KNOWN HISTORY:: Indoor Cat Previously lived with: 2 adults, 1 cat, 1 small dog Behavior toward strangers: friendly and outgoing, plays rough (can break skin), curious, tolerant, warms up before 2 weeks, stress meows, swats Behavior toward children: friendly and outgoing, plays rough (can break skin), curious, tolerant, warms up before 2 weeks, nips, bites. He has been around minors; the nipping and biting is when he feels defensive and overstimulated when being over petted so much or when he is getting brushed down. Behavior toward cats: friendly and outgoing, plays rough (can break skin), curious, tolerant, prefers contact on their terms, bites Behavior toward dogs: No experience Bite or Scratch history: nips or bites during rough play or when overstimulated Litter box training: Due to being a DLH cat with poor grooming issues in rear-end, he may be unable to urinate and soil properly or neatly. He had access to 1 litter box in household in living room with a cover. The litter used was scented and non clumping or pellets Energy level/descriptors: medium energy Other notes: Erasmus is described as friendly, affectionate, lazy/couch potato, lap cat, quiet, watches from afar, cat has access to indoor and balcony. he likes to spend time where people are, in the livings room, and kitchen. He normally plays rough and likes to stalk and play with feet. He likes items that crinkle and likes to fetch. he as well likes to learn tricks for treats and like to play more then twice a day. he likes to scratch on fabric and cardboard. owners favorite things about him is that he is sweet, cute, fluffy and playful. He eats wet and dry food and likes to eat meat and cheese as treats. Bites when brushing his coat. enjoys being picked up or held. struggles or stress meows when being placed in a carrier.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Mellow

VOCAL:: Quiet

CHARACTER TYPE: : Shy ,Calm,Sweet,Curious

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Overstimulation,Rough play,Other,New home adjustment period

Potential challenges comments:: Please note that this cat is being treated for a medical condition at the time of evaluation. It is difficult to determine at this time how the medical condition may be affecting the behavior. Reported rough play and overstimulation when petted or brushed that escalates to Erasmus nipping or biting, which can break skin. Due to Erasmus being a long-haired cat, frequent grooming sessions are necessary, which means that the adopter should be experienced with how to manage Erasmus' potential to escalate.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 3

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

Recommendations comments:: No young children under 13 years old and no cats due to reports of rough play and overstimulation.

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Erasmus was resting in the den in loaf position with a neutral body and eyes. He sniffs the assessor's hand when reaching close and welcomes petting on the head. He slightly leans in for cheek rubs and he turns his head to sniff the assessor's arm when stroking his body. When applying gentle upward pressure on his side and chest, lifting him up to the ceiling of the den, he remains calm but tenses up a little bit. After placing him back down, he continues to tolerate more petting and attention. Erasmus interacts with the observer, appreciates attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. He has a history of rough play and overstimulation that may escalate to nipping or biting, which can break skin. He may need time to warm up to his new home. We recommend this cat go to a home with experienced cat parents. Due to the behavior reported, he 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.