KNOWN HISTORY:: Jacob B was brought in as a stray, there is no known information on his behavior history in a home environment. Jacob B has a bite history. On 11/14/25, his finder picked him up and placed him on her bed to lie with her. Jacob B jumped on her face and scratched under her left eye. Another incident happened later in the evening when the finder was lying on her bed when Jacob B suddenly, without being provoked, jumped onto their left arm and bit.

ENRICHMENT NOTES:: PRIOR ASSESSMENT 11/22/25 Jacob B is resting in his den. When the kennel door opens, he comes out to greet the assessor with a high tail and neutral body language. He sniffs assessor's hand and appreciates cheek rubs and head pets, his tail vibrating and the tip occasionally twitching. Jacob B is focused on the room, craning his neck out to try to look at the cat beside him. He is redirected with a squeeze up treat, that he eats eagerly while tolerating more petting on his cheeks and along his body. When picked up, Jacob B tenses and extends his paws out to jump back into the kennel. He continues to accept petting on his head and body for a few more seconds until the door is closed. 11/16/25 FB32 Resting in den curled up with soft body and eyes and yawns when removing den cover. Rushes out to the front of the kennel when spoken to and opening the door. Welcomes petting on the head and cheeks. Raises his hips and tail up when stroking his body. He curiously takes a few steps out of the kennel to explore. During pick up, he is calm and tenses up a little bit, rests his front limbs on the assessor's arm, and allows petting all over when held for 5 seconds. After placing him back down, he begins eating from his food bowl and is unbothered when stroking his body. 11/17/25 FB73 Comes out of his den to the front of the kennel as the kennel door is opened. Allows petting on the head and cheeks, leaning into it when he is pet, but does body ripple and tail flick after about 10 seconds. Crunchy treats are offered, and he takes them immediately. Does not escalate. 11/18/25 Engages the front seeking attention. Head bunts and body leans against the hand. Purrs throughout the interaction and ate offered treats. 11/19/25 FB73 Comes to the front as handler approaches. He is offered crunchy treats and takes them, allowing all petting, head bunting the handler's hands, and purring as he is pet. 11/24/25 FB73 Jacob B is laying in his den, stretching and coming forward as the handler approaches and opens the kennel door. He allows all petting, head bunting and purring as he is pet. 11/25/25 Engages the front with loose body tail high. Head bunts and body leans against the hand. He purrs throughout and enjoys offered treats. ~GAN!

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Lively

VOCAL:: Somewhat chatty

CHARACTER TYPE: : Social,Affectionate,Insistent,Playful,People oriented,Curious

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

Potential challenges comments:: Jacob B can be social and affectionate but appears to be easily overstimulated - please see bite history details. As a result of this observed behavior we recommend adopters who are familiar with signs of behavioral arousal and agitation in cats, so that interactions can be ended before Jacob B becomes overstimulated. We also recommend fishing pole-type toys for play as they allow for interaction and vigorous, stimulating exercise while keeping human hands at a distance. See Enrichment Note above from 12/12/25 for an example of subtle signs of being social but potentially overstimulated by attention at the end of an interaction. Jacob B has a bite/scratch history with two incidents that occurred in the finder's home (see Known History above for more details) and one incident that occurred in shelter. On 12/10/25, ACS staff was standing on a stepladder cleaning around Jacob B in kennel. Jacob was rubbing up against staff in a social manner to which staff allowed but didn't engage further. As staff was stepping down from the step ladder and closing the door simultaneously, Jacob B reached both paws, grabbing staff on his head, bit him on the upper left hairline of his forehead leaving one puncture wound, and began "bunny kicking" with both of his hind legs. This incident may possibly be explained by the cat's frustration from the interaction ending and/or his need for interactive playtime. On 12/18/25, as another cat was loose in the room, ACS was using a blocker to try to avoid the other cat running into a corner. As they were doing so, Jacob B swatted at handler from inside his kennel and caught their left elbow with one of his claws. Jacob B dug in for about five seconds, then handler looked at him and he retracted his arm back into his kennel. This left two scratches that bled. Handler cleaned their wounds prior to returning to work and does not plan on seeking medical attention at this time. This incident may possibly be explained by the cat's redirected aggression or becoming overwhelmed with their being movement in the room and an escaped cat.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : New Hope Only

RECOMMENDATIONS:: Adult only home

Recommendations comments:: Adult only home due to bite/scratch history.

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Jacob B is at the front of the kennel meowing softly and rubbing on the kennel bars. The assessor opens the kennel and Jacob B moves forward quickly, attempting to push the door further open. The assessor redirects Jacob B by tossing a few dry treats in the back of the kennel. Jacob B sniffs them briefly before returning to the front and head bunting the assessor's hand. After a few pets, Jacob B's tail starts swishing back and forth quickly, and he reaches his paws out around the assessor's hands with extended claws. To avoid broken skin, the assessor puts on a bite glove to attempt to shut and lock the kennel door, as Jacob's eyes are dilated and he continuously swipes with claws out. Jacob sniffs the glove and attempts to nip it several times while the door is closing. After the interaction, Jacob B. sits at the front of the kennel with dilated eyes, his tail occasionally thumping. Jacob B. is displaying behaviors that preclude placement in the adoptions room and may require further investigation before placement in a home. He has tried to swat/scratch/bite and does not currently tolerate extended petting or handling as he overstimulates quickly. The behavior department feels that placement with a New Hope Partner is the best option at this time.