ZEZE – A1102138
Safe - 2-5-2017 Manhattan
SAFE 2/5/17
A volunteer writes: Zeze is an adorable and affectionate cat. She solicits attention by head-butting my hand as I reach in to change her water bowl. Too cute! We spend the next 10 minutes in a complete love-fest. She basks in the attention, purring and rolling over on her head to look at me upside down. Double cute! Zeze has already been spayed, so she can go home with you today.
ZEZE WAS OWNER DUMPED WITH 2 HOUSEMATES – SHE IS 2 YRS OLD AND WAS TREATED FOR SOME EAR ISSUES. NEEDS NEW HOME!
MANHATTAN CENTER
ZEZE – A1102138
SPAYED FEMALE, BLACK, DOMESTIC SH MIX,2 yrs
OWNER SUR – EVALUATE, NO HOLD Reason MOVE2PRIVA
Intake condition EXAM REQ Intake Date 01/24/2017, From NY 11372, DueOut Date 01/27/2017, I came in with Group/Litter #K17-086923.
Medical Behavior Evaluation BLUE
Medical Summary scanned neg approx 2 year old intact female s/o: heart and lungs wnl ears: pruritic black d/c abd wnl a: ear mites/otitis p: ivermectin once treated with 0.08cc of ivermectin SQ tresaderm x 7 days cleaned ears once
Weight 7.5
Medical:
1/24
scanned neg
approx 2 year old intact female
s/o:
heart and lungs wnl
ears: pruritic black d/c
abd wnl
a:
ear mites/otitis
p:
ivermectin once treated with 0.08cc of ivermectin SQ
tresaderm x 7 days
cleaned ears once
A volunteer writes: Zeze is an adorable and affectionate cat. She solicits attention by head-butting my hand as I reach in to change her water bowl. Too cute! We spend the next 10 minutes in a complete love-fest. She basks in the attention, purring and rolling over on her head to look at me upside down. Double cute! Zeze has already been spayed, so she can go home with you today.
Behavior:
KNOWN HISTORY: Stray
Litter box training: Y
EVALUATION:
Cage Condition, no change,
Reaction to assessor: Zeze did not come to the front but remained relaxed and calm when she saw assessor
Reaction when softly spoken to: Friendly but did come to the front
Reaction to cage door opening: Remains soft and relaxed
Reaction to touch: Enjoys chin and head rubs. Reacted favorably.
Reaction to being picked up: Would not allow pick up. Become nervous and retreated back into kennel
ENRICHMENT NOTES:
Laying at the back, head down, eyes dilated. Tolerated pets, but remained stiff and started lip licking(which is a “coping mechanism” when nervous. Sprayed feliway.
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Laid back,
VOCAL: Quiet,
CHARACTER TYPE: Shy
RECOMMENDATIONS: _X_ Experienced cat parent
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:
_x_ Uncomfortable with pick up
Zeze did not appear to like being picked up during her behavior evaluation. Please keep in mind there are many reasons why a cat may be uncomfortable with this type of handling and that this may not necessarily translate into a home environment. We recommend any future home with children be counseled in respecting the cat’s space and for the family to use care when picking her up, especially while she is still adjusting to her new home.
Behavior observations
_x_ Experience
Zeze tolerates attention and petting but may be fearful or stressed in the shelter. We recommend this cat go to a home with experienced cat parents.
Profile:
Basic information:
Zeze is a 2 year old female spayed domestic short hair mix. Owner got her as a gift from another family member. Owner has had her since a kitten. owner is surrendering due them moving and the landlord not allowing pets. there are no injuries or health problems owner is aware about. owner took her to the vet back in 2016.
Socialization:
Around strangers, she is friendly and outgoing by approaching them. She lived with a 3 year old child and was relaxed with the children. She plays gentle with adults and children. she lived with 2 other cats and was respectful with the cats. There is no bite history or scratch history of a person or animal.
Behavior:
There are no behavior issues owner is concerned about. Owner has not tried having the cat in the car. There are no litter box issues owner is aware about. Owner has not tried bathing or trimming of nails. She isn’t bothered with brushing of coat, picking up, or putting in carrier.
For the new family to know:
Owner described her as friendly and talkative. Her activity level is low. When owner is home she follows you around. she likes to play with balls and stuff toys. She was kept mostly indoors and sleep anywhere. she eats both wet and dry food Friskies. She used a hooded litter box with pellets. She scratched on furniture made out of leather.
Behavior upon intake:
She was nervous but allowed handling. Counselor was able to collar and scan, she kept trying to jump off counter for intake photo.
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