MELISSA – A1094877

MELISSA – A1094877

**SAFER : AVERAGE HOME**

FEMALE, GRAY / WHITE, PIT BULL MIX, 7 yrs
STRAY – EVALUATE, NO HOLD Reason STRAY
Intake condition UNSPECIFIE Intake Date 10/27/2016, From NY 11221, DueOut Date 10/30/2016,

Medical Behavior Evaluation GREEN
Medical Summary Intact female Scan negative for a microchip About 7 years old OU=a little cloudy Nose= No discharge AU=otitis Teeth are stainned with some tarter Coat is clean Lypoma=2nd nipple (Left side) Dermamtitis seen through out the body Left front paw is swollen but not painful–able to walk on it and does give the handler that paw without a problem
Weight 60.4

A volunteer writes: If ever a dog was made to be loved, it’s Melissa. To say that I’m head over heels in love with her would be a major understatement. Quiet, gentle, calm, affectionate, her tail never stops wagging, and even some difficulty walking (perhaps a bit arthritic?) doesn’t stop this sweet girl from….well…anything. She seems to be housetrained, and when it was clear she wanted to join me on the bench I helped her up so we could cuddle together. Melissa has likely been a mom a few times, she has what we call “happy tail” which is a sore spot at the end of her tail from wagging/banging it on something, and the purring she makes when I pet her should be on ITunes as it’s so soothing. Her paws were a bit red so when I asked the vet to take a look she immediately flopped over for a belly rub as he examined her, and yes, purred some more. When it was time to go back in her kennel, Melissa stepped in and went immediately onto her bed. She’s such a good girl. Melissa is a big baby, a gentle and loving soul who deserves to live a happily ever after as a cherished companion…..lots of love, lots of belly rubs, lots of good food, lots of attention….and when her big soft eyes look up at you, and her tail wags, you’ll know that adopting her was the best decision you’ve ever made.

BEHAVIOR :

KNOWN HISTORY: N/A
Unaltered, Stray
ASSESSMENT:
Look: 2. Dog pulls out of Assessor’s hands each time without settling during three repetitions.
Sensitivity: 1. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, her eyes are averted, and her tail is in neutral position with relaxed body posture.
Tag: 2. Dog is not fearful, but is unresponsive to the Assessor, and approaches the Assessor at the end of the game (may need coaxing to approach.) she is focused on stimuli other than the Assessor.
Squeeze 1: 1. Dog gently pulls back her paw.
Squeeze 2: 1. Dog gently pulls back her paw.
Toy 1. No interest.
Summary: Melissa showed NO concern during the behavior assessment.
PLAYGROUP:
10/28: When off leash with other neutered male dogs Melissa sniffs a few times then spends the rest of her time seeking attention from handlers.
MEDICAL Behavior:
During her initial medical examination, Melissa readily allows all handling without issue.
ENERGY LEVEL:
RECOMMENDATIONS: Average (Suitable for an adopter with an average amount of dog experience)
Melissa’s playgroup notes:
10/28: When off leash with other neutered male dogs Melissa sniffs a few times then spends the rest of her time seeking attention from handlers.

 

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