GREGORY – A1114961

STATEN ISLAND CENTER

GREGORY –  A1114961

NEUTERED MALE, WHITE / BRN TABBY, DOMESTIC SH MIX,9 yrs
OWNER SUR – EVALUATE, NO HOLD Reason PERS PROB
Intake condition EXAM REQ Intake Date 06/11/2017, From NY 10301, DueOut Date 06/14/2017,
Medical Behavior Evaluation GREEN
Medical Summary Microchip: negative Sex: neutered male Age ~ 9 years old Mentation: wnl Eyes: wnl Ears: wnl Nose: wnl Teeth: gingivitis and teeth tartar. If abnormal BCS: Skin: wnl Hair Coat: wnl Declawed:no Any injuries: no Behavior: friendly and relaxed.
Weight 10.3

6/11/17

DVM Intake Exam

Estimated age: 9 years

History : owner surrender

Subjective:

Observed Behavior – hissed in kennel but then tolerated exam well

Evidence of Cruelty seen – no

Evidence of Trauma seen – no

Objective

BCS 5/9

EENT: Eyes clear, AU-mild brown waxy debris, no nasal discharge noted

Oral Exam: mild dental calc

PLN: No enlargements noted

H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic

ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated

U/G: MN

MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, a few small mats at dorsum, long nails

CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities

Assessment

mild dental disease

mats

Plan

Prognosis: good

clipped nails

6/11/17

Microchip: negative

Sex: neutered male

Age ~ 9 years old

Mentation: wnl

Eyes: wnl

Ears: wnl

Nose: wnl

Teeth: gingivitis and teeth tartar.

If abnormal BCS:

Skin: wnl

Hair Coat: wnl

Declawed:no

Any injuries: no

Behavior: friendly and relaxed.

6/14/17

KNOWN HISTORY:

Lived Indoors

Previously lived with: Adults, a 3 year old child, and another cat

Behavior toward strangers: Shy, usually hides

Behavior toward children: Respectful, but usually hides and doesn’t play

Behavior toward cats: Relaxed and affectionate, playing in a gentle or exuberant manner depending on his mood

Behavior toward dogs: Unknown

Bite or Scratch history: None

Litter box training: Yes, uses an uncovered litter box with non-clumping clay litter

Energy level/descriptors: Gregory is described as mellow and shy and affectionate with other cats with a medium activity level.

Other notes: When in the home, Gregory would stay hidden or just be in his favorite spots. He likes mouse toys. He would do best in a home with other cats according to the owner.

MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:

Observed Behavior – hissed in kennel but then tolerated exam well

EVALUATION:

Cage Condition: Cage is neat

Reaction to assessor: Gregory was calm and relaxed upon approach.

Reaction when softly spoken to: Gregory looks at the assessor briefly, but looks around at his surroundings afterwards.

Reaction to cage door opening: Gregory remains motionless.

Reaction to touch: Gregory was hesitant, but he sniffs the assessor’s hand when offered. He lowers his head during petting and remains in place, lip licking.

ACTIVITY LEVEL: Mellow

VOCAL: Quiet

CHARACTER TYPE: Shy, Timid, Independent

RECOMMENDATIONS:

– Experienced cat parent – Gregory tolerates attention and petting but may be fearful or stressed in the shelter. He may need time to warm up to his new home. We recommend that this cat go to a home with experienced cat parents. Due to his tendency to hide in his home, we recommend any future home with young children conduct a thorough interaction before adopting.

PROFILE

06/11/17 13:32

Basic Information:

Gregory is a 9 year old male White + Brown Tabby DSH that has no current medical issues that the owner is aware of but, stated that in 2015 he had a skin rash on his lower back a few times which was treated by a vet. Owner has had Gregory for 9 years.

Socialization:

According to the owner, around strangers, Gregory is shy and usually hides. Around adults, Gregory does not play. He has lived with an infant and 3 year old child. Around children, Gregory is respectful but usually hides and doesn’t play with them. Gregory has lived with another cat and was described as relaxed and affectionate and played in a gentle or exuberant manner depending on his mood. He has not been around other animals so, behavior is unknown. He has never bitten a person or another animal before.

Behavior:

Previous owners stated that Gregory usually hides and is litter box trained. Gregory attempts to flee when given a bath, having his nails trimmed, having his coat brushed, being picked up/held, and when being put in a carrier. Gregory isn’t bothered by being disturbed while sleeping or resting.

For a New Family to Know:

Gregory is described as mellow and shy and affectionate with other cats with a medium activity level. When in the home, Gregory would stay hidden or just be in his favorite spots. He likes mouse toys. He would do best in a home with other cats according to the owner. He was kept indoors and is litter box trained. Gregory used an uncovered litter box and non-clumping clay litter. He was fed Purina dry cat food. Gregory also used a scratching post made of rope.

Upon intake: Gregory allowed CCR to pet him, scan for a MC, and collar without any issues.

A volunteer writes: Gregory is laid-back, and needs a bit of time to warm up to visitors. He welcomes petting, and being spoken to. An experienced cat parent (someone who has lots of knowledge and interactions with cats) would know exactly what it would take to make Gregory a more outgoing boy.

 

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