KNOWN HISTORY:: Previously lived with: Adults, Teenagers, Other Cats Behavior toward strangers: Hides initially, Shy & Timid, Actively avoids or retreats Behavior toward children: (lived with 1 teen (now 15)) Plays gently Behavior toward cats: (lived with female cat) Plays gently Behavior toward dogs: No experience Bite or Scratch history: None Litter box training: Opie had access to 1 covered litter box and used clumping litter. Energy level/descriptors: Low Other notes: Opie enjoys having his coat brushed. He will stress meow when having his nails trimmed and being placed in a carrier. He will struggle and squirm when being picked up or held. Opie is a friendly and talkative male cat who enjoys lounging around the living room, often embracing the role of a laid-back couch potato. He is gentle when playing, showing interest in chasing and pouncing on toys, as well as catching bugs or moths. While he enjoys interactive play a few times a week, he’s generally more focused on relaxation and comfort. Opie has a particular fondness for scratching rough surfaces like rope, wood, and cardboard. Once he feels comfortable with someone, he becomes very affectionate, loving to be pet and brushed. However, Opie is a bit skittish, especially around new people or loud environments. Sudden movements or loud children make him retreat and hide. He prefers a calm and quiet atmosphere, and while he’s not fond of treats, he’s a loyal companion once he builds trust.

ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 02.01 Opie is in the back of his kennel with dilated pupils. The porthole is closed and Opie flinches. A finger is extended to greet him, he inspects it and moves away wrapping his tail around his body. 02.12 Opie is in the back of his cubby. The door is open and he hisses, staff attempts to move him out of is cubby to to clean. He hisses spits and swats at staff urinating on himself. 02.19 Opie is in the his den upon approach. The den cover is lifted and he moves away. He hisses and spins readjusting. He is offered slow blinks and the den cover is slowly dropped. He hisses again and begins to growl.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Mellow

VOCAL:: Quiet

CHARACTER TYPE: : Shy ,Timid,Skittish,Independent

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful,New home adjustment period

Potential challenges comments:: Opie has displayed fearful behavior during their stay in the care center and has displayed distance-increasing behavior with extended handling. Fear aggression can occur when a cat perceives a threat and may escalate if they cannot escape. A fearful cat will feel more relaxed when given options, so provide him with the chance to move closer, investigate, or interact with you. Be sure to offer incentive such as treats or play time whenever the cat makes a small positive step. Please speak to an adoption counselor for additional information on methods to desensitize your cat to their fear stimulus.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : New Hope Only

RECOMMENDATIONS:: Adult only home

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Opie is in the back of his cubby with dilated pupils and hisses. A scratch tool is used to greet him. He hisses, swats and spits and begins to urinate on himself. Opie is in the back of his cubby upon approach. He displays dilated pupils, he begins to move away hissing. His ears flattens and he presses up against the cubby wall. Scratch tool is introduced, he hisses and leans in to sniff it. When moved slowly to start petting he watches it hissing and moves away again. Opie 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.