KNOWN HISTORY:: Lived Indoors Previously lived with: 1 adult, 1 cat Behavior toward strangers: Around strangers and visitors, the cat will hiss, swat, nip and growl. Behavior toward children: Shy and timid around children Behavior toward cats: Friendly and outgoing, plays roughly with other cats. Behavior toward dogs: With dogs, hisses, growls, swats and nips Bite or Scratch history: Has a history of scratching at random moments or when overstimulated. Past owner was not aware of what the triggers could have been but knows that he does so when you try to carry him or place him in a carrier. Litter box training: Yes but has litter issues where he will defecate on beds and in closets sometimes. Has also been spraying Happens very rarely. Uses covered litter located in the bathroom that contains unscented clumping litter. Energy level/descriptors: High Other notes: Spider Man can be a friendly and affectionate cat on his own terms. He is very talkative and bold. He does enjoy playing sometimes and likes other cats. He tends to scratch furniture even when he has scratching poles, plays roughly, dislikes dogs and will swat when he's pet for too long. Swats, hisses, growls, bites, and stress meows when having their nails trimmed, placed in a carrier, having their coat brushed or picked up. Prior History 10/28/21 Indoor Cat Previously lived with: 1 adult, 1 cat Behavior toward strangers: hiss, swat, nip and growl Behavior toward children: Shy and timid Behavior toward cats: Friendly and outgoing, plays roughly with other cats. Behavior toward dogs: hisses, growls, swats and nips. Bite or Scratch history: Swats, hisses, growls, bites, and stress meows when having their nails trimmed, placed in a carrier, having their coat brushed or picked up. Potential for bite/scratch incidents during grooming sessions or when handled. Litter box training: Has litter issues where he will defecate on beds and in closets sometimes. Has also been spraying, happens very rarely. Uses covered litter located in the bathroom that contains unscented clumping litter. Energy level/descriptors: High (often playful/busy) Other notes: Spider Man can be a friendly and affectionate cat on his own terms. He is very talkative and bold. He does enjoy playing sometimes and likes other cats. He tends to scratch furniture even when he has scratching poles, plays roughly, dislikes dogs, and will swat when he's pet for too long.

ENRICHMENT NOTES:: PRIOR ASSESSMENT 10/28/21 10/28/21: Spider Man weaves a web of love! He was at the front of the kennel, briefly went into the cubby but came right out, sniffed treats and began playing with the assessor's hands through the bars of the kennel, while laying on his side. Once the door was opened he head butts repeatedly and rolls on his side for cheek rubbing. He had a high, slightly quivering tail and was fairly relaxed when picked up, held and set back down. 2/8/25 FB47 Hissing and lunging in cubby, left him alone today. 2/9/25 Vol. Spidey was curled up in the cubby. When I approached, he got up so quickly that the bumped his head on the cubby ceiling, and he spat. I backed up a little, but he started growling; so, I ended the interaction. A bit later, I stood backed up from his kennel, arms behind my back, and slow talked to him. He didn’t hiss or growl while I was doing that, and, after a minute of so, he even soften his eyes. 2/19/25 Vol. Spider Man was inside den, looking out with wide dilated eyes. He Hissed when I came near to read his kennel card. He hissed when offered squeeze up on scratcher tool, then hard swatted at the tool. He retreated into den, away from the opening, and stayed there.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Lively

VOCAL:: Quiet

CHARACTER TYPE: : Shy ,Sweet,Timid,Independent

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Inappropriate elimination,Overstimulation,Fearful,Uncomfortable with pick up,New home adjustment period,Carrier aversion

Potential challenges comments:: In his first assessment by the same assessor he was a completely different cat so it is unclear what has happened in the intervening time that may account for these changes, but it could be environmental triggers. Has litter issues where he will defecate on beds and in closets sometimes. Has also been spraying, happens very rarely.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 3

RECOMMENDATIONS:: No young children,No dogs

Recommendations comments:: No children under 13, counselor discretion.

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Spider Man two years ago was a level one cat, but at the present time he is fearful and upset. He was in the cubby at the back with sideways ears and large pupils, barely sniffed treats, gave a little hiss when approached with the scratcher tool, then allowed some petting with it, but on a re-approach using a squeeze up tube, he hissed and pulled back then he made as if to swat. He may just need more time to regain his sense of composure. Spider Man tolerates attention and petting but appears fearful or stressed in the shelter. She may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to his new home. We recommend that this cat go to a home with experienced cat parents.