KNOWN HISTORY:: Indoor Cat Previously lived with: 1 adult and 1 other cat. Behavior toward strangers: Misu around strangers will hide initially, prefers contact on her own term, hisses, and growls. She can also be curious, tolerant, and friendly once getting to know. Behavior toward cats: Plays rough, growls, swat, and bites. Bite or Scratch history: There was an incident in which Misu jumped up and clawed onto the client's leg as they were getting out of bed in the morning. Fortunately, the scratch did not break the skin and did not require medical attention. Litter box trained: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Low/medium energy, very friendly, affectionate, bold, and lazy/couch potato. Other notes: Misu enjoys spending time in the living room and loves to chase and pounce on her toys, often fetching them as well. She receives at least two play sessions a day and enjoys scratching carpet, fabric, and both vertical and horizontal surfaces. Her owner appreciates her sweet and loving nature; Misu always wants to be near people, even if she isn't directly interacting. She's very treat-motivated and enjoys eating IAMS and Tiki Cat food. Her favorite treats are Temptations and Tiki Cat squeezables.

ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 9.2.24 Vol. At the front of the kennel, meowing. Eagerly ate chicken and Temptations through the bars and then with the door open. Air batted at my hand when I left it on the floor nearby, and shied away from the scratcher tool and then hissed at it. Briefly enjoyed chasing the laser pointer. Remained at the front of the kennel sniffing the air as I was writing notes nearby. 9/6/24 Vol. Meatloafed in main cage. Put in squeeze treat bowl and she ate quickly, pushing bowl near fingers but hissing if touched. Put in more treats and tried to approach with scratcher tool - she put her mouth on it. Kept tool in cage and Misu resumed eating. Removed tool and tried once more to approach with hand. She hissed and tail started twitching. Ended interaction. 9/15/24 Vol. Misu was in the main condo, sitting up, eyes and ears alert. Misu got very excited when she saw the squeeze up and eagerly licked it through the bars from the tube. However, when I opened the condo door to extend the treat on the tool, she licked it, then hissed and swatted hard at the tool. Ended interaction. 09.16.24 FB04 Misu is showing consistent signs of overstimulation at this time. Misu does not need socialization, these behaviors are likely to continue in a home environment and this is not an indication that Misu is under socialized. They are a very smart and curious cat who may be sensitive to hands-on stimuli. They will need plenty of playtime and mental stimulation in their new home. 9/29/24 Vol. Resting in den but came out to front when I approached. Tail was low while looking around. Moved to other side of the kennel behind the Shoreline cover and crouched in loaf position with tail flicking. Yawned when I pulled back a corner (or hissed silently?) and remained in place. Didn't really respond to sweet talk or slow blinks. Stood and came back to the other side when I opened a bag of treats, but didn't eat any.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Mellow

VOCAL:: Quiet

CHARACTER TYPE: : Bold,Curious,Independent

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

Potential challenges comments:: Initially, Misu solicits petting and attention but starts to hiss and swat at the assessor after a few gentle strokes. This behavior may indicate petting-induced aggression or overstimulation. Given this reaction, it's recommended that adopters be familiar with signs of behavioral arousal and agitation in cats to ensure interactions are stopped before Misu becomes reactive. Using treats to reward her appropriate responses to physical attention is advised.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 3

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

Recommendations comments:: Due to previous adopter returning Misu due to not getting along with resident cat, we recommend homes with no other cats, or a multi-cat home only if the adopter has proven experience with introducing new cats successfully.

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Summarized assessment on 9/28/24: Misu was at the front of her space, standing quietly and approaching to sniff treats. She accepted a squeeze-up from the assessor's hand and briefly allowed petting while eating. As she became more comfortable, she tolerated petting consistently during mealtime. However, when the food ran out, she pulled back slightly and began hissing with each pet attempt but did not escalate further. While she has shown improvement since her previous assessment, there remains a risk of her becoming easily provoked to bite or scratch with improper handling. Assessment on 11/2/24: Misu was resting softly but alert upon approach, sitting upright and watching her surroundings. She accepted offered treats and allowed brief petting on her head but quickly hissed and swiped at the scratcher tool. Afterward, she stayed in place, tolerating the presence of humans with the kennel door closed. Misu tolerates brief attention and petting but appears stressed in the shelter. She may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to her new home. We recommend that this cat go to a home with experienced cat parents who are well counseled on petting induced aggression.