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Rio

APA-A-189721

Looks Like
Domestic Shorthair

Pattern
Tuxedo

Sex
Female

Estimated Age
1 Years
0 Months

Location
Foster

Adoption Fee
$99
Looks Like
Domestic Shorthair
Sex
Female
Current Weight
8 lbs
Estimated Age
1 Years
0 Months
Location
Foster
Adoption Fee
$99
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Friendly, Affectionate, Adorable

Although some cats tend to keep to themselves, the same cannot be said for Rio! This little lovebug will ask for love and affection, head-butting you and performing figure-eights. She is quick to warm up to new people, and likes to have a chirpy conversation now and then.

Rio is an adorable sweetheart who loves to spend time with her human companions, as she can often be found following you around the house wherever you go! Curling up at the end of your bed for nighttime, being with you truly has a special place in this little one’s heart!

Rio will play with bits and bobs that she finds around the house, rather than cat toys! She has a creative spirit. She will also practice her kitty yoga by rolling around in a blanket and on the floor!

When it comes to her ideal home, Rio would thrive in an environment with people who are down for lots of kitty snuggle time and will share her affection! She loves her cuddles and moderate playtime throughout the day.

If your ideal downtime includes curling up on the couch with a little lovebug glued to your side, Rio might be your purr-fect match. Contact us today to meet this beautiful and loving gray and white tuxedo kitty with a rather silly mustache!

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 Rio, please email [email protected].
Come meet your new best friend

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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