SASSY – A1091034
Safe - 10-6-2016 Manhattan Rescue: Happy Homes Please honor your pledges: http://www.happyhomesinc.org/
***SAFE 10/06/16*** FRIENDLY AND AFFECTIONATE AND GOOD WITH CHILDREN – SASSY WAS DUMPED FOR MOVING AND NOW WILL DIE WITHOUT RESCUE!! SASSY’S owner discarded his wonderful 2 year old cat when his family was moving. Is it THAT hard to take your pet along? These owners are the reason why the ACC has so many cats listed. SASSY lived with children from 2 to 9 years old. Her owner said she was affectionate and playful and would wake her up every morning and loved to be in the same room. How can you dump a pet like this? SASSY is AVERAGE rated for her friendly behavior. She would be the purrfect pet for a family. IF YOU CAN GIVE THIS SWEET GIRL A FOSTER HOME OR PURRMANENT HOME – PLEASE HURRY AND CONTACT A RESCUE NOW TO PULL HER TO SAFETY!!
Manhattan Center
My name is SASSY. My Animal ID # is A1091034. – P
I am a female white and brn tabby domestic mh. The shelter thinks I am about 2 YEARS old.
I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 09/24/2016 from NY 10473, owner surrender reason stated was MOVE2PRIVA.
MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
10/03/2016 Exam Type CAGE EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 7.1 LBS.
10/03/16 14:20 uri signs noted on rounds rx doxy 10mg/kg sid x 10d 9*24 Microchip: Negative Sex: Female Age~ Approx- 2 yrs BARH AMBX4 Eyes: Clear / wnl Ears: Clean/ wnl Nose: Clear / wnl Teeth: Very Slight dental tartar BCS: 3 Skin: APH / WNL Hair Coat: WNL Behavior:Tense and nervous during exam NOSF
09/24/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
09/24/16 12:23 Basic Information: Sassy is a 2 year old female. She was given to her previous owner as a gift when she was a kitten. She was surrendered because her previous owner isn’t allowed to have her anymore. She has not been to the vet but has no known injuries or health problems. Socialization: Around strangers Sassy is shy for a while. When she played with adults she was exuberant and somewhat rough. She lived with children ages 2, 6, 8 and 9 and with them she was respectful and when she played she was exuberant and somewhat rough. Behavior: Sassy has never bitten a person or animal. In car rides she is afraid. She has had a few litter box accidents where she uses the bathroom outside of her litter box. Owner stated she did this because her box was unclean and doesn’t do it often. She tolerates having her coat brushed and enjoys being picked up and held. She isn’t bothered if she is placed in a carrier or disturbed while sleeping. For a New Family to Know: Sassy is described as friendly, affectionate, mellow, confident and quiet with a medium activity level. The two things her previous owner liked most about her were; she wakes her up every morning and is well behaved. When her previous owner was home she would tend to be in the same room. She liked to play with balls and string. She was kept indoors only. At night she slept in her previous owner’s bed. She ate dry Ally cat and wet Friskies. She is litter box trained and used a hooded litter box and clumping litter. She scratched on fabric furniture and rubber shoes. Behavior during intake: Sassy allowed me to pet her and collar her. She was kneading and chirped when I approached. She showed no signs of aggression.
WEB MEMO
No Web Memo
09/27/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – AVERAGE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Former owner stated around strangers Sassy is shy for a while. When she played with adults she was exuberant and somewhat rough. She lived with children ages 2, 6, 8 and 9 and with them she was respectful and when she played she was exuberant and somewhat rough. Also, described as friendly, affectionate, mellow, confident and quiet with a medium activity level. Reaction to assessor: Sassy looks neutral, lying down on her cage bedding when approached by the assessor. Reaction to door opening: Sassy chirps in place, alert with eyes wide open. Reaction to touch: Sassy seems hesitant at first then began to lean into the assessor’s hand and appreciates petting on the head and body. Reaction to Being Picked up: She becomes antsy then jumps back into the cage. Placement determination: Average Sassy interacts with the observer, appreciates attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. This cat is showing behavior appropriate for new or experienced cat parents.
GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
No Group Behavior Summary
09/24/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
Microchip: Negative Sex: Female Age~ Approx- 2 yrs BARH AMBX4 Eyes: Clear / wnl Ears: Clean/ wnl Nose: Clear / wnl Teeth: Very Slight dental tartar BCS: 3 Skin: APH / WNL Hair Coat: WNL Behavior:Tense and nervous during exam NOSF
10/03/2016 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS ,
10/03/16 14:20 uri signs noted on rounds rx doxy 10mg/kg sid x 10d 9*24 Microchip: Negative Sex: Female Age~ Approx- 2 yrs BARH AMBX4 Eyes: Clear / wnl Ears: Clean/ wnl Nose: Clear / wnl Teeth: Very Slight dental tartar BCS: 3 Skin: APH / WNL Hair Coat: WNL Behavior:Tense and nervous during exam NOSF
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