My name is
Akasha!

Posted 1 year ago | Updated 1 month ago

Cared for by Austin Pets Alive!

My basic info

Breed

Domestic Shorthair

Color

Black (All)

Age

6 years 9 months old, Senior

Sex

Female

Pet ID

123191

Hair Length

–

My details

Spayed / Neutered

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Calm, Sweet, Friendly!

Have you met Akasha? When you do, she will treat you like a old friend that she hasn't seen in soooo long. Right off the bat, she's your buddy, she's your pal! She loves to be pet and she loves people. She's a happy girl!

And Akasha will play with pretty much any toy you offer her! She's very easy to please.

Akasha came to APA! with paresis of her back legs, which means that her back legs don't work the way they should; we have no idea why. Does that keep her from showing her joy? Nope! She will do adorable little kicks with her back legs to show her jubilance when you give her love.

The paresis gave Akasha incontinence, which means she needs someone to press on her bladder a few times a day to help her go pee. She seems to think this manual expression of her bladder is another way that humans give her love, and she is happy and sweet when you give her this type of "affection!" As you can tell, in every other way Akasha is a "normal" kitty - affectionate, curious, and a great best friend!

Caring for an incontinent cat is easier than you may think. Want proof? Check out this video: bit.ly/CatExpressionDemo

Akasha can live with other cats amicably, but prefers to hang out in her own space. She is looking for a loving home with people who will give her snuggles and press on her bladder (which she apparently considers a type of cuddling). Contact us today to arrange a meet & greet!

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 Akasha, please email adopt@austinpetsalive.org.

Shelter

Austin Pets Alive!

Contact info

Pet ID

123191

Contact

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Phone

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adopt@austinpetsalive.org

Website

http://www.austinpetsalive.org

Address

1156 West Cesar Chavez, Austin, TX 78703

Donation

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Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

Step one:
Browse our available animals online. Our website has more details on every animal, including any known history with dogs, cats, and kids, as well as individual adoption fees. Visit https://www.austinpetsalive.org/adopt

Step two:
Using the provided contact form here or on the APA! website, you can send an inquiry on the animal(s) you are interested in.

Step three:
Our adoption team will connect you to the foster home or someone at the shelter location where the animal is currently living to learn more about the animal and potentially set up a visit!

Step four:
After meeting the animal you would like to adopt, instructions for completing the adoption paperwork, scheduling an appointment, and picking up your new family member will be shared with you!

Go meet their pets

Open 7 days a week from 12 PM - 6 PM.
Please inquire through an animal profile or by emailing adopt@austinpetsalive.org if you are interested in meeting one of our available animals.

Town Lake Animal Center
1156 West Cesar Chavez
Austin, TX 78703

Tarrytown Cat Adoption Center
3106 Windsor Road
Austin, TX 78703

Tarrytown Dog Adoption Center
3118 Windsor Road
Austin, TX 78703

More about this shelter

Austin Pets Alive! (APA!) is a nonprofit animal shelter and rescue organization pioneering comprehensive, innovative programs designed to save the most at-risk homeless companion animals and educate others to do the same through its American Pets Alive! nationwide education and outreach division.

A leader in No Kill sheltering in America’s largest No Kill city, APA! helps more than 10,000 dogs and cats annually in Central Texas and beyond get a chance at the life they deserve.

To learn more about APA!, visit austinpetsalive.org.