SCOOTER – A0631983

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My name is SCOOTER. My Animal ID # is A0631983.

**RETURN**
I am a spayed female brn tabby domestic sh. The shelter thinks I am about 10 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 11/17/2015 from NY 11203, owner surrender reason stated was PERS PROB.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
11/20/2015 Exam Type CAGE EXAM – Medical Rating is 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 10.4 LBS.

S/O: VET CHECK FOR GERIATRIC EXAM BAR ON PRESENTATION IN FERAL DEN – SWATS AND GROWLS WHEN APPROACHED, THEREFORE, LIMITED EXAM PERFORMED (VISUAL ONLY) CLEAR OU CONTINUE TO MONITOR WHILE IN BACC – IF ANY CONCERNS, PATIENT WILL NEED SEDATION

11/17/2015 PET PROFILE MEMO
11/17/15 19:11 Basic Information: Scooter is a 10 year old female brown tabby dsh. She was surrendered by her owner due to her declining health. She is described as shy, mellow and sassy. Personality: Scooter has lived with one adult. Scooter has not been around children, cats or dogs. She is litterbox trained and will use it exclusively, she has been kept only indoors. Her activity level is described as high, owner stated she is very active and likes to run around the home. Behavior: Scooter often claws at drapes and furniture, she had a vertical cardboard scratching post in her previous home. Owner never attempted to bathe her or trim her nails. Scooter doesn’t like to be held, owner stated she will scratch and hiss. When put in a carrier she will hiss and struggle. She is fearful of strangers and will hide when visitors come into the home. For a new family to know: Scooter is used to clumping litter and an uncovered litterbox. She likes balls and catnip toys. When home Scooter tends to stay hidden and rarely seek attention. In car rides Scooter is relaxed and will usualy sleep. She eats wet and dry food, Nine Lives brand and is fed twice a day. Her favorite treat is catnip and she usually sleeps in her owne bed. Upon intake Scooter was tense had a hard body and retreated to the back of the carrier. Her head was facing the back corner of the carrier. She swatted and growled at counselor; was unable to collar, photograph or scan.

WEB MEMO
No Web Memo

11/20/2015 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Scooter behavior was monitored by the enichment faciliator prior to her evaluation. They noticed Scooter hisses and low growls upon approach. She also does not allow petting or handling. Scooter has lived with one adult. Scooter has not been around children, cats or dogs. She is litterbox trained and will use it exclusively, she has been kept only indoors. Her activity level is described as high. The previous owner stated she is very active and likes to run around the home. Reaction to assessor: Scooter was hiding when I approach cage When spoken quietly: Scooter continues to hide Reaction to door cage opening: Scooter becomes stiff, alert Reaction to touch: Scooter growls, hisses and strike. He does not allows petting at all. Try picking cat up: did not attempt to pick up Scooter due to fractious behavior. Behavior Determinayion: NewHope Scooter 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. She is extremely fearful and currently does not tolerate petting or handling. 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

11/18/2015 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
Microchip: Negative Sex: Spayed Age: ~10 years Mentation: BARH Eyes: Eyes cloudy Ears: WNL Nose: WNL Teeth: Yellowing and mild gingivitis Skin: WNL Hair Coat: WNL Declawed: No Any injuries: No Behavior: Growling and charging AMBx4 NOSF

11/20/2015 CAGE EXAM (LAST MAJOR EXAM)
Medical rating 3 NC – MAJOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS,
S/O: VET CHECK FOR GERIATRIC EXAM BAR ON PRESENTATION IN FERAL DEN – SWATS AND GROWLS WHEN APPROACHED, THEREFORE, LIMITED EXAM PERFORMED (VISUAL ONLY) CLEAR OU CONTINUE TO MONITOR WHILE IN BACC – IF ANY CONCERNS, PATIENT WILL NEED SEDATION

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