SESSY – A1062441

Manhattan Center

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My name is SESSY. My Animal ID # is A1062441.
I am a female white and gray tabby domestic sh. The shelter thinks I am about 9 MONTHS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 06/21/2017 from NY 10458, owner surrender reason stated was OWN EVICT. I came in with Group/Litter #K17-101648.

06/25/2017 AT RISK MEMO
A1062441 Sessy – NHO determination; Owner reports she is shy around strangers for a few minutes. She was tense and hisses when approached initially, but tolerated brief petting. She appeared to deteriorate quickly in the care center and no longer tolerates petting; she will hiss and charges forward, attempting to escape and avoid contact.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
06/22/2017 Exam Type VACCINATE – Medical Rating is 1 – NORMAL , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 5.9 LBS.

06/22/17 12:49 Rabies Product Name: NOBIVAC 1 RABIES Serial Number: 170036 Location of Vaccination: RHL Revaccination Date: 06/22/18 Expiration Date: 1/23/18 dr. 1390

06/21/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
06/21/17 16:54 Basic Information: Sessy is a domestic short hair cat who was surrendered with house mate Mizzu due to their previous owner being evicted and not being able to find them a home. Socialization: Around strangers Sessy is shy for a few minutes and has lived with children ages 2 and under. Around them Sessy is relaxed, affectionate, and plays gently. Sessy has lived with one other cat whom she was relaxed, affectionate and plays gently with. Sessy has never been around dogs so it is unknown how she will react to being around them. Behavior: Sessy has never bitten/scratched another person/animal Sessy has never been in a car so it is unknown how she will react to that event. Sessy is not bothered by anyone giving her a bath, trimming her nails, brushing her coat, picking up/holding her, being placed in a carrier, or being disturbed while resting/sleeping. For a New Family to Know: Sessy is described as friendly, mellow, confident, shy and quiet with a medium activity level. When at home Sessy will follow around her owner and likes to play with stuffed toys, balls and string. Sessy was kept indoors only and was fed both wet and dry food. Sessy is litter box trained and used an uncovered litter box with clumping litter. Sessy used a scratching post made of rough rope and carpet. Intake Behavior: Sessy was very shy and nervous during intake but allowed staff to collar, scan for a microchip and take pictures with no signs of aggression

WEB MEMO
No Web Memo

06/24/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Steady VOCAL: Quiet CHARACTER TYPE: Bold, Skittish KNOWN HISTORY: Lived Indoors Previously lived with: adults and children ages 2 and under Behavior toward strangers: shy for a few minutes Behavior toward children: relaxed, affectionate, and plays gently Behavior toward cats: relaxed, affectionate and plays gently Bite or Scratch history: none Litter box training: yes Other notes: described as friendly, mellow, confident, shy and quiet with a medium activity level MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 6/22/17- Fractious, growling ENRICHMENT NOTES: 6/22/17- Resting on bedding, facing front, alert, and whiskers forward. Eyes became dilated when door opened, started hissing. Tolerated pets, but shifted in place and continued hissing. EVALUATION: Cage Condition: No change Reaction to assessor: Sessy remains tense, crouched position, hiding in her cubby. Reaction to cage door opening: Sessy gazes at the assessor, ears flat and backwards, eyes dilated. Reaction to touch: Sessy does not allow any contact, hisses and lunges attempting to escape her cage while she piloerects. BEHAVIOR SUMMARY: Sessy is displaying behaviors that preclude placement in the adoptions room and/or may require further investigation before placement in a home. She is stressed in the shelter environment and does not currently tolerate petting or handling. The behavior department feels that placement with a New Hope Partner is the best option at this time.

GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
No Group Behavior Summary

06/22/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
06/22/17 12:47 Fractious, growling, used net, limited exam BAR Clear OU/AU, nndc OP not examined PLN wnl H/L reg, no obvious murmur, ssp, lungs clear/eupenic, no coughing or sneezing ABD snp MSK amb x 4 Integ wnl BCS 4/9 UG f/i Neuro alert and appropriate A:Apparently healthy P:No tx needed Excellent prognosis

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