PEPE aka YOSEMITE SAM – 10821
Safe - 11-5-2017 Manhattan Rescue: Feline Rescue of SI Please honor your pledges: http://felinerescueofstatenisland.org/donation/
***SAFE 11/05/17 ***TAKE A LOOK AT THAT FACE…HOW CAN WE TURN HIM DOWN? SECOND CHANCE FOR PEPE…MAKE IT COUNT!!! **FIV POSITIVE*** PEPE (Yosemite Sam) is a calm, purring boy who is already neutered and tested positive for FIV. FIV cats can live long healthy lives – please consider adopting Yosemite Sam today!! ONLY HAS TIL NOON TOMORROW. BE THE SOMEBODY BY OFFERING TO FOSTER OR ADOPT.
MANHATTAN CENTER
**FIV POSITIVE**
Hello, my name is Pepe. My animal id is #10821. I am a desexed male black cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 8 years old. – P
I came into the shelter as a stray on 26-Oct-2017.
Pepe is at risk due to being FIV positive. He has no known behavior concerns at this time (average determination).
My medical notes are…
Weight: 12.8 lbs
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 5-10 years based on dentition and overall appearance Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned positive! History : Stray, no health hx available Subjective: Calm, alert, sits in one place Observed Behavior – Purring, allows all handling Objective BAR-H, MMs pink, BCS 7/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Mod-severe tartar on PMs and Ms PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Large, non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Male neutered MSI: Ambulatory x 4, fleas and flea dirt. No masses noted, healthy hair coat. CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Normal externally. FeLV/FIV test: FIV-positive. Assessment: 1. Dental disease 2. Overweight 3. FIV Prognosis: Good. FIV cats can live for long lives. They are at an increased risk of infections, oral infections and neoplasia. Plan: 1. Recommend dental cleaning in the near future 2. Recommend weight loss 3. Monitor for other diseases and treat promptly 1088
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
Upon intake, Yosemite was head butting and purring. Yosemite enjoyed being petted and allowed all handling.
Date of Intake: 10/26/2017
Spay/Neuter status: Yes
Is this cat having litter box issues?: No
Basic Information:: Yosemite was found as a stray so the information is limited to finder information and intake behavior.
If yes, Please elaborate:: Yosemite has not been reported to have any litter box problems.
How is this cat around strangers?: The finder says Yosemite is very friendly and he walks right up to people.
How is this cat around children?: Yosemite has not been socialized with children so this behavior is unknown.
How is this cat around other cats?: Previous owner stated that she believes Yosemite is respectful with other cats since he is an indoor outdoor cat however she has never physically seen him with another cat.
How is this cat around dogs?: Yosemite has been socialized with one small dog and is described as fearful due to the dog barking and chasing him.
Behavior Notes: Yosemite is known to consistently attempted to escape the home and scratches up furniture. He has never had a bath,isn’t bothered with having his nails trimmed, being placed in a carrier or being disturbed while sleeping and enjoys being brushed and being picked up and held.
Bite history:: Yosemite has no known previous bite histories while with the previous owner.
Energy level/descriptors:: medium energy level
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: No
Medical Notes: Yosemite was last taken to the vet 4 years ago for neuter and vaccinations. He has no reported health issues.
For a New Family to Know: Yosemite is described as friendly, very affectionate, playful, mellow, independent and quiet. He will follow you around when home with you, like to play with wand toys and strings and is considered an indoor outdoor cat. He was being fed Iams dry food 2 times a day, is considered very litter box trained, prefers an uncovered litter box with clumping litter and a scratching post made of cardboard or carpet.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Indoor and outdoor cat Previously lived with: 1 adult and a dog Behavior toward strangers: Very friendly and walks right up to people Behavior toward children: Unknown Behavior toward cats: Unknown Behavior toward dogs: Fearful, the dog he lived with would bark and chase him Bite or Scratch history: None Litter box training: Yes, prefers an uncovered litter box with clumping litter Energy level/descriptors: Pepe is described as friendly, very affectionate, playful, mellow, independent and quiet with a medium activity level. Other notes: He attempts to escape the home frequently. He will follow you around when home with you, like to play with wand toys and strings.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: Observed Behavior – Purring, allows all handling
Cage Condition:: Cage is neat
Reaction to assessor:: Pepe was lying down, calm and relaxed.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Pepe meows, approaches the front, and rubs against the cage walls.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Pepe remains soft and relaxed.
Reaction to touch:: Pepe meows and accepts petting, leaning in for cheek and chin rubs. He looks around during the interaction and appears curious of his surroundings.
Reaction to being picked up:: Pepe remains calm and allows all handling.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Lively
VOCAL:: Somewhat chatty
CHARACTER TYPE: : Social,Sweet,Affectionate,Curious
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Other
Potential challenges comments:: Pepe was reported to like to escape the home. Some cats aren’t satisfied with the indoors and want to explore outside, in spite of your best attempts to keep them inside. Many cats attempt to escape because there are many enticing scents that come in through the door, making the outdoors appear very exciting. When there isn’t much to do at home, a cat might try to dart outside to explore or hunt. It can be stressful trying to keep an escape artist kitty inside, especially when they make a mad dash for the door every time. Please speak to an adoption counselor on techniques on how to keep your cat indoors or ways to allow your cat to explore the outdoors safely.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Average
Behavior Asilomar: H – Healthy
RECOMMENDATIONS:: No other cats OR multi-cat home with adopters experienced with introducing new cats
Recommendations comments:: Pepe remains social and easy to handle with her human caretakers, but please be aware he may be uncomfortable around dogs. We recommend Pepe goes to a home with no dogs OR into a multi-pet home with adopters experienced with introducing new pets slowly and gradually over a long period of time.
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Pepe interacts with the Assessor, solicits attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. Although he is displaying behaviors appropriate for beginner cat parents, because his previous owner reports he likes to escape the home, we recommend he go to a home with cat adopters with some cat experience.
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