Stretch would love you to stretch out your arm and give her a pet asap! She LOVES people and is in seventh heaven if she is cuddling with you, laying in your lap or getting pets...full-bore bliss!
Stretch isn't shy about requesting attention. She may use her adorable little chirp to ask for some loving, give you a head boop or show you what she wants by getting your hand between her paws and bringing it to her face...hint, hint!
Stretch has the cutest way of plopping down for pets, then joyfully rolling around as she gets them. Feel free to give her neck scritches, belly rubs and kisses too! She is such a relaxed, loving cat who is a friend to adults and children. She got along great with 5 to 7-year-old kids who visited her at the shelter - happily allowing side and belly pets as she gladly welcomed the love from their little hands.
Stretch gets along with other cats and lived amicably with a puppy. It wouldn't be a stretch to call Stretch an absolute love muffin!
Stretch came to APA! with hind leg paralysis, meaning her back legs are pretty weak. We're unsure of the cause, but suspect she was hit by a car. She uses her front legs to get around for the most part, which works quite well for her. She is incontinent and requires some extra medical care, which may include a regulated diet and/or manual expression. We'll show you exactly how it's done and make sure you can do it too! Currently, Stretch seems to prefer a puppy pad to manual expression. Caring for an incontinent cat is a pretty simple process - check out this video: bit.ly/CatExpressionDemo
Stretch sometimes goes into playful kitty mode, chasing after toy balls or batting at string toys. But, she likes to spend the majority of her time finding a place to lounge and look pretty...easy enough with that gorgeous tabby coat and those emerald green eyes! She has lots of favorite hang outs - a spot on the floor, a cozy place on the sofa, your lap (of course!), or a coveted window seat.
Stretch is an easygoing, gentle spirit who thrives on love - both giving it and getting it! She would make a fantastic companion cat for someone looking for a cuddly, adoring friend who handles adversity with calm resilience, a sunny outlook and a loving heart. We could all learn a thing or two from Stretch. Contact APA! to learn more about this sweet girl and 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 Stretch, please email adopt@austinpetsalive.org.
Snuggly, Friendly, Tranquil
Stretch would love you to stretch out your arm and give her a pet asap! She LOVES people and is in seventh heaven if she is cuddling with you, laying in your lap or getting pets...full-bore bliss!
Stretch isn't shy about requesting attention. She may use her adorable little chirp to ask for some loving, give you a head boop or show you what she wants by getting your hand between her paws and bringing it to her face...hint, hint!
Stretch has the cutest way of plopping down for pets, then joyfully rolling around as she gets them. Feel free to give her neck scritches, belly rubs and kisses too! She is such a relaxed, loving cat who is a friend to adults and children. She got along great with 5 to 7-year-old kids who visited her at the shelter - happily allowing side and belly pets as she gladly welcomed the love from their little hands.
Stretch gets along with other cats and lived amicably with a puppy. It wouldn't be a stretch to call Stretch an absolute love muffin!
Stretch came to APA! with hind leg paralysis, meaning her back legs are pretty weak. We're unsure of the cause, but suspect she was hit by a car. She uses her front legs to get around for the most part, which works quite well for her. She is incontinent and requires some extra medical care, which may include a regulated diet and/or manual expression. We'll show you exactly how it's done and make sure you can do it too! Currently, Stretch seems to prefer a puppy pad to manual expression. Caring for an incontinent cat is a pretty simple process - check out this video: bit.ly/CatExpressionDemo
Stretch sometimes goes into playful kitty mode, chasing after toy balls or batting at string toys. But, she likes to spend the majority of her time finding a place to lounge and look pretty...easy enough with that gorgeous tabby coat and those emerald green eyes! She has lots of favorite hang outs - a spot on the floor, a cozy place on the sofa, your lap (of course!), or a coveted window seat.
Stretch is an easygoing, gentle spirit who thrives on love - both giving it and getting it! She would make a fantastic companion cat for someone looking for a cuddly, adoring friend who handles adversity with calm resilience, a sunny outlook and a loving heart. We could all learn a thing or two from Stretch. Contact APA! to learn more about this sweet girl and 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 Stretch, please email adopt@austinpetsalive.org.
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!
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
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.
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.
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