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Habanero

APA-A-193433

Looks Like
Domestic Shorthair

Pattern
Tuxedo

Sex
Female

Estimated Age
2 Years
3 Months

Location
Foster

Adoption Fee
$99
Looks Like
Domestic Shorthair
Sex
Female
Current Weight
7 lbs
Estimated Age
2 Years
3 Months
Location
Foster
Adoption Fee
$99
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Elegant, Sensitive, Reserved


Please give a warm Austin welcome to Habanero, a beautiful black-and-white kitty with her own brand of spiciness!

Habanero is timid in new environments and shy around new people. She really needs to feel very comfortable in a place before she'll engage. She is looking for a patient and caring human that won't rush her or expect too much too quickly. Sometimes the very best thing you can offer a cat is a calm space to decompress. Habanero is ready to learn that people can be safe!

Fearful of sudden movements and sounds, Habanero asks that her people give her the time needed for her to learn that she doesn't need to be afraid anymore. There is truly a unique kind of satisfaction that comes from knowing that you created a home where a shy feline learns to love and be loved. It is the best feeling! Falling in love is a process and Habanero is searching for a family to go on that journey with her.

Habanero is a quiet girl who requests a safe zone in her new house. She initially needs this place to retreat to when she needs to escape from the stimulation presented by other living beings. Currently in foster care, she likes hiding under her the bed for safety, but she is already growing more confident and has started peeking out to rub against her foster's ankles. Habanero wants to trust you. You just have to show her that you deserve that trust.


If you are the kind of patient, caring person looking to slowly welcome a cautious cat into your home, then contact us about Habanero today!


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 Habanero, 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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