SID – 15334
Safe - 12-8-2017 Manhattan Rescue: Feline Rescue of SI Please honor your pledges: http://felinerescueofstatenisland.org/donation/
*** SAFE 12/08/17 *** SECOND CHANCE FOR SID!! Handsome SID is hoping that someone will adopt him for the holidays – he is about 2 yrs old and needs a place to relax and regroup.
MANHATTAN CENTER
Hello, my name is Sid. My animal id is #15334. I am a male black cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 2 years old. – P
I came into the shelter as a stray on 03-Dec-2017.
ZIP Code From: 10451
Sid is at risk due to behavior, adult only determination. Sid should go to an adult only home that can manage his becoming overstimulated during play and handling. There are no known medical concerns for Sid at this time.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 9.2 lbs
BARH scan negative male intact appx 6 yrs old tense, nervous, hissed, growled, used net, tried to bite moderate tartar clean EEN clean coat BCS 5/9 NOSF
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age:2y Microchip noted on Intake? History : stray Subjective: Observed Behavior -yowling, limited exam Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -n Objective T = P =200 R =wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: clean teeth H/L: NSR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: 2 testes 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: neuter SURGERY: Okay for surgery
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 4. Orange
During intake Sid allowed all handling, did not mind being picked up or pet. Sid was alert of his surroundings, but was friendly and had a soft body while being handled.
Date of Intake: 12/3/2017
Spay/Neuter status: No
Is this cat having litter box issues?: No
Basic Information:: Sid was found in front of in apartment building as a stray and followed his finder into the lobby of his apartment building. Sid is an all black, male domestic short haired cat that was with his finder for three weeks.
Previously lived with:: 2 adults 1 child
How is this cat around strangers?: Sid is described as friendly and outgoing with adult strangers but is not known to play with young children since he has not spent much time with them.
How is this cat around children?: Sid has been around a 5 year old and is described as respectful and tolerant.
How is this cat around other cats?: Sid has never been around another cat while with the finder.
How is this cat around dogs?: Sid has never been around another dog while with the finder.
Behavior Notes: Sid has no behavioral concerns
Bite history:: Sid has never bitten or scratched while with the finder for his stay.
Energy level/descriptors:: Medium
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: No
Medical Notes: Sid has not been to receive medical care, but according to the finder Sid sneezes consecutively for 15 seconds roughly once every week.
For a New Family to Know: Sid is described as friendly, affectionate, playful, confident and quiet with a medium activity level. Sid enjoys sitting by the window and sleeping next to people. Sid enjoys chasing string and mouse toys and has been kept strictly indoors for the past three weeks with the finder. Sid slept near the finder in the bed and ate both wet and dry food. Sid ate a quarter can wet (Nine Lives) and the dry food was always full (Purina). Sid is litter box trained and has no accidents and used clumping litter in an uncovered litter box. Sid had a vertical scratch post but never used it, but enjoyed kneading on sofas, beds and rugs.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Sid was brought in with limited information on their behavioral history or tendencies in a home environment. The cat was with his finder for three weeks. Lived Indoors Previously lived with: 2 adults and a child Behavior toward strangers: Sid is described as friendly and outgoing with adult strangers but is not known to play with young children since he has not spent much time with them. Behavior toward children: Sid has been around a 5 year old and is described as respectful and tolerant. Bite or Scratch history: none Litter box training: yes Energy level/descriptors: Medium Other notes: Sid is described as friendly, affectionate, playful, confident and quiet with a medium activity level.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: Observed Behavior -yowling, limited exam
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: Sitting up under kuranda bed, eyes dilated, alert. Came eagerly forward for treats, allowed all pets while eating, ignored me. Ate additional treats from my hand, then leaned into pets when done.
Cage Condition:: No change
Reaction to assessor:: Sid remains neutral, sitting uptight by the front during the approach.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Sid shows interest and stress meows.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Sid engages the front with tail up, soliciting attention, ears erect and forward.
Reaction to touch:: Sid leans into the assessor’s hand and purrs, but after a few strokes he continues to stress meow then focuses on the hand and paws it to stop. Once stopped he then continues to seek attention.
Reaction to being picked up:: Allows the pickup then calmly walks back into the cage.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Lively
VOCAL:: Talkative
CHARACTER TYPE: : Sweet,Curious,Independent
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Experienced, adult only
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Sid is social and affectionate but appears to be easily overstimulated. As a result of this observed behavior we recommend adopters who are familiar with signs of behavioral arousal and agitation in cats, so that interactions can be ended before Sid becomes overstimulated. We also recommend fishing pole-type toys for play as they allow for interaction and vigorous, stimulating exercise while keeping human hands at a distance.
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