SMOKEY EYES – 28903
Safe - 6-8-2018 Manhattan
SAFE 6/8/18 WATCH VIDEO – A volunteer writes: A gentle but a reticent little girl. Not sure whether you are friend or foe so just looks at you. She likes to be petted but needs a little time to feel secure enough to come forward and be super friendly. She is a sweet gentle kitty.
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28903 – Smokey Eyes – 5 year neutered male – AVERAGE HOME! – Owner Surrender due to moving
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Vet
Date Resolved
24-May-2018
DVM Intake
Vet Notes: 2:33 PM
DVM Intake Exam
Estimated age: Estimated 5 years based on dentition and overall appearance
Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned POSITIVE
Microchip Number (If Applicable): 0A10720438
History : Surrendered. Not very good with kids. No health hx available.
Subjective: Alert, sitting in carrier
Observed Behavior – Slightly tense, allows all handling
Evidence of Cruelty seen – None
Evidence of Trauma seen – None
Objective
BAR-H, MMs pink and moist, BCS 6/9
EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted
Oral Exam: Missing all teeth in left upper arcade. Other teeth have severe tartar and severe gingivitis.
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NSR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupnic
ABD: Soft, not distended, non painful, no masses palpated
U/G: Male neutered
MSI: Tail is amputated about 2/3 of the way down – no open wounds. Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat
CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Rectal: Normal externally
Assessment: Dental disease, slightly overweight
Prognosis: Good
Plan: Recommend dental cleaning with rads and likely extractions needed, then daily tooth brushing
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Animal Behavior Saved At: 25-May-2018 17:11:50.000
Animal ID:
28903
Animal Name: Smokey Eyes
Age: 5 Years 1 Week (approx)
Tag Number:
Breed: Domestic Short Hair
Gender: Male
Spayed / Neutered: Yes
Handler:
Observer:
Behavior Assessment Date:
5/25/2018
Retest Date:
Retest Reason:
Next Test Date:
KNOWN HISTORY:
Smokey Eyes was brought in with limited information on their behavioral history or tendencies in a home environment.
Lived Indoors
Behavior toward children: Unfriendly
Behavior toward cats: Unfriendly
Behavior toward dogs: Unfriendly
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:
5/24/18 Observed Behavior – Slightly tense, allows all handling
ENRICHMENT NOTES:
Resting in litter box, soft eyes and body, seemed sleepy. Lay in place when door opened, sniffed hand, then stood and leaned hard into pets, lifted rear for butt scratches. Ate offered treats after door closed, looked around for more.
Cage Condition:
No change
Reaction to assessor:
Smokey Eyes remains neutral, softly lying down on his kuranda bed during the approach.
Reaction when softly spoken to:
Smokey Eyes becomes alert with normal shape eyes.
Reaction to cage door opening:
Smokey Eyes becomes alert, looking around, relaxed ears and erect.
Reaction to touch:
Smokey Eyes engages the front with tail high. He head rubs and body leans into the assessor’s hand while he purrs throughout the interaction.
Reaction to being picked up:
Briefly allows the pickup then jumps back into the cage.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:
Laid back
VOCAL:
Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE:
Sweet
Curious
Independent
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:
Average
Behavior Asilomar
H – Healthy
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:
Smokey Eyesinteracts 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.
This behavior note was written by the previous owner of this pet. Animal Care Centers of NYC provides this as a guide for optimal pet placement.
Please use these notes in conjunction with the information provided by NYCACC.
Animal ID: 28903
Animal Name: Smokey Eyes
Breed: Domestic Short Hair
This animal came from:
Origin Address
How is this cat around children?
Not Friendly
How is this cat around other cats?
Not Friendly
How is this cat around dogs?
Not Friendly
Behavior Notes
Owner recommended Smokey be with an experienced cat lover
A volunteer writes: A gentle but a reticent little girl. Not sure whether you are friend or foe so just looks at you. She likes to be petted but needs a little time to feel secure enough to come forward and be super friendly. She is a sweet gentle kitty.
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