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Gerard

APA-A-186861

Looks Like
Domestic Shorthair

Pattern
Tabby

Sex
Male

Estimated Age
2 Years
7 Months

Location
Foster

Adoption Fee
$99
Looks Like
Domestic Shorthair
Sex
Male
Current Weight
9 lbs
Estimated Age
2 Years
7 Months
Location
Foster
Adoption Fee
$99
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Curious, cautious, shy

Gerard came to us from another shelter so we don’t know anything about his background. Now that he’s in a foster home, we’re learning that he is a sweet soul who needs a loving and patient home while he learns not to be a silly scaredy cat.

This handsome boy was likely on his own in the wild, so he’s still quite shy of people. He hides under his foster’s bed during the day and comes out at night to eat, use the litter box, and play by himself. But he has already decided that it’s OK to sometimes be in the same room as his foster as long as his foster doesn’t get up and move around. He has even come close enough to sniff his foster’s hand, and he will also chase a string toy if his foster waves it around for him. In short, he’s making progress!

He is one of the quietest and easiest housemates and is fine if you go about your business. This gorgeous cream and white boy just needs a lot of love and patience! Given his progress already, we do think he will blossom into a loving companion in the right home.

Gerard has tested positive for Feline Leukemia. FeLV is not a type of cancer. It's a virus that causes a weaker immune system and often a shorter life-span. For the most part, 'FeLVies' are just like any other cat. APA! provides FeLV-related treatment and support post-adoption. He can only live with other FeLV+ cats, but dogs and other animals are just fine! Any questions? We'd love to talk with you about FeLV care.

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 Gerard, please email [email protected].
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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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