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My name is Catero!

Posted over 3 weeks ago | Updated 1 week ago

Adoption process
1

Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

2

Meet the Pet

3

Sign Adoption Contract

Adoption fee: $189

This helps Austin Pets Alive! with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
Australian Cattle Dog/Mixed Breed (Medium)
Color
Brindle
Age
9 years old, Senior
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
67 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID
189142

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with kids
Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Catero: The Gentleman Who Perfected the Art of Companionship
The Ultimate Low-Maintenance Best Friend
Some dogs want to run marathons. Catero wants to perfect the art of being exactly where you are.
He has mastered what so many of us are still learning: how to be fully present, deeply content, and endlessly grateful for life's simple pleasures. He'll spend 20 blissful hours a day on his bed, your couch, or at your feet—not because he lacks personality, but because he's found the secret to happiness in quiet companionship.
What Makes Catero Extraordinary:
Catero is that rare soul who combines the loyalty of a cattle dog with the laid-back nature of your favorite armchair philosopher. He greets every person with genuine warmth and a smile that says "I'm so glad you're here." He leans all the way in for a good petting. His wags tell the truth: he believes people are wonderful, life is good, and a day spent beside you is a day well-lived.
The Perfect Housemate:
Zero accidents since arriving—housetrained doesn't begin to cover it
Only chews his own toys, even when temptation is literally lying around
Lived peacefully with a small senior dog in his previous life
He's done well with other dogs and kids (scored 4/5 with dogs, 3/5 with children)

His Ideal Day:
A leisurely morning walk, +/- quality time in the yard, then long stretches of simply being with you—whether you're working at your desk, watching TV, or reading a book. He's the friend who doesn't need constant entertainment, just your presence.
Medical Notes:
Catero is heartworm positive, but we provide all treatment at no cost to adopters through our clinic. He's currently on doxycycline and will receive ProHeart injection treatment—we'll coordinate everything. He's up to date on all other care.
Why This Sweet Soul is Still Here:
In a world that celebrates the flashy and energetic, Catero's gentle dignity can get overlooked. But for someone seeking a true companion—not a project, not a challenge, just a loyal friend who makes every day better by being in it—Catero is absolutely perfect.
He's lived 8 years learning how to be grateful, patient, and kind. Now he's looking for someone who appreciates that these might be the most valuable qualities of all.
Shelter

Contact info

Pet ID
189142
Contact
Phone
Address
1156 West Cesar Chavez, Austin, TX 78703

Their adoption process

1.

Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

Take a look at our Available Dogs page or our Available Cats page, depending on which kind of pet you’re interested in! Make note of a few d

2.

Meet the Pet

Visit our shelter locations every day from 12-6 to meet our on-site animals or get matched with an adoptable pet. New pets everyday!

3.

Sign Adoption Contract

Our application is more like a conversation. Come meet us today!

Additional adoption info

We are open to the public to visit available animals at our adoption locations. Visit us daily for same-day adoption or meet our dogs and cats.

Click the 'adoption inquiry' button in an animal's profile or email adopt@austinpetsalive.org with the name you’re interested in for the next steps on setting up your meet & greet.

If you need help finding the right match email matchmaker@austinpetsalive.org for dogs and catmatchmaker@austinpetsalive.org for cats with a short description of what you’re looking for and what your home environment is like.

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

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.

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