RUPERT – A1076059
Gone - 6-7-2016 Brooklyn
**GONE 06/07/16** RUPERT’S BROKEN HEART HAS MADE HIM NEW HOPE RATED!!! RUPERT is very kid friendly (newborn to teen) and loved to follow his owner around the house….not too crazy about other cats but otherwise a great addition to a family! An easy adopt right?? Not when a cat loves his family and is abandoned at a shelter because they didn’t find pet-friendly housing…..NOW this easy going 4 year old guy, is facing his demise tomorrow. DON’T LET THAT HAPPEN!! Contact a New Hope rescue and offer to foster or adopt!! RUPERT just needs to fall in love again with a new purrson or family…PLEASE GIVE HIM THAT CHANCE!! If you need help finding a New Hope rescue, email [email protected]
Brooklyn Center
My name is RUPERT. My Animal ID # is A1076059.
I am a neutered male white and brn tabby domestic sh mix. The shelter thinks I am about 4 YEARS old.
I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 06/02/2016 from NY 11207, owner surrender reason stated was MOVE2PRIVA.
MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
06/04/2016 Exam Type VACCINATE – Medical Rating is 1 – NORMAL , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 13.7 LBS.
No Final Exam
06/02/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
06/02/16 18:09 Rupert is a 4 year old neutered white and brown tabby DSH. He was given to his owner as a gift and has been in their care for 5 years. He is being surrendered into our facility due to owner moving and not being able to have pets. There are no known health injuries or concerns. Around strangers he is friendly and outgoing; when playing with adults he is gentle. He has lived with children newborn to 15 years old; with them he is respectful, affectionate and gentle. He has been around a cat before and displayed aggressive behavior such as swatting. There is no known history of him biting another animal or person. There is no known history of him having litter box accidents. When it’s time for a bath he struggles and will hiss. For his nails he is afraid and will struggle. He enjoys having his coat brushed and isn’t bothered when being picked up and held. He isn’t bothered when being placed in a carrier. Rupert is described as being friendly and independent with a medium activity level that would of best in a quiet home. He enjoys loving and when home he will follow you around or be in the same room. His favorite toys are balls, string, and catnip toys; He was mostly kept indoors and slept in his bed. He ate both wet and dry food at least 3 times a day. He is litter box trained using a hooded box with crystal litter. He scratched on furniture or his scratching post made of rough rope or carper.
WEB MEMO
No Web Memo
06/05/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
As per previous owner, Rupert is friendly and outgoing around strangers and plays gently with adults. He lived with children varying in ages from newborns to about 15 years old and was respectful and gentle towards them. He has been around another cat and displayed aggressive behavior towards them such as swatting. He loves to play with balls, string and catnip toys. Rupert is described as being friendly, independent with a medium activity level. Reaction to assessor: Rupert was hiding within his feral den. Reaction when spoken to softly: Rupert slowly comes out the feral den, makes eye contact and starts to grumble. Reaction to door cage opening: Rupert remains motionless. Reaction to touch: Rupert leans his head away and hisses at the assessor. He slowly retreats into his feral den and allows no contact. Behavior Determination: New Hope Only Rupert is displaying behaviors that preclude placement in the adoptions room and may require further investigation before placement in a home. He 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
06/03/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
Scanned negative Barh- aggressive; hissed and growls through den; lungs at you through cage. Sedated with 0.2mL Telazol IM Neutered male Approx 4 yrs old by owners records Eyes, ears and nose- clean and clear Teeth- mild staining and tartar No parasites or fleas seen- green flea collar from owner was removed. Ambx4 Groomed coat Overweight Nosf
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