Animal Profile
Sampson
Hello, my name is Sampson. My animal id is #12759. I am a male black cat at the . The shelter thinks I am about 6 months old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 11/16/2017, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- job loss - (fired, laid off).
Reserved
Someone has already placed a deposit on me. I'm no longer available.
Sampson is at risk due to having an Upper Respiratory Infection which is contagious to other cats. Sampson will require monitoring for progress in recovery while taking a course of antibiotics. there are no known behavior concerns for Sampson at this time, beginner determination.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 6.1 lbs
11/16/2017
SURGERY IS TEMPORARILY WAIVED FROM ACC DUE TO URI
11/16/2017
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: Reported 6 months; exam is consistent with this Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned neg, MC placed History : Owner surrender, came in with 1 other cat Subjective: Alert, crouched to table Observed Behavior - Allows all handling Objective BAR-H, MMs pink and moist, BCS 5/9 EENT: Mild mucoid nasal discharge. Eyes clear, ears clean. Oral Exam: Clean adult teeth PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Male intact, testicles S/S MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Normal externally Assessment: URI Prognosis: Good Plan: Doxycycline 0.5 ml PO SID x10 days SURGERY: Temporary waiver due to URI 1088
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Sampson had very soft body. He allowed to be picked up from his carrier, leaned in for rubs and purred while counselor collard him. He posed for photograph and allowed to be placed in a kennel.
Date of Intake: 11/16/2017
Spay/Neuter status: No
Is this cat having litter box issues?: No
Basic Information:: Sampson is a black and white male cat that was surrendered with his sister, Semi. Owner got him from a friend as a three week old kitten and had him for six months. He surrendered him due to personal circumstances. Sampson has no visible sign of illness or injury.
Previously lived with:: Owner's seven year old daughter and his sister and his siter, Nina
How is this cat around strangers?: He is very friendly and outgoing around strangers.
How is this cat around children?: He is relaxed, affectionate and playful around owner's seven year old daughter. And was gentle when playing with her.
How is this cat around other cats?: He is relaxed, affectionate and respectful around his sister Nina.
How is this cat around dogs?: Unknown
Behavior Notes: He often scratched on furniture and meows when riding in a car. He struggles when given baths but enjoys his coat brushed or when picked up and held. He isn't bothered when placed in a carrier or disturbed while sleeping.
Bite history:: He has never bitten a human or another animal
Energy level/descriptors:: Very high
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: No
For a New Family to Know: Sampson is friendly, affectionate, playful and confident. He loves to cuddle with humans and to run around and wrestle with his sister. He follows you around the home, sit on you and be in the same room with you. He loves to play with balls and stuffed toys, was kept indoors only and slept on a cat bed. He was fed both dry and wet food three times daily, is house trained and used an uncovered litter box with clumping litter.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Basic Information: Sampson is a black and white male cat that was surrendered with his sister, Semi. Owner got him from a friend as a three week old kitten and had him for six months. He surrendered him due to personal circumstances. Sampson has no visible sign of illness or injury. Previously lived with: Owner's seven year old daughter and his sister How is this cat around strangers? He is very friendly and outgoing around strangers. How is this cat around children? He is relaxed, affectionate and playful around owner's seven year old daughter. And was gentle when playing with her. How is this cat around other cats? He is relaxed, affectionate and respectful around his sister. How is this cat around dogs? Unknown Behavior Notes He often scratched on furniture and meows when riding in a car. He struggles when given baths but enjoys his coat brushed or when picked up and held. He isn't bothered when placed in a carrier or disturbed while sleeping. Bite history: He has never bitten a human or another animal Energy level/descriptors: Very high Has this cat ever had any medical issues? No For a New Family to Know Sampson is friendly, affectionate, playful and confident. He loves to cuddle with humans and to run around and wrestle with his sister. He follows you around the home, sit on you and be in the same room with you. He loves to play with balls and stuffed toys, was kept indoors only and slept on a cat bed. He was fed both dry and wet food three times daily, is house trained and used an uncovered litter box with clumping litter.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: Observed Behavior - Allows all handling
Cage Condition:: Cage is slightly re-arranged
Reaction to assessor:: Sampson is asleep on approach.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Sampson wakes up, continues to lay in place, and looks at the assessor with soft eyes and body.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Sampson remains calm and relaxed.
Reaction to touch:: Sampson leans into the stroke, rolls on his back, and purrs loudly.
Reaction to being picked up:: Sampson sits calmly in the assessor's arms and continues to purr.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Lively
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Sweet,Affectionate,Easy going
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: None
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Beginner
Behavior Asilomar: H - Healthy
RECOMMENDATIONS:: None
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Sampson interacts with the observer, appreciates attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. No known history of behavioral problems. This cat is showing behavior appropriate for new or experienced cat parents.