DUSTER – A1107651
Safe - 4-13-2017 Manhattan
***SAFE 04/13/17*** DAPPER DUSTER NEEDS YOU NOW!! BEGINNER RATED! A volunteer writes: Duster is such a sweet heart who loves attention! He is very affectionate and loves to be petted on his cheeks, around his neck and back of his body. He was rubbing against my hand so hard purring. He even rolled over and showed me his belly a few times! Please come and meet sweet Duster at Manhattan ACC, who is waiting for his forever home!
7 YR OLD DUMPED FOR MOVING – HAS HEART MURMUR AND DENTAL ISSUES – NEEDS RESCUE
Manhattan Center
My name is DUSTER. My Animal ID # is A1107651. – P
I am a male black and white domestic sh mix. The shelter thinks I am about 7 YEARS old.
I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 04/02/2017 from NY 10466, owner surrender reason stated was MOVE2PRIVA.
04/12/2017 AT RISK MEMO
Duster A1107651 is at risk due to URI diagnosis
MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
04/11/2017 Exam Type MS NEW URI – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 10.5 LBS.
04/11/17 13:11 s/o: sneezing reported confirmed on rounds BAR, s+ a: Uri P: doxycycline 50 mg sid x 10d
04/02/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
04/02/17 11:48 BASIC INFO Duster A1107651 is a dsh cat. He is being surrendered to the shelter because the owner is moving out of state. Duster was a gift to the owner from a friend 7 years ago. Duster does not have any health concerns. SOCIALIZATION Duster is friendly around strangers. He has lived with children and he is relaxed and respectful around kids. Duster plays gentle with adults and children alike. Duster lived with a male and female cat. He got along well with the female. duster has never scratched anyone. BEHAVIOR Duster’s only behavior issue is that he scratches furniture. He allows you to bathe him, but he does struggle. duster allows you to place him in a carrier. FOR A NEW FAMILY TO KNOW Duster is best described as friendly, affectionate and playful. He has a medium activity level. When home, he stays in the same spot. Duster plays with any kind of toy. He sleeps anywhere. Duster eats Meow Mix and Friskies seafood dry. duster has been kept mostly indoors. Duster uses a regular litter box with Fresh Step litter. BEHAVIOR DURING INTAKE Duster allowed all handling, collaring and photos.
04/04/2017 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: Duster is such a sweet heart who loves attention! He is very affectionate and loves to be petted on his cheeks, around his neck and back of his body. He was rubbing against my hand so hard purring. He even rolled over and showed me his belly a few times! Please come and meet sweet Duster at Manhattan ACC, who is waiting for his forever home!
04/05/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – BEGINNER
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Lived Indoors Previously lived with: an adult and 2 cats Behavior toward strangers: friendly Behavior toward children: gentle, relaxed and respectful Behavior toward cats: got along Behavior toward dogs: unknown Bite or Scratch history: none Litter box training: yes Energy level/descriptors: medium activity level Other notes: Duster is best described as friendly, affectionate and playful. ENRICHMENT NOTES: 4/3/17- At the front on approach, soft eyes and body. Rolled over when spoken to, then started rubbing against the bars. Leaned and arched into pets, purred. Stayed at the front when door closed, continued to rub against and reach through bars. EVALUATION: Cage Condition: No change Reaction to assessor: Duster immediately comes soliciting at the front of the cage. Reaction to door opening: Duster remains standing at the front of the cage, relaxed body posture, soliciting attention. Reaction to touch: Duster head-butts the assessor’s hand and appreciates petting on the head and body. Reaction to Being Picked up: Allows the pickup and remains calm. ACTIVITY LEVEL: Mellow VOCAL: Somewhat chatty CHARACTER TYPE: Sweet, Affectionate BEHAVIOR SUMMARY: Beginner Duster interacts with the assessor, solicits attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. This cat can go to a beginner home.
GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
No Group Behavior Summary
04/02/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
scan neg, M, 7 yo S/O: BARH, tense mm pin k EENM: MM PINK AND MOIST, CRT 2 SEC, grade 3/5 ddz CV: Grade 3/6 systolic murmur LUNGS: CLEAR ABD: SOFT AND NONTENDER MS/INTEG: AMB X 4, BCS 5/9 (OR 3/5) NS: APPROPRIATE PLN: NSF GU: MI A: heart murmur, dental disease P: recc echo, waive for sx
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