ROMEO – 14188
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*** SAFE 12/01/17 *** ROMEO is about 2 yrs old and was dumped by his owner. He is healthy and already neutered. ROMEO wants a new place to call home and a new “purrson” who will promise to keep him furever!!
MANHATTAN CENTER
Hello, my name is Romeo. My animal id is #14188. I am a desexed male white cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 2 years 11 months 3 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 20-Nov-2017, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- homeless. – P
ZIP Code From: 10453
Romeo is at risk for behavior concerns (Experience determination). Is calm upon approach, but shifts away to avoid petting and will hiss and growl when touched. Does not allow further interaction.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 11.7 lbs
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age:2-4y Microchip noted on Intake? History : o surrender Subjective: Observed Behavior -calm Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -n Objective T = P =200 R =wnl BCS 6/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: mild tartar PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: neutered MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment-healthy Prognosis:excellent Plan:no treatment
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
He had a relaxed body posture during intake. He allowed all handling and was receptive to it. He stood nicely inside a basket for pictures. He went in and out of the carrier willingly. His eyes were constricted and tail swished side to side.
Date of Intake: 11/20/2017
Is this cat having litter box issues?: No
Basic Information:: Romeo is a 3 years old white & brown tabby domestic short hair. He was bought from a pet store 3 years go. He has no known health injuries or health problems.
Previously lived with:: 2 Adults, 1 Child
How is this cat around strangers?: He was friendly around strangers.
How is this cat around children?: He was friendly around children and lived with a 14 years old. He was affectionate towards her.
How is this cat around other cats?: He was not around other cats.
How is this cat around dogs?: He was not around other dogs.
Behavior Notes: He meowed when hungry and enjoyed scratching leathers. He was afraid during the car ride and hid underneath the chair. He enjoyed baths, and being picked up and held. He was not bothered when placed inside carrier and disturbed while sleeping
Bite history:: He has no bite history.
Energy level/descriptors:: High
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: No
Medical Notes: No known medical problem.
For a New Family to Know: He was described as a friendly and affectionate cat. He enjoyed sleeping and waking up next to his previous owners. He followed the previous owner around the house. He played with string toys and cat dancers. He was kept mostly indoors.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Lived Indoors Previously lived with: 2 adults and 1 child Behavior toward strangers: Friendly Behavior toward children: Friendly, lived with a 14 year old and was affectionate Behavior toward cats: Unknown Behavior toward dogs: Unknown Bite or Scratch history: None Litter box training: Yes, uses a covered litter box Energy level/descriptors: He was described as a friendly and affectionate cat with a high activity level. Other notes: He enjoyed sleeping and waking up next to his previous owners. He followed the previous owner around the house. He played with string toys and cat dancers.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: Observed Behavior -calm
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 11/21/17 Asleep in top cubby, woke when spoken to. Immediately started hissing and grumbling. Sniffed assess-a-hand, continued hissing and lip licking, and retreated to avoid touch. 11/22/17 Resting in cubby. Lifted head when door opened, eyes dilated. Lay in place when door opened, started eating offered treats. Hissed and snorted when touched.
Cage Condition:: Cage is recently cleaned
Reaction to assessor:: Romeo was by the front, alert and looking around.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Romeo lies down on the shelf and wraps his tail around his body.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Romeo becomes alert and looks at the assessor.
Reaction to touch:: Romeo sniffs the assessor’s hand and shifts away to avoid touch. He allows brief petting, but hisses and lifts his paw, preparing to swipe. When the assessor’s hand is left in the kennel, he pats it with his paw (without nails) and continues to hiss.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Moderate
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Shy ,Calm,Independent
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful
Potential challenges comments:: Although Romeo’s previous owners report he was friendly, he appears fearful in the care center and has displayed distance-increasing behavior with extended handling. Fear aggression can occur when a cat perceives a threat and may escalate if they cannot escape. A fearful cat will feel more relaxed when given options, so provide him with the chance to move closer, investigate, or interact with you. Be sure to offer incentive such as treats or play time whenever the cat makes a small positive step. Please speak to an adoption counselor for additional information on methods to desensitize your cat to their fear stimulus.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Experience
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Romeo tolerates attention and petting but may be fearful or stressed in the shelter. He will need time to warm up to his new home and family. We recommend that this cat go to a home with experienced cat parents.
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