LILY – 8655
Safe - 10-14-2017 Manhattan
SAFE 10/14/17 Healthy beginner cat, Lily, is still looking for her forever home @MACC . 8 year old LILY needs a new home!! A volunteer says: Lily is a chatter box. She talks to everyone. She is a very friendly girl, and cannot get enough attention, and complains bitterly when you stop. She also likes to give you nose kisses, which I am partial to.
MANHATTAN CENTER
LILY – 8655
Domestic Short Hair cross
Spayed / Neutered
Female – 8Yrs 1Wks
Animal ID: 8655
Lily’s Details
Medical:
DVM Exam 10/3/17:
Vet Notes: 11:11 AM
[DVM Intake]
Estimated age:8 years, previously adopted from ACC
Microchip noted on Intake?yes
History :previously adopted from ACC; owner surrender because owner was evicted
Subjective:QAR
Observed Behavior -docile; mild vocalization during blood draw but allows handling
Evidence of Cruelty seen -n
Evidence of Trauma seen -n
Objective
BCS=6.5/9
EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted
Oral Exam:mm pk/pigmented, sl tacky; moderate tartar and staining
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated
U/G:spayed
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, slightly dull haircoat with dandruff over dorsum
CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Rectal:not performed
Assessment
Overweight
Dandruff-possible undergrooming due to BCS
Prognosis:good
Plan:
Rec’d weight loss through dietary management
Rec’d dental cleaning after placement
SURGERY: spayed
Behavior:
Animal Behavior Saved At: 6-Oct-2017 13:26:51.000
Animal ID:
8655
Animal Name: Lily
Age: 8 Years 1 Week
Tag Number:
Breed: Domestic Short Hair
Gender: Female
Spayed / Neutered: Yes
Handler:
Observer:
Behavior Assessment Date:
10/6/2017
Retest Date:
Retest Reason:
Next Test Date:
KNOWN HISTORY:
The former owner stated Lily is friendly and outgoing around strangers. She is respectful around children and plays gently around children and adults. Lily is fearful around other cats and will run away and hide. She does not play or interact with them. She has never been around dogs so owner is unsure of how she would react.
ENRICHMENT NOTES:
Resting in top cubby, soft eyes and body, looking around. Lay in place when door opened. Leaned into pets, closed eyes. Ate offered treats.
Cage Condition:
Cage is neat
Reaction to assessor:
Lily immediately comes soliciting at the front of the cage.
Reaction when softly spoken to:
Lily remains soft in place.
Reaction to cage door opening:
Lily remains standing at the front of the cage, relaxed body posture, soliciting attention.
Reaction to touch:
Lily 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:
Laid back
VOCAL:
Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE:
Social
Calm
Sweet
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:
Beginner
Behavior Asilomar
H – Healthy
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:
Lily interacts with the Assessor, solicits attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. This cat can go to a beginner home.
Recommendations
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Comments:
Suitability With Children:
Other:
Beginner
Yard Size:
Overall Rating:
Passed For Rehoming:
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Adoption Summary:
A volunteer says: Lily is a chatter box. She talks to everyone. She is a very friendly girl, and cannot get enough attention, and complains bitterly when you stop. She also likes to give you nose kisses, which I am partial to.
Profile:
Basic information: Lily is an 8 year old female domestic short haired cat. She is not declawed and was previously owner got her from Animal Care Centers 7 years ago. Unfortunately, previous owner had to surrender because was evicted. Lily has no known health problems and was not taken to the vet by previous owner.
Socialization: Lily is friendly and outgoing around strangers. She is respectful around children and plays gently around children and adults. Lily is fearful around other cats and will run away and hide. She does not play or interact with them. She has never been around dogs so owner is unsure of how she would react. Lily has never bitten another animal or person.
Behavior: Lily has no known behavior issues and is relaxed during car rides. Lily will allow being bathed but will try to flee. Previous owner never trimmed Lily’s nails but Lily was not bothered when her paws were touched. She enjoys being brushed and is not bothered when being picked up, disturbed while sleeping, or being put into a carrier.
For a new family to know: Lily is a friendly, affectionate, mellow and talkative cat. She has a medium activity level. Previous owner’s favorite thing about Lily was that she allowed belly rubs. Lily’s favorite thing to do is eat and she ate Meow Mix dry food which was available to her all day. Her favorite treats were temptations. While you are home, Lily will follow you around and she loves to play with catnip toys. She is mostly indoors and enjoyed occasional walks in the park. Lily slept with her owner and was litter box trained. She used an uncovered litter box with clumping litter and had a carpet scratching post.
Upon intake, Lily was hissing at counselor and kept backing into carrier. Did not handle and took picture in carrier due to temperament.
A Little Bit About Me
A volunteer says:
Lily is a chatter box. She talks to everyone. She is a very friendly girl, and cannot get enough attention, and complains bitterly when you stop. She also likes to give you nose kisses, which I am partial to.
Where can you find me?
I am at the Manhattan Animal Care Center location.
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