excellent, will likely need dental care
Plan: rec dental
SURGERY: n/a
Behavior:
Animal Behavior Saved At: 5-Oct-2017 13:49:47.000
Animal ID:
8623
Animal Name: Angie
Age: 3 Years 6 Months 1 Week (approx)
Tag Number:
Breed: Domestic Short Hair
Gender: Female
Spayed / Neutered: Yes
Handler:
Observer:
Behavior Assessment Date:
10/5/2017
Retest Date:
Retest Reason:
Next Test Date:
KNOWN HISTORY:
Angie’s previous owner reports she is friendly with strangers that approach. Sometimes it might take a few minutes to get comfortable with people. She has not been around children or dogs before, but she lived in a house with 10 other cats and was very friendly with them. She was described as friendly, mellow and playful. She enjoys playing with stuffed toys and string. She is an indoor cat and tends to sleep anywhere he is comfortable. She is very litter box trained and never has accidents outside of it.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:
Observed Behavior – amenable to exam and petting, nervous
Cage Condition:
Cage is neat
Reaction to assessor:
Angie was lying down with her arms extended, calm and relaxed.
Reaction when softly spoken to:
Angie looks at the assessor and sniffs in place.
Reaction to cage door opening:
Angie shifts away slightly, but looks at the assessor.
Reaction to touch:
Angie sniffs the assessor’s hand and was hesitant of touch, but she head-butts lightly as soon as she’s touched. She leans in for cheek rubs, lifts her rear, and slowly comes forward to rub against the assessor.
Reaction to being picked up:
Angie is a bit tense during pick up, but she allows handling.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:
Moderate
VOCAL:
Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE:
Shy
Sweet
Affectionate
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:
Average
Behavior Asilomar
H – Healthy
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:
Angie interacts with the observer, appreciates attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. No known history of behavioral problems. This cat is showing behavior appropriate for new or experienced cat parents.
Recommendations
Adoption Recommendations:
Comments:
Suitability With Children:
Other:
10/05/17 Behavior: Average
Owner Profile:
Animal ID: 8623
Animal Name: Angie
Breed: Domestic Short Hair
This animal came from: Bred By Owner
Basic Information: Angie is a 4 year old black domestic short hair that is estimated to be 4 years old. His previous owner was unable to keep him due to too many animals in the house.
Previously lived with: 10 cats
How is this cat around strangers? Angie is friendly with strangers that approach. Sometimes it might take a few minutes to get comfortable with people.
How is this cat around children? Angie has not been around children before.
How is this cat around other cats? Angie lived in a house with 10 other cats and was very friendly with them.
How is this cat around dogs? Angie has not been around dogs before.
Behavior Notes Angie does not enjoy being put into a carrier and will try to struggle out of it
Bite history: Angie has no history of ever having bitten someone.
Energy level/descriptors: High
Has this cat ever had any medical issues? No
For a New Family to Know Angie is described as friendly, mellow and playful. He enjoys playing with stuffed toys and string. He is an indoor cat and tends to sleep anywhere he is comfortable. He is very litter box trained and never has accidents outside of it.
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