PERRY – A1116058
Safe - 7-1-2017 Staten Island
SAFE 7/1/17 Perry was surrendered to the shelter for being a bit too rough and active.
He is doing well in the shelter, but we have many kitties here and would love to see him find a home!
Please consider pulling PERRY today.
STATEN ISLAND CENTER (Previously Manhattan)
PERRY – A1116058
NEUTERED MALE, WHITE, DOMESTIC SH MIX,4 yrs
OWNER SUR – AVAILABLE, NO HOLD Reason TOO HYPER
Intake condition UNSPECIFIE Intake Date 06/21/2017, From NY 10467, DueOut Date 06/21/2017,
Medical Behavior Evaluation GREEN
Medical Summary 06/22/17 10:51 Friendly, allows all handling BAR Clear OU/AU, nndc OP 1/4 tartar PLN wnl H/L reg, no obvious murmur, ssp, lungs clear/eupenic, no coughing or sneezing ABD snp MSK amb x 4 Integ slightly moist area between shoulder blades from advantage, small scab, otherwise wnl BCS 5/9 UG m/n Neuro alert and appropriate A:Apparently healthy P:No tx needed Great pronosis
Weight 14.8
Profile 6/21
Basic information:
Perry is a male domestic short hair cat who was surrendered due to Perry playing too rough for his previous owner.
Socialization:
Around strangers Perry is shy for a few minutes and plays somewhat rough. Perry has spent time with children ages 5 to 12 years old around then Perry is respectful and doesn’t play. Perry has never been around other cats or dogs so it is unknown how he will react towards them.
Behavior:
Perry has bitten/ scratched when he plays too rough with is previous care taker. Perry will bite/scratch at feet when people are walking past him. Perry will meow while riding in a car. Perry’s previous owner has never tried to give him a bath so it is unknown how he will react to that event. Perry will struggle when having his nails trimmed, having his coat brushed, and being picked up/held. Perry is not bothered by being placed in a carrier or being disturbed while resting/sleeping.
For a New family to Know:
Perry is described as playful, mellow, shy and quiet with a low activity level. When at home Perry will follow around his owner and likes to play with string, stuffed toys and laser pointers. Perry was kept indoors only and was fed both wet and dry food. Perry is litter box trained and uses a hooded litter box with clumping litter. Perry was given a scratching post made of carpet but did not use it.
Intake Behavior:
Perry allowed staff to collar, scan for a microchip and take pictures with no signs of aggression
DVM exam 6/22
Friendly, allows all handling
BAR
Clear OU/AU, nndc
OP 1/4 tartar
PLN wnl
H/L reg, no obvious murmur, ssp, lungs clear/eupenic, no coughing or sneezing
ABD snp
MSK amb x 4
Integ slightly moist area between shoulder blades from advantage, small scab, otherwise wnl
BCS 5/9
UG m/n
Neuro alert and appropriate
A: Apparently healthy
P: No tx needed
Great prognosis
LVT EXAM 6/22
Microchip: negative, placed 981020021305869
Sex: neutered male
Age: reported 4y
Mentation: BARH
Eyes: clear
Ears: clean
Nose: no d/c
Teeth: mild staining
If abnormal BCS: WNL 5/9
Skin: WNL
Hair Coat: WNL
Declawed: no
Any injuries: no, small scabbed area under chin
Behavior: allowed all handling, quiet
Medication: N/A, preventatives given
Behavior exam 6/24 : experience
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Laid back
VOCAL: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: Curious, Independent
KNOWN HISTORY:
Lived Indoors
Previously lived with: adults and children ages 5 to 12 years old
Behavior toward strangers: shy for a few minutes and plays somewhat rough
Behavior toward children: respectful and doesn’t play
Bite or Scratch history: none
Litter box training: yes
Other notes: described as playful, mellow, shy and quiet with a low activity level.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:
6/22/17- Friendly, allows all handling
ENRICHMENT NOTES:
6/22/17- Resting on shelf towards front, soft eyes and body. Sniffed hand, leaned into pets, rolled all the way over. Played gently with catnip toy.
EVALUATION:
Cage Condition: No change
Reaction to assessor: Perry remains neutral, lying down on his cage bedding during the approach.
Reaction to cage door opening: Perry remains in place, alert with eyes wandering.
Reaction to touch: Perry sniffs then head bunts the assessor’s hand, but becomes agitated after a few strokes and hisses, low tail flicks, and paws (claws not exposed) to stop the interaction.
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:
Perry may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to his new home.
We recommend that this cat go to a home with experienced cat parents.
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