KNOWN HISTORY:: 8/23/25 Previously lived with: 3 adults Behavior toward strangers: He is curious and plays rough with strangers. He is reported to hiss, growl, swat, nip, and bite at strangers. Behavior toward children: No experience. Behavior toward cats: No experience. Behavior toward dogs: No experience. Bite or Scratch history - 1st Bite Incident: Adopter was petting his recently adopted cat, Night. Night without warning bit the client on the right hand, released, and walked away. 2nd Bite Incident: Night bit his owner while being pet (which broke skin). The day before Night bit his owner's housemate on the right leg while she was filling the water bowl (did not break skin). Additional incident: On 8/16 at aprox. 1AM Adopter was asleep. Client was sharing the bed with his recently adopted cat, night. The client assumes that he rolled over onto Night in his sleep. Night bit the client's left leg three times in quick succession, and left the room. Energy level/descriptors: Very High Other notes: He is a active, playful, talkative, bold, fearless, independent cat. He prefers contact on his own terms. He plays rough (extended nails, bites skin). He likes to chase, talk, and pounce on toys and feet. He loves toys that crinkle. Reported to play rough, bite and scratch people, and nip/swat when pet too long. _____________ Lived Indoors Previously lived with: 2 adults, 2 cats Behavior toward strangers: Growls, hisses, hides initially, warms up before two weeks, actively avoids, and prefers contact on his own terms. Behavior toward children: No experience. Behavior toward cats: Swats, growls, hisses, hides initially, and curious Behavior toward dogs: No experience. Bite or Scratch history: Yes, please see potential challenges for more information. On 07/07/2025, the finder was walking past Night in order to feed him. Night ran up to the finder scratching her heel of her left foot while hissing and then ran away. The scratch broke skin and she cleaned and disinfected the scratch at home. Litter box training: Night had access to 2 litterboxes in the home. They were located in the bathroom and kitchen. They were uncovered with scented, clumping, clay litter. Night is known to spray on surfaces in the kitchen and bathroom. He also would have litterbox accidents. Night would urinate on the cat mat and defecate in the bathtub daily. The litterbox was scooped 1-2 times a day. The litterbox was relocated in a tucked away location. Energy level/descriptors: Medium to High Other notes: Night will stress meow and struggle when placed in a carrier. He will sometimes enjoy being brushed or swat other times. Night is described as friendly, affectionate, very active/playful, talkative, aloof, prefers contact on their own terms, fearful, and watches from afar. He spends most time where people are, living room, or at the window. He enjoys to chase and pounce on toys and will chase bugs.

ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 7/17/25 FB79 Very sweet boy. Night is in his kennel with a relaxed face and body as he lays in his carrier. He meows and slow blinks as i speak to him softly. He has no interest in treats and continues to slow blink as i reach in to pet the top of his head and cheeks for a brief moment. 7/22/25 Big sweet boy. He is crouched on his perch today, a bit subdued with snot in his nose. He allows petting along his head and back while leaning in gently and remaining otherwise in his crouched position. He eats his temptation treats today but he ignores his toy. Did well today! 7/24/25 FB79 Today, Night displayed the same behaviors as the previous enrichment note. 8/27/25 FB61 Night is showing consistent signs of overstimulation at this time. They do not need socialization, these behaviors are likely to continue in a home environment and this is not an indication that this cat is under socialized. They are a cat who may be sensitive to physical or environmental stimuli. They will benefit from plenty of non-contact, interactive playtime and mental stimulation in their new home.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Subdued

VOCAL:: Somewhat chatty

CHARACTER TYPE: : Shy ,Sweet,Curious,Timid

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Inappropriate elimination,Overstimulation,Fearful

Potential challenges comments:: Please see behavior flyers for more information. Night was brought in today by the cat sitter after the owner stated they did not want the cat anymore. During the two week stay, Night had 2 scratch incidents and litterbox accidents. The cat sitter stated that she believes Night was fearful and/or territorial. During the first week of Night being in the home, Night scratched the cat sitter's hand after being pet for too long. On 07/07/2025, the cat sitter was walking past Night in order to feed him. Night ran up to the cat sitter scratching her heel of her left foot while hissing and then ran away. The scratch broke skin and she cleaned and disinfected the scratch at home. Night is also known to go after the resident cat in the home. None of these incidents breaking skin but cat sitter reported that he would swat at the resident cat and chase her, not allowing her to enter certain rooms. This behavior did not occur with the female cat that came from the same home as him. Night had access to 2 litterboxes in the home. They were located in the bathroom and kitchen. They were uncovered with scented, clumping, clay litter. Night is known to spray on surfaces in the kitchen and bathroom. He also would have litterbox accidents. Night would urinate on the cat mat and defecate in the bathtub daily. The litterbox was scooped 1-2 times a day. The litterbox was relocated in a tucked away location. 7/26/25 After settling into the shelter and having his litter box habits monitored for 2 weeks, Night appeared to have 4 accidents in which he went outside of the litter box and on the linens in his cage, 3 of which were consecutive. Otherwise he has been using the litter box consistently. Based off of the type of accident he was having, the noted behavior challenges, and observed territorial behaviors as an unneutered male cat - there is a potential for the accidents and defecation in the bathtub to be scent marking and territorial behaviors as he was also spraying in the bathroom. While its not guaranteed, being altered will help with the hormonal urges to act on these behaviors.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : New Hope Only

RECOMMENDATIONS:: No young children,Single-pet home,Adult only home

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Night was hunched on the top of his perch as the assessor approached, body and face tense with his tail wrapped around his paws. Night began vocalizing softly when spoken to and he leaned forward to sniff the air as the kennel door opened. Night sniffed the scratcher tool when offered and he begins to tolerate petting while leaning away and tilting his ears, eyes squinting. When the assessor began rubbing his cheeks and chin Night began to lean in, his ears shifting back forward and his body softening slightly. Pick up was not attempted at this time to reduce stress. Night is curious but unsure and needs a bit more time to warm up to the shelter environment. 8/23/25 Night was lying in front of his kennel as the assessor approached, body and face relaxed with his tummy out and his cheeks round. Night began rolling back and forth when spoken to and he stood up and began rubbing against the kennel door as the assessor opened it. Night allowed petting along his head and body with the assess-a-hand while leaning in, arching his back and beginning to swirl his tail in circular motions. Night's face and body tensed slightly as petting continued and he began to turn his head to watch the hand with squinted eyes. Night did not escalate further at this time and pick up was not attempted. Night is showing signs of potential overstimulation in shelter and Night has a history of consistent overstimulation in his previous homes as well as a history of defensive-aggression which has led to scratches and bites that have broken skin. Due to prior owner history (see separate notes) and a bite/scratch history we feel that this cat will do best being placed with a rescue partner at this time.