KNOWN HISTORY:: Lived Indoors Previously lived with: 1 Adult 1 Child Behavior toward strangers: Hides initially, hisses, growls. Behavior toward children: Hisses Behavior toward cats: Hides initially Behavior toward dogs: Actively avoids or retreats Bite or Scratch history: Yes. Client stated the cat is very territorial of her and will bite or scratch other people. The last incident of broken skin was 18 days ago. Cookie also had a bite/scratch to another animal in 2022, but no further detail were provided. Litter box training: Yes. Energy level/descriptors: Medium energy level. Other notes: Cookie is reported to not really get along with anyone besides her owner. This cat is mostly independent and prefers contact on her own terms. She lived strictly indoors and spent most of her time in the living room and bedroom. She enjoys play that involves chasing and pouncing on toys, playing with water, and rough play that includes extending her nails, though she only had interactive playtime multiple times per month. She likes to scratch on carpet or fabric as well as vertical surfaces. Her previous owner’s favorite things about her are that she can fetch, which is rare for a cat, and that she loves playing with laser lights and toys that hang from string. Behavior issues noted include scratching furniture, nipping or swatting when pet for too long, disliking other cats, and scratching people. She eats both wet and dry food and has been on a strict Blue Buffalo diet for many years, as eating other foods upsets her stomach and can cause vomiting. She enjoys all kinds of treats and is not picky about them. Cookie struggles or squirms when her nails are trimmed. She enjoys her coat being brushed and being picked up and held. She is unbothered when placed into a carrier.

ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 02/04/26 ACFR Cookie was resting in her den when approached. As the kennel door opened, Cookie started to growl immediately. The den cover was slowly lifted and Cookie responded by swatting and hitting the clear den door and hissing. The scratcher tool was introduced through the side den door and Cookie swatted at it three times. A tuna lick mat was left after the socialization ended. 01/31/26 ACFR Cookie was hiding in her den and began growling softly when handler opened kennel door. When the den cover was removed she began to hiss/spit and strike at plastic barrier. Squeeze up was slowly offered using a scratcher tool at den portal, and she leaned her head out to sniff before quickly striking the tool repeatedly and hissing. Tool was removed and den cover was replaced. Interaction ended to reduce increasing FAS. 02/06/26 FB32 Hiding in den crouched down. Begins growling when opening the door. When reaching close with scratcher tool, she repeatedly bats the tool with moderate force. As the tool stays still, Cookie curiously pokes her head out to sniff the tool and then looks out of the den side door and lip licks. When reaching close and offering puree treat on the tool she bats the tool again with slightly less force and hesitates to swat. She softly hisses when raising the den cover to get a better view of her, swats the tool, and then sniffs and lip licks at the tool. She softly hisses again when lowering the den cover at the end of the interaction.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Energetic,Subdued

VOCAL:: Quiet

CHARACTER TYPE: : Bold,Independent

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful,New home adjustment period

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : New Hope Only

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

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Cookie was in the den, appearing tense with dilated pupils and started to get agitated when treats were delivered near the den door. Then she began growling, and when approached with the scratcher tool to pet her, she hissed, growled and struck hard at the tool, intending to inflict damage. Cookie is displaying behaviors that preclude placement in the adoptions room and/or may require further investigation before placement in a home. She has tried to swat and scratch 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. She may have a known history of behavioral issues that need to be addressed.