SALLY – A1061104
Safe - 2-28-2017 Brooklyn
SAFE 2/28/17 POOR SAD SALLY!! OWNER RETURNED 4 YR OLD FOR “PERSONAL PROBLEMS”
While this particular Sally may not be all that silly, she truly is a sweetheart! This poor girl has been surrendered not once, but TWICE to the ACC! She’s only 5 years old and is ready to finally settle down in her perfect forever home! This beautiful torbie may need a little extra time adjusting to new environments, but once she’s relaxed she is attentive, attention-seeking, and simply adorable. Without even opening the kennel door, Sally perked up and began head-butting and rolling around at the door for a total stranger – she was even purring! This lovely lady is a true housecat and just needs an experienced kitty family to come along and take her home!
BROOKLYN CENTER
**RETURN**
SALLY – A1061104
SPAYED FEMALE, TORBIE / DOMESTIC SH,4 yrs
OWNER SUR – EVALUATE, HOLD FOR ID Reason PERS PROB
Intake condition EXAM REQ Intake Date 02/20/2017, From NY 11104, DueOut Date 02/20/2017,
Medical Behavior Evaluation BLUE
Medical Summary BARH scan negative nervous, tense mild tartar occular d/c, eyes cleaned female 0.8cc pyrantel po activyl topical NOSF
Weight 7.5
Medical::
12/21/15:
BARH
scan negative
nervous, tense
mild tartar
occular d/c, eyes cleaned
female
0.8cc pyrantel po
activyl topical
NOSF
01/02/16:
Brought in for sx – coming out of heat
went to private vet – L eye inflamation brought down with prednisolone
less squinting now since that treatment
sequestrum present – will need removal by specialist and treatment then can return to ACC for spay.
Owner may elect to have surgery done at private vet as well
02/13/16:
Brought in for sx – coming out of heat
went to private vet – L eye inflamation brought down with prednisolone
less squinting now since that treatment
sequestrum present – will need removal by specialist and treatment then can return to ACC for spay.
Owner may elect to have surgery done at private vet as well
02/21/17:
scan positive
bright and alert- allowed handling, but fearful
no eye lesion noted with basic physical exam
history of corneal lesion at acc and f/u at regular veterinarian
has lost one pound since at acc a year previous
ears, eyes, nose, oral cavity (mild periodontitis) – nsf
ambulatory
no pain on palapation of abdomen, limbs
no spay scar appreciated
heart and lung auscultation- nsf
female intact
02/22/17:
Pre-surgical exam, anesthesia, and surgery performed by ASPCA.
Green linear tattoo placed on ventral abdomen.
Behavior::
12/24/15:
The former owner states that around strangers Sally is shy for a few minutes, but friendly afterwards. Sally has not been around children but around adults they respectful and love to play. Sally has lived with 9 other cats most of which are litter mates, they get along well but does get into dispute sometimes.
Reaction to assessor: Sally looks neutral in her cage when approached by the assessor.
Reaction to door opening: Sally remains crouched position on her cage bedding, alert with soft eyes.
Reaction to touch: Sally slowly engages the assessor’s hand, began to head-butt, but seems unsure and hesitant with the touch.
Reaction to Being Picked up: She calmly jumps back into her cage.
Placement determination: Average
Sally interacts with the observer, appreciates attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting.
This cat is showing behavior appropriate for new or experienced cat parents.
02/23/17:
KNOWN HISTORY:
Indoor only
Previously lived with: Adults, 2 children (4 & 8yrs old) and 9 other cats
Behavior toward children: Respectful and plays gently.
Behavior toward strangers: Shy at first but friendly afterwards
Behavior toward cats: Gets along well but does get into fights sometimes.
Behavior toward dogs: Unknown
Bite history: None
Scratch history: None
Litter box training: Yes
Energy level/descriptors: Friendly, affectionate and mellow with a low activity level.
Other notes: When being picked up/held Sally will jump out of her caretaker’s arms. Sally will struggle when being placed in a carrier.
EVALUATION:
Cage Condition: No change
Reaction to assessor: Sally was curled up and feint sleeping near the front of the kennel with her paws folded under her body.
Reaction when softly spoken to: Sally didn’t seem interested and slowly turned her head away.
Reaction to cage door opening: Sally got up and moved to the other side of the double kennel.
Reaction to touch: Sally seemed hesitant and was wary of her surroundings when the assessor extended his hand out. She leans away, lowers her body then closes her eyes when the assessor started petting her. It takes a few minutes but she slowly warms up to contact and gently leans in allowing cheek and neck rubs.
Reaction to being picked up: Sally was a bit tense when picked up and allowed all handling.
