STANDLY – 13006
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SAFE 12/10/17 – 3 Sweet Housemates – STEVEN, STANDLY & EMILY – Need You Now! Spayed/Neutered, Ready To Go Home! 12 year old STANDLY is wondering why he is at the shelter and if someone would want an older boy to be their cuddle buddy for the holidays! Already neutered and ready to go! (Came in with 2 other housemates Steven – 13005 & Emily 13007
BROOKLYN CENTER
Medical:
Vet Consultations
Date
Reasons
Vet Notes
Vet
Date Resolved
19-Nov-2017
DVM Intake
Vet Notes: 6:29 PM
[DVM Intake]
DVM Intake Exam
Estimated age: 12 yr
Microchip noted on Intake? No
History : Owner surrender
Subjective:
Observed Behavior -Nervous but
Evidence of Cruelty seen – No
Evidence of Trauma seen – No
Objective
T =
P = WNL
R = WNL
BCS 2.5/5
EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted
Oral Exam: Severe 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, healthy hair coat
CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Rectal:
Assessment: Dental disease, otherwise apparently healthy
Prognosis: Good
Plan:
Rabies
FVRCP
felv/fiv
microchip
pyrantel
parastar
SURGERY:
Okay for surgery
Temporary waiver due to
Permanent waiver due to
VET-P 991372
Behavior:
Animal Behavior Saved At: 21-Nov-2017 11:18:17.000
Animal ID:
13006
Animal Name: Standly
Age: 12 Years 1 Week
Tag Number:
Breed: Domestic Medium Hair
Gender: Male
Spayed / Neutered: Yes
Handler: 991057
Observer:
Behavior Assessment Date:
11/21/2017
Retest Date:
Retest Reason:
Next Test Date:
KNOWN HISTORY:
KNOWN HISTORY:
Lived Indoors
Previously lived with: 3 Adults
Behavior toward strangers: Keeps his distance but warms up over time
Behavior toward children: Spent time around a newborn child and kept her distance
Behavior toward cats: Lived with 2 other cats and got along well with them
Behavior toward dogs: Unknown
Bite or Scratch history: None
Litter box training: No, he’s been having accidents since he was a kitten. He shares a litter box with 2 other cats and its cleaned 2-3 times a week.
Energy level/descriptors: Mellow, vocal and sometimes affectionate with a medium activity level
Other notes: He enjoys having his coat brushed
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:
Nervous
Cage Condition:
Cage is neat
Reaction to assessor:
Standly remains calm and makes eye contact with the assessor.
Reaction when softly spoken to:
Standly lip licks then lowers his head and turns away from the assessor.
Reaction to cage door opening:
Standly tenses up and focuses on the assessor.
Reaction to touch:
Standly seems unsure of his surroundings but leans forward to sniff the assessor’s hand when approached. He leans in for rubs and closes his eyes when pet on his head and along his back. His body perks up over time, he builds up confidence and slowly approaches the front of the kennel seeking attention.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:
Mellow
VOCAL:
Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE:
Sweet
Timid
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:
None
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:
Experience
Behavior Asilomar
H – Healthy
RECOMMENDATIONS:
None
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:
Standly may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to his new home. We recommend that this cat go to a home with experienced cat parents.
Recommendations
Adoption Recommendations:
Comments:
Suitability With Children:
Other:
11/21/17 Behavior: Experience
Owner Profile:
Animal ID: 13006
Animal Name: Standly
Breed: Domestic Medium Hair
This animal came from:
Origin Address
Is this cat having litter box issues?
Yes
If yes, Please elaborate:
Standly has had litter box issues since a kitten. Standly shared a litter box 2 other cats. He uses the bathroom in different parts of the house or near his litter box. The owner cleaned the litter box 2-3 times a week.
Basic Information:
Standly is gray DHS cat that is 12 year old. He was a gift from a litter of kitten. The owner is surrendering Standly due to another family member having allergies to the cat.
Previously lived with:
3 adults
How is this cat around strangers?
When strangers come over he keeps his distance and meow. Sometimes he will approach and sniff. But prefer to stand away. He takes a few days to warm up to new people.
How is this cat around children?
He has been introduced to a new born and children of various ages. He keeps his distance and will approach to sniff.
How is this cat around other cats?
Standly lived with 2 other altered cats in the home. The cats lived in harmony sometimes engaged in play around the house. Standly sometimes hisses at them and prefer to lounge around the house.
How is this cat around dogs?
Never introduced to dogs.
Behavior Notes
He allowed to be bathed once. The owner has never trimmed his nails. He enjoys his coat brushed. He sometimes allows to be petted.
Bite history:
Never had a bite history.
Energy level/descriptors:
medium level
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?
No
Medical Notes
n/a
For a New Family to Know
Standly is described as mellow, vocal and sometimes affectionate. He likes to look out the window. He doesn’t care much for toys. He eats a diet of any dry cat food.
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