CREAM – 10921
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*** SAFE 11/03/17 *** Check out Cream! Healthy independent cat looking for a home to call his own @MACC. Cream was surrendered by his owner and needs a furever home this time – he is already neutered and healthy.
MANHATTAN CENTER
Hello, my name is Cream. My animal id is #10921. I am a desexed male orange tabby cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 2 years old. – P
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 27-Oct-2017, with the surrender reason stated as person health – allergies.
Cream is being placed at risk due to behavior concerns (Adult Only determination). He seems social and solicits attention, but sometimes responds with rough play and swatting. Cream has no known medical concerns at this time.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 13.125 lbs
[LVT Intake Exam] Microchip Scan: positive 981020019688823 Evidence of Cruelty: no Observed Behavior: allowed handling but quickly escalated and became tense and hissed throughout exam Sex: neutered male Estimated Age: reported 2y Subjective: overweight cat, originally from ACC <1y ago Eyes: clear Ears: earmites (thick d/c and pinnal pedal) Oral Exam: mild staining Heart: WNL Lungs: WNL Abdomen: WNL Musculoskeletal: WNL 6.5/9 BCS Mentation: BARH Preliminary Assessment: seemingly healthy cat with earmites Plan: DVM intake and 0.13ml ivermectin SQ
Limited exam due to temperament, p became very fractious when restrained. Had to examine through cat net. Gave 0.13mL Ivermectin SQ and Rabies vaccine
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 4. Orange
Upon intake, Cream allowed to be collared but did not allow picture to be taken. Cream would try to flee and had to be put into her cage until she could relax. Once counselor approached cage Cream would hiss and so picture could not be taken.
Basic Information:: Cream is a 2 year old orange tabby cat. Cream lived with previous owner for almost 2 years and had to be surrendered because previous owner’s daughter is allergic to cats. Cream has no known injuries or health problems and was seen by a vet a few months ago.
Previously lived with:: Cream previously lived with two adults and once child.
How is this cat around strangers?: Cream does not interact with strangers and will completely ignore them.
How is this cat around children?: Cream has spent time with children ages 2 and up and is relaxed and affectionate and likes to cuddle.
How is this cat around other cats?: Cream has not interacted with other cats and previous owner is unaware of how he will react.
How is this cat around dogs?: Cream has not interacted with dogs and previous owner is unaware of how he will react.
Behavior Notes: Cream often scratches furniture even though he had a scratching post. Cream is relaxed during car rides and enjoys being picked up and held. Cream is not bothered when having his nails trimmed, his coat brushed, being put into a carrier, or when being disturbed as he sleeps. Cream will try to escape if owner tries to give him a bath.
Bite history:: Cream has not tried to bite another animal or human.
Energy level/descriptors:: Cream has a high energy level
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: No
Medical Notes: Cream has no known medical issues.
For a New Family to Know: Cream is a friendly, affectionate, playful, confident, and independent cat. Previous owner loved that Cream always kept her company and loved his friendly and mellow personality. Cream tends to follow you around the room, sits on you or stays in the room with you. Cream likes to play with balls, string, and wand toys. Cream is an indoors only cat that likes to sleep on the couch or on the bed with a family member. Cream eats Puring dry food three times a day. Cream is litter box trained and uses a hooded litter box. Cream used a vertical carpet lined scratching post.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Lived Indoors Previously lived with: two adults and one child Behavior toward strangers: Cream does not interact with strangers and will completely ignore them. Behavior toward children: Cream has spent time with children ages 2 and up and is relaxed and affectionate and likes to cuddle. Bite or Scratch history: none Litter box training: yes Energy level/descriptors: Cream has a high energy level. Other notes: Cream is a friendly, affectionate, playful, confident, and independent cat.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: Limited exam due to temperament, became very fractious when restrained.
Cage Condition:: Cage is neat
Reaction to assessor:: Cream remains neutral, sitting upright by the front of the cage.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Cream is curious and seeks attention.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Cream becomes alert with eyes wide open, ears erect and forward.
Reaction to touch:: Cream retreats when he sees the assess-a-hand. When attempted to touch a second time with my personal hand in a glove, he slowly sniffed, but also avoided contact. When the glove was removed he then showed interest and leaned into the petting with tail up and began to appreciate the interaction. However, while shutting the cage door he was swiping out preventing it from closing.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Lively
VOCAL:: Somewhat chatty
CHARACTER TYPE: : Curious,Independent
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Experience
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Cream tolerates attention and petting but may be stressed in the shelter. We recommend that this cat go to a home with experienced cat parents. Though we believe this cat is displaying behaviors appropriate for an experienced cat parents, any home with children prepared to adopt this cat should conduct a thorough interaction.
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