NENIE aka CHUCKY – 36200
Safe - 8-9-2018 Manhattan
SAFE 8/9/18 VIDEO & NEW PHOTOS! NENIE (Chucky) is a 10 year old owner surrender. He is already neutered and healthy and needs a new home asap.
MANHATTAN CENTER
Nenie aka Chucky 36200
Care Center Location: Manhattan
ZIP Code From: 10458
Intake Type: Owner surrender
Medical Behavior: Blue
Age: 10 years
Sex: Neutered male
Weight: 14 lbs
Medical:
29-Jul-2018
DVM Intake
Vet Notes: 11:22 AM
[DVM Intake]
DVM Intake Exam
Estimated age: 10 yr
History : o surrender
Subjective:
Observed Behavior –
Evidence of Cruelty seen – no
Evidence of Trauma seen – no
Objective
T =
P = WNL
R = WNL
BCS 3/5
EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted
Oral Exam: moderate tartar on upper molars
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: Apparently healthy
Prognosis: Good
Plan:
SURGERY:
NA
29-Jul-2018
LVT Intake
L V T Notes: 5:29 AM
[LVT Intake Exam]
Microchip Scan: positive
Evidence of Cruelty: no
Observed Behavior: tense and low to table but allowed all handling
Sex: neutered male
Estimated Age: reported ~10y
Subjective: surrendered with companion, no history; obese but seemingly healthy, unkempt haircoat
Eyes: clear
Ears: clean
Oral Exam: mild-moderate staining
Heart: WNL
Lungs: WNL
Abdomen: WNL
Musculoskeletal: obese 7.5-8/9 BCS
Mentation: BARH
Preliminary Assessment: obese
Plan: DVM intake
Behavior
Animal Behavior Saved At: 1-Aug-2018 17:6:7.000
Animal ID:
36200
Animal Name: Nenie
Age: 10 Years (approx)
Tag Number:
Breed: Domestic Short Hair
Gender: Male
Spayed / Neutered: Yes
Handler:
Observer:
Behavior Assessment Date:
7/31/2018
Retest Date:
Retest Reason:
Next Test Date:
KNOWN HISTORY:
Lived Indoors
Previously lived with: 2 adults, 1 cat
Behavior toward strangers: Around strangers, Chucky will run and hide he is very shy and takes time to warm up to new people.
Behavior toward children: Chucky has been around children of all ages. He is also shy around them and takes time to warm up.
Behavior toward cats: Chucky was playful and respectful around her.
Bite or Scratch history: none
Litter box trained: yes
Energy level/descriptors: Medium friendly affectionate playful shy aloof talkative
Other notes: Chucky is a medium energy friendly affectionate playful shy aloof and talkative cat.
ENRICHMENT NOTES:
7/30/18
Resting on bedding, soft eyes and body, seemed a little depressed. Lay in place when door opened, eyes became dilated. Leaned slightly into pets, some lip licking.
7/31/18
Crouched position on the cage bedding, soft body, eyes wide open, lip licking in place. Slowly leans in for pets, purrs and rolls on his side enjoying the attention.
8/1/18
Resting in litter box, head down, eyes a little dilated. Raised head when door opened. Allowed, slightly leaned into pets, some lip licking. No other response.
Cage Condition:
No change
Reaction to assessor:
Nenie remains neutral, resting in his litter box during the approach.
Reaction when softly spoken to:
Nenie become alert with normal shape eyes.
Reaction to cage door opening:
Nenie remains in place, soft body, relaxed ears and forward.
Reaction to touch:
Nenie lip licks at first, then slowly began to lean in for pets. He purrs throughout the interaction and began to roll over appreciating the attention.
Reaction to being picked up:
He becomes antsy then jumps back into the cage.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:
Laid back
VOCAL:
Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE:
Calm
Sweet
Independent
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:
Average
Behavior Asilomar
H – Healthy
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:
Nenie interacts with the observer, appreciates attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. This cat is showing behavior appropriate for new or experienced cat parents.
Profile:
Animal Behaviour Saved At: 7/28/2018
Animal ID: 36200
Animal Name: Nenie
Breed: Domestic Short Hair
Spay/Neuter status
Yes
Date of Intake
28-Jul-2018
Is this cat having litter box issues?
No
Basic Information:
Chucky is a 10 year old orange and white male neutered domestic short haired cat. Owner had him for 10 years and got him as a gift. He was surrendered because of the owner’s landlord issues.
Previously lived with:
2 adults, 1 cat
How is this cat around strangers?
Around strangers, Chucky will run and hide he is very shy and takes time to warm up to new people.
How is this cat around children?
Chucky has been around children of all ages. He is also shy around them and takes time to warm up.
How is this cat around other cats?
Chucky lived with a 13 year old female altered domestic short haired cat. Chucky was playful and respectful around her.
How is this cat around dogs?
Chucky has not been around dogs, his behaviour is unknown.
Behavior Notes
Chucky will hide in fear if he sees new people. Chucky enjoys and will sleep during car rides. Chucky will tolerate baths but will jump out after a while.
Chucky enjoys being brushed but will get bored and walk away after a while.
Chucky doesnt like to be held for too long he will jump out your hands.
Chucky will cry if he is put in a carrier
Bite history:
Chucky has not bitten another person or animal before.
Energy level/descriptors:
Medium friendly affectionate playful shy aloof talkative
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?
No
Medical Notes
Chucky has not been to a vet recently. he has no known medical concerns.
For a New Family to Know
Chucky is a medium energy friendly affectionate playful shhy aloof and talkative cat. Chucky likes to play and chase the cat he lived with.
Chucky will follow you around when inside the home. Chucky enjoys playing with balls and string toys.
Chucky has been kept indoors only and will sleep on a carpet or inside a box.
He enjoys dry cat food from the friskies brand.
Behavior Notes:
Upon intake, chucky was lip licking and maintained a very low body. He tried to flee off the backdrop a few times and was grabbing onto things when being picked up. He allowed me to take a photo, collar him and place him into the kennel. allowed all handling.
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