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Smoke on the Water will bring a twinkle to your eye! He loves snuggling, cuddling, and being picked up for some snuggling and cuddling. He thinks cheek scratches are *the best*, and will headbutt your hand to say "thank you, I love you, more please." And when Smoke wants to tell the world how happy he is, he chirps!
In the shelter Smoke has snuggled with kittens, coexisted with senior cats, and has had a lot of fun playing with other playful cats, scooting around the room to chase them! He likes his own space, too, and once his social battery is spent, he will hang out by himself to recharge. Being socially "on" can be draining, we get it, Smoke! He does a great job of getting along with everyone in the shelter AND taking care of himself.
Smoke has what we call "breadstick legs"; he was found on the Ladybird Lake trail after some type of trauma, which paralyzed his back legs, making them stick out like little breadsticks. The injury also gave him incontinence, which means we help him pee ("manually express" his bladder) a few times a day. It's simpler than you think, and takes less time than a coffee break! Smoke is easy to express, and will make biscuits while you express him to show how appreciative he is. The connection you form with him will be special and unbreakable.
Expressing an incontinent cat can be a breeze with our support! Check out this video: bit.ly/CatExpressionDemo
Smoke is a fan of wand toys, crinkle balls, and tracker toys. When you bring out a stick of Churu you wouldn't know he is paralyzed, he scoot-zooms right up to you for his favorite treat! Then, he's ready for a nice loungy nap in the sun.
He has a calm, sweet, and affectionate nature! He will show his boundless love and resilient spirit, and amaze your with his optimism and ability to adapt! Don't call him special needs, Smoke thinks he's just super special. And we agree! Contact us today to learn more and to meet him!
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 Smoke on the Water, please email adopt@austinpetsalive.org.
Friendly, Chirpy, Snuggly
Smoke on the Water will bring a twinkle to your eye! He loves snuggling, cuddling, and being picked up for some snuggling and cuddling. He thinks cheek scratches are *the best*, and will headbutt your hand to say "thank you, I love you, more please." And when Smoke wants to tell the world how happy he is, he chirps!
In the shelter Smoke has snuggled with kittens, coexisted with senior cats, and has had a lot of fun playing with other playful cats, scooting around the room to chase them! He likes his own space, too, and once his social battery is spent, he will hang out by himself to recharge. Being socially "on" can be draining, we get it, Smoke! He does a great job of getting along with everyone in the shelter AND taking care of himself.
Smoke has what we call "breadstick legs"; he was found on the Ladybird Lake trail after some type of trauma, which paralyzed his back legs, making them stick out like little breadsticks. The injury also gave him incontinence, which means we help him pee ("manually express" his bladder) a few times a day. It's simpler than you think, and takes less time than a coffee break! Smoke is easy to express, and will make biscuits while you express him to show how appreciative he is. The connection you form with him will be special and unbreakable.
Expressing an incontinent cat can be a breeze with our support! Check out this video: bit.ly/CatExpressionDemo
Smoke is a fan of wand toys, crinkle balls, and tracker toys. When you bring out a stick of Churu you wouldn't know he is paralyzed, he scoot-zooms right up to you for his favorite treat! Then, he's ready for a nice loungy nap in the sun.
He has a calm, sweet, and affectionate nature! He will show his boundless love and resilient spirit, and amaze your with his optimism and ability to adapt! Don't call him special needs, Smoke thinks he's just super special. And we agree! Contact us today to learn more and to meet him!
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 Smoke on the Water, 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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