TIGEROUS – 12885
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***SAFE 11/30/17***TERRIFIC TIGEROUS NEEDS YOU! Tigerous is a poor year and a half year old boy who sadly lost his home when his family became homeless. He is described as “friendly, affectionate, playful in mellow” and lived peacefully with kids. But the poor guy is so stressed at the shelter that he’s been slapped with a New Hope rating. CONTACT A RESCUE AND GIVE THIS HOUSECAT THE LOVE AND CARE HE NEEDS AND DESERVES. ONLY HAS TIL NOON TOMORROW.
Manhattan Center
Hello, my name is Tigerous. My animal id is #12885. I am a male gray tabby cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 1 years 6 months old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 17-Nov-2017, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- homeless.
Tigerous is at risk for behavior reasons. He is not thriving in the shelter and his behavior is deteriorating. For this reason, he has been assessed as requiring placement with a New Hope partner only. From a medical perspective, Tigerous is overweight and needs to be placed on a diet to lose a few pounds, but is otherwise assessed to be healthy.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 11.8 lbs
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: Reported 1.5 years old – exam is consistent with this Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned neg on intake History : No health hx reported Subjective: Alert in kennel Observed Behavior – Hissing, swatting and striking an outstretched hand. Evaded Freeman net – difficult to catch. Sedated with 0.5 ml Dexdomitor for exam. Objective Sedated, MMs pale pink, BCS 7/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Clean adult teeth PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Male intact, testicles S/S MSI: 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: Overweight Prognosis: Good Plan: Neuter. Recommend 2.5-4 lbs weight loss. SURGERY: Okay for surgery 1088
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 5. Red
He had a very soft body and allowed all handling
Date of Intake: 11/17/2017
Spay/Neuter status: No
Is this cat having litter box issues?: No
Basic Information:: Tigerous is gray tabby male cat that was surrendered by owner for personal reasons. Owner’s children found him stray at about three weeks old and had more than one year. He has no visible sign of illness or injury
Previously lived with:: Owner’s nine and 12 year old children
How is this cat around strangers?: He is friendly and outgoing around strangers.
How is this cat around children?: He is relaxed, affectionate and respectful and gentle when playing with children.
How is this cat around other cats?: Unknown
How is this cat around dogs?: Unknown
Behavior Notes: He is generally well behaved and meows when riding in a car. He isn’t bothered if given a bath, enjoys his coat brushed and loves to be picked up and held. He isn’t bothered if disturbed while sleeping but struggles when placed in a carrier
Bite history:: He has never bitten a human or another animal
Energy level/descriptors:: Medium
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: No
For a New Family to Know: He is friendly, affectionate, playful and mellow. He is lovable and likes to cuddle a lot. He follows you around the home and be in the same room with you. He likes to play with balls and stuffed toys and was kept indoors only. He slept on owner’s bed and was fed both dry and wet cat food thrice daily. He used an uncovered litter box with clumping cat litter and scratched on a smooth wood scratch post.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Lived Indoors Previously lived with: Owner’s nine and 12 year old children Behavior toward strangers: He is friendly and outgoing around strangers. Behavior toward children: He is relaxed, affectionate and respectful and gentle when playing with children. Bite or Scratch history: none Litter box training: yes Energy level/descriptors: Medium Other notes: He is friendly, affectionate, playful and mellow.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: Observed Behavior – Hissing, swatting and striking an outstretched hand.
Cage Condition:: Cage is neat
Reaction to assessor:: Tigerous remains tense, sitting upright by the front during the approach.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Tigerous responds back with a hiss and spit.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Tigerous remians alert with eyes dilated and does not allow the cage door to open.
Reaction to touch:: Unable to perform do to behavior.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Mellow
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Bold,Independent
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : New hope only
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Tigerous is displaying behaviors that preclude placement in the adoptions room and/or may require further investigation before placement in a home. He 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.
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