Animal Profile

Confetti is on the at risk list due to behavior. She is not thriving in the care center and continues to display distance-increasing behavior when approached for interactions. She has not warmed up despite staff using treats to build a positive association. Due to his/her stress levels, it is in her best interest to move out of the kennel environment and into a stable home as quickly as possible. She would do best in a home with adopters who are willing to give her plenty of time and space to adjust, and who have experience with helping a fearful cat adjust to strangers.

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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Confetti is on the at risk list due to behavior. She is not thriving in the care center and continues to display distance-increasing behavior when approached for interactions. She has not warmed up despite staff using treats to build a positive association. Due to his/her stress levels, it is in her best interest to move out of the kennel environment and into a stable home as quickly as possible. She would do best in a home with adopters who are willing to give her plenty of time and space to adjust, and who have experience with helping a fearful cat adjust to strangers. What my friends at ACC say about me: My history is a mystery and my friends here do not know much about me yet! It is unknown if I have ever lived with other animals or children. I'm an independent kitty who likes to do my own thing. Confetti tolerates attention and petting but may be fearful or stressed in the shelter, and may be intimidated by small children. She may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to her new home. Due to the behaviors seen in the care center, we feel that this cat will do best in an experienced, adult only home. A volunteer writes: Found on the side of the Jackie Robinson Parkway, which is no place for a lost little cat, Confetti came to us feeling not quite ready for her namesake party name. A good Samaritan pulled over and brought Confetti to us where we've been trying our best to get to know her a little bit better. Though she'll allow a few pets from time to time, Confetti's been pretty grumbly about shelter life thus far and I can't really say I blame her. Our offers of toys and treats are greeted with hisses and our attempts at conversations are swiftly halted. We know there's a forever family out there who will offer Confetti a second chance and the opportunity to feel safe and loved. Though she had a tougher beginning, a brighter future certainly awaits.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 8.61 lbs

Medical Notes

4/24/2025

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: approx 1-3 years based on dentition and conformation Microchip noted on Intake? scanned negative History: stray Subjective: QAR Observed Behavior - timid, allowed for exam and tasks with towel Is there evidence of Cruelty? N Is there evidence of Neglect? N Is there evidence of Trauma? N Objective T = np P = wnl R = wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: clean adult dentition PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: F suspected intact, no OVH scar or tattoo MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment APH Prognosis: good Plan: intake exam and tasks awaiting sort SURGERY: Okay for surgery: Y

4/30/2025

Pre-surgical exam, anesthesia, and surgery performed by offsite vet. Medical record uploaded to Vet Documents. Green linear tattoo placed lateral to incision. GIVE: 0.12 ml of Meloxicam 1.5 mg/ml mg by mouth for 2 days starting the day after surgery. For pain management. Heart Murmur, Spay/Neuter - ACCEPTED HIGH RISK

5/1/2025

Post Surgical Exam Attitude/Demeanor: QAR Appetite: Eating well. C/S/V/D: none Incision site: No swelling, bruising, or bleeding; sutures appear intact. Pain level: Appears comfortable. Licking, chewing, or biting surgical site noted: No. Additional notes: Animal appears to be healing well.

5/27/2025

Start gabapentin 100 mg PO BID for FAS in shelter

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 2. Blue

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

During intakes the cat was very fearful, minimum handling was done

KNOWN HISTORY:: Confetti was brought in as a stray, there is no known information on her behavior history in a home environment. During intakes the cat was very fearful, minimum handling was done

ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 5/4/25 Vol. Confetti was in the bread loaf position up on the ledge. She hissed when I opened the door. I placed Squeeze Up on the ledge. She hissed each time she saw my hand move towards her. I spoke softly to her and she grumbled continuously. She remained at the back of the ledge for the entire interaction. I did not pet her because she did not show that she was receptive. 5/14/25 FB61 Hunched on top of perch, body and face tense with fluffy tail wrapped tightly around her body. She hisses as I open the kennel door and she hisses with each temptation treat I offer. I sow-blink, give her a silvervine stick and end the session. She is very uncomfortable at this time and I do not pet her to reduce stress and the chance of creating a negative association. 5/21/25 FB61 Lying in back of kennel, body and face tense with tail wrapped around body. She hisses continuously when I open the cubby and she does not show any interest in the treats or toy offered. I Speak to her softly and end the session, and when I check on her later I see the treats have been eaten and she's playing with her toy! This will help create positive associations and the playtime will help her build confidence. 5/23/25 FB79 On the top part of her kennel, Confetti hisses when i bend down and speak to her; she had wide eyes that dilate the more i speak, forward ears and her tail loosely wrapped. She continues to hiss when i offer treats and when i reach in with the pointer tool for pets. 5/28/25 In hidey box upon approach. When I open the kennel door she stretches her front paws out towards me, then stands up to complete a full body stretch before settling back down. She seems pretty relaxed but once she really notices me there she flattens her ears and tenses her face. I leave her some treats but she remains focused on me. She is tolerant of petting on her head while flattenign her ears further. I speak to her softly and end the session and when I check on her later I see she is finishing her treats. 6/01/25 Vol Confetti was on the ledge. She hissed when I opened the door and spoke to her. I put Squeeze Up and Pounce treats near her. After a few minutes, she started to eat. She allowed me to pet her with a scratcher tool. When her treats were gone, she moved further back on the ledge, as far from me as possible. She is shy but likes her treats and tolerates some petting.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Subdued

VOCAL:: Quiet

CHARACTER TYPE: : Bold,Shy ,Timid,Independent

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful,New home adjustment period

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 3

RECOMMENDATIONS:: Adult only home

Recommendations comments:: Due to the behavior seen in shelter and needing a longer time to warm up, the behavior team feels Confetti would do best in an adult-only home where they would be able to acclimate in a calm environment.

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: 4/27/25 On the top part of her kennel, Confetti is curled up with wide eyes and a tightly wrapped tail when the kennel door was opened; her ears tilt and she hisses loudly when spoken to and when treats are placed in front of her. She continues to hiss when the pointer tool was brought in for pet as she lip licks and backs herself further into the corner. Confetti tolerated pets on her head and cheeks briefly before snapping back at the tool and hissing for the third time when it was used to pet down her back. Pick up was not attempted at this time to limit FAS. 5/27/25 Upon re-eval, Confetti is sitting in her bed/box at the back of the cubby with a tense face and body, eyes wide and dilated, and hisses when the cubby door is opened. When the assessor slowly offers out the scratcher tool, she sniffs the tool and tolerates a few pets before she backs away. When the assessor moves to pet her with the tool one more time, she hisses hard with a tense face and body but remains in place. Pick up is not attempted. Confetti tolerates attention and petting but may be fearful or stressed in the shelter, and may be intimidated by small children. She may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to her new home. Due to the behaviors seen in the care center, we feel that this cat will do best in an experienced, adult only home.