LUCKY – A1104412
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SAFE 3/4/17 Calm & Affectionate LUCKY Needs You at BACC!
SENIOR 9 YEAR OLD LUCKY IS NOT SO LUCKY AS HE WAS LEFT AT BACC WHEN HIS OWNER DIED! PLEASE ADOPT!
BROOKLYN CENTER
LUCKY – A1104412
NEUTERED MALE, BLACK, DOMESTIC SH MIX,9 yrs
STRAY – ONHOLDHERE, HOLD FOR ID Reason OWNER DIED
Intake condition GERIATRIC Intake Date 02/22/2017, From NY 11434, DueOut Date 03/01/2017,
Owner profile:
Basic information
Lucky is an older male black cat with no known medical conditions. Lucky was brought into the care center because of housing situations.
Socialization & behavior
Lucky has not lived with children, dogs or other cats and behavior is not known for interacting with them. Around strangers Lucky is friendly and outgoing. Lucky doesn’t play much with adults and rather be pet and get attention. Lucky has not been given a bathe or had his nails trimmed by finder. Lucky enjoys being brushed and isn’t bothered when being picked up and held. Lucky also isn’t bothered when being placed in a carrier
For the new family to know
Lucky was described and affectionate and playful with a medium activity level. When home with lucky he will follow you around seeking attention. Lucky is litter box trained and uses a covered litter box. Lucky eats both wet and dry food and is use to the brand 9 lives. Lucky has a scratching post made of carpet and also likes to scratch on the wall. When its time for bed Lucky likes to sleep on his cat bed.
Behavior during intake
Lucky was very quiet during intake. HE allowed to be scanned and collared with a loose body. Lucky allowed to be picked up ad all handling. Very sweet.
KNOWN HISTORY:
Lived Indoors
Previously lived with: Adults
Behavior toward children: Unknown
Behavior toward strangers: Friendly and outgoing
Behavior toward cats or dogs: Unknown
Bite or scratch history: None
Litter box training: Yes, uses a covered litter box
Energy level/descriptors: Lucky was described and affectionate and playful with a medium activity level.
Other notes: When home with lucky he will follow you around seeking attention. Lucky doesn’t play much with adults and rather be pet and get attention. Lucky enjoys being brushed and isn’t bothered when being picked up and held. Lucky also isn’t bothered when being placed in a carrier
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: Easily handled
ENRICHMENT NOTES: 02/23/17
A little shy, comes forward slowly, but warms up quickly. Appreciates attention, allows petting all over, tolerated being picked up. Started playing immediately with a small catnip-infused plush toy I put in his kennel. Really sweet cat. Gave some treats.
EVALUATION:
Cage Condition: Cage is neat
Reaction to assessor: Lucky was lying down by the back, calm and relaxed.
Reaction when softly spoken to: Lucky looks at the assessor and takes a moment before getting up and approaching the front to sniff.
Reaction to cage door opening: Lucky remains soft and relaxed.
Reaction to touch: Lucky was a bit hesitant and attempted to sniff my hand first. After sniffing, he accepts petting and arches his back, purring.
Reaction to being picked up: Lucky remains calm and allows handling.
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Mellow
VOCAL: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: Shy, Calm, Sweet, Affectionate
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY: Average
Lucky 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.
MEDICAL:
scan negative
came with 2016 rabies tag rmerrick boulevard animal hospital 029463
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bright and alert
easily handled
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male neutered
estimated age 10 y
ears, nose, eyes wnl
left canine missing, perhaps surgically extracted
dental disease present, but tartar appears to have been cleaned, no odor, minimal periodontitis
nonpainful abdomen
ambulatory
no signs of pain or injury
haricoat in good condition
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geriatric healthy
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no treatment needed at this time
Weight 11.0
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