KNOWN HISTORY:: Sol Previously lived with: 4 adults; 1 child (15 y/o); 1 SMB who passed away last year Behavior toward strangers: Actively avoids or retreats Behavior toward cats and dogs: Actively avoids or retreats Bite or Scratch history: Yes, a scratch incident reported. Litter box training: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Medium energy level Other notes: This cat is described as friendly, affectionate, and very active, with a playful side. She can also be a bit of a couch potato at times, but she's bold and fearless in her interactions. While independent, she enjoys being around people and doesn't like being alone. She had access to indoor spaces and spent most of her time by the window, in the bedroom, or other areas. Her play style is gentle, often engaging in activities like fetching bottle caps or toys, chasing bugs or moths, and even playing with water. She gets interactive playtime more than twice a day. She enjoys scratching carpet or fabric as well as rough rope. Her previous owner appreciated how she liked to play and watch TV, highlighting her sociable nature and dislike for being alone. No behavioral issues were noted, with her previous owner referring to her as "purrfect."

ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 04/07/25 ACFR Sol is laying in her den upon approach, pupils dilated, lip licking. She allows petting on the head and cheeks with the scratcher tool but remains tense. She does not accept offered squeeze up treat, but accepts crunchy treats and allows them to be slowly placed in front of her. 4/12/25 PRIOR ASSESSMENT Sol was sitting upright and alert upon approach, with wide eyes. She hissed when spoken to softly. She showed curiosity when offered treats, and while eating, she briefly tolerated petting with the scratcher tool along her head and back. However, she slowly lifted her head, then retreated, continuing to hiss and low growl while observing from a distance. The assessment was ended early to reduce her stress. 05/02/25 PRIOR ASSESSMENT Sol was in the cubby and enjoyed petting. She was easily coaxed down into the main part of the kennel using treats, where she continued to enjoy petting and tolerated being picked up. She remained calm when set back down. However, when some water was accidentally spilled and the assessor attempted to clean it with a towel, Sol became slightly upset and hissed. She’s a sweet cat who has greatly improved.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Mellow

VOCAL:: Quiet

CHARACTER TYPE: : Social,Calm,Sweet,People oriented,Curious,Skittish

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Overstimulation,Very high energy level,New home adjustment period

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 3

RECOMMENDATIONS:: No young children

Recommendations comments:: No children under age 13, respectful older children only. Counselor discretion.

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Sol is on the top shelf of her kennel, sitting right at the front with slightly dilated pupils. As she is approached she begins to solicit attention by rubbing against the kennel bars and pawing at assessor through the kennel bars, pawing gently twice but using claws on the third time. The door is opened and she comes down from the shelf, head bunting assessor's hand and allowing petting on the head, cheeks, and shoulders. She is able to be picked up and held for a few seconds, remaining calm while being held and continues to be calm as she is placed back down. Sol goes to eat her dry food and is no longer receptive to interaction, hissing and swatting at assessor's hand when any further interaction is attempted. Sol solicits attention and accepts petting but may be assertively demanding of attention or may play roughly. We feel that this cat will do best in a home without very young children. She may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to her new home. We recommend that this cat go to a home with experienced cat parents well counseled in overstimulation and overarousal.