PEARLY – A1082506

Brooklyn Center

My name is PEARLY. My Animal ID # is A1082506. – P
I am a spayed female brn tabby domestic sh mix. The shelter thinks I am about 5 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 07/24/2016 from NY 11215, owner surrender reason stated was ATT PEOPLE.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
07/24/2016 Exam Type INITIAL – Medical Rating is 1 – NORMAL , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 14.5 LBS.

scan neg spayed, ~5 years sociable, tensed and nervous, allows handling, mild hissing and aggression during PE EENT- wnl shiny coat barh no fleas or parasites seen in coat ambx4 nosf

07/24/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
07/24/16 14:14 BASIC INFORMATION Pearly is a spayed, brown tabby DSH cat that is 5 years old. The own received Pearly as a gift when she was a 2 month old kitten. Pearly has been there first and only pet for 5 years. The owner is surrendering Pearly due to her behavior. Pearly has not been seen by the vet in years. But Pearly has no known illness. SOCIALIZATION Pearly has lived with 2 adults. She’s aloof and sometimes affectionate. She sometimes solicits attention but for the most part she keeps to herself and is in another room. Pearly has been introduced to teenagers but she keeps to herself. Pearly has never lived with dog or cats. When stranger come over and visit. Pearly hides under the bed and sometimes take into the bedroom. BEHAVIOR Pearly does not enjoy being carried or petted. In some occasions she solicits attention from the owner. However spends most of the time hiding under the bed or laying in another bedroom. She has never received a bath. She allows for her nails to be trimmed by the owner. She struggles having her coat brushed and going into the carrier. She attempts to run and hide. She has no bite history. Bu she has a history of scratching. Pearly always uses her hooded litter box. She has a scratching post made out of rough rope that she always uses. FOR NEW FAMILY TO KNOW Pearly is described as aloof, mellow and independent. Pearly likes to drink from the faucet, lay down on the radiator & lay down on her cat perch for hours. She sometimes plays with string toys, strings and wands. Her favorite cat food is Purina cat chow dry. She enjoys any cat treats. Throughout the day she enjoys sleeping and sometimes solicits attention from the owners. Sometimes Pearly sleeps on their bed. BEHAVIOR DURING INTAKE Pearly was a bit fractious during intake. She hissed, growled and back away when counselor attempted to take her out of her carrier. She was fearful and did not allow being collar and photographed with back drop. She allowed to be scanned but did not allow any other handling.

WEB MEMO
No Web Memo

07/27/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Our enrichment facilitator has interacted with Pearly and at the time she hissed when the door opened. Pearly’s body was arched over the litter box. Pearly had wide eyes, lip licks and seems unsure but allows petting. Pearly is tuna motivated and appreciates attention. Reaction to assessor: Pearly does not come to front but remains neutral When spoken quietly: Pearly does not come to front but remains neutral Reaction to door cage opening: Pearly hisses but remains motionless Reaction to touch: Pearly allows petting with a slow approach Try picking cat up: Did not attempt. Behavior Determination: Experience At the time of the assessment Pearly was displaying fearful behavior; does not seek attention from the assessor and hisses when the kennel was opened. Remains motionless as I started to get closer. I was able to pet her and interact with her in a limited way. We recommend that this cat go to a home with experienced cat parents.

GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
No Group Behavior Summary

07/24/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
scan neg spayed, ~5 years sociable, tensed and nervous, allows handling, mild hissing and aggression during PE EENT- wnl shiny coat barh no fleas or parasites seen in coat ambx4 nosf

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