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Hawaiian Sunset

APA-A-189268

Looks Like
Domestic Shorthair

Pattern
Tabby

Sex
Male

Estimated Age
12 Years
8 Months

Location
Foster

Adoption Fee
$25
Looks Like
Domestic Shorthair
Sex
Male
Current Weight
8 lbs
Estimated Age
12 Years
8 Months
Location
Foster
Adoption Fee
$25
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Loving, silly, spry

Hawaiian Sunset is true to his name! This sweet old man has a beautiful orange coat that will remind you of a sunset over the Hawaiian islands. He may be a senior gentleman who spends much of the day napping on cozy blankets, but don't let his age fool you! He still loves to explore, play, and zoom around the house at night. He even enjoys going outside on a harness to hang out on the porch and safely investigate the world around him.

More than anything, He loves his people. He is an incredibly affectionate cat who wants to be where you are - preferably curled up on your lap or chest. He will let you know he craves more pets by meowing or gently tapping on your chin! He is very smart and food-centered, so he believes whatever you are eating should probably belong to him too.

Hawaiian Sunset is very friendly to all people. If you have visitors, he’ll be right there schmoozing with them and trolling for chin scratches. He has met other cats and wasn’t too sure about them, though he didn’t pick any fights. We know that he’s afraid of dogs.

He has inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which requires daily medication and probiotics, careful monitoring, and a very specific diet. Because of this, he requires more care, attention, patience, and financial resources than the average cat. He would do best with someone who is home much of the time and has the time and flexibility to give him the care and companionship he needs. In return, you get an incredibly loving companion who will happily spend his days by your side and keep you entertained. He’s not a low-maintenance cat, but he is definitely a very special one!!

He would thrive in a quiet home where he can spend his golden years exploring, playing, sleeping in all the cozy spots, and being on or next to you getting all the cuddles. He’s an expert biscuit-maker and will reward your pets with never-ending new batches of fresh love biscuits!

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 Hawaiian Sunset, 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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