04/15/15 – TINKERBELLE – A1032603 BROOKLYN, NY
4-15-2015 Brooklyn
BACK ON THE LIST AGAIN — TINKERBELLE WILL NOT GET ANOTHER CHANCE — Tinkerbelle has a New Hope rating because her life has been nothing but change lately, and it has this sweetie rattled. Her most recent owner has known Tinkerbellee for her entire life, but only brought her home for a week before deciding the husbands’ allergies meant Tinkerbelle had to go. Seriously? Tinkerbelle is a very charming cat, according to her social history, but she has not been able to put her best foot forward at the ACC. She needs a New Hope rescue partner to save her life, tonight!
My name is TINKERBELLE. My Animal ID # is A1032603.
I am a female white and brn tabby domestic sh mix. The shelter thinks I am about 4 YEARS old.
I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 04/08/2015 from NY 11211, owner surrender reason stated was ALLERGIES.
MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
04/10/2015 Exam Type VACCINATE – Medical Rating is 1 – NORMAL , Behavior Rating is NH ONLY, Weight 10.5 LBS.
Rabies – RHL FVRCP – RFL
04/08/2015 PET PROFILE MEMO
04/08/15 17:41 Cat Name: Tinkerbelle Reason for surrender: Owner husband is allergic to Tinkerbelle Relationship: Owner had Tinkerbelle for a week but knew Tinkerbelle her whole 4 years of living. People: Tinkerbelle lived with one female adult for the past 4 years but for the past week she been living with 2 adults who were male and female. Tinkerbelle hides in fear when she meets people she doesn’t know and if sees if she likes the person she comes out to be friendly but if not she stays hidden owner stated. Other Animals: Tinkerbelle has never been around other animals owner stated. Personality/Habits: Owner stated Tinkerbelle is affection and purrs a lot. Her activity level is to a medium, she likes to play with balls, strings or anything she can throw or kick around owner stated. She likes to take baths with pet wipes and only has her nails trimmed at the vet. She only allows being picked up and held when she knows the person for a long period of time owner stated. She likes to scratch on carpet and be on high surfaces. If she is not on high surfaces she likes to stay low underneath the bed. She will follow owner around the house to the bathroom, kitchen or her food bowl. She likes to sleep on the couch or on the middle of the floor. At night time is when she more active and runs up and down the house and during the day she sleeps. Owner stated Tinkerbelle is mellow, quiet and independent. Training: Tinkerbelle is indoors only and litter box trained. She has a huge litter box with many doors. The type of litter she uses is clumping litter which is cleaned out daily. Feeding: Tinkerbelle eats dry food called Friskies but owner will give wet food as a treat. Behavior upon intake: Tinkerbelle was hissing and swatting in carrier especially if Admission Counselor touched the carrier. No photo or handling able to be performed.
WEB MEMO
No Web Memo
04/10/2015 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Owner Profile: Tinkerbelle was bought into the care center because the previous owner’s husband is allergic to Tinkerbelle. Tinkerbelle has only lived adults. Her behavior around children is unknown. Tinkerbelle has never been around other animals. Tinkerbelle is litter box trained. Notes: At the time of the assessment Tinkerbelle was displaying behaviors that prevents placement in the adoptions room and may require further investigation before placement in a home. She has tried to bite /flee and is extremely fearful. She 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. Reaction to assessor: hisses, growls (3) When spoken quietly: hisses, growls (3) Reaction to door cage opening: become stiff, alert, continues to hiss (3) Reaction to touch: swats , attempted to bite (4) Try picking cat up: not tolerant of this type of behavior, hisses swat. Placement Determination: NewHope
GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
No Group Behavior Summary
04/10/2015 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NH ONLY
Scan negative F; 4 YO; 10.5 LB Sedation required for exam 0.15cc Telazol administered by 1086 for sedation Some tartar buildup FELV/FIV test administered – Negative BARH (when not sedated) Actyvil applied
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