KNOWN HISTORY:: Indoor Previously lived with: 2 Adults, 1 Child, 1 Cat Behavior toward strangers: Cream is recorded to being shy, timid, who initially hides and would hiss and nip at times with strangers. Behavior toward children: Cream is recorded to being friendly, outgoing and play gentle with children. Previously lived with one child. Behavior toward cats: Cream is recorded to being friendly, outgoing and play gentle with cats. Behavior toward dogs: N/A Bite or Scratch history: N/A Litter box training: Yes Energy level/descriptors: High Other notes: Cream is known to be an indoor, quiet, fearful cat who prefers contact on their own terms. Cream is recorded to spend majority of their time in the bedroom. Cream is recorded to play gentle and likes to play hide and seek, chasing and pouncing on feet. Cream recorded to enjoy scratching carpet and fabric. Cream enjoys eating both wet and dry food. Cream is recorded to hide in fear. Previous owner's favorite thing about Cream is how much they love cuddling!

ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 4/1/26 Vol. Cream was inside the den. On lifting the den cover, he was found sitting upright, his side pressed against the back of the den, tail tightly wrapped around him, eyes wide, pupils dilated, ears up, whiskers down. Uninterested in the feather toy presented to the portal (when hung from ceiling). He hissed at the small ball deposited slowly through the portal, scrunching further back. After a brief reset, a few crunchy treats were offered, meeting with another hiss and low growl. Needs more time. 4/3/26 Vol. Cream was resting inside den, away from opening. He did not show interest when offered treats on scratcher tool, remaining silent and out of sight. He did not show interest in a feather toy. When den cover was briefly lifted, he pressed himself into back corner of den, with a tense body and wide dilated eyes. 4/4/26 Vol. Hiding in den, out of sight. Did not move or make audible noise when a cup of treats and squeeze-up was dropped into den. Checked back after 5 minutes, had not eaten. When den cover was raised, hissed once and sat at the back.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Subdued

VOCAL:: Quiet

CHARACTER TYPE: : Shy ,Timid,Independent

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful,New home adjustment period

Potential challenges comments:: Cream should be given a slow introduction to the home, one room at a time starting in a small room like a bathroom with food, litter and water, either because prior owner notes [Cream is reported to be shy, timid, who initially hides and would hiss and nip at times with strangers]  and because behaviors seen at the Care Center [shy, avoidant of handling, hides in den, very timid] strongly suggest that he will hide if allowed. Interact with him in this room until he seems sufficiently confident that you feel you can introduce him to the next part of the home without running the risk that he will hide. Please speak to an adoption counselor for additional information on methods to help introduce your cat to the home.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 3

RECOMMENDATIONS:: No young children

Recommendations comments:: Cream has been very shy and fearful during his stay at the care center and may be intimidated by very young children. No children under age 5, respectful older children only. Important to note owner states he is friendly and gentle with children, counselor discretion.

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Cream is sitting upright in his den, pupils dilated, body tense, and pressing himself close to the back corner. Treats are offered but he does not respond to them. He is tolerant of all petting with the scratcher tool but remains tense when he is pet, leaning away and body rippling as his ears go back. He does not escalate further but pickup is not attempted due to observed behavior. Cream is unable to be coaxed out of the den and remains frozen at the back throughout the interaction. Interaction is ended to reduce stress. Cream tolerates attention and petting but appears 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 this cat go to a home with experienced cat parents.