SAHARA – 35492

INTAKE INFO / OWNER PROFILE:

his animal came from:
Found Stray
Origin Address

Spay/Neuter status
Yes
If yes, Please elaborate:
Unknown information
Basic Information:
Sahara is a brown tabby spayed cat that was found on the street and was brought to the ACC as a stray.
Previously lived with:
Unknown information
How is this cat around strangers?
When meeting the staff at the ACC for the first time Sahara was friendly and outgoing. She allowed the counselor to pet and pick her up with no problems.
How is this cat around children?
Unknown information
How is this cat around other cats?
Unknown information
How is this cat around dogs?
Unknown information
Behavior Notes
Unknown information
Bite history:
Unknown information
Medical Notes
Unknown information
For a New Family to Know
Unknown information

Behavior Notes:

During intake Sahara allowed the counselor to collar her and take her picture with no problems.
BEHAVIOR:

KNOWN HISTORY:
Sahara was brought in as a stray, so we cannot speak to her behavior in her previous home.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:
07/23/18
Very sweet. Easily handle able. Did well for all medical handling and procedures.
ENRICHMENT NOTES:
07/23/18
Crouched in back of kennel, hiding behind litterbox which has been tipped over onto it’s side. Tolerates petting along head and body while tensing up and flattening ears. Eyes are squinted shut as body lowers further. Nervous and unsure, needs more time to adjust.
Cage Condition:
Cage is slightly re-arranged
Reaction to assessor:
Sahara vocalizes and comes forward immediately to greet the assessor.
Reaction when softly spoken to:
Sahara head butts the kennel door, then rolls over on her side and reaches out with soft paws.
Reaction to cage door opening:
Sahara remains calm.
Reaction to touch:
Sahara sniffs the assessor’s hand, then leans in and nuzzles up for attention. Her tail pilo-erects and starts to quiver when pet, she gives head butts and appreciates attention. After a few soft pets along her body she whips her head back, then vocalizes and swipes at the assessor without nails.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:
Lively
VOCAL:
Somewhat chatty
CHARACTER TYPE:
Social

Affectionate

Demanding

Playful
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:
Overstimulation
Potential challenges comments:
Sahara is social and affectionate but appears to be easily overstimulated. 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 Sahara becomes overstimulated. We also recommend fishing pole-type toys for play as they allow for interaction and vigorous, stimulating exercise while keeping human hands at a distance.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:
Experience
Behavior Asilomar
H – Healthy
RECOMMENDATIONS:
None
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:
Sahara solicits attention and tolerates petting but may be assertively demanding of attention or may play roughly. Due to Sahara showing signs of over stimulation, we recommend that this cat go to a home with experienced cat parents. Any future home with children should conduct a thorough interaction before adopting.

Recommendations

Adoption Recommendations:

Comments:

Suitability With Children:

Other:
07/25/18 Behavior: Experience

Yard Size:

Overall Rating:

Passed For Rehoming:

Indemnity/Waiver:

Adoption Summary:
A volunteer writes: Is it too quiet around the house? Wouldn’t you like to have a chatty little striped gal pal to follow you around and talk to you? This beautiful desert queen wants to be your BFF. She came right up to the front of the kennel with lots of meows when I approached. She enjoyed some head and side-of-face scratches and carried on a conversation with me. She is probably best in a home with experienced cat owners as she can get a little overstimulated, but is an absolute sweetheart if you know when to give her some space.

MEDICAL:

Medical History Report
2336 Linden Boulevard
Brooklyn NY 11208
212-788-4000

Animal ID
Name
Type
Mixed
Color(1)
Color(2)
Gender

35492
Sahara
Cat
Yes
Brown Tabby
None
Female

Spayed / Neutered
Age
Primary Microchip #
Rabies Tag
Weight
Spay / Neuter Due Date
Temperature

Yes
4 Years 3 Weeks
985113002008081

Veterinary Clinic Software Record #:
Weight:

Date of Weighing:

Date Spayed / Neutered:
Schedule Surgery Date:

Stitches Removal Date:

Clinic Name:

Previously Spayed / Neutered:    Yes

General Vet Notes:

Previous Medical Details:

Known Allergies or Medical Conditions:

Feeding Requirements:

Indemnities/Waivers:

Medical Notes
Notes
Date
No Medical Notes Stored

Vet Treatments
Date Administered
Vet Treatment Type
Treatment Result
Administered by External Vet
7/23/2018
Re-weigh

7/23/2018
Rabies

7/23/2018
Microchip Implantation

7/23/2018
Internal Parasite Treatment – Pyrantel

7/23/2018
Gabapentin (200 Mg/Ml)

7/23/2018
Fvr-Cp 1 Of 2

7/23/2018
Flea/Tick Treatment – Paradefense

7/23/2018
FeLV/FIV Snap
Negative

8/6/2018
Internal Parasite Treatment – Pyrantel

8/9/2018
Re-weigh

8/9/2018
Fvr-Cp 1 Of 2

8/9/2018
Flea/Tick Treatment – Paradefense

Vet Treatments Due
Date Due
Vet Treatment Type
7/23/2019
Rabies

Medications
Medication
Amount Dispensed
Frequency
Date From
Date To
Vet Name
Reason
Notes
No medications administered to this animal.

Drug Usage
No drugs administered to this animal.

Vet Consultations
Date
Reasons
Vet Notes
Vet
Date Resolved
23-Jul-2018
DVM Intake
Vet Notes: 11:24 AM

DVM Intake Exam

Estimated age: ~4 years
Microchip noted on Intake? negative
History : stray, finder took to ASPCA to be spayed 7/20-got rabies and FVRCP at the same time. She had a hydrometra, cystic ovaries, and a small mass on her vulva was noted.
Subjective: BARH. Eating well. No csvd. Spay incision cdi
Observed Behavior – very sweet. Easily handleable. Did well for all medical handling and procedures.
Evidence of Cruelty seen – no
Evidence of Trauma seen – no

Objective
P = wnl
R = eupneic
BCS 5/9
EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted
Oral Exam: adult dentition with mild dental disease, no oral lesions noted
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated
U/G: FS (spay incision cdi and healing well, tattoo in place), no MGTs, no vulvar d/c, small 2mm soft tissue mass on right vulva
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat
CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities

Assessment:
Small mass on vulva

Plan: Continue to monitor while at BACC
Will need dental in the future
Monitor vulvar mass-if grows or changes size recommend biopsy

Prognosis: Good

SURGERY: spayed

A volunteer writes: Is it too quiet around the house? Wouldn’t you like to have a chatty little striped gal pal to follow you around and talk to you? This beautiful desert queen wants to be your BFF. She came right up to the front of the kennel with lots of meows when I approached. She enjoyed some head and side-of-face scratches and carried on a conversation with me. She is probably best in a home with experienced cat owners as she can get a little overstimulated, but is an absolute sweetheart if you know when to give her some space.