Austin Pets Alive! | Nelson
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Nelson

APA-A-192176

Looks Like
Domestic Shorthair

Pattern
Tabby

Sex
Male

Estimated Age
7 Years
3 Months

Location
Foster

Adoption Fee
$10
Looks Like
Domestic Shorthair
Sex
Male
Current Weight
11 lbs
Estimated Age
7 Years
3 Months
Location
Foster
Adoption Fee
$10
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Loving, laid-back, adaptable

Nelson is a chill, peaceful gentleman who enjoys lounging around near you and just enjoying your presence. He can occasionally be encouraged to play with interactive string toys, and he’s quite fond of catnip toys.

He’s a lover who enjoys pets. He has the sweetest way of gently tapping or rubbing his paw on you to ask for affection. He can sometimes become overstimulated by excessive touching, fast movements and loud noises, especially from people he doesn’t yet know. He’s generally quiet, and if he needs something, he’ll let you know with the cutest little murmurs and polite soft meows.

Nelson came to us with unmanaged diabetes. We were able to bring it under control through diet alone, but it’s important that he eat only the type and amount of food he’s supposed to eat. It’s possible that he may need insulin injections in the future.

Nelson is an adaptable and easy-going guy, as long as you give him time to adjust and warm up to a new environment and new people. He would thrive in a calm environment with 1-2 people to give him lots of love and affection. He’s fine being alone when you’re at work but definitely wants to share affection when you’re around. Young kids might be too much for him, but older kids who understand cat body language and boundaries might be OK. His foster says he such a comforting presence and will be an easy-to-love companion.

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 Nelson, 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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