KNOWN HISTORY:: 11/22/24 Bonbona has been reported to stalk, chase and lunge during the time spent with her foster. _______________________________________________________________________ Previously lived with: 4 Adults, 3 children (ages 1,16,17) Behavior toward strangers: Bonbona does not have much experience with strangers. With known visitors, she is shy/timid and will actively hide. Behavior toward children: Bonbona has experience with young children ages 1, 5, and 9. She is independent and will actively avoid younger children. She has a tendency to scratch or hiss when she wants to be left alone. Behavior toward cats: Unknown. Behavior toward dogs: Bonbona has experience with a small dog in the home and will scratch, hiss, and growl when she wants to be left alone. Bite or Scratch history: Please see "Potential Challenges" section for more info Litter box training: Had access to an uncovered litter box with scented clumping litter kept in the bathroom. Energy level/descriptors: Low. Other notes: Bonoba is a quiet and independent indoor cat. She prefers contact on her terms and likes to watch from afar. She has lived with a large family and is used to staying in one space the majority of the time with access to her litter box. She enjoys playing with crinkly toys and water. She will play rough with tendency to scratch chasing her toys and pouncing on them. Bonbona likes to scratch on rope, carpet, and cardboard materials. Previous owner loved how she would chase her mouse toy and would look so cute while she is sleeping. Is unbothered when her coat is brushed or placed in a carrier. She does not like being held and will hiss or bite when her nails are trimmed. She eats both wet and hard food. During intake Cat was lip licking with whale eyes in the carrier. Cat did not attempt to flee when carrier bag was zipped open and allowed photo to be taken. Cat walked into den directly from carrier. No further handling was done.

ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 8/6/24 FB1261 In cat den upon approach, completely hidden from view. I lift the cage cover and see that he's hunched with his front paws folded, eyes wide and ears forward. He does not leave his den when I place squeeze-ups or a scented toy right outside of it. I speak to him softly and end the session for today. 8/11/24 FB79 Hiding inside her den, Bonabona sniffs the treaties that i toss in there for her but is uninterested. She allows pets with the tool and she even slight lens in for some on her cheekies. 8/14/24 FB79 Today, Bonbona displayed the same behaviors described in the previous enrichment note. 8/23/24 FB1261 In cat den upon approach, initially hidden from view. She begins hissing and grumbling when I lift her den cover and she maintains eye contact with a tense expression from a hunched position. I leave her some treats near her den and walk away, and when I check on her a few moments later the treats closest to her kennel have been eaten (greenies). I open the kennel door again and she pokes her head out to grumble at me as I slowly push a tray of squeeze-ups towards her. She stretches her neck out to begin eating the treats as I watch! I slow-blink and speak to her softly before ending the session and she does not retreat as long as she has squeeze-ups in front of her. 9/10/24 FB1261 Lying in cat den upon approach, body and face hidden from view. She pokes her head out when offered meaty morsels, but once she notices me she hisses and when I present her with the scratcher tool she gives it a swat before retreating. I speak to her softly and leave her some treaties for later... not open to hands-on interaction at this time. 9/11/24 FB79 Today, Bonbona displayed the same behaviors as the previous enrichment note. 9/16/24 FB1261 I was able to clicker train Bonbona today. She was originally trapped in her den, but when I free her and she pokes her head out to eat the treats offered immediately. I spend the remainder of the session clicking and rewarding each time she takes a step closer to the front of her kennel. I do not push petting today to end the session on a positive note. 9/18/24 FB79 So sweet girl! Coaxed out with high value treats and accepts pets on her head and cheeks with a mid level tail. 9/28/24 FB58 Is out of her den on her own when I walk past! Sitting with a neutral face and body and sniffs my hand through the cage door when I offer it out to her. Eats squeeze up placed at the front of the cage and allows some pets on her head through the cage door. 10/4/24 FB79 Inside her den, Bonbona hears me open her kennel door and peaks her head out; she has a neutral face with forward ears/calm almond eyes. She sniffs the treats that i toss near her but isn't interested, she allows me to pet on her head and cheeks and she leans in for more. She steps her front leg out for more but after a few she slowly retreats back into her den. I leave some extra treaties and toys! -GAN

