KNOWN HISTORY:: Yosemite was brought in as a stray; there is no known information on his behavior history in a home environment. Yosemite was found with 2 other cats, so it is possible he has lived with other cats.

ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 3 Prior assessments below: 03/31/26 Yosemite is laying on his side in his den, pupils dilated and hissing as the assessor approaches. When the kennel door is opened, he gets up into a sitting position, backing himself closer to the back wall of the den and hissing once more. Yosemite tenses when the den door is slowly lifted, tolerating all petting with the scratcher tool but flinching, leaning away, and remaining tense as he is pet. Pickup is not attempted due to observed behavior. 04/30/26 Yosemite was drinking water by the front of the kennel and immediately lifted his head, alert, upon opening the kennel door. He came to the front of the kennel to sniff the treats offered to him, curious but cautious, and eventually backed away further towards the back of the kennel. Yosemite continued to seem very conflicted throughout the interaction, ears up and eyes neutral, curious to interact before flinching and backing away from the click stick, averting its contact. 05/30/26 Yosemite is laying in the back of his cubby, observing the assessor with dilated pupils as they approach and open the cubby door. He is tolerant of all petting with the scratcher tool but flinches and leans away to avoid contact. He is offered a squeeze up on the tool and hesitantly leans forward before beginning to eat it. He is able to be coaxed to the front of the kennel with soft talk but flinches and pulls away when further petting is attempted. Enrichment notes: 04/27/26 FB47 Yosemite was in the back of the cubby, asleep, and woke up when spoken to and came forward, slightly curious, sniffing treats. He sat on his haunches and wrapped his tail, appearing slightly uneasy, and I approached with my finger but did not attempt petting, as I was concerned that he might become overly aroused. I left him some catnip. 06/16/26 FB47 Yosemite was very interested in treats and ate an entire tube of squeeze-up from my finger and then from my palm, allowing me to tickle his chin with my fingers. 06/23/26 FB47 Yosemite was in the cubby and squinted his eyes when approached for petting but sniffed treats and then began eating squeeze-up treats. While eating them, he allowed petting repeatedly on the top of his head. He also followed the laser toy around the cubby and played a little bit with a feather toy. 06/29/26 FB47 Yosemite and Everglades are doing very well together, sometimes snuggling together in the cubby. Everglades is extra playful and played with the feather toy, biting the end of the wand and playing with the feather. He continued to play with the feather after it was put back in the pouch, with the feather remaining on the inside. He then proceeded to almost pull the wand out of the pouch and into the kennel. Yosemite still does not want to be petted but did come forward at the offer of treats.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Mellow,Moderate

VOCAL:: Quiet

CHARACTER TYPE: : Shy ,Calm,Playful,Skittish,Independent

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful,Other,New home adjustment period,Adult cat socialization

Potential challenges comments:: Currently housed with Everglades: It would be beneficial for Green Bin to be adopted into a home with the other cat, as they are familiar with one another and may adjust more easily together. They are compatible companions rather than bonded, while explaining the adoption considerations.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 3

RECOMMENDATIONS:: No young children

Recommendations comments:: Due to behavior exhibited at the care center, no children under age 13, respectful older children only. Counselor discretion.

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Yosemite was sitting upright at the front of the enclosure, observing the assessor from a distance. He was alert with neutral eyes and ears held erect and forward. He approached curiously when offered treats and briefly accepted head pets while eating. However, when the assessor attempted to make contact with their hand, he walked away while trilling and then remained at a comfortable distance, continuing to observe. The interaction was ended to minimize stress and support a positive experience. Yosemite tolerates attention and petting but appears stressed in the shelter. He may be a little more independent and may need time to warm up to his new home. We recommend this cat go to a home with experienced cat parents. Due to the behavior shown, he may 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.