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My name is Cairo!

Posted 4 days ago | Updated 1 day 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
Chihuahua/Cardigan Welsh Corgi
Color
Black/White
Age
5 years old, Adult
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
23 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID
189000

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered

My story

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

Cairo is a fluffy, adorable 5-year-old Corgi/Chihuahua mix with short legs, a soft coat, and the kind of face that makes you want to scoop him right up. This little guy has been incredibly brave while dealing with severe heartworm disease that has led to right-sided heart failure—but despite his diagnosis, Cairo is currently stable, comfortable, and doing well on his medications.

Cairo does still have some residual fluid in his abdomen, but his medical team is pleased with how he’s responding to treatment. What he needs most right now is a calm, quiet foster home where he can rest, relax, and continue his medications until he’s ready to begin his heartworm injections next month.

Because of his condition, Cairo is not looking for an active lifestyle. Instead, he’d be perfect for someone who enjoys peaceful companionship—short potty breaks, cozy naps, gentle affection, and lots of love. His fluffy appearance and sweet demeanor make him an easy houseguest, and he’s happiest when he feels safe and settled.

Cairo’s medical care will be guided and supported by our clinic, and he just needs a foster who can offer patience, consistency, and a low-stress environment while he continues his healing journey.
Shelter

Contact info

Pet ID
189000
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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