KNOWN HISTORY:: Jasper was brought in as a stray, there is no known information on her behavior history in a home environment.

ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 10/9/24 FB58 IN his den, hissing and low growling as I open the cage door. He cannot be coaxed out with treats or when spoken to softly. When the scratcher tool is offered out near the den opening, he hisses and reaches out to swat at it. 10/16/24 FB1261 Remained in cat den today. When I lift the den cover she swats and lunges in my direction, behind her plexi-glass door. I keep the interaction brief and speak to her softly while slow-blinking before leaving her some treats and a toy to explore later. Very nervous girl. 10/17/24 FB79 Inside her den, Jasper harshly hisses when i approach and she has her head peaking out of the den opening with wide eyes; she quickly darts her head back in but strikes the tool 3 times while continuing to hiss when it placed near her den door in attempt to pet. she is still heard after low growl/grumbling even after the interaction was ended. 10/19/24 FB79 Today, Jasper displayed the same behaviors as the previous enrichment note; inside den with dilated eyes and hissing followed by growling/grumbling when den cover is lifted and ducking/backing away from tool with hisses when being pet with the tool slowly. 10/21/24 FB79 No hissing today but not really interested in anything either - inside his den with a neutral face and body Jasper had no reaction when i lifted the den cover and had forward eyes and almond eyes. Tolerated pets around his body with the tool while closely watching me as i spoke to him softly. 10/23/24 FB58 In den and hidden from view. He cannot be coaxed out and begins to hiss as the cage door is opened. I lightly toss some dry treats near the den opening where I can see the tip of his nose and his whiskers. He sniffs the air but doesn't eat any treats. I place a cage cover to make him more comfortable. 10/24/24 FB79 Inside her den, Jasper hisses when i approach and open her kennel door; she hisses at the treats when i toss them near her den opening and strikes the tool when i slowly bring it closer to try and pet. 10/29/24 FB1261 In cat den upon approach, completely hidden from view. She does not react when spoken to. As I open the kennel door to try and offer her treats she hisses and swats from within her den. I leave the treats on the outside for her to investigate later when she feels more comfortable and the room is empty. 10/31/24 FB79 No swatting today but continues to hiss from inside her den upon approach, when the kennel door is opened and when i toss some treats inside. She hisses one more time when i use the tool to pet her on the head but does not escalate. 11/4/24 FB79 No swatting but continued hissing and spitting when i tossed in some treaties as well as when i reached in and lifted the den cover for a better view. I left some him extra yummy treats and a cap nip toy though

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Subdued

VOCAL:: Quiet

CHARACTER TYPE: : Bold,Timid,Independent

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful,New home adjustment period,Adult cat socialization

Potential challenges comments:: Jasper is an adult cat that may not have had many interactions with humans from an early age. She is very apprehensive of people and may attempt to lunge defensively and avoid human contact. It is difficult to predict if she will respond to socialization but we recommend offering high value treats and food to help build a positive association to humans. Please be mindful that older cats will require more time and skill in order for them to be comfortable around people.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : New Hope Only

RECOMMENDATIONS:: Adult only home

Recommendations comments:: Due to the behavior seen in shelter and needing a longer time to warm up, the behavior team feels Jasper would do best in an adult-only home where they would be able to acclimate in a calm environment.

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: 10/08/24 Jasper is a bold, timid, and independent cat. She was lying down at the back corner of the kennel with a tense body and wide dilated eyes. She hisses upon approach and ignore treats offered. When spoken to and opening the door, she hisses again, tilts her ears to the side, lip licks, and low growls. When reaching close to pet, she lunges and swats. After a second attempt to pet, she swats with more force and hisses again. Pick up was not attempted in order to reduce stress. 11/8/24 Upon re-eval, Jasper continues to display distance increasing behavior the minute ethe scratcher tool is offered. On approach, she is in her den and completely hidden from view. The assessor places a tray with treats down and she hisses from inside the den. When the assessor then offers the scratcher tool, she sticks a paw out to swat hard at the tool multiple times. She swats again multiple times when the tool is slowly introduced into the den opening, she again swats. Pick up is not attempted to prevent further FAS. Jasper is displaying behaviors that preclude placement in the adoptions room and/or may require further investigation before placement in a home. She has tried to swat, scratch, is extremely fearful in the shelter environment, and does not currently tolerate petting or handling. The behavior department feels that placement with a New Hope Partner is the best option at this time.