SOX – A1088481
Safe - 9-30-2016 Brooklyn Rescue: Staten Island Hope Please honor your pledges: http://www.statenislandhopeanimalrescue.org/donate
*** SAFE 09/30/16 *** MELLOW SOX IS NERVOUS AT THE SHELTER….Given the boot by the landlord SOX lived with three adults but was exposed to children 4 and up and was fine with them…..She likes attention but is scared at the shelter and it may take her just a little time to warm up in a new home but we’re pretty sure it won’t take long at all. SOX is only 8 months old and she is ready for a new and purrmanent home. HELP HER FIND IT TONIGHT…[email protected]
Brooklyn Center
My name is SOX. My Animal ID # is A1088481. – P
I am a female black and white domestic sh mix. The shelter thinks I am about 8 MONTHS old.
I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 09/03/2016 from NY 11208, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.
MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
09/03/2016 Exam Type VACCINATE – Medical Rating is 1 – NORMAL , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 5.6 LBS.
No Final Exam
09/03/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
09/03/16 14:36 BASIC INFORMATION Sox is a female, black and white DHS cat that is 7 months old. Sox was a stray kitten that they rescued from the street. Since a kitten she has been part of the family. The owner can care for Sox due to landlord issues. Sox has no known illness. SOCIALIZATION Sox has been around children ages 4 and up. She allows being petted and picked up. When strangers come over Sox approaches and sniff. She warms up to new people quickly. She has lived with 3 adults in the house. She is friendly and affectionate. She has never lived with dogs or cats. BEHAVIOR Sox allows most handling. She goes outside to use the bathroom and sometimes uses her open litter box. She has a high activity level and loves to play. The owner has never bathed, trimmed her nails or brushed her coat. She walks into her carrier and isn’t bothered when disturbed from a nap. She has never had a bite or scratch history. Sometimes she scratches the furniture such as the sofa. FOR NEW FAMILIES TO KNOW Sox is described as playful, affectionate and friendly. She spends most of her time outside. Her favorite food is any brand of cat food wet or dry. She enjoys playing with balls and stuffed toys. Sox enjoys being around people. BEHAVIOR DURING INTAKE During intake sox allowed being collard, scanned and photographed. She was a bit tense and attempted to hide. But slowly allowed all handling.
WEB MEMO
No Web Memo
09/07/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
As per previous owner, Sox has been around children ages 4 years and up. She allows being pet and picked up. She warms up to strangers quickly and will approach and sniff them. Sox lived with 3 adults and was friendly and affectionate with them. Her owners say she allows most handling and loves to play. She has a high activity level and sometimes scratches on the furniture. Reaction to assessor: Sox was curled up on her blanket at the back of the kennel. Reaction when softly spoken to: Sox lip licks, curls up tight and remains motionless. Reaction to cage door opening: Sox remains motionless. Reaction to touch: Sox sniffs the assessor’s hand and allows petting all over her body. She has a tense body and she keeps her tail lowered at her side but slowly warms up to contact. She slowly rises up, leans in for rubs and appreciates attention. Reaction to being picked up: Sox is tense when held, looks out wary of her surroundings and retreats to the back when placed down. Behavior Determination: Experience Sox 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.
GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
No Group Behavior Summary
09/04/2016 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
scan neg female, ~8 months tensed, allows limited handling EENt- wnl shiny coat no fleas seen in coat barh nosf
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