DUCKY – A1048843
Safe 9-10-2015 Staten Island Rescue: HVARS Please honor your pledges: http://www.hvars.org/
**SAFE 09/10/15** SECOND CHANCE! DUCKY is HEAD-BUTTING her cage door because she wants to get into a new family and on with the rest of her life. “A volunteer writes: Ducky is a lovely girl with the prettiest almond-shaped eyes! At first she needs time to warm-up, but after being spoken to in a gentle and soft tone Ducky will reach out to you. She is friendly and enjoys getting attention. Like any kitty, she adores being petted! Ducky also gets along well with children and other pets. Ducky would thrive in the home of experienced cat parents who would be patient and understanding in helping Ducky adjust to her new forever home.” DUCKY earned a super EXPERIENCE rating and has no idea why her much-loved former owners handed her over to the bloodthirsty ACC. Please share this EXCEPTIONAL, SPAYED pet for a foster or adopter, tonight!.
Staten Island Center
My name is DUCKY. My Animal ID # is A1048843. – P
I am a spayed female 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 08/22/2015 from NY 11203, owner surrender reason stated was MOVE2PRIVA.
MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
09/08/2015 Exam Type CAGE EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , Behavior Rating is EXPERIENCE, Weight 12.5 LBS.
eating wet food uri resolving snd only when stimilated to sneeze, not at rest head butting cage door, active
08/22/2015 PET PROFILE MEMO
08/22/15 18:39 Basic Information: Ducky is a 5yr old spayed female domestic short haired cat that has no past or current medical issues according to the owner. Socila Life & Personality: Ducky has been around children and she interacted with them in a gentle manner. She has also been around other cats and dogs. According to the owner she got along with both just fine. Ducky is an indoor only cat that is litter box trained. Ducky is described to be friendly, playful, and affectionate with a high activity level. Behavior Issues: Ducky has never bitten a person or another animal according to the owner. The owner has never attempted to bath yucky and isn’t sure how she would respond. The owner has tried trimming her nails and explained that it is a struggle. Ducky loves having her coat brushed and likes to be held. When it comes to putting Ducky in a cat carrier for transport she will put up a fight to get her in. For a New Family to Know: Ducky was brought up using clumping litter and a standard litter box. She likes cat toys and will play with just about anything. When in the home Ducky is the type to follow you around seeking attention. When in the home Ducky is the type to follow you around seeking attention. When interacting with humans she plays in a gentle manner. When in the car for transport Ducky appears to be afraid and will meow/cry. Ducky was brought up eating both wet/dry food and the brands the owner gave were Friskies & Meow Mix.
08/30/2015 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: Ducky is a lovely girl with the prettiest almond-shaped eyes! At first she needs time to warm-up, but after being spoken to in a gentle and soft tone Ducky will reach out to you. She is friendly and enjoys getting attention. Like any kitty, she adores being petted! Ducky also gets along well with children and other pets. Ducky would thrive in the home of experienced cat parents who would be patient and understanding in helping Ducky adjust to her new forever home.
08/29/2015 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPERIENCE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Reaction to assessor: At the front of the cage, soliciting attention. (1) Reaction to being spoken to quietly: Continues soliciting attention, rubs against the cage front. (1) Reaction to cage door opening: Remains soft and relaxed. (1) Reaction to touch: Solicits petting and attention, head-butts, purrs. (1) Reaction to being picked up: Tolerant of this type of handling. Notes: Ducky came to the shelter surrendered by an owner who described her as playful and affectionate and noted that she gets along well with children and other pets. In a previous assessment, Ducky was displaying fractious behavior, growling and charging at the cage front. After a longer period of acclimation, she is displaying social, affectionate behavior. Ducky would be best suited in a home with experienced cat parents who can allow her to warm up to her new home and family at her own pace.
GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
No Group Behavior Summary
08/22/2015 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 2 C – MINOR CONDITIONS , behavior rating was NONE
Scan negative bARH AMBx4 Nervous, but allowed handling Spayed~5yrs Mild gingivitis/tartar Fleas seen, appllied activyl (0.1ml) EENT:WNL Nosf
09/08/2015 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 C – MAJOR CONDITIONS , behavior rating EXPERIENCE
eating wet food uri resolving snd only when stimilated to sneeze, not at rest head butting cage door, active
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