SAM – A0453968

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My name is SAM. My Animal ID # is A0453968. – P
I am a spayed female br tiger and white domestic sh mix. The shelter thinks I am about 13 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 09/16/2015 from NY 10314, owner surrender reason stated was OWNER SICK.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
09/17/2015 Exam Type RE-EXAM – Medical Rating is 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 7.8 LBS.

VET CHECK – GERIATRIC BARH. ALLOWS ALL HANDLING. EATING WITH GOOD APPETITE. BSC 3/9 MODERATE TO SEVERE DENTAL TARTAR/GINGIVITIS, NUCLEAR SCLEROSIS AND IRIS ATROPHY OU, NO OCULAR OR NASAL DISCHARGE, EARS WNL GRADE 3/6 HEART MURMUR, LUNGS AUSCULT CLEAR NORMAL ABDOMINAL PALPATION INTEG WNL, THIN BCS, AMBULATORY X 4 SPAYED FEMALE A: GERIATRIC, HEART MURMUR, THIN P: REC FULL GERIATRIC WORK UP WITH PLACEMENT. FAIR SHORT TERM PROGNOSIS. CONTINUE TO MONITOR WHILE AT SIACC

09/16/2015 PET PROFILE MEMO
09/16/15 15:30 Basic Information: Sam is a 13 year old spayed domestic short hair cat that has no past or current medical issues according to the owner. Social Life & Personality: Sam has been around children and is somewhat fearful. It takes a while for her to warm up to them. When she is comfortable, she plays gently with them. Around other cats, Sam is very tolerant and gentle. Around other dogs, Sam is fearful and will usually run away. Sam is litter box trained and was kept indoors only. She is described as having a medium activity level and is shy, mellow, and quiet. Behavior Issues: Sam has never bitten a person or another animal before. She is afraid and it is usually a struggle to give her a bath, trim her nails, and put her into a carrier. She does enjoy having her coat brushed. Sam has no litter box problems. For a New Family to Know: Sam uses clumping litter in a hooded litter box. She does not have any interest in toys and will rarely interact with them. Previous owner stated that a scratching post may be necessary, due to the fact that she did indeed scratch his favorite chair. When in the home, Sam is the type of cat to rarely seek attention and is very independent. She played gently with the previous owner. When in the car, she does meow and cry. She was fed both wet and dry food, meow mix friskies and fansy feast. She does enjoy catnip very much! Behavior Upon Intake: Sam was meowing and crying in her carrier. She allowed handling and was able to be scanned for a microchip. Not much handling was done upon intake.

WEB MEMO
No Web Memo

09/18/2015 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – AVERAGE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Reaction to assessor: Does not come to the front but looks at you, soft and relaxed. (1) Reaction to being spoken to quietly: Does not come to the front but remains soft and relaxed. (1) Reaction to cage door opening: Stands up, soft body language. (1) Reaction to touch: Solicits petting and attention, rubs against hand. (1) Notes: Sam came to the shelter surrendered by an owner who described her as shy and gentle. At the time of the assessment, Sam is displaying friendly behavior. She interacts with the assessor and appreciates handling. Sam is exhibiting behavior suited to average cat parents.

GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
No Group Behavior Summary

09/16/2015 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
bar microchip scan positive #434A762077 friendly, allowed handling spayed female, 13 yrs old – geriatric ear cleaning dental disease – tartar buildup, missing canine 104 has live fleas very good appetite nosf

09/17/2015 RE-EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS,
VET CHECK – GERIATRIC BARH. ALLOWS ALL HANDLING. EATING WITH GOOD APPETITE. BSC 3/9 MODERATE TO SEVERE DENTAL TARTAR/GINGIVITIS, NUCLEAR SCLEROSIS AND IRIS ATROPHY OU, NO OCULAR OR NASAL DISCHARGE, EARS WNL GRADE 3/6 HEART MURMUR, LUNGS AUSCULT CLEAR NORMAL ABDOMINAL PALPATION INTEG WNL, THIN BCS, AMBULATORY X 4 SPAYED FEMALE A: GERIATRIC, HEART MURMUR, THIN P: REC FULL GERIATRIC WORK UP WITH PLACEMENT. FAIR SHORT TERM PROGNOSIS. CONTINUE TO MONITOR WHILE AT SIACC

☆★ TO ADOPT THIS ANIMAL THROUGH THE PUBLIC ADOPTION SITE, PLEASE GO TO THE FOLLOWING LINK AND SCROLL DOWN TO BOTTOM TO LOG IN AND RESERVE THE ANIMAL. THERE WILL BE A $202 DEPOSIT REQUIRED. $150 WILL BE REFUNDED ONCE PROOF OF SPAY/NEUTER IS SUPPLIED.http://www.nycacc.org/PublicAtRisk.htm ☆★

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