SABIA – 36199
Safe - 8-2-2018 Manhattan
SAFE 8/2/18 VIDEO & NEW PHOTO! 13 year old SABIA was dumped by her owner. She is already spayed and needs a new home.
MANHATTAN CENTER
Sabia 36199
Care Center Location: Manhattan
ZIP Code From: 10458
Intake Type: Owner surrender
Medical Behavior: Blue
Age: 13 years
Sex: Spayed Female
Weight: 15 lbs
Medical:
29-Jul-2018
DVM Intake
Vet Notes: 10:58 AM
[DVM Intake]
DVM Intake Exam
Estimated age: 13 yr
History : o surrender
Subjective:
Observed Behavior – allows exam but did hiss when restraining
Evidence of Cruelty seen – no
Evidence of Trauma seen – no
Objective
T =
P = WNL
R = WNL
BCS 4/5
EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted
Oral Exam:
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated
U/G: FS, scar on ventral abdomen, extends laterally in horizontal direction
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat
CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Rectal:
Assessment: Overweight, geriatric
Prognosis: Good
Plan:
SURGERY:
NA
29-Jul-2018
LVT Intake
L V T Notes: 5:26 AM
[LVT Intake Exam]
Microchip Scan: negative, placed
Evidence of Cruelty: no
Observed Behavior: allowed all handling, head butting in cage and purring, but on restraint hissed and minimally struggled, returned to sweet demeanor after release
Sex: spayed female
Estimated Age: reported ~13y
Subjective: surrendered with companion, no history (belonged to previous owner for 8 years before current); obese but seemingly healthy
Eyes: clear
Ears: moderate waxy d/c in both ears, cleaned some
Oral Exam: mild-moderate staining
Heart: WNL
Lungs: WNL
Abdomen: WNL
Musculoskeletal: obese 8.5/9 BCS
Mentation: BARH
Preliminary Assessment: obese
Plan: DVM intake
Behavior:
Animal Behavior Saved At: 31-Jul-2018 14:43:40.000
Animal ID:
36199
Animal Name: Sabia
Age: 13 Years (approx)
Tag Number:
Breed: Domestic Short Hair
Gender: Female
Spayed / Neutered: Yes
Handler:
Observer:
Behavior Assessment Date:
7/31/2018
Retest Date:
Retest Reason:
Next Test Date:
KNOWN HISTORY:
Lived Indoors
Previously lived with: 2 adults, 1 cat
Behavior toward strangers: friendly and outgoing.
Behavior toward children: Sabia has not lived with children but has been with children of all ages. She is relaxed and affectionate around them and gently plays with them.
Behavior toward cats: She is playful and respectful towards/around him.
Behavior toward dogs: Sabia has been around a large mixed breed dog. She is tolerant and will ignore the dog.
Bite or Scratch history: none
Litter box trained: yes
Energy level/descriptors: Medium, Friendly, affectionate, playful, independent
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:
7/29/18 Observed Behavior – allows exam but did hiss when restraining
ENRICHMENT NOTES:
7/30/18
At the front on approach, soft gaze and posture. Started rubbing against the bars when spoken to. Stayed at the front when door opened, ate treats from my hand. Leaned and arched into pets, purred.
Cage Condition:
No change
Reaction to assessor:
Sabia engages when approached by the assessor.
Reaction when softly spoken to:
Sabia remains soft in place.
Reaction to cage door opening:
Sabia remains standing at the front of the cage, relaxed body posture, soliciting attention.
Reaction to touch:
Sabia head-butts the assessor’s hand, purrs, and appreciates petting on the head and body.
Reaction to being picked up:
Allows the pickup and remains calm.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:
Moderate
VOCAL:
Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE:
Social
Sweet
Affectionate
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:
Beginner
Behavior Asilomar
H – Healthy
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:
Sabia interacts with the Assessor, solicits attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. This cat can go to a beginner home.
Profile:
Animal Behaviour Saved At: 7/28/2018
Animal ID: 36199
Animal Name: Sabia
Breed: Domestic Short Hair
Spay/Neuter status
Yes
Date of Intake
28-Jul-2018
Is this cat having litter box issues?
No
Basic Information:
Sabia is 13 year old approximately female spayed tortoiseshell and white domestic short haired cat. Owner had Sabia for 5 years and received her from her son. She is surrendering Sabia because of landlord issues.
Previously lived with:
2 adults, 1 cat
How is this cat around strangers?
Around strangers, Sabia is friendly and outgoing.
How is this cat around children?
Sabia has not lived with children but has been with children of all ages. She is relaxed and affectionate around them and gently plays with them.
How is this cat around other cats?
Sabia has lived with a 10 year old male neutered cat. She is playful and respectful towards/around him.
How is this cat around dogs?
Sabia has been around a large mixed breed dog. She is tolerant and will ignore the dog.
Behavior Notes
Sabia likes to scratch on wooden wall corners. Sabia will sleep and be relaxed during car rides. Sabia is litter box trained and does not have accidents.
Sabia enjoys baths and will normally get in the tub and wet her paws. Sabia has not gotten her nails trimmed but enjoys getting her coat brushed. Sabia likes to be picked up and held, she will nuzzle against you.
Sabia will cry for a while if shes put inside a carrier but will relax later on.
Bite history:
Sabia has not bitten another animal or person.
Energy level/descriptors:
Medium, Friendly, affectionate, playful, independent
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?
No
Medical Notes
Sabia has not seen a vet since the owner has had her. She has no known medical concerns.
For a New Family to Know
Sabia is a friendly affectionate playful mellow confident independent cat. She has a medium energy level which means she will sometimes want to play and will sometimes want to lay around doing her own thing. Sabia loves to be held and rocked like a baby; this is one of the owners favorite things about her.
Sabia enjoys being held and her favorite activity is running around with the cat she lived with.
Sabia will follow you around and sit on you when inside the home.
Sabia enjoys balls, strings and mice chaser toys.
Sabia has been kept indoors only and enjoys sleeping on a carpet or inside a box. Sabia eats dry food from the friskies brand.
She is used to using a uncovered litter box. She has a scratching post made of carpet and cardboard.
Behavior Notes:
Upon intake, Sabia’s eyes were very dilated. She was lip licking and would often look around and familiarize with her surroundings. She allowed me to pet her, collar her and pick her up and place her into the kennel. Allowed all handling.
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