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Eden is an equal opportunity cuddler! He lives to share his love, and chilling out and snuggling in your lap is the best way to spend time, in his opinion. But if your lap isn't available, he will cuddle with the other cats in the house - or even the dog! He is a happy boy who loves to purr his joy.
Eden is less interested in playing, but you can catch his interest with a wand toy when he's in the mood. Or, he will sometimes zoom and chase the other cats around the house with his signature bunny hop!
Eden is a Manx, and as is common with Manx cats, his spine is shortened and didn't develop normally. As a result, he doesn't have a tail and his back legs are wonky - which is why he bunny hops around! He is also incontinent, also common with some Manx cats.
Eden needs his human to manually express him about three times a day; he can't "go" on his own. It's pretty straightforward, and doesn't take much time to care for him! Once you get the hang of it, it could take no more than 15 minutes a day; APA! will show you how to manually express Eden and make sure you are comfortable with it. It helps that he's a little champ about it, too! He's been this way since he was born, so it's "normal" for him.
Caring for an incontinent cat is easier than you may think. Check out this video! bit.ly/CatExpressionDemo
In addition to being great with cats and dogs (after an intro period), we think that he could be good with older, gentle kids who would love a snuggle buddy! Eden is the perfect cuddle companion.
He is always polite and quiet, though he may yell a little bit if he thinks it's overdue for dinner time!
Eden has a gray tabby and white coat, crystal clear green eyes, a happy and super affectionate nature, and a big heart full of love he wants to share with you! Contact us today to arrange a meet & greet!
Eden requires some extra medical care, which includes manual expression and may include a regulated diet and/or meds, and an occasional booty bath. For more information, please contact APA!
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 Eden, please email adopt@austinpetsalive.org.
Affectionate, Snuggly, Social
Eden is an equal opportunity cuddler! He lives to share his love, and chilling out and snuggling in your lap is the best way to spend time, in his opinion. But if your lap isn't available, he will cuddle with the other cats in the house - or even the dog! He is a happy boy who loves to purr his joy.
Eden is less interested in playing, but you can catch his interest with a wand toy when he's in the mood. Or, he will sometimes zoom and chase the other cats around the house with his signature bunny hop!
Eden is a Manx, and as is common with Manx cats, his spine is shortened and didn't develop normally. As a result, he doesn't have a tail and his back legs are wonky - which is why he bunny hops around! He is also incontinent, also common with some Manx cats.
Eden needs his human to manually express him about three times a day; he can't "go" on his own. It's pretty straightforward, and doesn't take much time to care for him! Once you get the hang of it, it could take no more than 15 minutes a day; APA! will show you how to manually express Eden and make sure you are comfortable with it. It helps that he's a little champ about it, too! He's been this way since he was born, so it's "normal" for him.
Caring for an incontinent cat is easier than you may think. Check out this video! bit.ly/CatExpressionDemo
In addition to being great with cats and dogs (after an intro period), we think that he could be good with older, gentle kids who would love a snuggle buddy! Eden is the perfect cuddle companion.
He is always polite and quiet, though he may yell a little bit if he thinks it's overdue for dinner time!
Eden has a gray tabby and white coat, crystal clear green eyes, a happy and super affectionate nature, and a big heart full of love he wants to share with you! Contact us today to arrange a meet & greet!
Eden requires some extra medical care, which includes manual expression and may include a regulated diet and/or meds, and an occasional booty bath. For more information, please contact APA!
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 Eden, 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.
