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Sweet BBQ Chicken

APA-A-183979

Looks Like
Domestic Shorthair

Pattern
Tabby

Sex
Male

Estimated Age
10 Years
11 Months

Location
Foster

Adoption Fee
$25
Looks Like
Domestic Shorthair
Sex
Male
Current Weight
8 lbs
Estimated Age
10 Years
11 Months
Location
Foster
Adoption Fee
$25
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Sunny, Sweet, Companionable

Sweet BBQ Chicken takes his window-watching seriously. Give him a sunny spot and he'll happily spend part of his day stretched out in the warmth, keeping an eye on the world outside before returning to his other favorite activities: napping on soft blankets, asking for pets, and spending time with his people.

This gentle guy has made remarkable progress in foster care. These days, he greets familiar faces with bright eyes and a calm, sweet expression that practically invites a head scratch. If you settle onto the couch, he'll often come over to check in, stroll back and forth for pets, and then hop up beside you to get comfortable. Once the purring starts, you'll wonder how such a quiet cat can make so much noise.

Sweet BBQ Chicken is a cat who genuinely enjoys companionship. He likes having his people nearby while they work, relax, read, or go about their day. In the mornings, he'll greet breakfast with cheerful chirpy meows. In the evenings, he's happy to curl up nearby for story time. When he feels especially content, he'll stretch, roll around on the couch, and occasionally get so carried away that he nearly rolls right off.

While he's mostly a laid-back observer, he has his playful moments too. A jingly toy can suddenly inspire a brief burst of enthusiasm before he casually wanders away as though nothing happened.

Sweet BBQ Chicken forms strong bonds with the people he trusts, but he's also a cat who appreciates having his boundaries respected. He's affectionate and loves attention, yet he isn't the type who wants to be scooped up and hugged. He feels safest when interactions happen on his terms, and he'll reward that understanding with deep trust, loud purrs, and devoted companionship. Like many cats, he can become overstimulated if petting continues after he's ready for a break, so he's happiest with people who enjoy paying attention to his cues and letting him set the pace.

When something worries him—like a thunderstorm or an unfamiliar situation—he doesn't make a fuss. He simply finds a quiet, secure spot and waits for things to pass. A patient, gentle home where he can continue feeling safe will help him thrive.

Sweet BBQ Chicken has lived comfortably with respectful children and has even been known to snuggle against sleeping family members at bedtime. He'd love a calm home with cozy blankets, sunny windows, and people who appreciate a cat who shows his affection in thoughtful, heartfelt ways.

If you're looking for a sweet companion who wants friendship, routine, and a sunny place to nap, Sweet BBQ Chicken may be your perfect little guy.

For further information or to meet Sweet BBQ Chicken, please email [email protected].
Come meet your new best friend

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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