KNOWN HISTORY:: Lucy was brought in with limited information on her behavior history in a home environment. Litter Box Training: Yes Previously lived with: 3 adults, 1 small dog Behavior toward strangers: With strangers and visitors, Lucy prefers contact on her own terms. She is also shy and timid, curious, and friendly and outgoing. Bite History: Lucy has a documented history of multiple aggressive incidents, including biting and scratching, and her behavior has recently escalated to targeting all members of her household, often without clear warning. She may suddenly growl, hiss, or act erratically before charging at people, and has caused injuries such as bleeding scratches when handled. Due to these unpredictable and potentially dangerous behaviors, Lucy will require a highly experienced adopter, a quiet and low-stimulation home, and ongoing professional behavioral support; she is not suitable for homes with children or individuals unable to safely manage her needs, and her adoption should be approached with careful consideration and a strong commitment to behavior management.

ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 4/14/26 While inside the den, she hissed and growled when petting was attempted through the side portal door with the scratcher tool, indicating stress and defensiveness. The session ended by placing treats in her kennel, which she ate once left alone. 4/18/26 Lucy was watching from a distance through the side portal door. She ignores laser light during play time. She lip licks, looking away ignoring offered treats. 4/21/26 Seems to be UTW. Crouched from on top of the den avoiding contact, watching laser light throughout the interaction. 4/26/26 FB73 Lucy is in her den, body tense and low growling as the handler approaches. When petting is attempted with the scratcher tool, she leans away to avoid contact and hisses, continuing to low growl throughout the interaction. The assessor attempts to offer her a squeeze up on the tool, but she does not accept it, hissing once again. Treats are left in the kennel with her and the interaction is ended to reduce stress. 4/30/26 Lucy retreated into the den, squinting, flinching, and shrinking away when petting was attempted with the scratcher tool. She ignored the laser during the play session, which was ended early to reduce stress. 5/3/26 FB73 Lucy is laying curled up pressed close to the back corner of her den. When the kennel door is opened and the den cover is lifted, she backs up even further, ears pulled all the way back and hissing. When she is offered a squeeze up on the scratcher tool, she hisses and hard swats at it repeatedly and begins to low growl. Interaction is ended to reduce FAS. 5/11/26 FB73 Lucy is sitting upright in her den, poking her head out of the portal exit as the handler approaches. When the kennel door is opened, she pulls her head back, eyes wide and pupils dilated. When petting is attempted with the scratcher tool, she begins low growling, swatting at it hard repeatedly. Interaction is ended to reduce stress. 5/12/26 FB73 Lucy is sitting upright in her den, approaching the front of the kennel as the handler approaches and calls to her. She leans her body against/head bunts the kennel bars to solicit attention, allowing petting on the head, cheeks, and down her back directly with the handler's hands through the bars. Crunchy treats are placed in front of her and she immediately eats them. Showing some improvement for sure! 5/16/26 Lucy greeted at the front seeking attention, showing affiliative behavior with head bunts and leaning into petting. She appeared curious but somewhat wary of her surroundings, frequently glancing toward the entrance door while continuing to solicit interaction. When approached with the scratcher tool, she briefly retreated into the den but returned when spoken to softly. She resumed head bunting and accepted offered treats. Session focused on building a positive association with positioning and handling.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Moderate

VOCAL:: Quiet

CHARACTER TYPE: : Sweet,Affectionate,Insistent,People oriented,Curious

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Overstimulation,Fearful,Uncomfortable with pick up,Other,New home adjustment period

Potential challenges comments:: Lucy has displayed fearful behavior during their stay in the care center and has displayed distance-increasing behavior with extended handling. Fear aggression can occur when a cat perceives a threat and may escalate if they cannot escape. A fearful cat will feel more relaxed when given options, so provide her with the chance to move closer, investigate, or interact with you. Be sure to offer incentive such as treats or play time whenever the cat makes a small positive step. Please speak to an adoption counselor for additional information on methods to desensitize your cat to their fear stimulus. Lucy has warmed up to be social and affectionate after several months in the Care Center but appears to be easily overstimulated. As a result of this observed behavior we recommend adopters who are familiar with signs of behavioral arousal and agitation in cats, so that interactions can be ended before Lucy becomes overstimulated. We also recommend fishing pole-type toys for play as they allow for interaction and vigorous, stimulating exercise while keeping human hands at a distance.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 3

RECOMMENDATIONS:: Adult only home,No dogs

Recommendations comments:: Due to bite/scratch history and history of attacking small dog in the home, the behavior team recommends an experienced, adult only home with no dogs.

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: 04/13/26 Lucy is in her den, sitting upright and pressing her body into the back corner, body tense, eyes wide, and pupils dilated as the assessor approaches. When the kennel door is opened and the den cover is slowly lifted, Lucy begins hissing and low growling intensely. Petting is attempted with the scratcher tool and Lucy repeatedly swats with high intensity to avoid contact. Treats are offered but Lucy does not respond to them, continuing to swat and low growl. Interaction is ended to reduce FAS. 05/13/26 Lucy was lying in her den, squinting with her eyes dilated. When lifting the den cover, she gave a hiss and a low growl, shifting further back. When offering her treats, she leaned in to sniff them but showed no further interest in them. When attempting to pet along her head and body with the click stick, she allowed the petting, her body remaining tense and stiff but no signs of escalated aggression. 6/6/26 Lucy is sitting on top of her den with forward ears and neutral eyes. When the assessor approaches, she jumps down to greet them with a high tail, rubbing her cheeks along their hand. She is very focused on what is going on outside of the room and attempts to poke her head out of the kennel, but is redirected with petting. Her skin occasionally ripples after several passes along her body, but she does not escalate. She enjoys more cheek rubs and the assessor attempts a pick up. Lucy tenses and chirps in protest, her tail flicking. The assessor does not complete the pick up and Lucy recovers quickly, softening and soliciting more cheek pets. Once the door is closed, she softly paws through the bars for more attention. Due to prior owner history (see separate notes) and a bite/scratch history we feel that this cat will do best in an experienced cat parent home.