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My basic info
Breed
Domestic Shorthair
Color
Black (All)/White
Age
3 years 11 months old, Adult
Sex
Female
Pet ID
135577
Hair Length
–
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Friendly, Loving, Entertaining
Please say "hi" to Big Bessie, a recent mom ready to find a home to be hers furever!
Big Bessie is an active girl. She likes all kinds of toys and even enjoys chasing (and catching!) her tail. Several times a day, Big Bessie will also get a case of the zoomies and quickly dart from room to room. After all that activity, Big Bessie gets into a sleepy and affectionate mood. She'll happily snuggle next to you on the couch or in bed. She likes to relax by making biscuits and thinks your lap is the best place to do so.
This silly girl likes to have conversations and has a wide range of chirps that she'll use to share her thoughts with you. And since Big Bessie loves being near her human(s), you will get to hear a lot from her. She's especially chatty in the bathroom where she prefers to accompany you as you go about your routine. Big Bessie is good on her own and doesn't mind being home alone. But when there are people at home, she appreciates having their attention.
Won't you welcome a sweetheart of a cat into your heart? Contact us about making Big Bessie part of your home 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 Big Bessie, please email adopt@austinpetsalive.org
Friendly, Loving, Entertaining
Please say "hi" to Big Bessie, a recent mom ready to find a home to be hers furever!
Big Bessie is an active girl. She likes all kinds of toys and even enjoys chasing (and catching!) her tail. Several times a day, Big Bessie will also get a case of the zoomies and quickly dart from room to room. After all that activity, Big Bessie gets into a sleepy and affectionate mood. She'll happily snuggle next to you on the couch or in bed. She likes to relax by making biscuits and thinks your lap is the best place to do so.
This silly girl likes to have conversations and has a wide range of chirps that she'll use to share her thoughts with you. And since Big Bessie loves being near her human(s), you will get to hear a lot from her. She's especially chatty in the bathroom where she prefers to accompany you as you go about your routine. Big Bessie is good on her own and doesn't mind being home alone. But when there are people at home, she appreciates having their attention.
Won't you welcome a sweetheart of a cat into your heart? Contact us about making Big Bessie part of your home 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 Big Bessie, 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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