KNOWN HISTORY:: Indoor Cat Previously lived with: 1 Adult, 2 Teenagers, 3 other cats, 2 kittens Behavior toward strangers: Noted to be defensive (hiss, growl, swat, and nip). Behavior toward children: Noted to be defensive with the 18 y/o female and tolerated the 19 y/o male. Behavior toward cats: Noted to defensive with his son Simba. Noted to be tolerant of the two adult females, not spayed, and two, 6-week-old kittens. Bite or Scratch history: Yes, reported. Litter box training: Slips has a reported history of defecating outside the litterbox, with the behavior beginning approximately 1.5 years ago in his previous home. The behavior most likely occurred in response to the stressful and high-traffic household environment, which included multiple adult cats, young kittens, and frequent activity. The previous owner attempted to address the behavior by increasing litterbox cleaning frequency, but no veterinary evaluation was pursued to investigate potential medical or behavioral contributors. Potential adopters should be aware that inappropriate elimination may reoccur in a home environment and should be comfortable implementing appropriate management and behavior-modification strategies if needed. Since entering the shelter, Slips has been closely monitored for litterbox use. During this time, he has consistently defecated appropriately in the litterbox, and no accidents have been observed or reported, including over the past several days of monitoring. Energy level/descriptors: Low energy level Other notes: Handling and Lifestyle History - Slips is described as a solitary, independent cat who spent most of his time indoors in the living room of his previous home. He reportedly has limited tolerance for handling, struggling and attempting to bite when picked up or restrained, and hissing during grooming. His nails have never been trimmed. His behavior in a carrier is largely unknown, although he reportedly entered a carrier voluntarily on one occasion. Slips did not receive regular interactive play sessions in his previous home and was described as showing little interest in toys or play. He prefers scratching carpeted or fabric surfaces and is highly food-motivated, readily enjoying a variety of treats.

ENRICHMENT NOTES:: PRIOR ASSESSMENT 3/15/26: Slips was curled up hiding at the back of the den with a tense body and wide eyes. He sniffs treats offered by hand but then leans back when reaching close. He flattens his ears and lip licks when pet on the head and receiving cheek rubs. When stroking his body, he remains tenses with his tail wrapped tight around his body and then he looks back at the assessor's hand and hisses. Pick up was not attempted in order to reduce stress. -5/16/26 Slips has made some very nice improvements since his first assessment and now enjoys petting and is friendly, sweet, and affectionate, but remains a level three cat mostly because of bite history in the home. Slips enjoys coming forward for treats and returns slow blinks but is still hesitant to pets and resists handling. 3/31/26 Vol. Sitting near the front of his kennel. Opened door and was able to pet him by hand for several minutes. He head-butted my hand and then rolled over and exposed his belly to me. Wasn’t interested in eating Squeeze-ups or in playing with the cat dancer; he just wanted more petting. He did get a bit overstimulated with the petting so I ended our interaction to avoid FAS.Sweet boy! 4/1/26 Seems to be under the weather. Allows hand pets and head bunts back. Ignores offered treats and remains in the main compartment. 4/2/26 FB20 Slips is laying in the main area of his kennel looking under the weather. He sniffs hand briefly and allows a cheek rub before using his paw to press hand away, not into interaction today. 4/3/26 Vol. Sitting erect on shelf, looking around - gave a little peep when came to read kennel card. Put in treat bowl and saw that Slips had thrown up fluid all around cage. Decided not to interact - he continued to sit erect. Cleaned up his cage. 4/5/26 Vol. Slips is still a little under the weather, but he was a bit more social this week. He was sitting upright in his litter box. I put a tray with tuna in front of the box and closed the cubby door. Slips came forward to eat the tuna, then went into the main kennel to eat some dry food. After eating, he went back into the litter box and sat in loaf. He tolerated a gentle head pet but scrunched backward shortly after because there was a lot of noise in the room. 04/06/26 FB47 Slips was in the cubby sleeping and, when woken up, began salivating and appeared fearful. Treats were left, and the interaction was ended. But a few minutes later vet services went to do work with him in the cubby and he tolerated it without hissing. 4/8/26 Resting in the cubby. Allows pets and head bunts the hand. Ignores offered treats.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Mellow

VOCAL:: Quiet

CHARACTER TYPE: : Social,Shy ,Calm,Sweet,Affectionate,Curious,Independent

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

Potential challenges comments:: Bite or Scratch History: Two Reported Incidents 1. Redirected aggression: While attempting to mount a female cat, Slips was interrupted by a household member. Slips then scratched the person's arm multiple times. The injuries were treated at home and no medical care was sought. 2. Inter-cat aggression: Slips attacked Simba (resident cat) after Simba exited a bathroom, biting his front left leg and causing an open wound. Slips chased Simba into the bathroom and the incident ended when the door was closed, preventing further contact. **Behavior Summary:** Reported behaviors include redirected aggression toward a person during an interaction with another cat and aggression directed toward another cat resulting in injury. These incidents suggest challenges with arousal, impulse control, and interactions involving people and other animals.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 3

RECOMMENDATIONS:: No other cats OR multi-cat home with adopters experienced with introducing new cats,Adult only home

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Slips was alert and curious upon approach, calmly scanning his surroundings. He engaged cautiously and accepted offered treats but remained somewhat hesitant, occasionally retreating. He tolerated petting with a scratcher tool, leaning his head and body into the contact. However, when hand petting was attempted while he was eating treats, he leaned away, indicating some discomfort with closer interaction. The session was ended on a positive note to minimize stress and reinforce positive associations with human interaction. Slips tolerates attention and petting but may feel fearful or stressed in the shelter environment and could be intimidated by small children. He tends to be a bit more independent and might need time to adjust and warm up to a new home. Based on his behavior at the care center and prior owner history, he would likely thrive best in an experienced, adult-only household.