JUNIPER – A1112568
Safe - 7-8-2017 Manhattan Rescue: Feline Rescue of SI Please honor your pledges: http://felinerescueofstatenisland.org/donation/
***SAFE 07/0817*** PLAYFUL JUNIPER IS HEALTHY AND NEEDS A RESCUE ANGEL TONIGHT! A poem by Juniper: “Hi! Hi! Hi! My name is Juniper! I’m full of gurrl power and not soft like a purr. I’m a roll and tumble kind of cat, cuddling is for dogs. I love to play, play, play all day long. When I take a break from playing, I like to be in the know. I’m curious about everything! Wherever the action is, I want to go. I’m not your average cat, but I do try to be humble. Come new friends to ACC and LET’S GET READY TO RUMBLE!” MUST RESERVE BY NOON!
Manhattan Center
My name is JUNIPER. My Animal ID # is A1112568. – P
I am a spayed female black and white domestic sh mix. The shelter thinks I am about 3 YEARS old.
I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 05/19/2017 from NY 10454, owner surrender reason stated was BITEPEOPLE.
07/05/2017 AT RISK MEMO
Juniper A1112568 is at risk due to behavior. Juniper is a cat that prefers to play over receiving petting and attention. She is very active and enjoys playing with all kinds of toys, occasionally playing roughly using her nails and nipping. She doesn’t mind being pet, but she has a tendency to become overstimulated. She has been in the shelter environment for over a month and still displays playful behavior, however she is showing a lower tolerance to petting and attention. After brief petting, she begins to growl and shift away from further contact.
MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
06/17/2017 Exam Type OBSERVATION – Medical Rating is 1 – NORMAL , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 11.8 LBS.
REWT same 11.8
05/19/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
05/19/17 20:15 During intake the cat was hiding in the back of the carrier. The cat let the counselor take him out (counselor was wearing gloves and threw a large towel over the cat and lifted him out and a placed him in another carrier). The cat did not hiss or growl during this. The cat did growl at the counselor initially when the police brought him in but did not swat or lunge.
07/03/2017 WEB MEMO
A poem by Juniper: “Hi! Hi! Hi! My name is Juniper! I’m full of gurrl power and not soft like a purr. I’m a roll and tumble kind of cat, cuddling is for dogs. I love to play, play, play all day long. When I take a break from playing, I like to be in the know. I’m curious about everything! Wherever the action is, I want to go. I’m not your average cat, but I do try to be humble. Come new friends to ACC and LET’S GET READY TO RUMBLE!”
06/29/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPNOCHILD
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Athletic VOCAL: Somewhat chatty CHARACTER TYPE: Playful, Curious, Independent KNOWN HISTORY: Juniper was brought in as a stray, so there is no information on her behavior in her previous home. ENRICHMENT NOTES: 5/30/17- At the front again! Soft eyes and body, started rubbing against the bars on approach. Followed me from kennel to kennel when I walked past. Leaned and arched into pets, purred. Stayed at the front when door closed, resumed rubbing against and reaching through the bars. 06/22/17- Curious girl, will approach the front to interact. Very interested in tuna puree treats, licking it quickly when offered. Took some time to reach out with her paw to high five, but after a few repetitions she became consistent in offering high fives when seeing my hand. Started to add verbal cue, but ended training after about 10 minutes to keep her interested next training. 06/28/17- Sitting by the front, sniffing around as I approach. Tried to clicker train with new jerky treat, but she didn’t show much interest. Attempted to train with tuna puree after and she did a few high fives, but quickly became disinterested and just stared at my hand. Decided to just play with her with a pipecleaner wand toy. She was having a blast. Hopefully she would be more motivated next time. EVALUATION: Cage Condition: No change Reaction to assessor: Juniper remains neutral, sitting upright by the front during the approach. Reaction to cage door opening: Juniper engages and begins to slowly head bunt the hand. Reaction to touch: Juniper allows a brief touch on the head, but becomes agitated then paws and lightly nips, while she low growls and distance increases from the assessor’s hand. BEHAVIOR SUMMARY: Juniper solicits attention and tolerates some petting but may be assertively demanding of attention or may play roughly. Due to pawing and nipping we feel that this cat will do best in an adult only home. *** Juniper is social and affectionate but appears to be easily overstimulated and plays roughly. As a result of this observed behavior we recommend adopters who are familiar with signs of behavioral arousal and agitation in cats, so that interactions can be ended before Juniper becomes overstimulated. We also recommend fishing pole-type toys for play as they allow for interaction and vigorous, stimulating exercise while keeping human hands at a distance.
GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
No Group Behavior Summary
05/20/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
05/20/17 11:24 DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 3 years History : Subjective: Observed Behavior – tense, allowed exam Evidence of Cruelty seen – no Evidence of Trauma seen – no Objective T = — P = — R = — BCS 6/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: adult dentition with mild tartar PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: female spayed with green tattoo MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: not performed Assessment ~3 year old FS DSH cat female spayed slightly overweight apparently healthy Plan: OK to make available for adoption Prognosis: Good SURGERY: Already spayed — Microchip: negative, placed 981020021623795 Sex: intact female, no scar felt, slightly fatty ab. Age: reported 3y Mentation: QARH Eyes: clear Ears: clean Nose: no d/c Teeth: mild staining If abnormal BCS: slightly overweight 5.5/9 Skin: WNL, scars on nose Hair Coat: WNL Declawed: no Any injuries: no Behavior: tense and shut down, allowed all handling Medication: N/A, preventatives given
06/01/2017 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 1 – NORMAL ,
6/1 recheck for URI signs BAR, energetic good appetite well hydrated no nasal discharge, no sneezing aph at this time
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