KNOWN HISTORY:: Lived Indoors Previously lived with: 2 adults, 1 dog Behavior toward strangers: She is curious but actively avoids or retreats and can escalate to swatting if boundaries are pushed. Behavior toward children: No experience. Behavior toward cats: No experience. Behavior toward dogs: Hisses, growls, and/or swats. Before Franny got spayed, she was very affectionate and friendly with the resident LMB. After being spayed, Franny started attacking client and her sister whenever their residential dogs got excited. The client keeps Franny in her bedroom separate from the dog, with a tall hallway gate that has a cat doorway at the bottom; however, Franny growls and swats at the dog when he approaches. (The dog is noted to be friendly and curious, wanting to play.) She then redirects her aggression towards the siblings. Bite or Scratch history: Yes, two incidents cause by fear of resident dog, resulting in redirection towards people. Litter box training: She is accustomed to having access to an uncovered litterbox with clumping corn litter located in the bedroom of the home. Energy level/descriptors: Medium Other notes: She is described as a sweet and independent indoor cat who prefers contact on her own terms and watching from afar. She spends most of her time in the bedroom of her home where she enjoys chasing and pouncing on toys, playing rough, and scratching on vertical carboard surfaces. She can be pretty fearful and jumpy but is very affectionate once she feels comfortable. She primarily eats Iams dry food and her favorite treats are Temptations of chicken, liver, or beef flavor. Displays defensive behavior. Will struggle, squirm, hiss, or bite when having her nails trimmed and when placed in a carrier. She swats when having her coat brushed and may struggle or squirm when picked up or held but also seems to enjoy being held. Easily overstimulated. Nips or swats when pet for too long and dislikes dogs. Upon intake cat was fearful and anxious. She was transferred directly to a carrier and placed in pre-exam. She was not collared or scanned to avoid further FAS.

ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 3/13/26 FB61 Sitting upright in front of kennel, body and face tense with her ears forward and her tail curled around her feet. She leans forward to sniff my hand when offered, pupils dilated, and she tenses and backs away as I open the kennel door. She leans in for petting with the scratcher tool while pausing frequently to focus on the room behind me. Beginning to warm up! What a nice, round and curious girl. 3/14/26 FB79 With her paws under, her tail wrapped loosely and her eyes slightly wide; she sniffed the tool and tolerated pets on her head and cheeks followed by slightly leaning in for more after a few moments. However when I reached in to pet down and around her body she sat up with a tightly wrapped tail and wide eyes as she looked at my hand for further movement. I offered her some treats and left her a toy. 3/16/26 FB61 Sitting upright in cat bed, body and face tense with her ears forward and her tail curled tightly around her front paws. She made eye contact with dilated pupils when spoken to and she sniffs the treats and catnip toy offered while remaining focused on me. She tolerates petting along her head and body while remaining tense and also arching her shoulders, leaning in gently. She is unsure but appreciative of attention. She does not engage with the treats or catnip toy during or immediately after our session. 3/19/26 FB61 Sitting upright in cubby, body and face tense with her pupils dilated and her tail wrapped tightly around her feet. She vocalizes softly when I open her kennel door and she raises her paw and swats at the scratcher tool when I try to pet her. She is very upset today, she will not enter her main kennel space with the door open and when I try to open the cubby door she swats at it. She doesn't engage with the catnip toy or treats during our session, however she does watch the bubble show curiously.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Subdued

VOCAL:: Quiet

CHARACTER TYPE: : Shy ,Timid,Skittish,Independent

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Overstimulation,Rough play,Fearful,New home adjustment period

Potential challenges comments:: Franny is showing consistent signs of overstimulation at this time. Franny does not need socialization, these behaviors are likely to continue in a home environment and this is not an indication that Franny 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. Previous owner states that Franny has been known to play rough. Please see behavior flyers for rough play, overstimulation and fearfulness.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 3

RECOMMENDATIONS:: Adult only home,No dogs

Recommendations comments:: Due to the behaviors seen in the previous home, the behavior team recommends Franny go to home with no dogs. Please see history for details. Due to the behavior seen in shelter and needing a longer time to warm up, the behavior team feels Franny would do best in an adult-only home where they would be able to acclimate in a calm environment.

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Upon approach, Franny was on top of the ledge, jumps down to the front as the assessor is unlocking the kennel. As the door opened, she crouched down at the back, her eyes are wide, ears are forward. As the scratcher was slowly offered, she gently sniffed. The assessor began petting on her head, her ears turned outward. Moving along Franny’s back she started to hiss. Moving back to Franny’s head, she continued to hiss, as she tucked into the corner and began lip licking. No pick up was attempted at this time. Franny 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.