KNOWN HISTORY:: Lived Indoors Previously lived with: 1 Adult 3 Children Behavior toward strangers: She is friendly/outgoing and prefers contact on her own terms with strangers. Behavior toward children: She is friendly/outgoing, prefers contact on her own term, and plays rough with children. Behavior toward cats: No experience so it's unknown how she'll react with other cats. Behavior toward dogs: No experience so it's unknown how she'll react with dogs. Bite or Scratch history: Yes. Owner stated that Mizuky had a history of multiple bites/scratches, stating that she would get aroused and become aggressive "without a cause". 3/17/26: Officer stated they responded to a 911 call yesterday around 1PM to have a cat removed from the home after it scratched the owner on the right calf and right forearm unprovoked. The owner declined medical attention at the scene. Officers stated while in their care the cat was calm and allowed handling. 3/19/26: During intake exam, veterinarian was bitten on right index finger when behavior escalated. Litter box training: Yes. In her previous home she had access to a covered litterbox located in the kitchen with scented clumping litter. Energy level/descriptors: Low energy level. Other notes: Mizuky is a affectionate indoor only cat that prefers contact on her own terms. She enjoys spending her time in the living room or by the window. She plays by chasing/ pouncing on crinkly toys and is described to play rough. She had a scratching post with carpet like fabric to scratch on. Mizuky was on both a wet and dry food diet her favorite brands were meow mix and fancy feast. She squirms and struggles when trimming her nails. She is unbothered when being brushed, picked up, and placed into carrier. Upon intake she was transferred from carrier to Den. No further handling was done by staff.

ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 3/23/26 FB61 Lying in front of kennel, ears forward, body and face tense and pupils dilated. She makes eye contact when spoken to and she head-butts the kennel door. She tolerates gentle petting on the head with the scratcher tool and I reward her with treats and catnip. Appeared wary but curious today - did well. 3/26/26 FB61 In front of kennel upon approach, body and face relaxed with her ears forward and her pupils dilated. She begins rolling back and forth when spoken to and she steps into her cubby immediately as I open the cubby door and she sniffs my hand when offered. She rubs her mouth against my hand and she leans in for head and cheek scratchers with the scratcher tool. She also enjoys visual enrichment, toys and treats. 4/01/26 FB61 Sitting upright in front of kennel, body and face relaxed with her ears forward and her pupils normal! Her tail is curled lightly around her feet. She makes eye contact when spoken to and she stands up to greet me as I open the cubby door. She allows all petting with the assess-a-hand while leaning in and raising her tail into a question mark (?) curved type of shape. She enjoys her treats and her catnip toy. Did well today! 4/4/26 FB79 Mizuky is under her bedding when i opened the kennel door she slowly walked out with a high curled at the tip tail that is swaying back and forth. She leans in harshly when i held the tool out and head bunts for pets followed by falling onto her side as she enjoyed all pets on her body, belly, head and cheeks. Her tail continued to sway as she rolled around and when i removed the tool she stood with a neutral body and observed the room behind me with wide eyes. 4/5/26 Vol. Mizuky was walking back and forth in her kennel. I opened the door and gave her Squeeze Up and Temptations, which she ate. I petted her for a while until she seemed to heading towards becoming over stimulated. I closed the door almost completely and put just my hand inside to continue petting her. She put her paw out through the opening and tapped my hand. Her claws were not out but due to her history of scratching, I decided to use a pipe cleaner to play with her. I placed it through the ventilation hole and waved it around as she grabbed it playfully. 4/8/26 FB58 Mizuky is showing consistent signs of overstimulation at this time. They do not need socialization, these behaviors are likely to continue in a home environment and this is not an indication that this cat is under socialized. They are a cat who may be sensitive to physical or environmental stimuli. They will benefit from plenty of non-contact, interactive playtime and mental stimulation in their new home.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Lively

VOCAL:: Quiet

CHARACTER TYPE: : Social,Calm,Sweet,Affectionate,People oriented,Curious

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

Potential challenges comments:: Mizuki displayed signs overstimulation in her behavior assessment, including a swishing tail. As a result of this observed behavior and her bite/scratch history (including reported rough play), we recommend adopters who are familiar with signs of behavioral arousal and agitation in cats, so that interactions can be ended before Mizuki 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. Mizuki escalated during her veterinarian exam and bit the veterinarian. Potential adopters should be aware of her potential to escalate during medical handling.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 3

RECOMMENDATIONS:: Adult only home

Recommendations comments:: Due to bite/scratch history, the behavior team recommends an adult only home.

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Mizuki is sitting at the front of kennel pawing at the door. When the kennel is opened, she greets the assessor with a high question mark tail and tries to head bunt her way out. Mizuki is distracted with dry treats. Mizuki then sniffs the assessor's hand and leans in hard for cheek rubs. She allows all petting. When pet along body her tail begins to swish moderately. Mizuki is slightly tense during pick up, but after being set down, comes forward to solicit more cheek pets. When the kennel is closed, she remains sitting at the front, looking at the assessor with soft almond eyes. 04/28/26 Upon approach, Mizuky is lying in a loaf position, paws tucked under, face and eyes are neutral, ears are forward and she is watching out into the room. As the kennel door opened, she came to the front and immediately nudged the assessor’s hand for pets. She enjoyed all petting head to tail for a few moments before showing signs of overstimulation. She was rubbing, leaning and rolling around exposing her belly. Her tail began to swoosh around rapidly so the assessor ceased petting. When she stood up the assessor resumed petting just her head. She was then picked up for a brief moment before being placed back down. She quickly whipped her head around and her eyes were wide. The assessor closed the kennel door for a moment before re-entering. Upon re-entering, Mazuky was soliciting for more pets, rubbing her head on the assessor’s hand. As the assessor attempted to pick her up again, she quickly turned her head around with wide eyes, as if she was going to bite. The assessor then ended the interaction before any further escalation. Due to prior owner history (see separate notes) and a bite/scratch history we feel that this cat will do best in an experienced cat parent home familiar with overstimulation.