KOVU – 15602

Date of Intake: 12/7/2017

Is this cat having litter box issues?: No

Basic Information:: Kovu is a 3 years old neutered male brown tabby and white domestic short hair cat. The previous owner got him from a family friend when Kovu was just a kitten. He was surrendered because of personal problem. He has no known health injuries or health problems.

Previously lived with:: 2 Adult 1 Child

How is this cat around strangers?: The previous owner stated that Kovu was initially shy around strangers. Kovu was friendly after a few minutes.

How is this cat around children?: He lived with a 1 years old Child and was usually tolerant around him. He played exuberantly with adults and children.

How is this cat around other cats?: He was not around other cats.

How is this cat around dogs?: He was not around other dogs.

Behavior Notes: The previous owner stated that he did not have any behavioral concerns when it came to Kovu. He was not bothered by baths or disturbed while sleeping. He enjoyed having his coat brushed. He also enjoyed being picked up and held.

Bite history:: He does not have a bite history.

Energy level/descriptors:: High.

Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: No

For a New Family to Know: The previous owner stated that he was friendly but shy cat. He was very playful and his favorite toys were chasing and wand toys specially feathers. He was kept mostly indoors. He slept in his own bed or the client. He ate wet and dry food but preferred wet. He was very well trained to use the litter box. He has an uncovered litter box filled with fresh step litter. He once had a rough rope scratching post but he destroyed it.

KNOWN HISTORY:: Lived Indoors Previously lived with: 2 Adults, 1 Child Behavior toward strangers: The previous owner stated that Kovu was initially shy around strangers. Kovu was friendly after a few minutes. Behavior toward children: He lived with a 1 year old child and was usually tolerant around him. He played exuberantly with adults and children. Behavior toward cats: He was not around other cats. Behavior toward dogs: He was not around other dogs. Bite or Scratch history: He does not have a bite history. Litter box training: Uncovered litter box with Fresh Step litter Energy level/descriptors: High

MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: Fractious. Already growling and hissing in cage. Needed to restrain in net.

Cage Condition:: Cage is re-arranged

Reaction to assessor:: Kovu is in his den on approach, peeking out at the assessor with dilated eyes.

Reaction when softly spoken to:: Kovu continues to look at the assessor.

Reaction to cage door opening:: Kovu pokes his head out of the den and grumbles quietly.

Reaction to touch:: Kovu leans into the stroke and stops grumbling, but won’t come entirely out of the den.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Mellow

VOCAL:: Quiet

CHARACTER TYPE: : Sweet,Timid

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful

Potential challenges comments:: Kovu 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: : Experience

Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable

RECOMMENDATIONS:: None

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Kovu tolerates attention and petting but may be fearful or stressed in the shelter. We recommend that this cat go to a home with experienced cat parents.