CHEEZY – A1008499
Safe - 2-26-2016 Brooklyn Rescue: Mary's Kitty Korner Please honor your pledges: http://www.maryskittykorner.org/
**SAFE 02/26/16** NO WAY! Did anyone else realize that cats cannot be taken out of New York state when one moves to a new home? Well, that’s the ridiculous excuse poor CHEEZY’s former owners gave when they dumped him back at the shelter, a year or so after adopting him. Volunteers LOVE this neutered gem, so naturally he has amazing volunteer comments from TWO DIFFERENT volunteers: “A volunteer writes: A little shy and timid at first, Cheezy warms up quickly with a gentle touch and soft vocal tones! If you take a few moments to let him get used to you, you will be rewarded with a loud purr and gentle headbutts! Another volunteer writes: Cheezy is a big, black cat who looks older than his 2 years young. He looks kind of Buddha-like, as if he knows a lot about a lot of things. What I know he knows is how he wants his kennel arranged. If you clean it up and put things the way they are supposed to be, Cheezy spends some time moving things around, and then he sits down and gazes out at you for a while before he nods off for his morning nap. Today I found him a nice fleece bed that he curled right up on, and when I checked back later, he was still there, enjoying the softness. Cheezy doesn’t seek out affection, so when you approach him he is a bit tentative about being petted. He has to check you out first, meaning sniff, sniff, sniff at your hand. The notes on his kennel card mention that he is an independent cat, and he does seem to be that way. It’s as if he’s saying to you, “okay, I can handle things in my kennel, as long as you make sure to give me food, fresh water and a clean litter box. That’s good. Now you can go, while I sit down here on this fleece to have a nap.” But I wouldn’t be surprised if he became more affectionate once he found himself surrounded by a loving, forever family. Like I said, he knows a lot of things…” CHEEZY has an EXPERIENCE rating and needs a FOSTER/ADOPTER to step up for him tonight!
Brooklyn Center
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My name is CHEEZY. My Animal ID # is A1008499. – P
I am a neutered male black domestic sh mix. The shelter thinks I am about 1 YEAR 9 MONTHS old.
I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 02/12/2016 from NY 11226, owner surrender reason stated was MOVE2PRIVA.
MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
02/25/2016 Exam Type CAGE EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 15.7 LBS.
02/25/16 13:50 S/O: BAR, APP ++. Copious serou nasal discharge, palpable submandib LNs, sneezing, sneeze marks in kennel A: URI P: Move to ISO,. start 10d doxycycline
02/12/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
02/12/16 13:37 BASIC INFORMATION Cheezy is a 1 year old black neutered DSH. He was adopted from ACC by owner over a year ago, he’s being surrendered due to family moving out of stated. There are no known health injuries or issues. SOCIALIZATION Around strangers Cheezy is loving and friendly. He’s gentle with adults, but gives a bit of a struggle when it comes to being held. He lived with a child 1 and up, he is relaxed and affectionate but with smaller children he can play rough and swat is paw which has resulted in scratching but no blood was drawn. Has spent time with another cat which as a male, he was gentle, curious and relaxed however the other cat didn’t want to play. Hasnt spent time with other dogs. Has no history of biting another person or animal. BEHAVIOR Cheezy often scratches furniture and will stand by the door when it is open but hasn’t escaped. When he takes rides in the car he tends to cry. A few times per week he has litter box accidents, he’s pooping outside of the box. This has been going on for at least 6 months to a year. Owner also stated that Cheezy doesn’t know how to cover his poop. There are no sudden changes in the environment that could’ve caused this issue. Isn’t bothered when he gets baths, and has never has his nails trimmed. Enjoys having his coat brushed but will struggle when being picked up or restrained. Struggles when being placed in carrier and isn’t bothered when disturbed while sleeping or resting. FOR A NEW FAMILY TO KNOW Cheezy is described as being playful and loving with a medium to high activity level. Mostly kept indoors he sleeps anywhere that is comfortable. When home he will follow you around and meow when he wants attention and love. The toys he likes to play with are balls and string. He is mostly litter box trained with a uncovered box with clumping litter. He often scratches on furniture, no scratching post was provided. He eats 3 times a day but may ask for more, doesn’t eat anything with cheese and his favorite treats are temptations. What makes him unique is that he’s loving, talkative and will follow you around. He also enjoys playing with his toy snacks During intake all handling was allowed to be scanned (positive), collared and photographed.
02/25/2016 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: A little shy and timid at first, Cheezy warms up quickly with a gentle touch and soft vocal tones! If you take a few moments to let him get used to you, you will be rewarded with a loud purr and gentle headbutts! Another volunteer writes: Cheezy is a big, black cat who looks older than his 2 years young. He looks kind of Buddha-like, as if he knows a lot about a lot of things. What I know he knows is how he wants his kennel arranged. If you clean it up and put things the way they are supposed to be, Cheezy spends some time moving things around, and then he sits down and gazes out at you for a while before he nods off for his morning nap. Today I found him a nice fleece bed that he curled right up on, and when I checked back later, he was still there, enjoying the softness. Cheezy doesn’t seek out affection, so when you approach him he is a bit tentative about being petted. He has to check you out first, meaning sniff, sniff, sniff at your hand. The notes on his kennel card mention that he is an independent cat, and he does seem to be that way. It’s as if he’s saying to you, “okay, I can handle things in my kennel, as long as you make sure to give me food, fresh water and a clean litter box. That’s good. Now you can go, while I sit down here on this fleece to have a nap.” But I wouldn’t be surprised if he became more affectionate once he found himself surrounded by a loving, forever family. Like I said, he knows a lot of things…
02/15/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Cheezy’s previous owner reports he is loving and friendly around strangers. He is gentle with adults, but may give a bit of a struggle when being held. He lived with a child and is relaxed and affectionate with, but can play rough and swipe with his paw. It has resulted in scratches, but no blood was drawn. He has spent time with another male cat and was gentle, curious, and relaxed but the other cat was not playful. Reaction to Assessor: Cheezy was calm and relaxed upon approach. Reaction when softly spoken to: Cheezy looks at the assessor with relaxed eyes. Reaction to cage door opening: Cheezy remains soft and relaxed. Reaction to touch: Cheezy was a bit hesitant, but he allows petting. He remains tense, but will come to the front to look around. He seems wary of the environment. Reaction to being picked up: Cheezy shifts away and does not allow handling. Cheezy’s previous owner reports he has litter box accidents a few times per week. He defecates outside of the box for 6 months to a year. We are unaware of what, if any, modifications steps were taken to try and address this behavior in the home, so we cannot be sure what the trigger may have been or if this behavior may continue in a future home. However, 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. Placement Determination: Experience Cheezy tolerates attention and petting but may be fearful or stressed in the shelter. He 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.
GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
No Group Behavior Summary
02/13/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
Scanned positive with Chip #985112004074445 BARH – growled, lunged at cage, tried to scratch, tried to bite – 0.1mL Telazol given for exam N~ 1 year, 9 months Ears, eyes, nose, throat clear Teeth lightly stained, grooved Coat clean – no flea dirt or parasites noted. NOSF
02/25/2016 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS ,
02/25/16 13:50 S/O: BAR, APP ++. Copious serou nasal discharge, palpable submandib LNs, sneezing, sneeze marks in kennel A: URI P: Move to ISO,. start 10d doxycycline
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