KNOWN HISTORY:: Indoor Cat Previously lived with: Adult Behavior toward strangers and children: Hides, actively avoids Behavior toward cats and dogs: Hides, actively avoids Bite or Scratch history: None Litter box training: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Medium energy level Other notes: Leonite is highly fearful and hisses when approached. He does not like to play or interact with people. He is independent and fearful.

ENRICHMENT NOTES:: Prior assessment on 10/04/26: Leonite was crouched inside of his den with dilated eyes, flattened ears and his tail wrapped around his body. He hissed when the handler approached but then returned slow blinks. He sniffed the treats offered to him but showed no further interest, instead licking his lips. He allowed petting along his head and back with the click stick while remaining still but eventually hissed again when the handler pulled away. 10/9/26 Vol. Leonite is inside his den, not visible through the portal. With den cover lifted, he was found crouched with neutral pupils. After sweet talk, he poked his head partway out the portal. He swatted at the tool with the purée, then licked the treat where it landed, and began to show interest in a chewy treat deposited in front of his litter box. When left alone, he snuck out to eat treats, but otherwise remained in his den, hissing at attempts to get closer with the clicker ball and scratcher tool. Still adjusting. 10/13/26 Hisses and slowly retreats further inside his den. Alert with eyes wide. Briefly allows gentle petting with the scratcher tool along the head but remains immobile throughout the interaction. 10/21/26 ACFR Leonite was in the top cubby resting. When approached and the cubby door opened he hissed multiple times. Leonite backed up further into the cubby as the tool got closer. He hissed at the tool but tolerated petting on the tip of the head and cheek. He lip licked and had airplane ears during the interaction and was left with chicken breast on a lick mat. 11/7/26 FB20 Play therapy for Leonite today! He is in his cubby with forward ears and moderately dilated pupils. He follows a feather wand with his eyes but when the cubby door is slowly opened he leaves to go into the main area of the kennel. After a few minutes of just watching, he starts to paw at the feather wand through the bars. He is given a catnip mouse and he knocks it off the shelf and paws it. After playing, he comes to the front of the kennel and sniffs the handler's hand through the glass.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Mellow,Moderate

VOCAL:: Quiet

CHARACTER TYPE: : Shy ,Sweet,Playful,Curious,Skittish,Independent

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful,Kitten socialization,New home adjustment period

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 3

RECOMMENDATIONS:: Adult only home

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Leonite was resting on his Kuranda bed when approached. He appeared alert and relaxed, with soft eyes, and showed curiosity by sniffing the assessor’s hand before retreating to observe from a distance. He was interested in treats and briefly tolerated gentle head petting while eating. Although hesitant with physical contact, he cautiously tapped at the assessor’s hand and tilted his head, appearing curious about the interaction. The session ended on a positive note to help build trust and create positive associations with human interaction. Leonite tolerates attention and petting but may be fearful or stressed in the shelter and may be intimidated by small children. He may be a little more independent and may need time to warm up to his 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.