PUMPKIN – A1099170

Brooklyn Center

**DECLAWED FRONT PAWS AND POLYDACTYL**

My name is PUMPKIN. My Animal ID # is A1099170.
I am a neutered male org tabby domestic sh mix. The shelter thinks I am about 3 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 12/09/2016 from NY 11236, owner surrender reason stated was ALLERGIES.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
12/10/2016 Exam Type CAGE EXAM – Medical Rating is 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 15.0 LBS.

12/10/16 obese, check for URI S/O: BAR. In feral den. Hissing on approach. EENT: Eyes clear, no ocular or nasal discharge H/L: No sneezing A: Obese, no signs of URI P: Continue to monitor while at BACC. Excellent prognosis

12/09/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
12/09/16 08:43 Pumpkin is a three year old orange tabby neutered domestic shorthair. He was surrendered by owner due to allergies of a family member. Pumpkin was a gift from a friend and was with his owner since he was a kitten. Pumpkin is declawed on his front paws and is polydactyl. Pumpkin has lived with one adult and a nine year old in the home. Pumpkin is described as relaxed and playful around the child and would engage in gentle play with the child. Pumpkin has never been around other cats or dogs. Pumpkin is fearful when taken outside and will meow and cry. Pumpkin was bathed by owner and said to struggle but tolerate bathing, owner stated he was completely submerged in the water. Pumpkin is not bothered when brushed. He likes to be picked up and held. He will occasionally struggle when going into a carrier. Pumpkin is described as an independent cat but loves attention on his time. Pumpkin has been kept only indoors. Pumpkin had a hooded litterbox and used clumping litter. Owner stated he never had accidents outside the box. Pumpkin had a vertical scratching post but did not use it due to being declawed. Pumpkin likes to play with stuffed mice toys. Owner stated Pumpkin is the cat alarm clock and likes to wake everyone up at 6:30 am. Upon intake Pumpkin was tense and had a firm body. He walked out the carrier and was receptive to limited petting. Counselor was able to scan (negative) and photograph. When attempting to collar, Pumpkin growled and attempted to bite counselor. He was not collared during intake.

WEB MEMO
No Web Memo

12/12/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Pumpkin’s previous owner reports he has lived with one adult and a child in the home. He was relaxed and playful with the child, engaging in gentle play. Pumpkin has never been around other cats or dogs and is fearful when taken outside and will meow and cry. He isn’t bothered when brushed and likes to be picked up and held. The owner says he is an independent cat, but loves attention on his time. Reaction to assessor: Pumpkin was resting inside his den upon approach. Reaction when softly spoken to: Pumpkin looks out from the opening and has almond-shaped eyes, blinking softly. Reaction to cage door opening: Pumpkin becomes alert and looks around. Reaction to touch: Pumpkin was hesitant of contact, sniffing around the assessor’s hand but shifting away from it whenever it comes close to him. He shifts deeper inside his den, hissing loudly and starting to growl. He does not allow contact, hissing and focusing on the assessor’s hand with his ears flattened against his head. Behavior Determination: New Hope Only Pumpkin is displaying behaviors that preclude placement in the adoptions room and/or may require further investigation before placement in a home. He is extremely fearful in the shelter environment and does not currently tolerate petting or handling. The behavior department feels that placement with a New Hope Partner is the best option at this time.

GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
No Group Behavior Summary

12/09/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
scan neg neutered, ~3 years as per owner non sociable, showed aggression, growling, hissing, doesnot allow handling during PE, unable to put collar limited exam is done by using net teeth- mild stained ears/eyes- wnl nose- very mild nasal d/c, no sneezing noticed skin/coat- wnl barh obese nosf

12/10/2016 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS,
12/10/16 obese, check for URI S/O: BAR. In feral den. Hissing on approach. EENT: Eyes clear, no ocular or nasal discharge H/L: No sneezing A: Obese, no signs of URI P: Continue to monitor while at BACC. Excellent prognosis

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