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Muffin

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Looks Like
Domestic Shorthair

Pattern
Tabby

Sex
Female

Estimated Age
0 Years
4 Months

Location
Foster

Adoption Fee
$124
Looks Like
Domestic Shorthair
Sex
Female
Current Weight
4 lbs
Estimated Age
0 Years
4 Months
Location
Foster
Adoption Fee
$124
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Gentle, Observant, Soft-Hearted

Muffin is a petite gray and white beauty with the sweetest baby face and a calming presence. When you first meet her, she can come across as reserved and a bit hesitant as she likes to take her time sizing things up—but underneath that “tough girl” exterior is a very sweet, sensitive soul.

Muffin has a low activity level while she’s settling in, though she does enjoy interactive play, especially string toys. She’s slow to jump into play at first, but once she’s comfortable, she’s happy to engage. She isn’t immediately affectionate and may startle at first, but once she begins to feel safe, she’ll allow pets and show her softer side. Earning Muffin’s trust is incredibly rewarding, and watching her curl into a tiny ball and drift off to sleep is pure magic.

She’s a quiet girl with only an occasional purr and loves spending her time peacefully observing her surroundings—whether that’s watching the world from a cozy hiding spot or looking out a window. Muffin previously did well with her brother, though her interactions with other cats, dogs, or children are unknown. She would thrive in a calm, low-noise household with patient humans who will give her space and time to adjust at her own pace.

Muffin is a gentle, sweet cat who needs someone willing to move slowly and let her trust bloom naturally. If you’re someone who believes the best connections take time, Muffin might just be your perfect match!

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 Muffin, 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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