ENRICHMENT NOTES: 02/21/17
Lying in box at back of cage, eyes down. Lifts up when I open cage door, doesn’t come forward, but allows petting. Comes forward to eat when I give her a bowl of fresh food, grumbles some when given attention while eating. Eats a little then returns to box. Social housecat, tense and wary here, needs time to adjust.
02/23/17
Quiet, at back of kennel, head low. With a slow approach she lets me give head rubs, was uncomfortable with body being touched much. Still trying to adjust, was spayed yesterday, has been moved around and around here so far.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: Allowed handling, but fearful
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Laid back
VOCAL: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: Shy, Sweet
RECOMMENDATIONS:
_x_ Experienced cat parent- Sally may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to her new home. We recommend that this cat go to a home with experienced cat parents.
Enrichment::
12/22/15:
Possible eye infection. Very friendly and affectionate. At the front, meowing. Head-butts and leans into pets.
02/21/17:
Lying in box at back of cage, eyes down. Lifts up when I open cage door, doesn’t come forward, but allows petting. Comes forward to eat when I give her a bowl of fresh food, grumbles some when given attention while eating. Eats a little then returns to box. Social housecat, tense and wary here, needs time to adjust. Sprayed Feliway and gave some treats.
02/22/17:
Went to Glendale for S/N today, not able to interact.
02/23/17:
Quiet, at back of kennel, head low. With a slow approach she lets me give head rubs, was uncomfortable with body being touched much. Still trying to adjust, was spayed yesterday, has been moved around and around here so far. Needs some time. Sprayed Feliway and left some treats.
02/27/17:
A little anxious at times, but easily coaxed forward to me at the front of the kennel. Appreciated attention, allowed petting all over, leans in and gives gentle head butts; tolerated being picked up and held. Slender tall girl, really beautiful. Moves around a lot in kennel. Gave a frozen tuna pop.
Profile::
12/21/15:
Basic information:
Sally (A1061104) a four year old female domestic short hair and Barry (A1061103) a 3yr old male domestic short hair were brought in together. The owner surrendered Sally and Barry because she has too many pets. Both Sally and Barry have no health problems and the owner has never taken them to a vet.
Socialization:
The owner states that around strangers Sally and Barry are shy for a few minutes but friendly afterwards. Sally and Barry have not been around children but around adults they respectful and love to play. Sally and Barry have lived with 9 other cats most of which are litter mates, they get along well but does get into fights sometimes. They have never been around dogs so the owner has no idea how Sally and Barry would react around them. Sally and Barry have never bitten or scratched anyone.
Behavior:
Sally and Barry have never been bathed, had their nails trimmed, had their coats brushed. They do not like being picked up and struggle when being placed in a cat carrier.
For a new family to know:
The owner describes Sally and Barry as friendly and playful cats with high activity levels. Sally and Barry have never played with toys, they lives mostly indoors and sleeps anywhere in the house that they want. In the home Sally and Barry will follow the owner around and prefers to stay in same room as the owner. Sally and Barry eat Meow Mix brand dry cat food and are feed three times a day. They are litter box trained and use separate uncovered litter boxes with clumping litter. Sally and Barry have never been given a scratching post so the owner does not know if they will use it or not.
Behavior during intake:
During intake Sally and Barry were somewhat tense with slightly bodies, they both allowed us to scan (-) put on collars, photographed and placed in cat kennels.
02/20/17:
Basic information:
Sally is a four year old female domestic short hair was surrendered due to personal problems of her previous owner. Sally has no known current medial issues.
Socialization:
Around strangers Sally is shy for a few minutes but friendly afterwards. Sally has lived with two children four and eight years old, around them she is respectful and plays gently. Sally has lived with 9 other cats most of which are litter mates, they get along well but does get into fights sometimes. Sally has never been around dogs so the owner does not know how Sally would react around them. Sally has never bitten or scratched anyone.
Behavior:
Sally is fearful when being given a bath and is not bothered when having her nails trimmed. When being picked up/held Sally will jump out of her caretaker’s arms. Sally will struggle when being placed in a carrier. Sally’s previous owner did not attempt to brush her so it is unknown how she will react to that event.
For a new family to know:
The owner describes Sally as friendly, affectionate and mellow with a low activity level. Sally like to play with string, was kept indoors only and will sleep in her owner’s bed. Sally like to stay in her favorite spot. Sally eats one can of Friskies a day. Sally is litter box trained and uses a hooded litter box with clumping litter. Sally has never been given a scratching post so the owner does not know if she will use it or not.
Behavior during intake:
During intake Sally was somewhat tense but allowed all handling by staff Sally allowed staff to scan for a microchip, put on a collar, take pictures and place her in a cat kennel.
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