KNOWN HISTORY:: Kasper was returned from foster for overstimulation and biting and scratching when overstimulated. Kasper will sniff, and lick as warnings as to what will come and then he will latch on and will bite and be very hard to remove. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Previously lived with: 2 adult, 1 child three years old. Behavior toward strangers: Tolerant, shy and timid, warms up before two weeks, warms up after two weeks, stress meows, hisses, growls. Owner stated these are when he is scared or overstimulated, he will also nip and swat. Behavior toward children: Stress meows, hisses, growls. Owner stated these are when he is scared or overstimulated, he will also nip and swat. Bite or Scratch history: None reported Litter box training: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Low energy level Other notes: Kasper is known to prefer contact on his own terms, he is also a lap cat, lazy, and very independent cat who prefers to watch from afar. He spends time indoors and likes to be in the living room and kitchen. Kasper likes to play with water, he likes toys that crinkle, will chase burgs or moths. Kasper likes to scratch on cardboard and wood.

ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 10/13/25 FB32 Lying down in the top cubby with a neutral body and eyes. Eagerly accepts treats offered and welcomes petting on the head. Gently leans in for cheek rubs and eats more treats. When reaching down his back to stroke his body, he tenses up, steps back, whines, and raises a paw up. After pulling my hand away and giving him space, he calms down, lies down, and continues to appreciate more treats and petting on the head and cheeks. 10/22/25 FB32 Lying down in top cubby with neutral body and eyes. Eagerly accepts treats offered and welcomes petting on the head and leans in for cheek rubs. Easily coaxed with more treats to follow the assessor into the main kennel area. He may occasionally tolerate attention at the front, but if there is a sudden loud noise or quick movement, he may skittishly retreat back into the top cubby. He is easily coaxed with more treats again to the main kennel area but crouches down on the shelf with alert eyes and his tail wrapped around his body and flicking. When reaching close to offer a treat by hand to have him follow a trail of treats and wet food into the larger carrier for potential transport, he swats my hand and hisses but stays in the same spot. After giving him some time to calm down, we attempt to towel him; unfortunately, when reaching close with the towel, he swats and bites the towel. Unsuccessful with handling, so we keep him in his current kennel. 4/30/26 Kasper cautiously scanned the room and approached with curiosity. He briefly accepted petting, keeping his eyes wide and body low with his tail down, showing some nervousness. He responded well to being touched until with the scratcher tool he patted it preventing further contact and ended with enjoying the treats offered. 5/1/26 FB09 Kasper was crouching in his den, eyes wide and dilated upon opening the kennel door. When noticing the treats, he eagerly approached the front of the den and began quickly licking up the treats. His eyes remained wide and dilated throughout the interaction and he was primarily treat motivated, shifting his body to lick and bite the click stick when the handler attempted to pet along his cheek with it. 5/6/26 Vol. Kasper was up at the front of the kennel behind the Shoreline, eyes wide, pupils neutral, ears up. He extends his claws through the kennel bars. Enthusiastically eating tuna purée, he then bit the wooden spoon. Once satisfied, he engaged with the red mouse fishing toy for a minute. Then, when approached with the green pointed, he grabbed it and mouthed it. He allowed head pets by hand through the bars of the kennel. Given his tendency to extend claws and grab, further attempts to pet by hand were avoided. Needs more time. 5/7/26 FB09 Kasper approached the front of the kennel, eyes neutral and ears upright. When opening the door, he eagerly began licking up the treats offered to him, allowing pets by hand along his head while eating, his body remaining calm and neutral. GAN

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Mellow

VOCAL:: Quiet

CHARACTER TYPE: : Shy ,Sweet,Curious,Timid,Skittish,Independent

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Overstimulation,Rough play,Uncomfortable with pick up,New home adjustment period

Potential challenges comments:: Tolerates petting on the head and cheek rubs; however, he is sensitive to touch on the back and body and uncomfortable with pick up. He may escalate to retreating, swatting, or biting (see Known History and Enrichment Notes above from 10/13/25 and 10/22/25 for more details). We recommend building a positive association with the food rewards nearby and eventually inside the carrier so then Kasper may willingly and comfortably enter the carrier on his own or when coaxed with food. In order to safely handle Kasper in shelter, we recommend setting up a den at the portal door so then he can retreat from the cubby to the den without having to physically handle him.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : New Hope Only

RECOMMENDATIONS:: Adult only home

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: 09/27/25 Kasper was alert and cautious, resting on top of the den and reacting to sudden noises. He allowed brief petting with a slow approach but showed signs of discomfort with a head whip and slight paw lift. He accepted treats and continued to tolerate attention while remaining wary of his environment. 04/29/26 Kasper is inside of his den with wide dilated eyes and forward ears. He strikes the den cover as the portal is closed. When the assess-a-hand is presented, he hisses and nips at the hand, not allowing touch. Kasper is displaying behaviors that preclude placement in the adoptions room and may require further investigation before placement in a home. ?He has tried to bite and 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. ?He? may have a known history of behavioral issues that need to be addressed.