KNOWN HISTORY:: Moo-Licious was brought in as a stray, there is no known information on his behavior history in a home environment.

ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 7/20/26 FB47 Moo-Licious is in the corner of the ledge in his kennel. Upon approach his body tenses. He tolerates body pets but remains tense. I give him neck scritches, he starts to lean in and his body loosens slightly. He slowly steps forwards and eats some squeeze up treat off my finger as I pet him with another.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Mellow

VOCAL:: Quiet

CHARACTER TYPE: : Shy ,Sweet,Easy going,Curious

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful,New home adjustment period

Potential challenges comments:: Moo-Licious is a young cat that may not have had many interactions with humans from an early age. He may be apprehensive of people, but the behavior team believes he has potential to warm up to people. Kittens less than 8 weeks of age can be socialized by almost anyone; however, kittens between 2-4 months may require more time and skill in order for them to be comfortable around people. Please speak to an adoption counselor to learn more about socialization techniques. Moo-Licious should be given a slow introduction to the home, one room at a time starting in a small room like a bathroom with food, litter and water because of behaviors seen at the Care Center. His fearful behavior strongly suggests that he will hide if allowed. Interact with him in this room until he seems sufficiently confident that you feel you can introduce him to the next part of the home without running the risk that he will hide. Please speak to an adoption counselor for additional information on methods to help introduce your cat to the home.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 2

RECOMMENDATIONS:: No young children

Recommendations comments:: Moo-Licious interacts with the observer and appreciates attention, but he is under socialized due to a lack of positive interactions with humans from an early age and displays fearful behavior. His behavior remains suitable for an adopter with an average amount of experience, provided the adopter is aware of these behaviors and is able to comfortably manage them. Though we believe this cat is displaying behaviors appropriate for new or experienced cat parents, he is not be a great fit for young 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. Please speak to an adoption counselor to learn more about socialization techniques.

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Upon approach Moo-Licious is crouched in the corner on the balcony in his kennel. His pupils are large, his body is tense, and his tail is wrapped around himself. He gives the assessor a big hiss. Moo-Licious tolerates head, neck, and body touch with the tool loosening slightly. He eyes the tool cautiously. The assessor touches Moo-Licious on the neck with their hand. He leans in to neck scritches by hand after 5 seconds. His body slowly loosens, his pupils become smaller and he slowly closes his eyes. The assessor is able to pick up Moo-Licious after he has no negative reaction to stomach touch. His body remains loose. When placed down at the base of his kennel, he walks directly to his food. Moo-Licious begins to eat and leans into full body pets. Moo-Licious interacts with the observer, appreciates attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all 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.