SASHA – 12457
Safe - 11-30-2017 Manhattan
*** SAFE 11/30/17 *** Shy, ebony lady needs someone to bring her out of her shell. She lived with 7 year old children but was nervous around other cats and tolerated dogs. Please speak up for this Black Beauty tonight!
Manhattan Center
Hello, my name is Sasha. My animal id is #12457. I am a female black cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 1 years 1 weeks old. – P
I came into the shelter as a aco impound on 13-Nov-2017, with the surrender reason stated as poor choice – too many animals already.
Sasha is at risk for medical reasons. Sasha has contract Upper Respiratory Infection which is contagious to other cats. Behaviorally, Sasha has been assessed as being suitable for beginner cat homes.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 6.16 lbs
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 1y Microchip noted on Intake? History : o surrender Subjective: Observed Behavior -timid, allows exam Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -n Objective T = P =220 R =wnl BCS 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, old slit/cut on one pinna edge, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: clean teeth PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: no ss felt MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: healthy Prognosis:excellent Plan:ohe SURGERY: Okay for surgery
S/O -QAR -soft sneezing, moist nares -OU: mild blepharospasm -eupnic A URI P move to isolation doxycycline 0.6 ml PO SID x 10 days cerenia 0.3 ml SQ SID x 2 days
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Cat is BAR and allows handling
Date of Intake: 11/13/2017
Spay/Neuter status: Unknown
Is this cat having litter box issues?: No
Basic Information:: Sasha is a female, domestic short haired cat. Previous owner found Sasha as a stray and brought her into her home. She has had her for about 4 months and unfortunately has to surrender to not being able to care for her. Sasha has no known health issue and has never been to the vet.
Previously lived with:: 2 adults, cats, and dogs
How is this cat around strangers?: Sasha is shy for days when strangers come over. She will hide in the closet or under the bed. She does not play.
How is this cat around children?: Sasha was respectful when children came over. She was around children ages 7 and under.
How is this cat around other cats?: Sasha was fearful of the cats she lived with. She would hide away from them.
How is this cat around dogs?: Sasha was tolerant of the dogs. She did not play with them.
Behavior Notes: Previous owner has never taken Sasha in a car. Sasha enjoys getting water and wasn’t bothered when getting a bath. Previous owner never trimmed her nails. Sasha enjoys getting brushed and isn’t bothered when being picked up. She is afraid of carriers and will struggle to go inside. She isn’t bothered when disturbed while sleeping.
Bite history:: Sasha has never bitten another animal or person.
Energy level/descriptors:: low
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: No
Medical Notes: Sasha had no obvious health issues upon intake.
For a New Family to Know: Sasha is a shy, affectionate, mellow, independent cat. She has a low activity level and owner liked how docile she was. She hid a lot while in the previous owners home. She was indoors only and ate nine lives. She is litter box trained and used a covered and uncovered litter box with clumping litter. She did not have a scratching post.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Lived Indoors Previously lived with: 2 adults, cats, and dogs Behavior toward strangers: Sasha is shy for days when strangers come over. She will hide in the closet or under the bed. She does not play. Behavior toward children: Sasha was respectful when children came over. She was around children ages 7 and under. Behavior toward cats: Sasha was fearful of the cats she lived with. She would hide away from them. Behavior toward dogs: Sasha was tolerant of the dogs. She did not play with them. Bite or Scratch history: none Litter box training: yes Energy level/descriptors: Low Other notes: Sasha is a shy, affectionate, mellow, independent cat.
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: Resting in cubby, soft eyes and body. Stood and came to the front when door opened. Leaned and arched into pets, lifted rear for butt scratches, purred.
Cage Condition:: No change
Reaction to assessor:: Sasha immediately comes soliciting at the front of the cage.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Sasha remains soft in place.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Sasha remains standing at the front of the cage, relaxed body posture, soliciting attention.
Reaction to touch:: Sasha head-butts the assessor’s hand and appreciates petting on the head and body.
Reaction to being picked up:: Briefly allows the pickup then squirms and jumps back into the cage.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Laid back
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Calm,Sweet,Affectionate
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Beginner
Behavior Asilomar: H – Healthy
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Sasha interacts with the Assessor, solicits attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. This cat can go to a beginner home.
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