OTTER aka OSCAR – A1098279
Safe - 12-7-2016 Staten Island Rescue: Feline Rescue of SI Please honor your pledges: http://felinerescueofstatenisland.org/donation/
*** SAFE 12/07/16 *** SECOND CHANCE!!… OTTER IS A FRIENDLY AND OUTGOING KITTY WHO PLAYS GENTLY, BUT WAS UNFAIRLY DUMPED AFTER 8 YEARS BY HIS OWNER FOR A PET CONFLICT. PLEASE GIVE OTTER A HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS!!
Staten Island Center
My name is OTTER. My Animal ID # is A1098279.
I am a neutered male black and white domestic sh mix. The shelter thinks I am about 8 YEARS old.
I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 11/30/2016 from NY 10306, owner surrender reason stated was PETS CONFL.
MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
11/30/2016 Exam Type VACCINATE – Medical Rating is 1 – NORMAL , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 9.0 LBS.
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11/30/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
11/30/16 11:50 Cat’s name is Oscar and he is an 8 year old neutered male. Oscar was in his previous home for 8 years. Oscar was originally found at the previous owner’s vet where he was left as a stray. The reason Oscar is being brought here today is because he want to be an only cat and the owner has other cats in his home. To the previous owner’s knowledge, Oscar has no health problems. The last place Oscar had veterinary care was at Brooklyn 86th Animal Clinic. Around strangers, this cat is friendly/outgoing It is unknown how the cat acts around children, as he has not been around them. Oscar plays gently with adults. Oscar has no bite history according to his previous owner. Oscar has lived with 4 female dogs and 2 cats, one male, one female and he was aggressive with all of them. This cat normally does not have litter box problems except for recently, most likely because of jealousy with other pets
WEB MEMO
No Web Memo
12/03/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Otter came to the shelter surrendered by an owner who describes him as a friendly cat that plays gently with adults. Upon intake, Otter allowed handling. Reaction to assessor: Otter was hiding in his den. Reaction when softly spoken to: Otter started to hiss. Reaction to cage door opening: Otter continued to growl, body stiff. Reaction to touch: Otter hisses and charges at the assessor Placement Determination: New Hope Only Otter is displaying behaviors that preclude placement in the adoptions room and may require further investigation before placement in a home. Otter is extremely fearful in the shelter environment and does not currently tolerate petting or handling. The behavior department feels that placement with a New Hope Partner is the best option at this time.
GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
No Group Behavior Summary
11/30/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
initial scan negative male neutered approx 8 years old barh no eye, ear or nasal discharge noted calculus noted on carnassial teeth slightly thin gingiva normal amb x 4 no fleas seen
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