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Soft Pretzel

APA-A-192341

Looks Like
Domestic Shorthair

Pattern

Sex
Male

Estimated Age
0 Years
11 Months

Location
Foster

Adoption Fee
$99
Looks Like
Domestic Shorthair
Sex
Male
Current Weight
5 lbs
Estimated Age
0 Years
11 Months
Location
Foster
Adoption Fee
$99
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Soft Pretzel is a tiny, scooting, purring lovebug with absolutely zero chill (in the best way). He lives for playtime, chasing, batting, and knocking toys across the room and back. Rolling toys are a favorite, and he’ll scoot after them at full speed, fully locked in. It’s very serious business.

He’s incredibly affectionate and wants to be part of everything you’re doing. He’ll follow you from room to room, chirping softly to check in, ask for attention, or announce that it’s time for snacks or play. His little voice isn’t loud, just sweet and conversational, looking to connect with you. If you sit down, expect him to crawl right up into your lap for a nap.

Soft Pretzel is also a social guy. He was curious and friendly with other cats in the shelter, and would do well with a buddy. With his easygoing, affectionate nature, he’d likely do well with respectful dogs and kids, too.

Soft Pretzel had a rough start. He was living outside when he was likely hit by a car, leaving him paralyzed in his back end. After being rescued, Pretzel is healing with a whole crew cheering him on! He’s now an incontinent kitty, but he can still “go” on his own and doesn’t need expressing. His care is very manageable. He takes a daily medication in his food and just needs help staying clean and dry ( a simple routine, similar to a baby, and he may be a great fit for diapers once he’s fully healed). He’s handled everything with so much ease and trust, and he’s feeling better every day.

His ideal home is one that sees him for exactly who he is - a bright, loving, slightly unconventional kitty who brings so much personality and connection. If you’re open-hearted, a little flexible, and ready for a forever baby who will adore you endlessly, reach out to meet Soft Pretzel!

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.

Have more questions or want to meet Soft Pretzel? 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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