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Sweet BBQ Chicken

APA-A-183979

Looks Like
Domestic Shorthair

Pattern
Tabby

Sex
Male

Estimated Age
10 Years
6 Months

Location
Foster

Adoption Fee
$25
Looks Like
Domestic Shorthair
Sex
Male
Current Weight
8 lbs
Estimated Age
10 Years
6 Months
Location
Foster
Adoption Fee
$25
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Loving, Calm, Gentle

If you’re looking for a healthy dose of slow-roasted love smothered in cuddles, Sweet BBQ Chicken might just hit the spot! At 10 years old, Sweet BBQ Chicken has perfected the recipe for the good life: a big scoop of calm, a dash of play, and endless servings of love. Although he has a reserved nature at first (he’s a bit shy when meeting new people), once he warms up, he’s all sweetness---purring, biscuit-making, and belly-flopping for rubs like a true comfort-food companion.

This handsome tabby enjoys the simple pleasures: lounging in a sunny spot, batting at his squeaky fox toy or bell balls, and occasionally indulging in a short laser-pointer chase (but let’s be real, he’s more into cozy vibes than cardio).

Sweet BBQ Chicken isn’t a big talker. He saves his voice for gentle purrs rather than meows, and he’s wonderfully easygoing about routine and daily life.

While his experience with other cats and children is unknown, he’s proven himself to be a gentle, loving soul with every person he’s met. He’s unbothered by the sound of dogs in his foster home and would likely do fine with a respectful pup.

His dream home is with a patient person or family who will give him a little time to trust (it took about two weeks in foster care), and once he does, they’ll discover a loyal, affectionate cuddlebug ready to smother them in warmth.

If you’re looking for a cat who’s tender, cozy, and oh-so-satisfying to love, then Sweet BBQ Chicken is the purrfect comfort dish for your heart.

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 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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