KNOWN HISTORY:: Lived Indoors Previously lived with: 2 adults and 3 children (ages 7 years, 5 years and 7 months old baby) and 2 cats Behavior toward strangers, children and cats: hides initially, she actively avoids and retreats. defensive Bite or Scratch history: Yes, two reported during playtime and rough play which both was minor and no medical attention was needed. Litter box training: See Potential challenges comments below for more details. Energy level/descriptors: Medium energy Other notes: Shawna is described bold/fearless, independent, solitary, she likes to watch from afar. She is also very withdrawn and remains solitary. Shawn is only ever indoors. She likes to spend time mainly in the bathroom, she normally stays there. Shawna is not interested in playtime. Shawna likes to scratch on carpet/cardboard, vertical surfaces and horizontal surfaces. Shawn loves to eat dry food, Rachel Ray brand. She likes friskies treats. Struggles & squirms, and will also hiss when picked up and held or placed in a carrier.

ENRICHMENT NOTES:: Prior assessment 3/4/25: Shawna was resting on top of her den when approached. She immediately backed up on top of her den and hissed continuously at the assessor. Shawna kept a tense body as the scratcher tool made contact. She leaned forward and sniffed the tool, when the tool moved closer, she backed up further into the den. Shawna tolerated petting from the tool on the head and cheek and minimal petting on the back. The assessor used the tool to apply pressure to stimulate pick up and Shawna raised her paw and placed it on the tool as to push it away. 3/7/25 Vol. On top of box, paws out, ears forward, eyes narrow, looking around. Put in squeeze treat bowl - Shawna ignored at first, looking down, but then decided to come down to look out curiously and then eat greedily, pushing bowl close to front. Hissed once when refilling bowl while she was eating. Allowed gentle head touches with hand while eating. Kept refilling bowl and Shawna kept eating - even leaning over to lick treat tube but preferring the bowl. Allowed touches with hand. Let her eat, sweettalked and ended interaction. She licked bowl clean and started to clean herself before going back to box top to finish. 3/14/25 Vol. In top cubby with head lying on cubby entry - eyes 1/2 closed, ears forward. As approached sat erect, lots of lip licking, eyes and ears normal. Put squeeze treat bowl on shelf, she leaned out to sniff but did not approach. Approached with hard treats on scratcher tool, Shawna sniffed and gently pushed tool down. Approached with empty scratcher tool and Shawna allowed some head scratches before pulling slowly back into cubby. Added treats to bowl and Shawna came almost all the way out to dip paw in treat to taste and then bent to eat. Allowed head touches with hand while eating (often with her paw)Allowed refilling of bowl while she ate, still allowing head scratches with hand. She did not finish bowl but pulled slowly back into cubby. Sweettalked and ended interaction. 3/16/25 Vol. Shawna is in the bottom cubby behind the litter box, pupils slightly dilated, ears up, whiskers forward. She licks her lips, but then starts rubbing her head and chest against the litter box with fairly soft eyes. Shawna allows all petting and leaned into head and neck scratches and began to purr loudly. I extended the clicker with some catnip spray she is said to like, and her nose began to run. Making good progress but difficult to tell impact of her illness. 3/18/25 Vol. Stuck her paw out of of the kennel to say hello. Able to give her many pets. Interaction was during the afternoon feed so waited while she ate her regular food which she ate up. Then gave her some canned chicken which she gobbled up. Her food dish from the morning feed was completely empty and she seemed very hungry. *Enrichment Notes continued in GAN*

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Laid back,Mellow

VOCAL:: Quiet

CHARACTER TYPE: : Bold,Curious,Skittish,Independent

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Inappropriate elimination,Overstimulation,Fearful,Other,New home adjustment period

Potential challenges comments:: It is likely that Shawna's previous home environment may have contributed to her fearful behavior and/or the stress from the children and resident cat/kittens may have triggered her inappropriate elimination. We would recommend a calm, quiet, and low-traffic home. Shawna was seen by a veterinarian and has no known medical issues. We are unaware of what, if any, modifications steps were taken to try and address this behavior in the home, so we cannot be sure what the trigger may have been or if this behavior may continue in a future home. However, we recommend that potential adopters be comfortable with management and modification techniques for elimination outside the litter box should this behavior continue in a home environment. During the two week litter box observation period, Shawna was reported to have 2 litter box accidents (on the 10th and 11th day) on her linens, and she was reported to appropriately use the litter box for all other days her litter box habits were recorded.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 3

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

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Shawna was resting inside the top cubby when approached, appearing alert with soft eyes. She showed curiosity when treats were offered and slowly engaged the main compartment. Loose body with tail high. During her meal, an attempt to pet her was made, which she tolerated with a stroke on the head. Shawna sat upright, looking at the assessor with soft eyes before hissing. A second attempt to pet her was made after she ate again, but she continued to hiss. The assessment was ended to reduce her stress. Shawna 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.