NUNU – 11037
Safe - 11-4-2017 Brooklyn
SAFE 11/4/17 — 7 year old NUNU was dumped by her owner. She is already spayed and needs some follow up dental. Please give this pretty girl a home.
BROOKLYN CENTER
Nunu 11037
Location: Brooklyn
Intake Date: 10/28/17
Intake Type: Owner surrender
Medical Behavior: Blue
Age: 7 years
Sex: Female
Weight: 9 lbs 14.08 oz
KNOWN HISTORY:
KNOWN HISTORY:
Lived Indoors
Previously lived with: 1 Adult
Behavior toward strangers: Friendly and outgoing
Behavior toward children: Relaxed and affectionate
Behavior toward cats: Respectful
Behavior toward dogs: Unknown
Bite or Scratch history: None
Litter box training: Yes
Energy level/descriptors: Friendly affectionate and mellow with a medium activity level
Other notes: She isn’t bothered if she is brushed, held or put in a carrier.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:
Caution during medical handling but was manageable, some growling and hissing.
ENRICHMENT NOTES:
10/29/17
At front of kennel, vocalizing and leaning against cage door. Allows petting along her head and body while leaning in and raising tail. Allows all petting while continuing to vocalize. Doing well after first day!
Cage Condition:
No change
Reaction to assessor:
Nunu meows softly, perks up and comes forward to greet the assessor.
Reaction when softly spoken to:
Nunu continues to vocalize and rubs her entire body up against the cage door.
Reaction to cage door opening:
Nunu is calm and relaxed.
Reaction to touch:
Nunu purrs softly when pet, rolls around and nuzzles against the assessor’s hand. She’s incredibly affectionate and kneads gently on her blanket.
Reaction to being picked up:
Nunu is calm, relaxed and has a soft body when held.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:
Lively
VOCAL:
Somewhat chatty
CHARACTER TYPE:
Sweet
Affectionate
Playful
Easy going
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:
None
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:
Beginner
Behavior Asilomar
H – Healthy
RECOMMENDATIONS:
None
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:
Nunu interacts with the Assessor, solicits attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. No known history of behavioral problems.This cat can go to a beginner home.
Recommendations
Adoption Recommendations:
Comments:
Suitability With Children:
Other:
10/31/17 Behavior: Beginner
This animal came from:FriendOrigin AddressIs this cat having litter box issues?NoBasic Information:NuNu is a 7 year old spayed gray cat that was surrendered by her owner due to the fact her owner was moving to a new place and can no longer have pets.
Previously lived with:Owner
How is this cat around strangers?When around strangers NuNu is affectionate friendly and outgoing. When playing with adults she is gentle.
How is this cat around children?She has spent timee around children and she is relaxed and affectionate. When playing with children she is gentle.
How is this cat around other cats?NuNu has spent time around cats and she is respectful. When playing with other cats she is gentle.
How is this cat around dogs?NuNu has not spent time around dogs so it is unknown how she will react.
Behavior NotesNuNu is’nt bothered if she is bathed or has her nails trimmed. She also isn’t bothered if she is brushed, held or put in a carrier.
Bite history:NuNu has never bitter a person or another animal.
Energy level/descriptors:Medium
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?NoMedical NotesNo medical concerns reported.
For a New Family to KnowOwner described NuNu as friendly affectionate and mellow. When at home she likes to be in her favorite spot.She likes to play with strings and wand toys. She has been kept indoors only and eats dry food. She is used to and uncovered or hooded litter box with clumping litter.
Behavior Notes:During intake NuNu was friendly and outgoing. She allowed the counselor to collar and take her picture with no problems.
MEDICAL:
Vet Notes: 2:04 PM
[DVM Intake]
DVM Intake Exam
Estimated age: approx. 7yo
Microchip noted on Intake? 0A113D2479
History : O surrender
Subjective: BARH, caution during medical handling but was manageable, some growling and hissing.
Evidence of Cruelty seen – n
Evidence of Trauma seen – n
Objective
T =
P = wnl
R = eupnic
BCS 6/9
EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted
Oral Exam: mild gingivitis and dental calculus
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated, small soft bladder
U/G: spay scar seen upon shaving
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat
CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Rectal: Normal externally
Assessment
apparently healthy
Prognosis: good
Plan:
ctm at BACC until transferred/adopted
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