Stretch

My story

Snuggly, Friendly, Tranquil Stretch would love you to stretch out your arm and give her a pet asap! She LOVES people and is in seventh heaven if she is cuddling with you, laying in your lap or getting pets...full-bore bliss! Stretch isn't shy about requesting attention. She may use her adorable little chirp to ask for some loving, give you a head boop or show you what she wants by getting your hand between her paws and bringing it to her face...hint, hint! Stretch has the cutest way of plopping down for pets, then joyfully rolling around as she gets them. Feel free to give her neck scritches, belly rubs and kisses too! She is such a relaxed, loving cat who is a friend to adults and children. She got along great with 5 to 7-year-old kids who visited her at the shelter - happily allowing side and belly pets as she gladly welcomed the love from their little hands. Stretch gets along with other cats and lived amicably with a puppy. It wouldn't be a stretch to call Stretch an absolute love muffin! Stretch came to APA! with hind leg paralysis, meaning her back legs are pretty weak. We're unsure of the cause, but suspect she was hit by a car. She uses her front legs to get around for the most part, which works quite well for her. She is incontinent and requires some extra medical care, which may include a regulated diet and/or manual expression. We'll show you exactly how it's done and make sure you can do it too! Currently, Stretch seems to prefer a puppy pad to manual expression. Caring for an incontinent cat is a pretty simple process - check out this video: bit.ly/CatExpressionDemo Stretch sometimes goes into playful kitty mode, chasing after toy balls or batting at string toys. But, she likes to spend the majority of her time finding a place to lounge and look pretty...easy enough with that gorgeous tabby coat and those emerald green eyes! She has lots of favorite hang outs - a spot on the floor, a cozy place on the sofa, your lap (of course!), or a coveted window seat. Stretch is an easygoing, gentle spirit who thrives on love - both giving it and getting it! She would make a fantastic companion cat for someone looking for a cuddly, adoring friend who handles adversity with calm resilience, a sunny outlook and a loving heart. We could all learn a thing or two from Stretch. Contact APA! to learn more about this sweet girl and to 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 Stretch, please email adopt@austinpetsalive.org.

If you have any questions or would like to adopt Stretch, please reach out to the adoption group directly. PetSmart Charities does not facilitate the adoption process. Thank you.