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Joxer the Mighty might just be a capuchin monkey! His expressive face, the way he plays, his excitement for everything - his joy is infectious. He runs like a rocking horse and when he stands still, he has such long legs that it's almost as if he is standing upright like a meerkat!
Joxer's day job is to climb and explore, and then he puts in extra time by taking shifts at the Biscuit Factory! Put out a soft blanket and it's a magnet to him - he will curl right up on it with you. He adores laying on you and will groom you, too. He loves head pets so much that he will request you use both of your hands! If he's not following you around the house, he's rolling around on the floor, awaiting pets. He's such a friendly and affectionate young boy!
And playful! He loves wand toys, strings, straws, catnip, and playing with other kitties. He has the most fun wrestling with the resident cat in his foster home; they play nearly non-stop. You can tell when Joxer is super excited because he looks even more like a little monkey!
Joxer came to APA! with "atresia ani", which means his anus was too small and didn't work properly; this is more common than you would imagine! So he had a surgical procedure to create a bigger and better heinie hole. He needs to eat a special wet food diet and take daily meds to make sure things flow smoothly, but that's it! If he gets super stressed, it might become itchy/swollen and bother him. A gentle bathing of his bottom now and then would be nice, too!
Joxer survived the condition he was born with and has thrived, being the most adorable and super loving little guy! He might need a little extra attention and care, and time to settle in, but he's an affectionate, boisterous, hilarious, and charming kitten.
Joxer would love a rather calm home with another nice cat to play with. And toys, a cat tree - and people to love and cuddle with! Contact us today to meet Joxer the Mighty!
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 Joxer the Mighty, please email adopt@austinpetsalive.org.
Curious, Affectionate, Resilient
Joxer the Mighty might just be a capuchin monkey! His expressive face, the way he plays, his excitement for everything - his joy is infectious. He runs like a rocking horse and when he stands still, he has such long legs that it's almost as if he is standing upright like a meerkat!
Joxer's day job is to climb and explore, and then he puts in extra time by taking shifts at the Biscuit Factory! Put out a soft blanket and it's a magnet to him - he will curl right up on it with you. He adores laying on you and will groom you, too. He loves head pets so much that he will request you use both of your hands! If he's not following you around the house, he's rolling around on the floor, awaiting pets. He's such a friendly and affectionate young boy!
And playful! He loves wand toys, strings, straws, catnip, and playing with other kitties. He has the most fun wrestling with the resident cat in his foster home; they play nearly non-stop. You can tell when Joxer is super excited because he looks even more like a little monkey!
Joxer came to APA! with "atresia ani", which means his anus was too small and didn't work properly; this is more common than you would imagine! So he had a surgical procedure to create a bigger and better heinie hole. He needs to eat a special wet food diet and take daily meds to make sure things flow smoothly, but that's it! If he gets super stressed, it might become itchy/swollen and bother him. A gentle bathing of his bottom now and then would be nice, too!
Joxer survived the condition he was born with and has thrived, being the most adorable and super loving little guy! He might need a little extra attention and care, and time to settle in, but he's an affectionate, boisterous, hilarious, and charming kitten.
Joxer would love a rather calm home with another nice cat to play with. And toys, a cat tree - and people to love and cuddle with! Contact us today to meet Joxer the Mighty!
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 Joxer the Mighty, 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.
