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Rip Van Winkle 29

APA-A-127338

Looks Like
Domestic Shorthair

Pattern
Van

Sex
Female

Estimated Age
2 Years
9 Months

Location
Foster

Adoption Fee
$124
Looks Like
Domestic Shorthair
Sex
Female
Current Weight
11 lbs
Estimated Age
2 Years
9 Months
Location
Foster
Adoption Fee
$124
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Rip Van Winkle is ridiculously beautiful: snowy white from head to toe with just two soft gray spots perched atop her head and warm amber eyes that take everything in. She moves around slowly, taking her time to explore each room of the house, check in on her people, and then settle into her favorite window spot to watch the birds and snooze.

Rip is a low-key companion who likes to keep you company without asking for much. She’ll follow you from room to room just to be nearby, and curl up by your feet at night. She’s not a clingy lap cat, she more likes to sit with you and purr while you pet her. Head rubs are her absolute favorite, she’ll lean right into your hand. She sometimes uses her beautiful, mysterious green eyes staring at you, or walking around you and nuzzling your hand/leg for attention.

Rip has the sweetest, slightly ridiculous way of asking for affection. She’ll flop on the floor, make eye contact, and slowly drag herself toward you like a tiny, determined marshmallow. Yes, It’s as charming as it sounds!

With other cats, she’s easygoing and mature. She’s happy to share space, groom a friend, and nap side by side in one bed. She previously lived with another cat and would do best with a similarly calm, low-drama buddy.

Her ideal home is a cozy, peaceful one where things move a little slower, where she can explore, observe, and quietly become your constant. Life with Rip looks like soft footsteps, gentle company, and a little white cat appearing beside you, exactly when you didn’t realize you needed her.

Reach out to meet Rip Van Winkle!

All APA! cats are fully vetted, spayed or neutered, and have updated vaccines and a microchip. Lifetime support is offered by our Cat Behavior Team.

For further information or to meet Rip Van Winkle, please email [email protected].
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Requirements

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We ask that all adult residents meet the cat to ensure he or she is a match for the entire family.

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Meet with an adoption counselor and fill out our adoption application in person. Please plan to spend 60-90 minutes to complete the adoption process, including visitation and paperwork.

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You must be at least 18 years of age.

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You must show a picture ID with a current address. If this isn't available, we will accept a picture ID with a current utility bill.

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You must live within 100 miles of Austin. Adopters of cats who are not yet spayed or neutered must live within Travis or Williamson County, and must put down a refundable $100 deposit in order to take the cat home prior to the surgery.

Our adoption fee varies per cat, but typically cats under 5 months are $124, adult cats are $99, and FeLV+ cats are $25. Our adoption fee includes:

Spay or neuter surgery

FeLV testing

Current vaccinations

Deworming treatment

Microchip

Lifetime behavior support

Accepted forms of payment include cash, debit or credit card, or money order payable to Austin Pets Alive!.

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