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Usagi - lovingly called GiGi in her previous foster home - is a kitten who loves everything and everyone! She plays with the resident adult cat, plus allows her to baby her. She seeks out the sweet 65-lb pitbull to play, and gets both the cat and dog to join in on a fun game of hide and seek! She adores them and they all get along great. And Usagi is so happy and cute, it's hard to resist her.
Usagi loves all the toys, as well as running and zooming around the house. Fun fact: "Usagi" means rabbit or hare in Japanese, and this little kitten lives up to her name - she hops like a bunny! Plus, she is a Manx and doesn't have a tail, which gives her a bunny tail. She was born with Manx syndrome, which is where the tail is shortened or absent, and the spine is shortened because it didn't develop properly.
As a result, her hind legs didn't develop like a typical cat, but she is able to walk, run, and play like any other kitty! She hops to get around and uses her front legs to steady herself. She gets around just fine, and don't try to tell her any different! She is a happy, curious, independent girl with the heart of an explorer.
She's cutest in action! Check out her videos here, and hop over to Facebook for her foster's page: @APAkitcats - https://bit.ly/3ma2lws
The Manx syndrome gave Usagi fecal and urinary incontinence, which means you have to help her go pee and poop by pressing on her bladder and bowel a few times during the day. It's called "manual expression"
Caring for an incontinent cat is easier than you may think. Want proof? Check out this video: bit.ly/CatExpressionDemo
Usagi is a gal with deep thoughts and funny observations, and she likes to tell you about them! She's a chatty girl, always ready to start an interesting conversation with you.
Loving, playful, and cheerful, this girl just needs a proper intro to another nice cat and/or friendly pup, and she's ready to embrace them as her family. She may require some extra care, but doing so will create an unshakable bond between you and Usagi, plus she will enrich your life in so many profound ways. Meanwhile, she'll be the cute, friendly, sweet kitty that is her very nature. Contact us today to learn more and arrange a meet & greet!
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 Usagi, please email adopt@austinpetsalive.org.
Playful, Inquisitive, Friendly
Usagi - lovingly called GiGi in her previous foster home - is a kitten who loves everything and everyone! She plays with the resident adult cat, plus allows her to baby her. She seeks out the sweet 65-lb pitbull to play, and gets both the cat and dog to join in on a fun game of hide and seek! She adores them and they all get along great. And Usagi is so happy and cute, it's hard to resist her.
Usagi loves all the toys, as well as running and zooming around the house. Fun fact: "Usagi" means rabbit or hare in Japanese, and this little kitten lives up to her name - she hops like a bunny! Plus, she is a Manx and doesn't have a tail, which gives her a bunny tail. She was born with Manx syndrome, which is where the tail is shortened or absent, and the spine is shortened because it didn't develop properly.
As a result, her hind legs didn't develop like a typical cat, but she is able to walk, run, and play like any other kitty! She hops to get around and uses her front legs to steady herself. She gets around just fine, and don't try to tell her any different! She is a happy, curious, independent girl with the heart of an explorer.
She's cutest in action! Check out her videos here, and hop over to Facebook for her foster's page: @APAkitcats - https://bit.ly/3ma2lws
The Manx syndrome gave Usagi fecal and urinary incontinence, which means you have to help her go pee and poop by pressing on her bladder and bowel a few times during the day. It's called "manual expression"
Caring for an incontinent cat is easier than you may think. Want proof? Check out this video: bit.ly/CatExpressionDemo
Usagi is a gal with deep thoughts and funny observations, and she likes to tell you about them! She's a chatty girl, always ready to start an interesting conversation with you.
Loving, playful, and cheerful, this girl just needs a proper intro to another nice cat and/or friendly pup, and she's ready to embrace them as her family. She may require some extra care, but doing so will create an unshakable bond between you and Usagi, plus she will enrich your life in so many profound ways. Meanwhile, she'll be the cute, friendly, sweet kitty that is her very nature. Contact us today to learn more and arrange a meet & greet!
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 Usagi, 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.
