KNOWN HISTORY:: Theodore was brought in with limited information on his behavior history in a home environment. Theodore was described as friendly and stated to have lived with other animals, no further information on what kind of animals he lived with was provided.

ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 7/13/26 FB73 Theodore is laying in his litter box, head held low, eyes wide, pupils dilated, and body tense as the assessor approaches. When the kennel door is opened and he is spoken to softly, Theodore begins to hiss. Crunchy treats are placed at the front of the kennel, and he slowly comes forward to eat them, tail and body low. He is tolerant of petting on the head while he eats his treats, freezing, looking up at the assessor with a tense body, and backing away when he is finished eating. He will continue to approach the front of the kennel for treats but remains tense throughout the interaction. The assessor attempts further petting with the scratcher tool and he once again begins to hiss a bit more intensely, ears back and lip licking. Treats are left in the kennel, and the interaction is ended to reduce FAS. Later in the day when the room is a bit quieter, the assessor approaches Theodore for a second interaction. This time he is initially a little bit tense, still laying curled in on himself in his litter box, but after some soft talk and crunchy treats, he begins to return slow blinks. Theodore allows petting on the head and cheeks, leaning in and closing his eyes as he is pet before beginning to make air biscuits. 7/14/26 Vol. Sitting in his privacy den with just his head sticking out. He’s on a special diet so didn’t give him any tuna or Squeeze-ups. Wasn’t interested in playing with the cat dancer or the laser. Was able to pet him by hand for several minutes. Sweet senior kitty but still shy. 7/15/26 Vol. Theodore was resting on his side in litter box. His pupils were somewhat dilated, and he lip licked when approached. When extending a hand toward him, Theodore leaned forward to head bunt and push his head into forehead rubs. He remained on his side in litter box, purring softly and kneading his paws against kennel wall. He lip licked again occasionally during interaction, but otherwise appeared generally relaxed, with a loose body.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Subdued

VOCAL:: Quiet

CHARACTER TYPE: : Shy ,Sweet,Timid

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful,New home adjustment period

Potential challenges comments:: See relevant behavior flyers.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 2

RECOMMENDATIONS:: No young children

Recommendations comments:: Theodore has been shy and fearful during his stay at the care center and may be intimidated by young children. No children under age 13, respectful older children only. Counselor discretion.

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Theodore is laying in his den, eyes wide, pupils dilated, and slightly tense as the assessor approaches. When the kennel door is opened and he is spoken to softly, he pokes his head out of the portal exit, slow blinking. He is tolerant of all petting, a bit tense when pet down his shoulders and back but leaning in and closing his eyes when he is pet on the head and cheeks. Theodore is able to be maneuvered out of his den and is tolerant of pickup, tensing but not displaying further issue when held. When he is placed back down, he walks back into his den, curling up and turning to face the back wall, tolerating some more petting on the head before the interaction is ended. Theodore tolerates attention and petting but appears to be moderately fearful or stressed in the shelter. He may be a little more independent and may need time to warm up to his new home. We recommend that he go to a home with some cat experience preferred and be well counseled in fearful cat behavior.