KNOWN HISTORY:: Laker was brought in with limited information on his behavior history in a home environment. Upon intake Laker was fearful and shut down. He was handled minimally.

ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 3/13/26 FB61 Today Laker was moved into the free roam room. He tolerated being toweled and carried into the room with no signs of escalation. Once placed down he retreats under some furniture that has two other cats hiding. He is tolerant and respectful of the other cats and does not show any concerning behaviors at this time. He tolerates petting while remaining hidden. 3/18/26 FB61 Lying in elevated cat bed before I enter the room, he is visible through the glass. He is relaxed in his bed and when I enter the room he tenses and scurries quickly beneath some furniture. He remains hidden for the duration of time I'm in the room and does not engage with bubbles or wand toy. This does not mean he doesn't enjoy visual enrichment - most of hunting for cats occurs in the "stalking" stage, so they it is still a valuable pursuit even if your cat is just watching. He is tolerant of all petting and can be found next to his roommates/brothers often, which may suggest that he seeks comfort from other cats. 3/23/26 FB61 He can be seen to explore the room with a relaxed body, rolling around, sitting in the window, playing with toys, all from the outside. Once you enter the room he retreats quickly with a low body and a scuttling posture/walk. He can regularly be found sitting next to one of his roommates. He is tolerant of petting while remaining tense and wide-eyed. He eats his treats after you leave the room.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Moderate

VOCAL:: Quiet

CHARACTER TYPE: : Shy ,Sweet,Affectionate,People oriented,Curious,Timid,Skittish

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful,New home adjustment period

Potential challenges comments:: Please see behavior flyers for more information. 3/24/26 Upon meeting with Laker again, he is in the free roam room and has warmed up to interactions with staff. When the cage door is opened, he does scurry to hide but is easily moved out from under the furniture and appreciates attention and petting as well as being held.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 3

RECOMMENDATIONS:: No young children

Recommendations comments:: No children under age 5, respectful older children only. Counselor discretion.

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: 3/12/26 Laker was lying in his cubby as the assessor approached, body and face tense with his eyes wide and his front paws placed neatly in front of him. Laker made eye contact with dilated pupils when spoken to and he looked around the room with wide eyes as the kennel door opened. Laker allowed petting along his head and body while turning his head to watch the assessor's hand pass along his back. Pick up was not attempted at this time to reduce stress. Laker is curious but unsure. 3/24/26 On approach, Laker is in the Free Roam Room and can be seen through the door, running to hide under some of the furniture as he hears the room door open. He is easily moved out from under the the furniture, and when offered a hand, he sniffs and accepts all pets along his head and cheeks and leans into the touch as he begins to purr with a neutral face and body, and tail raised. He allows the assessor to pick him up and hold him int their arms, looking up with a soft face and rubs his cheeks along their chin. After, he continues to solicit attention and rubs along their side with his tail raised and a soft body. Laker tolerates attention and petting but appears to be moderately fearful or stressed in the shelter. He will likely need time to warm up to his new home. We recommend that he go to a home with some cat experience preferred or at least be well counseled in fearful cat behavior. Laker may be intimidated by small children, any home with older children prepared to adopt this cat should conduct a thorough interaction and endeavor to monitor this cat around their children to prevent these behaviors from being reinforced.