KNOWN HISTORY:: Lived Indoors Previously lived with: 2 adults, 4 children Behavior toward strangers: Shy & Timid, Hides initially Behavior toward children: Plays gently and is tolerant Behavior toward cats: Nips, Prefers contact on their terms Behavior toward dogs: Actively avoids or retreats Bite or Scratch history: Yes, previous bit/scratched a new cat in the home due to improper introduction. Litter box training: She is accustomed to having access to two covered litterboxes with unscented litter located in the bathroom or hallway of her home. Energy level/descriptors: Medium Other notes: She is described as a lazy couch potato who spends most of her time in the bathroom of her home where she enjoys laying/sleeping on the bath rug but will also spend time in bedrooms or sitting at any available window in the home. She likes to paly hide and seek, will fetch items or toys, chases and pounces on toys and enjoys scratching on carpet, fabric or rubber-like surfaces (scratched on crocs slippers in previous home). She primarily eats dry food of various brands and enjoys wet food as a treat. She displays defensive behaviors. She has never had her nails trimmed, is unbothered when their hair is brushed, struggles/squirms when picked up/held and is unbothered when placed in a carrier. Upon intake cat was fearful but tolerant. She was easily collared, scanned for MC, picked up, held, and placed in kennel.

ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 5/2/26 Vol. She did not show interest in the Churu treat offered but permitted interaction with the scratching tool while keeping her head lowered. She hissed once  during the interaction.  5/5/26 FB58 Sitting curled up tightly in her cubby with a tense face and body, eyes wide and dilated, ears tilt as I approach and she hisses as I go to open the cubby door. I lightly toss some treats near her and she sniffs the air as I sit in front of the cubby and speak to her softly as I slow blink. After a moment, she seems to settle the smallest amount and returns a few slow blinks. She is still highly fearful and not ready for direct interaction, but she is sniffing and curious about the treats in front of her. Eats after I leave. I'm moving her to Sun Porch and out of M&G tomorrow. 5/7/26 FB58 In her den and hidden from view - she hisses as I place her treat tray down and lunges at the front as the den cover is removed. But after a few moments of me sitting with her and speaking softly, she seems to have settled into almost a full loaf. Her pupils are no longer dilated, and there are low growls but she is also slow blinking. I offer the scratcher tool, and she allows me to pet her cheek and doesn't hiss. 5/8/26 FB79 Inside of the den, Riley has forward ears with her paws tucked and her eyes neutral; when i speak softly she had no reaction and when i brought the tool in for pets she tolerated all pets on her head and cheeks with no reaction. However, when i ran the tool down her back she snapped her head back and bit the tool with force. 5/10/26 FB06 First visit: Lifted the cage cover, Riley was curled up in the den sleeping. Second visit: Curled up in the den sleeping, I open the kennel door, Riley starts to growl. I wait for the growl to stop, say good job then close up the kennel. 5/10/26 Vol. Riley crouched in her den, grumbling. I spoke to her and tossed some Temptations into her den, through the ventilation holes. I also placed some Temptations and Squeeze Up in a tray at the opening to the den. I petted her a couple of times with a scratcher tool but she tried to bite it, so I put it away. She then began to eat the treats in her den. One was stuck in the corner. She tried using her claws to get it, but she wasn’t able to reach it. (She will probably try again later, when she is alone). She grabbed a few more treats with her paws and ate them. She then stretched her neck out of the den and ate the Squeeze Up and Temptations just outside the opening. I spoke softly to her as she ate and she stopped grumbling. I ended the interaction. When I checked in on her later, I saw she was still in her den. She hissed at me so I left her alone. 5/11/26 FB79 When I approached Rileys kennel and lifted the kennel cover she had no reaction with a neutral body and forward ears; I spoke to her through the glass and she slow blinked. When I returned she was asleep and slowly lifted her head as I opened the kennel door. GAN

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Subdued

VOCAL:: Quiet

CHARACTER TYPE: : Shy ,Sweet,Timid,Skittish

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Pet-induced aggression,Overstimulation,Fearful,New home adjustment period

Potential challenges comments:: Please see behavior flyers. Riley has exhibited touch sensitivity along her back and hind legs when being pet. Adopters should pay close attention to her body language and use a touch gradient during interactions to keep her below her threshold. This may be a sign of petting-induced aggression, where repeated physical contact results in discomfort for the cat, or it may be a sign of overstimulation. As a result of this observed behavior we recommend adopters who are familiar with signs of behavioral arousal and agitation in cats, so that interactions can be ended before Riley becomes reactive. Treats should be used to reward appropriate responses to physical attention. For information on petting-induced aggression, see this article: https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/virtual-pet-behaviorist/cat-behavior/petting-induced-aggression and https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/cat-care/common-cat-behavior-issues/aggression-cats

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 3

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

Recommendations comments:: Due to showing signs of FAS in shelter, and requiring a longer period to warm up - the behavior team recommends Riley goes to a home with no young children under the age of 13 to provide her with an environment in which they can appropriately acclimate/be socialized. Riley remains social and easy to handle with her human caretakers, but please be aware that Riley may be uncomfortable around other cats. Their previous owner reports Riley bit/scratched a new cat in the home due to improper introduction. Due to the described behaviors, we recommend Riley goes to a home with no other cats OR into a multi-cat home with cat parents experienced with introducing new cats slowly and gradually over a long period of time.

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: 4-28-26 Upon approach, Riley is tucked away at the back of the cubby crouched low with wide eyes, forward ears and her tail wrapped tightly around her body. As the cubby door opens and the scratcher is slowly offered, she has no reaction. She tolerates a few head pets but when the scratcher is passed along her backside she turns her head towards the scratcher and hisses. She is then offered some squeeze up and she starts to lip lick. No pick up was attempted at this time. 5-26-26 Upon approach, Riley is crouched on top of her cubby with forward ears and almond shaped eyes. As the cubby door opens she watches the assessor but has no reaction. She is offered treats, which she sniffs, but does not eat. The assessor speaks to her softly and slow blinks. After a few moments, Riley returns the slow blinks. The assessor offers their hand and she sniffs. When the assessor raises their hand slowly. Riley tilts her head down, so the assessor proceeds with petting her head. The assessor stops touching and leaves their hand idle near her head. After a few moments, Riley solicits the petting herself by rubbing her head against their hand and her body loosens significantly. She lowers herself to lying down on top of the cubby and rubs her head on assessor's hand. The assessor scratches the side of her face and her chin and Riley leans into it. The assessor tries to coax Riley to come closer but she remains on top of the cubby. Riley stands and the assessor runs their hand along the length of her body and she allows it but then moves away from the touch. Her back can be seen twitching and her upward tail flicks. She continues leaning into face and head pets. No pick up was attempted at this time. Riley tolerates attention and enjoys some petting but appears fearful or stressed in the shelter. She may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to her new home. We recommend this cat go to a home with experienced cat parents. Due to the behavior shown, she may not be a great fit for young children. Any home with older children prepared to adopt this cat should conduct a thorough interaction and endeavor to monitor this cat around their children to prevent these behaviors from being reinforced.