SCOTTY DADDY – A1107388
Safe - 4-14-2017 Manhattan
SAFE 4/14/17 A volunteer writes: Hi, everyone! My name is Scotty Daddy. You can call me “Scotty” or “Daddy” but just don’t call me late for dinner! I like a good joke, as you can see–also, I like a good dinner. Or lunch. Or breakfast. Dry or wet food, it doesn’t matter. I also like to follow my humans around the house. I’ve been told that is what “dogs” do, and that I will sit down if you ask me to. I’m a friendly guy, and I’m also playful and affectionate. I don’t mind being brushed or being put into my carrier. I am a little out of sorts at the shelter. Everyone is very nice to me, and I enjoy spending time with my human friends, but I think I would really be more relaxed and able to show you all the pawesome (I can’t help myself when it comes to puns sometimes!) guy that I am in a real home.
5 YEAR OLD CAT DUMPED BY OWNER FOR BEING “TOO ACTIVE ” NOW CAT IS QUIETY AND SHUT DOWN IN THE SHELTER AFTER BEING ABANDONED!! PLEASE GIVE SCOTTY DADDY A NEW FUREVER HOME!!
MANHATTAN CENTER
SCOTTY DADDY – A1107388
NEUTERED MALE, WHITE / ORG TABBY, DOMESTIC SH MIX,5 yrs
OWNER SUR – EVALUATE, NO HOLD Reason TOO ACTIVE
Intake condition UNSPECIFIE Intake Date 03/29/2017, From NY 10039, DueOut Date 03/29/2017,
Medical Behavior Evaluation BLUE
Medical Summary Microchip: negative, placed 981020019757534 Sex: intact male Age: reported 5y Mentation: QARH Eyes: clear Ears: clear Nose: no d/c Teeth: mild staining If abnormal BCS: overweight 6/9 Skin: WNL Hair Coat: WNL Declawed: no Any injuries: no Behavior: quiet and slightly shut down, ignored the handler and allowed all positioning Medication: N/A, preventatives given
Weight 11.8
O/S Profile
Basic Info:
Scotty Daddy A1107388 is a male white & orange van tabby DSH who was given to the owner as a gift from a family member at 2wks old and is being surrendered due to the owner being afraid he’ll scratch their young children. He was last seen by a vet as a kitten and currently has no known health issues/injuries.
Socialization:
Scotty Daddy is friendly/outgoing with strangers. He’s lived with two Yorkies that he was kept separate from due to the owner stating they didn’t trust Scotty Daddy around them. He lived with two children ages 1yr & 6yrs and was gentle, playful, relaxed/affectionate (at times) with and the adults in the home. Scotty Daddy scratched the owner last night (it didn’t break skin or bleed).
Behavior:
During car rides Scotty Daddy will meow or be relaxed. He isn’t bothered by the following: being brushed or being put into a carrier. Scotty Daddy hasn’t been disturbed while sleeping/resting, had his nails trimmed or been bathed (since he was a kitten). Scotty Daddy scratches on walls, sometimes furniture and doesn’t have a scratching post.
For a New Family to Know:
Scotty Daddy is described as friendly, affectionate, playful & aloof (at times) with medium activity level. When the owner is home Scotty Daddy follows them around sometimes. The owner stated Scotty Daddy is like a dog; he’ll sit if you ask him to sit. He’s an indoor cat that sleeps around the home, eats dry & wet Friskies cat food 2x a day and uses an uncovered litter box with clumping litter within.
Intake Behavior:
Scotty Daddy allowed all handling. He had a soft body, eyes and allowed to be scanned (-), collared & have his pictures taken however due to him moving and trying to jump off the back drop table his picture was taken in his kennel where he seemed at ease. He didn’t seem to mind being picked up at all and was placed into a kennel with ease.
Additional Behavior Note on Intake
According to the owner Scotty Daddy A1107388 scratched them on the arm as they used their body as a shield to protect their 6yr old that Scotty Daddy tried to scratch. The child woke up at around 1am to vomit and perhaps the noise startled Scotty Daddy to where he went to as the owner stated “attack” the child. Someone yelled at Scotty Daddy to where he retreated to the bathroom where he was scratching at the closed door. The scratch did not break skin or bleed as the owner covered herself with a blanket that was on the bed after the first scratch (did not break skin or bleed either). They stated right before this happened they had Scotty Daddy in their arms petting him and he was purring, they don’t understand why he did that and this is why they surrendered him.
Behavior Evaluation
KNOWN HISTORY:
Lived Indoors
Previously lived with: and adult, two children ages 1yr & 6yrs, and 2 yorkies
Behavior toward strangers: friendly/outgoing
Behavior toward children: gentle, playful, relaxed/affectionate (at times)
Behavior toward cats: unknown
Behavior toward dogs: unknown
Bite or Scratch history: scratched when he was scared
Litter box training: yes
Energy level/descriptors: Medium
Other notes: Scotty Daddy is described as friendly, affectionate, playful & aloof (at times).
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:
3/30/17 Observed Behavior – TIMID BUT DOCILE
ENRICHMENT NOTES:
3/30/17 Lounging at the back, soft eyes and body. Lay in place when door opened, leaned into lets, rolled over and fell asleep.
EVALUATION:
Cage Condition: No change
Reaction to assessor: Scotty looks neutral, crouched position at the back when approached.
Reaction to cage door opening: Scotty remained in place with normal shape eyes.
Reaction to touch: Scotty accepts the stroke then slowly curls up during the touch.
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Mellow
VOCAL: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: Shy, Timid, Curious
RECOMMENDATIONS:
– Experienced cat parent
Scotty Daddy tolerates attention and petting but may be fearful in the shelter.
We recommend that this cat go to a home with experienced cat parents.
A volunteer writes: Hi, everyone! My name is Scotty Daddy. You can call me “Scotty” or “Daddy” but just don’t call me late for dinner! I like a good joke, as you can see–also, I like a good dinner. Or lunch. Or breakfast. Dry or wet food, it doesn’t matter. I also like to follow my humans around the house. I’ve been told that is what “dogs” do, and that I will sit down if you ask me to. I’m a friendly guy, and I’m also playful and affectionate. I don’t mind being brushed or being put into my carrier. I am a little out of sorts at the shelter. Everyone is very nice to me, and I enjoy spending time with my human friends, but I think I would really be more relaxed and able to show you all the pawesome (I can’t help myself when it comes to puns sometimes!) guy that I am in a real home.
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