MESSI – A1057353

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Brooklyn Center

My name is MESSI. My Animal ID # is A1057353.
I am a neutered male black and white labrador retr mix. The shelter thinks I am about 4 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a FOSTER on 11/25/2015 from NY 11361, owner surrender reason stated was FOSTER END.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
11/25/2015 Exam Type INITIAL – Medical Rating is 1 – NORMAL , Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 45.2 LBS.

Scan negative N; 4 YO; 45.2 LB Scared and tense; teeth baring and attempting to bite during exam EEN Clear Dry skin; large amount of dandruff obs BARH NOSF

11/25/2015 PET PROFILE MEMO
11/25/15 11:33 Messi was exploring the office. She was slightly tense. She was unable to be collared because she her body would tense and she would back away. She allowed to be pet but remained tense. 11/09/15 13:16 Basic information Messi is a 4 year old black and white neutered Labrador mix. Messi has been with the owner for 4 years and has no known medical conditions. Socialization Messi has lived with children ages 3 and 5 months. Messi is respectful around children and plays gently with them. Messi has never been socialized with cats or other dogs before. Around strangers Messi is a bit fearful and will back away. Messi loves to play and will play somewhat rough with adults by jumping up on them. Behavior During fireworks Messi will run and hide. Messi is well behaved when left in the house alone. Messi isn’t bothered with having his food bowl touched or toys and bones being taken away. Messi enjoys getting bathes and being brushed. When someone unfamiliar approaches the house Messi will bark but once they enter smell them and greet them. If Messi or his owners are approached by a stranger to fast Messi will become defensive and growl (has not bitten in the last 10 days). If a stranger approaches calmly Messi will warm up fast and allows to be pet and played with. For the new family to know Messi was described as playful, loyal, anxious (outside) and Calm (indoors) with a medium activity level. Messi enjoys playing with balls, ropes and stuffed toys. Messi is house trained and behaves well when left in the house alone. When left in the yard alone Messi likes to dig holes. Messi knows the commands sit paw, other paw, down, side and other side. Messi eats grain free cosco brand food twice a day. Messi pulls lightly on the leash and when off the leash will wander forward but come back when called. Behavior during intake During intake Messi was curious of his surroundings. When counselor approached he began to wag his tail. Upon seeing the scanner Messi tensed and backed away. Eventually Messi smelled the scanner and allowed to be scanned. Messi Preformed Multiple tricks in the lobby for treats. Messi had a loose wiggly body when with counselor.

WEB MEMO
No Web Memo

11/28/2015 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Messi came to us as an owner surrender on 11/25/15. It was reported by the owner that Messi is very fearful and if anyone approaches him to quickly Messi will growl. The owner also stated that if strangers did approach him slowly Messi usually warms up quickly and will then allow to be pet. Messi has also lived with children and is reported to play gently with them. When entering the behavior room Messi can be seen with tense and fearful body language, and was weary of fast movements. Even though Messi displayed this behavior he was a bit interested in interacting with the assessor. He allowed the assessor to pet her slightly on his head and back, but at points would become tense. During the sensitivity test Messi became very stiff that she had frozen body language, and raised her lip at the assessor. For this reason the handling item was stopped as to not increase any stress for Messi and for safety. The behavior department advises that Messi should be placed with a rescue that can provide any positive behavior modification necessary before placement into a home. Look: 2. Dog’s eyes are averted. His body posture is very stiff and fearful; his tail is low and not moving. He allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. Sensitivity: 5. Dog freezes, and raises lip. Toy 1: No interest. Dog-Dog: When off leash with other dogs, Messi appears unsure but greets the other dog well. He grows more confident and eventually seems interested but does not engage in play.

11/27/2015 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
When off leash with other dogs, Messi appears unsure but greets the other dog well. He grows more confident and eventually seems interested but does not engage in play.

11/25/2015 INITIAL PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 1 – NORMAL , behavior rating was NONE
Scan negative N; 4 YO; 45.2 LB Scared and tense; teeth baring and attempting to bite during exam EEN Clear Dry skin; large amount of dandruff obs BARH NOSF

No RE-EXAM or CAGE-EXAM found
– Normal,
No detailed description for a visit type RE-EXAM or CAGE-EXAM found!

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