PUGGLES – A1103547
Safe - 3-4-2017 Staten Island
*** SAFE 03/04/17 *** Puggles is an adorable kitty and came in with other cats. He was surrendered because the owner has too many. He came in friendly and allowed all handling however, not adjusting to life in the shelter.
Staten Island Center
My name is PUGGLES. My Animal ID # is A1103547.
I am a male black and white domestic sh mix. The shelter thinks I am about 7 MONTHS old.
I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 02/23/2017 from NY 11411, owner surrender reason stated was TOO MANY P. I came in with Group/Litter #K17-089341.
02/28/2017 AT RISK MEMO
Puggles A1103547 is at risk due to New Hope Only behavior
MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
02/23/2017 Exam Type VACCINATE – Medical Rating is 1 – NORMAL , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 7.6 LBS.
No Final Exam
02/22/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
02/22/17 17:31 BASIC INFO Puggles A1103547 is a 1 year old, male. Puggles was surrendered due to too many pets. Puggles was breed at home. Puggles has never suffered any health issues or injuries. Puggles has never been to a vet. SOCIALZATION Puggles is friendly and outgoing in new environments. Around stranger Puggles will slowly approach to smell. he usually attempt to interact with the unknown person upon arrival. Puggles has lived in a home with over 8 cats. Puggles was very friendly and active with the other cats inside the home. he has never shown any issues with any of the other cats. Puggles has never been exposed to any children or dogs. BEHAVIOR Puggles has never bitten anyone or animal. Puggles isn’t bothered by the following: Being Picked up or held, tummy rubs, being placed inside a box or carrier, being brushed. Puggles was never given a bath to known his reaction towards water. Puggles is fully litter box trained and uses an uncovered litter box. The previous owner used unscented clay litter of any brand. FOR A NEW FAMILY TO KNOW Puggles would be best in a large family home stated by the previous owner. Puggles has a medium to high activity level inside the home. She is mainly indoor however; the previous owner did let him outside occasionally. he was fed only dry food with a little bit of water mixed in. Puggles does play with toys however, he only likes when someone is playing along with him.
WEB MEMO
No Web Memo
02/26/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Name and A#: A1103547 Puggles Date: 2/26/2017 KNOWN HISTORY: Mostly indoors Previously lived with: adults Behavior toward children: Unknown Behavior toward strangers: Slowly approaches, interacts Behavior toward cats: Friendly and active Behavior toward dogs: Unknown Bite history: None Scratch history: None Litter box training: Uncovered box, unscented clay litter Energy level/descriptors: Medium to high, playful EVALUATION: Cage Condition: Cage is neat, sharing cage with housemate A1103546 Fuzzy Reaction to assessor: Puggles is sitting in the back of his cubby Reaction when softly spoken to: Puggles stands up, tense Reaction to cage door opening: Puggles looks at assessor with ears flat Reaction to touch: Puggles spits at the assessor and low growls, does not allow handling MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: Friendly, allowed handling ACTIVITY LEVEL: Moderate VOCAL: Somewhat Chatty CHARACTER TYPE: Independent RECOMMENDATIONS: _x_ Placement with a New Hope partner POTENTIAL CHALLENGES: _x_ Fearful BEHAVIOR SUMMARY: Puggles has a positive owner profile but does not seem to be thriving in the shelter environment. Behavior observations _x_ New Hope Only Puggles is displaying behaviors that preclude placement in the adoptions room and/or may require further investigation before placement in a home. He has tried to 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
02/23/2017 LVT INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
Scan negative BARH AMBX4 BCS:5/9 male~7 mos Friendly,allowed handling EENT:WNL No fleas seen Nosf
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