NEO – A1125858

Brooklyn Center

My name is NEO. My Animal ID # is A1125858.
I am a male brown and black germ shepherd mix. The shelter thinks I am about 9 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a OWNER SUR on 09/17/2017 from NY 11433, owner surrender reason stated was PERS PROB. I came in with Group/Litter #K17-111739.

09/19/2017 AT RISK MEMO
Neo A1125858 is at risk for a New Hope Only behavior determination, and for his medical condition (see notes below). Behaviorally, Neo’s previous owner notes food guarding behavior (growling), and object guarding was also seen in the care center when he escalated to a bite over the Toy item of the handling assessment. He has otherwise allowed handling by his human caretakers without issue.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
09/18/2017 Exam Type VACCINATE – Medical Rating is 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 60.2 LBS.

Canine DAPP Product Name:1-DAPPv Serial Number: 02121717A Location of Vaccination: RFL Revaccination Date:10/02/17 Canine Bordetella Product Name: Intra-Trac3 Serial Number: 00541376B Location of Vaccination: IN Revaccination Date: 03/18/18 Rabies Product Name: 1-Rabies Serial Number: 221611 Location of Vaccination: RHL Revaccination Date: 09/18/18 Veterinarian: 1431 Pyrantel PO Paradefense- topical HWT-neg Microchip inserted

09/17/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
09/17/17 21:08 Basic Information: Neo is a male large breed dog who was surrendered due to his previous owner having personal problem that did not allow his to care for Neo and his housemate founder properly. Socialization: Around strangers Neo is friendly and plays somewhat rough with adults. Neo has never been around children so it is unknown how he will react towards them. Neo has lived with/ spent time with cats and dogs and is relaxed and playful towards them. Behavior: Neo has never bitten another person or animal and has not shown any concerning behavior while at home. Neo is not bothered by loud sounds such as fireworks/thunder storms. Neo will growl if you touch his food/bowl while he is eating. Neo is not bothered by anyone taking a treat/toy away from him. Neo is friendly when someone pushes/pulls him off of the furniture, disturbs him while he is resting/sleeping, gives him a bath or brushes his coat. Neo’s previous owner did not attempt to trim his nails so it is unknown how he will react to that event. If an unfamiliar person approaches his family/home Neo will be friendly toward them. For a New family to Know: Neo is described as friendly and excitable with a high activity level. When at home Neo will follow around his owner and likes to play with balls. Neo was fed both wet and dry food from the brand Pedigree. It is unknown if Neo is house trained but he will use the bathroom on grass I he is taken outside. When left alone at home Neo will chew on loose items. Neo has never been crate trained and knows the commands sit and come. Neo likes brisk walks on a leash and will pull very hard. Neo was never walked without a leash. Intake Behavior: Neo had a loose body and a wagging tail during intake and allowed staff to collar, scan for a microchip, and take pictures with no signs of aggression

WEB MEMO
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09/19/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
CANINE BEHAVIOR EVALUATION for Neo A1125858 KNOWN HISTORY: 09/17/2017 Intact male, owner surrender Previously lived with: Adults Behavior toward strangers: Friendly Behavior toward children: Unknown Behavior toward dogs: Relaxed, playful Behavior toward cats: Relaxed, playful Resource guarding: Neo will growl if you touch his food Bite history: None reported Housetrained: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Friendly and excitable with a high activity level Other notes: SAFER ASSESSMENT: 09/19/2017 Look: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted, with tail wagging and ears back. He allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands Sensitivity: 1. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, his eyes are averted, and his tail is in neutral position with relaxed body posture. Dog’s mouth is likely closed for at least a portion of the assessment item. Tag: 1. Follows at end of leash, body soft Squeeze 1: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. His eyes are averted and his ears are relaxed or back. Squeeze 2: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. His eyes are averted and his ears are relaxed or back. Toy: 5. Dog growls and snaps Summary: Neo was soft and social throughout his assessment displaying no handling concerns though showed concern when engaged with the toy item. PLAYGROUP: When off leash at the Care Center, Neo is sexually motivated, and licks the other dog’s genitals. He listens to handler interruptions and explores his surroundings. Neo’s previous guardian reported that Neo he has lived with dogs and is relaxed and playful towards them. The Behavior Department recommends that Neo be placed in a home with resident dogs that match his calm sociability. INTAKE BEHAVIOR 09/19/2017 Upon intake, Neo allowed all handling – loose and wiggly. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: 09/18/2017 During his initial medical examination, Neo allowed all handling. ENERGY LEVEL: Neo displays a low energy level in the care center – his owner reports a high activity level in the home.

RECOMMENDATIONS: New Hope Only _X_No children (under 13) _X_Place with a New Hope partner: While Neo remains social with handlers, he showed concerning behavior over the toy during the SAFER assessment, quickly escalating to a bite of the assess-a-hand when an attempt was made to remove the toy. We are concerned at this quick arousal and escalation so we recommend placement with a New Hope partner who can further investigate this behavior in a stable home environment and provide any necessary behavior modification. Potential challenges: _X_Resource guarding: Neo escalated to a snap over the toy on the SAFER assessment, which may manifest as guarding behavior in a future home (his previous owner reports resource guarding behavior). We recommend only force-free, reward-based behavior modification to address the challenges.

09/18/2017 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION 
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
When off leash at the Care Center, Neo is sexually motivated, and licks the other dog’s genitals. He listens to handler interruptions and explores his surroundings. Neo’s previous guardian reported that Neo he has lived with dogs and is relaxed and playful towards them. The Behavior Department recommends that Neo be placed in a home with resident dogs that match his calm sociability. 9/18: Neo greets the female helper dog with a alert posture. He becomes sexually motivated, licking her genital area but does not mount. He responds well to being interrupted and then mostly just wanders the yard exploring. 9/19: Neo briefly greets the novel male dog with a soft body before exploring the pens. As the session continues, he repeatedly sniffs the male’s genitals, but listens to handler interruptions.

09/18/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 4 NC – SEVERE CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 10 years Microchip noted on Intake? no History : surrender Subjective: BAR, hydrated Observed Behavior – friendly, wagging tail, allows handling/treatment with minimal restraint. Evidence of Cruelty seen – no Evidence of Trauma seen – no Objective P = 120 R = 20 BCS: 3/9 EENT: Eyes clear OU, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: staining, broken/worn dentition PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: male intact, both testes descended and symm. MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, clean, dirty hair coat, chronic dermatitis dorsal lumbar region: characterized by hyperkeratotis, lichenified skin, alopecia. Thin. Large fleshy, ulcerated mass ventral aspect of tail head. Rectal: normal prostate exam CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Thin: rule out nutritional vs metabolic vs infectious vs other Chronic dermatitis: rule out inflammatory/allergic vs infectious vs other mass under tail: rule out benign vs malignant. Plan: start on cephalexin for dermatitis: 500 mg PO BID add third feeding x 7 days to start with recommend mass removal and biopsy, consider radiographic met check. consider skin scrapes/bathes if skin not improving. continue to monitor at BACC Prognosis: fair to good, depending on biopsy/histopath SURGERY: permanent waiver for neuter due to age.

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

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