SPOOKY – A1083623
Safe - 8-15-2016 Manhattan
***SAFE 08/15/16*** BLACK BEAUTY SPOOKY LIVED WITH CHILDREN, NEEDS A STABLE HOME! A volunteer writes: There is nothing spooky about Spooky the cat. She is truly a delight — she’s as friendly as can be, inquisitive and affectionate. Spooky had curled herself into a little ball and was happily napping. I couldn’t believe how adorable and peaceful she looked, that I had to go say hello. When I opened the door, she promptly got up, stretched, yawned, and looked at me as if to say, “What’s next? I’m ready!” We cuddled and played for a little while and Spooky was so focused on me that she completely ignored all the noise and action going on around us. I fell in love with her immediately, and know that you will, too.
Manhattan Center
My name is SPOOKY. My Animal ID # is A1083623. – P
I am a female black domestic sh mix. The shelter thinks I am about 5 YEARS old.
I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 08/01/2016 from NY 10027, owner surrender reason stated was PET HEALTH.
MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
08/12/2016 Exam Type CAGE EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is AVERAGE, Weight 6.3 LBS.
S/O: BAR, friendly cat mucopurulent d/c from OD- moderate nares: dried mucopurulent d/c, gently removed crust covering nares A: URI P: move to iso erythromycin OU BID x10days doxycyline 50mg/ml: 0.6ml PO SID x10days nebulize SID x3 days
08/01/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
08/01/16 11:26 Spooky was described as friendly, affectionate, and independent by previous owner. She was surrendered due to a medical issue. She likes to sit on her owner’s lap and be pet, or play gently. She likes catnip toys and will play a little more roughly with them. She has been around children ages 8 and 9 and allows them to pet her and will play gently with them. She will tolerate being picked up but if held too long will begin to struggle. She has not lived with any other pets. She will tolerate a bath but struggles a little bit. She recently has been having litter box issues but previous owner believes it is a medical issue. Prior to this she always used an uncovered litter box. At the ACC, Spooky was quiet inside the box she was brought in. When it was opened she popped her head out and waited for counselor to pick her up to take her out of it all the way. She was uninterested in food given to her. She explored the counter and attempted to jump off of it several time. She allowed for handling and collaring, and let counselor pick her up. She was reluctant to get into a carrier but did not struggle excessively when couselor pushed her inside.
08/09/2016 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: There is nothing spooky about Spooky the cat. She is truly a delight — she’s as friendly as can be, inquisitive and affectionate. Spooky had curled herself into a little ball and was happily napping. I couldn’t believe how adorable and peaceful she looked, that I had to go say hello. When I opened the door, she promptly got up, stretched, yawned, and looked at me as if to say, “What’s next? I’m ready!” We cuddled and played for a little while and Spooky was so focused on me that she completely ignored all the noise and action going on around us. I fell in love with her immediately, and know that you will, too.
08/03/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – AVERAGE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Spooky’s previous owner describes her as is a friendly, affectionate, and independent cat. She likes to sit on her owner’s lap and receive petting or play gently. She enjoys catnip toys and will play a little more roughly with them. Around children, she plays gently and will allow them to pet her. She tolerates pick up, but when held for too long she will struggle. Reaction to assessor: Spooky was calm and relaxed, lying down when approached. Reaction when softly spoken to: Spooky sticks her head forward and attempts to sniff the assessor. Reaction to cage door opening: Spooky remains soft and relaxed. Reaction to touch: Spooky head-butts, begins to purr, and comes forward to lean against the assessor. Reaction to being picked up: Spooky remains calm and allows handling. Spooky’s previous owner reports she has been having litter box accidents for about a week, but they believe it is due to a medical issue. They noticed she had blood in her urine and possibly in her stool as well. It is unknown if they have brought Spooky to the vet and are unaware if any modification steps were taken to try and address this behavior. We cannot be sure whether this behavior will continue in a home environment after treatment for the medical condition has been completed, but we recommend that potential adopters be comfortable with management and modification techniques for elimination outside the litter box should this behavior continue in a home environment. Behavior Determination: Average Spooky 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
08/01/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
Microchip: Negative Sex: Intact Female Age~ Approx- 5 yr BARH AMBX4 Eyes: Clear / wnl Ears: Clean/ wnl Nose: Clear / wnl Teeth: Moderate dental tartar BCS: 3 Skin: APH / WNL Hair Coat: WNL Any injuries: None seen Behavior: Friendly behavior during exam Medication: None NOSF
08/12/2016 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , behavior rating AVERAGE
S/O: BAR, friendly cat mucopurulent d/c from OD- moderate nares: dried mucopurulent d/c, gently removed crust covering nares A: URI P: move to iso erythromycin OU BID x10days doxycyline 50mg/ml: 0.6ml PO SID x10days nebulize SID x3 days
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