SUNSHINE – 7768 aka A1126831

Behavior Determination: Adult only

KNOWN HISTORY: Sunshine has lived in a home with adults and has never been around children. He approaches strangers and solicits attention from them. His previous owner reports he likes to be petted, but prefers not to be picked up. He was described as affectionate, friendly, and playful. His favorite activity is looking out the window and he loves to roam around the house. He likes to greet the owner by the door with a meow and follow them around the house. He is litter box trained and always uses his hooded litter box. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: Observed Behavior – initially curious, tail up, became fractious with little warning, striking. Cage Condition: Cage is slightly re-arranged Reaction to assessor: Sunshine was resting, but he perks up when approached and looks around with almond-shaped eyes. Reaction when softly spoken to: Sunshine continues to look around, curious. Reaction to cage door opening: Sunshine remains soft and relaxed. Reaction to touch: Sunshine sniffs the assessor’s hand and allows brief petting, but he nips the air near the assessor’s hand after a moment. When attempting to pet him again, he uses his paw to pat the assessor’s hand gently, but without retracting his claws. He nips and appears to be playful, but uses moderate pressure while nipping. Reaction to being picked up: Did not attempt. ACTIVITY LEVEL: Laid back Moderate VOCAL: Quiet CHARACTER TYPE: Social Curious POTENTIAL CHALLENGES: Uncomfortable with pick up Potential challenges comments: Sunshine’s previous owner reports he does not like being picked. Please keep in mind there are many reasons why a cat may be uncomfortable with this type of handling. We recommend any future home with children be counseled in respecting the cat’s space and for the family to use care when picking him up, especially while he is still adjusting to his new home. BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: Experienced, adult only Behavior Asilomar TM – Treatable-Manageable RECOMMENDATIONS: None BEHAVIOR SUMMARY: Sunshine tolerates gentle petting, but he tends to nip during interactions. He may need time to warm up to his new home and family. Due to the behaviors seen in the care center, we feel that this cat will do best in an experienced, adult only home. Recommendations Adoption Recommendations: Comments: Suitability With Children: Other: 10/02/17 Behavior: Adult only

10/02/17 Behavior: Adult only

OWNER PROFILE:

BASIC INFORMATION

Sunshine is male, brown tabby that is 1 years old. The owner found Sunshine 4-5 months ago as a stray cat in the neighborhood. The owner is surrendering Sunshine due to Allergies. Sunshine has no known illness.

SOCIALIZATION

Sunshine has never been around small children. When stranger come over Sunshine approaches them and solicits attentions. Sunshine spends most of the day in the basement. She has never lived with cat or dogs. Around the family he will approach and sniff. He likes to be petted but prefer not to be picked up.

BEHAVIOR

Sunshine does not like to be picked up or to brush his coat. He has never received a bath nor got his nails trimmed, he goes into the carrier. Sunshine always uses his hooded litter box. He has never had a bite or scratch history. Sunshine used his scratching post made out of cardboard.

FOR NEW FAMILIES TO KNOW

Sunshine is described as affectionate, friendly and playful. His favorite activity is looking out the window. He loves to roam around the house. His favorite toys are stuffed toys and strings. He greets the owner by the door with a meow. He follows them around the house. Sunshine has a diet of Purina cat or fancy feast wet or dry. 

BEHAVIOR DURING INTAKE:

Sunshine was nervous and attempted to run. He allowed to be picked up but then became scared. Unable to collar.

MEDICAL:

9/28:

DVM Intake Exam

Estimated age: 4 years old reported

Microchip noted on Intake?  n

History :  o surrender

Subjective:

Observed Behavior – initially curious, tail up, became fractious with little warning, striking

Evidence of Cruelty seen – n

Evidence of Trauma seen – n

Objective  

P =   200                        R =     wnl                         BCS 6/9

EENT:  Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted

Oral Exam:  clean teeth

PLN:  No enlargements noted

H/L:  NSR, NMA, ,    Lungs clear, eupnic

ABD:  Non painful, no masses palpated

U/G:  neutered

MSI:  Ambulatory x 4, fleas

CNS:  mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities

Assessment:  healthy

Plan: no treatment

Prognosis: excellent