PUMPERNICKEL – A1037582
6-1-2015 Manhattan
***SAFE 06/01/15***PUMPERNICKEL IS A DELICIOUS, HEALTHY AND SWEET BUT SCARED CREAMSICLE! Pumpernickel is a year and a half old hunky gingerbread man who was devastated at being surrendered due to “allergies” by his owner who had him since he was a kitten. He is described as gentle, playful, somewhat friendly, glentle when he plays with his owner but shy around new people. Everyone knows creamsicle boys are the sweetest and surely Pumpernickel is no exception. He was just very upset at losing the only home he ever knew so was grumpy during his behavior eval. He will surely decompress once he feels safe and secure in a loving, new home. Please offer this handsome fella a new “leash” on life. Please contact a NH rescue for assistance. Put a little love in your heart and home with the delicious Pumpernickel!!!
Manhattan Center
My name is PUMPERNICKEL. My Animal ID # is A1037582.
I am a neutered male org tabby and white domestic sh mix. The shelter thinks I am about 1 YEAR 6 MONTHS old.
I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 05/26/2015 from NY 10011, owner surrender reason stated was ALLERGIES.
MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
05/26/2015 Exam Type VACCINATE – Medical Rating is 1 – NORMAL , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 15.5 LBS.
No Final Exam
05/26/2015 PET PROFILE MEMO
05/26/15 14:43 NAME Pumpernickel REASON FOR SURRENDER Due to allergies, owner could no longer keep Pumpernickel RELATIONSHIP Pumpernickels previous owner received him as a gift about 1.5 years ago. He is currently 1.5 years old. He scanned negative for a microchip. PEOPLE He lived in a home with one adult. He has not interacted with children, so his behavior around them is unknown. He is usually gentle when he plays with his owner. He is nervous around new people, and he usually will hide. He has not bitten or scratched anyone. OTHER ANIMALS He has not lived with or interacted with any other animals. PERSONALITY He is a moderately active indoor only cat who has been described as playful, somewhat friendly, quiet (he only meows when he wants food), shy, and independent. He struggles to get way when you trim his nails, pick him up, or place him in a carrier. He likes to be in the same room as his owner when his owner is home. He is afraid during car rides and usually moves around a lot and tries to run and hide. He eats Friskies and Meow Mix dry food and he is fed 3 times a day. He uses an uncovered litter box with clumping litter. He usually sleeps in front of or under his owner’s bed. He doesn’t have a scratching post, but owner states he doesn’t scratch. TRAINING He is litter box trained and he hasn’t had any animals. BEHAVIOR DURING INTAKE He was very nervous during the intake and allowed very limited handling. He had a very stiff body and dilated pupils and he did hiss and growl some.
WEB MEMO
No Web Memo
05/29/2015 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Pumpernickel’s former owner stated he has lived in a home with one adult. He has not interacted with children, so his behavior around them is unknown. He is usually gentle when he played with his former owner. He is nervous around new people, and he usually will hide. Reaction to assessor: Pumpernickel looks tense in his cage when approached by the assessor. Reaction to door opening: Pumpernickel remains crouched down on his cage bedding, alert with eyes wide open. Reaction to touch: Pumpernickel hisses at the assessor’s hand, lip licks in place, and does not allow the stroke. Placement determination: NH ONLY Pumpernickel is displaying behaviors that preclude placement in the adoptions room. He is extremely fearful in the shelter environment and does not currently tolerate petting. The behavior department feels that placement with a New Hope Partner is the best option at this time.
GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
No Group Behavior Summary
05/26/2015 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
scan negative ear mite negative flea comb negative- treated with activyl neutered due to aggression tranq with .15cc of telazol
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