SAM – 15086
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*** SAFE 12/19/17 *** TWO VIDEOS & NEW PHOTO! Meet bonded bros SAM and DAVE friendly 12 year old cats at MACC. Sam is very affectionate and has been with children. May have a nasal ulcer….would love a home with brother DAVE!
Manhattan Center
*BONDED WITH DAVE*
Hello, my name is Sam. My animal id is #15086. I am a desexed male brown tabby cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 12 years 1 weeks old. – P
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 01-Dec-2017, with the surrender reason stated as person health – allergies.
Sam is at risk for medical reasons, having been diagnosed with Upper Respiratory Infection, which is contagious to other cats. Sam is also a geriatric gentleman and has associated underlying health issues. Sam came in to the shelter along with Dave with whom he has lived for 12 years, and who is also at risk due to URI. It is not, however, essential that they be placed together.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 17.5 lbs
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 12 yo Microchip noted on Intake? neg History : O moving and had to surrender p Subjective: BARH, friendly, ok for medical handling and exam, doesn’t sit still Observed Behavior – Evidence of Cruelty seen – n Evidence of Trauma seen – n Objective T = P = wnl R = eupnic BCS 7/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: mild to mod dental disease PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MN MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, fair hair coat urine soaked CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: normal externally Assessment overweight, otherwise apparently healthy Prognosis: excellent Plan: ctm at MACC until transfer/adoption
Notes entered for 1088. Hx- kennelmate was reported sneezing this morning. S- Not sneezing but in contact with sick littermate O- Possible nasal ulcer found A- suspect URI P- Move to ISO with Dave, start doxycycline 1.6mL PO SID for 10 days.
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
Upon intake Sam was very affectionate and allowed all handling. Once called out of the carrier he was a loose body and would head butt the counselors arms and hands. He allowed counselor to lift and was purring throughout the intake. He allowed being placed in a carrier.
Date of Intake: 12/1/2017
Spay/Neuter status: Yes
Is this cat having litter box issues?: No
Basic Information:: Sam is a 12 year old cat whom was brought in with his brother Dave 15087. They were gotten from a friend and were kept in the same home for 12 years. Unfortunately due to moving they could not be kept.
If yes, Please elaborate:: He has no known litter box issues
Previously lived with:: 1 adult
How is this cat around strangers?: Around strangers Sam is described as friendly/outgoing and plays gentle
How is this cat around children?: Around children he is described as relaxed and plays gentle
How is this cat around other cats?: Around cats he is described as respectful, affectionate and plays gentle
How is this cat around dogs?: He has not been socialized with dogs so this behavior is unknown.
Behavior Notes: He is described to occasionally scratch furniture and meow when traveling. He has never had a bath, isn’t bothered with having his nails trimmed or being placed in a carrier and enjoys being brushed and being picked up and held.
Bite history:: He has no known bite histories.
Energy level/descriptors:: medium energy level
Medical Notes: He has no known medical issues
For a New Family to Know: He is described as friendly, affectionate, mellow, shy, independent and quiet. He will follow you around, likes balls and strings and was free fed Deli cat dry food. He used an uncovered litter box with clumping litter and liked scratching posts made of rough rope.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Previously lived with: 1 adult Behavior toward strangers: Around strangers Sam is described as friendly/outgoing and plays gentle Behavior toward children: Around children he is described as relaxed and plays gentle Behavior toward cats: Around cats he is described as respectful, affectionate and plays gentle Behavior toward dogs: He has not been socialized with dogs so this behavior is unknown. Bite or Scratch history: He has no known bite histories. Litter box training: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Medium
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: Subjective: Friendly, ok for medical handling and exam, doesn’t sit still
Cage Condition:: Cage is neat
Reaction to assessor:: Sam is resting in his cubby, looks at the assessor with soft eyes and body.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Sam meows at the assessor, then stands and comes to the front of the cage.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Sam remains calm and relaxed.
Reaction to touch:: Sam leans and arches into the stroke, begins to purr and knead in place.
Reaction to being picked up:: Sam jumps calmly back into the cage.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Mellow
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Sweet,Affectionate,People oriented
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: None
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Beginner
Behavior Asilomar: H – Healthy
RECOMMENDATIONS:: None
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Sam interacts with the Assessor, solicits attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. No known history of behavioral problems. This cat can go to a beginner home.
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