KNOWN HISTORY:: 11/15/25 Bite or Scratch history: volunteer staff member, was handling and patting Emmy; became over aroused and scratched and bit the volunteer on the right forearm. The volunteer stop patting the cat and the cat went back toward the rear of the kennel. The bite left 6 punctures. _________________________________________________________________ Lived Indoors Previously lived with: 3 adults 2 children Behavior toward strangers: Prefers contact on their terms. Behavior toward children: Prefers contact on their terms. Behavior toward cats: No experience. Behavior toward dogs: No experience. Bite or Scratch history: No bite history. Litter box training: Occasionally pees outside the litter box despite the box being scooped twice a day, being located in a quiet area of the home, and not being shared with other cats. Seen vet over this issue and changed her food to food to one that reduces crystals. Emmy’s litterbox issues were confirmed to be due to a medical condition by a vet on 04/01/25. Cleaned soiled areas with enzymatic cleaner and changed the type of litter used in the box. Energy level/descriptors: Low Other notes: Displays defensive behaviors. Nips or swats if pet for too long. Hisses during nails trimmings, enjoys having her coat brushed and will struggle or squirm when picked up, held or placed in a carrier. She is an aloof, independent and quiet cat who spends most of her time in the living room of her home where she chases and pounces on toys or things that crinkle. She scratches on wood or carboard, eats both wet and dry food, her favorite treats are Temptations and she is accustomed to having access to a covered litterbox with clumping litter located in the living room of her home. Upon intake cat was shy and timid. Staff was able to scan for MC but opted not to collar due to level of FAS.

ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 11/12/25 FB58 In den and steps out on her own when she hears the box of treats shakes. She walks to the front of the cage with her tail raised. She waits at the front and slow blinks, making biscuits and waits to greet the assessor. She sniffs the hand offered and accepts pets along her head and cheeks with her tail raised. She begins to eat the treats offered and allows pets along her back with her tail slightly pilo-erect, turning to look after prolonged petting - showing some signs of potential overstimulation. 11/17/25 FB61 Standing in front of kennel, body and face relaxed with her ears forward and her tail raised and curved. She remains calm in front of her kennel as the cage door opens and she allows all petting today with the scratcher tool while leaning in and keeping her tail high in the air. Her tail becomes pilo-erect along the base but she does not escalate further at this time. She is rewarded with squeeze-up treats which she eats right away. She has a very cute and round head. 11/19/25 FB58 At the front of her cage with a neutral face and body, seems very high energy today and has been pawing at the door. When the door is opened, she is very forward and head bunts my hand before pushing through to step out of the cage. She allows me to pick her up and place her back in as I distract her with treats. AS she eats, she accepts along her head and back with her tail raised, eventually beginning to look back at my hand and flick her tail. Emmy is showing consistent signs of overstimulation at this time. They do not need socialization, these behaviors are likely to continue in a home environment and this is not an indication that this cat is under socialized. They are a cat who may be sensitive to physical or environmental stimuli. They will benefit from plenty of non-contact, interactive playtime and mental stimulation in their new home.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Moderate

VOCAL:: Quiet

CHARACTER TYPE: : Calm,Sweet,Affectionate,Curious

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Inappropriate elimination,Overstimulation,New home adjustment period

Potential challenges comments:: Emmy’s litterbox issues were confirmed to be due to a medical condition by a vet on 04/01/25. Previous owner stated that Emmy can swat or nip (not reported to break skin) if "pet for too long." Emmy is showing consistent signs of overstimulation at this time. Emmy does not need socialization, these behaviors are likely to continue in a home environment and this is not an indication that Emmy is under socialized. They are a very smart and curious cat who may be sensitive to hands-on stimuli. They will need plenty of playtime and mental stimulation in their new home.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 3

RECOMMENDATIONS:: Adult only home

Recommendations comments:: Previous owner reported potential overstimulation as well as Emmy preferring contact with children on her own terms in her previous home.

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Emmy lying in the back of her kennel as the assessor approached, body and face neutral with her front legs stretched away from her body. Emmy tilted her ears when spoken to and she looked around the room as the kennel door opened. Emmy tolerated petting initially while turning her head to watch the assessor's hand and she began to warm up further as petting continued. Emmy stood up as the assessment went on and her raised tail swayed gently and began to quiver. Emmy remained calm when lifted and placed back down. 11/15/25 At the top of her kennel, Emmy quickly steps down and and has a high tail with wide eyes and forward ears; she lowers her head for pets and when pet all over her head, cheeks and body she starts to tilt her ears and her back furr is now rippling. The more she is pet up and around her back/body her tail starts to sway left and right with an arched back and as she starts to snap her head back to look at the tool. Before Emmy could escalate the assessor was able to pick her up and place her back down with no issues. Emmy interacts with the observer, appreciates attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. We recommend that she go to a home with adopters with some cat experience preferred or at least be well counseled in overstimulation and feline body language.