ONYX – A1022516
Safe - 2-26-2016 Manhattan
SAFE 2/16/16 A staff member writes, “Though she is named after something so tough, our Onyx will melt your heart with her sweet and soft personality. Coming from her old home into a loud shelter, Onyx is a little nervous and takes some time to warm up to new people. But once she does, she leans right into my scratches and purrs to her hearts content. She will even chirp for attention and cuddles! She has even spent time living with other cats and young children; so if you are looking to expand your feline family, Onyx is a great choice! Though Onyx can start off a little shy, give her some time to come around and her true personality will shine through! According to her previous owner she likes using cardboard scratching posts instead of furniture, likes to sleep in the bed with you, and stuffed balls are her favorite toy! Come meet Onyx today and fall in love!”
MANHATTAN CENTER
ONYX – A1022516
*RETURN*
SPAYED FEMALE, BLACK, DOMESTIC SH MIX,2 yrs, 8 mos
OWNER SUR – AVAILABLE, HOLD RELEASED Reason MOVE2PRIVA
Intake condition UNSPECIFIE Intake Date 01/30/2016, From NY 11217, DueOut Date 01/30/2016,
Medical Behavior Evaluation BLUE
Medical Summary Microchip: Scan pos, 985112004481154 Sex: spayed Age 2 yrs , 7 mos Mentation: barh Eyes: clear Ears: normal Nose: clear Teeth: dental staining, mild tartar If abnormal BCS:3/5 Skin: no fleas Hair Coat: no matting Declawed: no Any injuries: N/A Behavior: nervous and tense during the exam ( does not like to be handled or pick up) Medication: Pyrantel and Activyl
Weight 9.0
INTIAL EXAM
1/30
Microchip: Scan pos, 985
Sex: spayed
Age 2 yrs , 7 mos
Mentation: barh
Eyes: clear
Ears: normal
Nose: clear
Teeth: dental staining, mild tartar
If abnormal BCS:3/5
Skin: no fleas
Hair Coat: no matting
Declawed: no
Any injuries: N/A
Behavior: nervous and tense during the exam ( does not like to be handled or pick up)
Medication: Pyrantel and Activyl
Re Exam
02/03/16 12:07 saw sneezing a little on rounds
P: monitor for URI with VC tomorrow
02/04/16
VC – CHECK FOR URI SIGNS, NOTED SNEEZING YESTERDAY
S/O: Cat is BAR, loving pets from volunteer
No ocular or nasal discharge, no sneezing or coughing noted during observation and none reported by volunteer interacting with cat
A: Apparently healthy
P: Continue to monitor while at MACC
Enrichment:
Embedded collar. Super friendly. Rolls over on approach, meows, leans into pets, rolls over some more.
Behavior:
Onyx’s former owner stated around strangers she is friendly, outgoing, and when she plays with adults she is gentle. Around children ages 10 she is relaxed and affectionate. She has spent time with cats and she is respectful. Also, described as friendly, affectionate, playful, shy, and quiet.
Reaction to assessor: Onyx looks neutral, lying down on her cage bedding when approached by the assessor.
Reaction to door opening: Onyx remains in place, alert with soft eyes.
Reaction to touch: Onyx accepts the stroke then began to joyfully rolls over in place however, she becomes agitated to the touch then swats with no claws, low tail flicks, and hisses at the assessor’s hand.
Placement determination: Experience
Initially Onyx solicits petting and attention, but after a few soft passes over the body she begins to swat (no claws) and hiss at the assessor. This may be a sign of petting-induced aggression, where repeated physical contact results in discomfort for the cat, or it may be a sign of overstimulation. As a result of this observed behavior we recommend adopters who are familiar with signs of behavioral arousal and agitation in cats, so that interactions can be ended before Onyx becomes reactive. Treats should be used to reward appropriate responses to physical attention. Any future home with young children should conduct a thorough interaction before adoption.
Profile:
01/30/16 12:53
Basic Information:
Onyx is a 2 year old spayed domestic short hair. She was adopted from ACC 1 year ago. She was surrendered because her owner is moving to a home that does not allow pets. She has no known injuries or health problems the last time she went to the vet was last year.
Socialization:
Around strangers Onyx is friendly and outgoing and when she plays with adults she is gentle. Around children ages 10 she is relaxed and affectionate. She has spent time with cats and she is respectful.
Behavior:
Onyx has never bitten a person or animal. She is relaxed in car rides. Onyx previous owner never attempted to give her a bath or trim her nails. She isn’t bothered if her coat is brushed, if she is picked up, put in a carrier, or disturbed while sleeping.
For a New Family to Know:
Onyx is described as friendly, affectionate, playful, shy, and quiet. He has a medium activity level. He would tend to follow his previous owners around. He liked to play with balls and was kept indoors only. At night he slept in his previous owner’s bed. He ate both wet and dry EM cat food, dry food in the morning and wet food at night. He is litter box trained and he is used to a hooded litter box and clumping cat litter. He used a vertical scratching post made of cardboard. The two things his previous owner liked most about him were; he’s affectionate and friendly.
Behavior during intake:
Onyx was head-butting and allowed staff to pet her. She jumped off table and onto the floor and allowed staff to pick her up. After being touched for pictures she hissed and growled. After she was left alone in her carrier for a few minutes she began to chirp for attention. When her carrier was picked up she growled.
A staff member writes, “Though she is named after something so tough, our Onyx will melt your heart with her sweet and soft personality. Coming from her old home into a loud shelter, Onyx is a little nervous and takes some time to warm up to new people. But once she does, she leans right into my scratches and purrs to her hearts content. She will even chirp for attention and cuddles! She has even spent time living with other cats and young children; so if you are looking to expand your feline family, Onyx is a great choice! Though Onyx can start off a little shy, give her some time to come around and her true personality will shine through! According to her previous owner she likes using cardboard scratching posts instead of furniture, likes to sleep in the bed with you, and stuffed balls are her favorite toy! Come meet Onyx today and fall in love!”
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