ONYX – A1043598

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My name is ONYX. My Animal ID # is A1043598.
I am a neutered male black domestic sh mix. The shelter thinks I am about 10 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 07/11/2015 from NY 11385, owner surrender reason stated was NEW BABY.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
07/15/2015 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is NH ONLY, Weight 11.5 LBS.

VC: GERIATRIC EXAM ATTENTION SEEKING HOWEVER DOES NOT LIKE TO BE HANDLED NO V/D/C/S, BAR, APP ++ MINIMAL EXAM DUE TO BEHAVIOR ORAL/OU/AU/SNLN ALL WNL WOULD NOT ALLOW AUSC OR ABDOMINAL PALPATION WILL RETRY GERIATRIC EXAM IN 2 DAYS

07/11/2015 PET PROFILE MEMO
07/11/15 11:56 BASIC INFORMATION Onyx is a black long hair cat that is 6 years old. Owner stated that she rescued Onyx as a stray kitten from the street. Onyx has been part of her family since a kitten. Owner is surrendering onyx due to conflict with her spouse. SOCIALAZATION Onyx is very friendly with stranger. He approach stranger and will set on their lap. He loves to follow children (10 and up) around the room and rubs his tail on them. He enjoys being gently stroked and pet by the adults in the home. He has been around cats that are mostly playful. He has never been around dogs. BEHAVIOR Onyx is tolerant of most handling. He enjoys being around stranger and having his coat brushed daily. Onyx struggles being placed in a carrier and getting baths. For the past two month he has been spraying around the house. He sprays on furniture and misses the litter box. Owner was not able to take Onyx to the veterinary to find out if it was medical issue. He has been a bit stress due to a new born in the home and some family changes. FOR NEW FAMILIES TO KNOW Owners describe Onyx as gently, playful and talkative. He loves cat nip and strings. He enjoys lying by the balcony window and watching the birds. Onyx activity level is medium but for the most part enjoys long naps throughout the day. He loves to sleep on furniture and lay by the balcony. He has always been a cat the uses his litter box but recently he has been having problem using it. Onyx can be part of any family house hold due to his gently personality. He loves to have his long hair brushed and at times rolls over for more. BEHAVIOR Onyx during intake was vocal in his carrier. He meow and cried when counselor slowly approached him. He allowed being photographer, scanned and collard. His bodies become soft and relaxed when counselor offered treats. He allowed be picking up and held by counselor temporary.

WEB MEMO
No Web Memo

07/15/2015 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Owner Profile: Onyx was bought into the care center by his pevious owner due to conflict with people in the home. Onyx is very friendly with strangers. He approaches strangers and will sit on their lap. He loved to follow the children around the room and rubs his tail on them. He enjoys being gently pet by the adults in the home. He has been around other cats. He is mostly playful with them. Onyx has never been around dogs. His behavior remains unknown towards dogs remain unknown. Notes: Onyx seems to not be thriving in this environment. At the time of the assessment He was displaying behaviors that preclude placement in the adoptions room and may require further investigation before placement in a home. He currently does not tolerate much petting or handling. The behavior department feels that placement with a New Hope Partner is the best option at this time. Reaction to assessor: At front of cage laying down, appears calm When spoken quietly: stays at front, appears calm Reaction to door cage opening: remains soft & relaxed Reaction to touch: remains laying down, allows brief petting before growling and hissing Try picking cat up: Did not attempt Placement Determination: NewHope

GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
No Group Behavior Summary

07/14/2015 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
EXAM IS BASED ON VISUAL ONLY WITH THE EXCEPTION OF WEIGHT scan negative neutered male weight: 11.5lbs bright eyes clean ears – em negative clean coat – flea negative moderate staining seen to teeth good appetite seen for soft food overall body condition is good when talking to him he is really sweet – will roll over and chirp back to you – once you attempt to touch him he hisses, growls, swatts – net with pole needed to take weight and do a quick visual exam APH BARH NOSF

07/15/2015 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating NH ONLY
VC: GERIATRIC EXAM ATTENTION SEEKING HOWEVER DOES NOT LIKE TO BE HANDLED NO V/D/C/S, BAR, APP ++ MINIMAL EXAM DUE TO BEHAVIOR ORAL/OU/AU/SNLN ALL WNL WOULD NOT ALLOW AUSC OR ABDOMINAL PALPATION WILL RETRY GERIATRIC EXAM IN 2 DAYS

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