THOMAS – A1100882
Safe - 1-29-2017 Staten Island
SAFE 1/29/17 These cats are being brought to us because their mom passed away and the care taker is unable to keep them. ALL are spayed and neutered
Approximately 10 cats from this family were placed. The caretaker can no longer manage. The remaining cats will ALL be brought in for SUNDAY and will need IMMEDIATE PLACEMENT.
Staten Island Center
THOMAS – A1100882- 8 yr neutered male
NEUTERED MALE, BLACK / WHITE, DOMESTIC MH MIX,8 yrs
OWNER SUR – EVALUATE, NO HOLD Reason PERS PROB
Intake condition UNSPECIFIE Intake Date 01/22/2017, From NY 10314, DueOut Date 01/22/2017, I came in with Group/Litter #K17-086155.
Medical Behavior Evaluation BLUE
Medical Summary initial scan negative barh neutered male ~ 8 years. nervous , tense but allowed to handle. left upper , lower Canine and RT upper cannie removed. most of the teeth removed. gingivitis and over weight. ambx4 EENT : wnl NOSF
Weight 16.2
Basic Information:
Thomas is an 8 year old neutered male DSH that owner has to surrender due to personal problems.
Socialization:
According to the owner, around strangers Thomas is shy at first but once comfortable will approach the person and rub his face against them purring. He has been around children ages 4-13 & was always respectful and playful with the children. Owner had 19 other cats in the home & stated that Thomas was always respectful around the other cats. He has never been around other dogs so behavior is unknown. Thomas has never bit another animal or person while in the care of the owner.
Behavior:
Thomas is afraid of being given a bath, having his nails trimmed and being put into a carrier and will struggle to run away. He is not bothered by having her coat brushed and being picked up/held.
For a New Family to Know:
Thomas is described as friendly, affectionate, playful and quiet with a low activity level. In the home, Thomas liked to be in his favorite spot. He enjoys playing with balls, string toys, and catnip toys in the home. Thomas was kept indoors only & is litter box trained. In the home, he used a hooded litter box with clumping litter. Owner had a scratching post made of carpet in the home that Thomas used but also stated that Thomas would scratch on the furniture in the home. Thomas was fed both wet & dry food brand name Friskies.
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