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Moderate

VOCAL:: Quiet

CHARACTER TYPE: : Bold,Playful,Curious,Independent

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

Potential challenges comments:: Previous owner stated: During the 4th of July weekend her 1 year old niece was playing on the living room floor when Bonbona escaped her bedroom. She ran with high energy across the living room and ran atop the infant leaving scratches on her back and right shoulder. Child was treated at home. Then on 7/27 at 4:30pm, owner's sister was walking into the kitchen when her cat escaped from her bedroom and with high energy ran straight towards the kitchen. The Client heard a scream and then saw that her sister was bitten on her left arm. Bonbona had attempted to jump up on the table and sister blocked the cat with her arm. Bite incident left two scratches and a small puncture wound breaking skin and drawing blood. Owner's sister did not seek medical attention and treated her wound at home. When asked if the Bonbona often escapes the bedroom Client stated that her large family lives in an apartment and the cat is entirely contained in her bedroom where she feeds and cares for the cat.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 3

RECOMMENDATIONS:: Adult only home,No dogs

Recommendations comments:: Due to the behavior seen in shelter, the reported behavior from her foster parent and needing a longer time to warm up, the behavior team feels Bonbona would do best in an adult-only home where they would be able to acclimate in a calm environment. Bonbona has experience with young children ages 1, 5, and 9. She is independent and will actively avoid younger children. She has a tendency to scratch or hiss when she wants to be left alone. Bonbona has experience with a small dog in the home and will scratch, hiss, and growl when she wants to be left alone.

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: 8/4/24 Inside her den, Bonbona peaks her head out when she hears the assessor approach, she has a relaxed face with forward ears and almond eyes. She quickly ducks back into her den when treats were placed near the den door and remained still with her tail wrapped around her body. She allows all pets on her head/cheeks as well as down her back and body but isn't able to be coax out of the den. Bonbona begins to lip lick when the assessor pets on her cheeks once more but remains still throughout. Pick up was not attempted due to not being able to be coaxed out and to limit FAS. 9/4/24 Upon re-eval, Bonbona is inside her den out of sight and low hisses when the assessor lifts the den cover for a better view; she is curled up towards the back of the den with her tail tightly wrapped around her body. She hisses once again with wide eyes when treats are tossed near her den opening as well as when the pointer tool is brought closer. Bonbona sniffs the tool when it is slowly introduced and allows very brief pets on her cheeks before hissing harshly when the tool is moves to pet around her body. Pick up was not attempted due to not being able to coax out of den as well as to limit FAS. 10/4/24 Upon re-eval, Bonbona has shown some minor improvements and has begun to come out of her den on her own. On approach, she is visible in her den with her face visible, ears forward, and a slightly tense face. She comes partly out when treats are offered out to her and begins to eat. She allows pets along her head and shoulders with the scratcher tool as she eats. After a moment, she comes out fully and continues to eat treats but when pet along her back, she turns and hisses at the tool and moves to go back into her den. Pick up is not attempted. 11/22/24 Upon returning to shelter, Bonbona is in her den out of sight and hisses when the kennel door is opened; she hisses once again when the den cover is lifted for a better view and backs herself towards the back corner. While continuing to harshly hiss when the scratcher tool is brought closer she tightly wraps her tail around her legs while ducking/dodging and occasionally spitting at the tool - Bonbona briefly tolerates pets on her head and cheeks but begins hissing once again when the tool is brought down and around her body. Showing no interest in treats or attention pick up was not attempted due to not being able to be coaxed out and to limit FAS. 12/23/24 Bonbona tolerated petting while leaning in slightly, sitting upright and leaning in a few more times while remaining tense and focused on the hand. She lunges towards the hand as the cage door is closing. Bonbona tolerates attention and petting but may be fearful or stressed in the shelter, and may be intimidated by small children. She may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to her new home. Due to the behaviors seen in the care center, we feel that this cat will do best in an experienced, adult only home