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Pearl

APA-A-192002

Looks Like
Domestic Shorthair

Pattern
Tabby

Sex
Female

Estimated Age
2 Years
2 Months

Location
Foster

Adoption Fee
$
Looks Like
Domestic Shorthair
Sex
Female
Current Weight
9 lbs
Estimated Age
2 Years
2 Months
Location
Foster
Adoption Fee
$
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Mellow, Wary, Sweet

Pearl is a calm, lovely tabby who recently finished raising four kittens…phew...hard work, but job well done! She has more than earned a future filled with gentle scritches, leisurely naps in warm sunbeams and loads of love.

Pearl didn’t reveal much about herself when she first arrived as a pregnant mom. But, each day we are seeing more of her sweet personality. She is reserved, but she definitely has a softer side and wants to share affection with people. She isn’t accustomed to humans she can trust which makes her feel vulnerable. But, she just needs someone to give her a chance to discover there are good people in the world who she can always rely on to treat her with kindness and love.

Pearl has increasingly been letting her guard down which has been so rewarding to see! When you talk to her she will lovingly rub against your legs and wiggle on her back. She will chirp a hello and will cautiously accept booty and belly rubs, obviously enjoying the attention.

Pearl has not interacted with the resident cats in her foster home. But, she watches them hang out with her foster mom and it clearly relaxes her to see their cozy relationship. She would benefit from a household that includes a kitty friend to show her how it’s done and to help her feel brave!

Pearl’s ideal home would be low-key with patient humans who will lovingly show her there’s no need to worry anymore. She would do best in a household with adults only or with mellow, respectful older kids - a cat buddy would be great!. Being loved and cared for are new concepts for sweet Pearl. But, she is ready to learn!

Give Pearl a chance to open her heart and you will have a loyal, loving friend and a more lustrous Pearl than you'll find in any oyster! Contact us for an introduction!

See more of precious Pearl on Instagram: @alleycatfostersatx

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 Pearl, 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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