CHEPO – A1058689
Safe 12-8-2015 Brooklyn Rescue: Staten Island Hope Please honor your pledges: http://www.statenislandhoperescue.org/
***SAFE 12/08/15*** AFTER RESCUING CHEPO FROM THE STREET FIVE YEARS AGO, HIS OWNER NO LONGER HAS TIME FOR HIM….CHEPO is a NEUTERED five year old who is good with kids and lived with another cat and dog. CHEPO is a head-butter who used to follow his owner around the house and sleep with her!! Some reward for his loyalty!!…..A volunteer writes: Chepo looks like a grumpy old guy in his photo, but he’s a sweet and slightly shy boy who would love nothing better than to be a couch potato with you. You can just tell about this nice fellow–give him a pillow to sit on and stroke his neck and ears and just listen to him purr. I don’t know what Chepo means, but I’d guess that it means “nice kitty” in some language!…..CHEPO IS A SUPER NICE GUY AND DESERVES A SUPER NICE AND “PURRMANENT” HOME!! APPLY TO FOSTER OR ADOPT THIS GORGEOUS GENT TONIGHT!!
Brooklyn Center
My name is CHEPO. My Animal ID # is A1058689. – P
I am a neutered male gray and white domestic sh mix. The shelter thinks I am about 5 YEARS old.
I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 11/22/2015 from NY 11103, owner surrender reason stated was NO TIME.
MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
12/06/2015 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is AVERAGE, Weight 15.1 LBS.
S/O: QAR/depressed, copious serous nasal dischagre, epiphora, mild enlargement of submandib LNs, had not eaten food from this AM. THoracic auscultation WNL A: URI P: Move to ISO, start 10d doxycycline
11/22/2015 PET PROFILE MEMO
11/22/15 14:43 BASIC INFORMATION Chepo is a gray and white domestic short hair cat, which is 5 years old. Chepo was rescue as a stray kitten roaming in the street. Ever since he was a kitten he has been a loyal companion. Owner has to surrender Chepo due to land lord issue. Chepo has no known illness. SOCIALAZATION Chepo since a kitten has been around various ages. When around children slowly approach them and rub on them. When children attempt to play rough or tug on his tail he runs and hides. When stranger come over the house Chepo hides but warms up to people after a few days. He enjoys playing rough with owner and other adult in the house. Chepo has lived with another cat and dog. He engages in play and lounges next to them. BEHAVIOR Chepo is tolerant of most handling. When he is giving a bath he struggles to get away but gives. He allows having his nails trimmed and coat brushed. He has never been placed in a carrier. He has no bite history. Chepo does not enjoying being picked up for a long time. He attempts to get out of people grip when held. He does not scratch on furniture and always uses his litter box. FOR NEW FAMILIES TO KNOW Chepo is described as gently, independent and affection. He enjoys unlimited fancy fist and to play around balls toys. He always uses his open litter box. When grooming his nail he uses his wooden & cardboard scratching post. He enjoys sleeping in owner’s bedroom near the tv. When the owner is home he tends to lounge near her and seek for attention. Throughout most of the day Chepo enjoys napping and looking out the window. BEHAVIOR DURING INTAKE During intake Chepo meow and had wide eyes. His body was a bit tense but allowed to be picked up, photographed, scanned and collard. He allowed being gently petted and picked up.
11/30/2015 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: Chepo looks like a grumpy old guy in his photo, but he’s a sweet and slightly shy boy who would love nothing better than to be a couch potato with you. You can just tell about this nice fellow–give him a pillow to sit on and stroke his neck and ears and just listen to him purr. I don’t know what Chepo means, but I’d guess that it means “nice kitty” in some language!
11/25/2015 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – AVERAGE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Chepo’s previous owner says that he has been around people of all ages. He slowly approaches children and rubs on them. When children attempt to play rough or tug on his tail, he would run and hide. He usually hides when strangers visit them home, but would warm up to people after a few days. He enjoys playing rough with the owner and other adults in the home. He engages in play with the other cat and dog he lived with, and would lounge next to them. His family described him as gentle, independent, and affectionate. Reaction to Assessor: Chepo was calm and relaxed upon approach. Reaction when softly spoken to: Chepo slowly comes to the front and looks around. He lies on his side afterwards and rubs his cheeks on his bedding. Reaction to cage door opening: Chepo remains soft and relaxed. Reaction to touch: Chepo leans into petting, starts to knead, and head-butts lightly. Reaction to being picked up: Chepo remains calm and allows handling. When petting stops, he meows softly by the front and head-butts the cage door. Placement Determination: Average Chepo interacts with the observer, appreciates attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. No known history of behavioral problems. This cat is showing behavior appropriate for new or experienced cat parents.
GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
No Group Behavior Summary
11/23/2015 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
scan negative male-neutered BARH ear,eyes and nose is clear Teeth-mild staining and dental tartar ear mites negative flea negative allowed to handling aph ambx4 NOSF
12/06/2015 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , behavior rating AVERAGE
S/O: QAR/depressed, copious serous nasal dischagre, epiphora, mild enlargement of submandib LNs, had not eaten food from this AM. THoracic auscultation WNL A: URI P: Move to ISO, start 10d doxycycline
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