AUSTIN, Texas — In honor of "The Golden Bachelor" airing Thursday nights this fall on KVUE, we're highlighting senior pets at Austin Pets Alive! (APA!) who are also looking for a little love in their golden years.
We'll update this story as we feature new furry friends every Friday.
Abby is a sweet senior lady looking for a forever home. She is 13 years old and deaf, but those things don't stop her from being a loving pet! APA! says that Abby loves attention, and she would do best in an only pet household where she doesn't have to share her humans with another dog or cat.
Rousseau is a sweet and loving 7-year-old bluetick coonhound! She's incredibly smart and loves working for her treats. Rousseau also knows several commands like down, sit and shake.
APA! said she would love to come home where people are around often because she gets lonely. She also wants to be the only pet in the home so she can have all the attention to herself!
Beluga, a 9-year-old Carolina dog mix, has been at APA! for more than two years and is looking for a nice place to retire. APA! said he's looking for someone who just wants to share their space with him and let him sniff around, explore and chill out.
Beluga loves taking daily walks, and puzzle toys keep his mind busy. APA! said a calm, low-traffic home would be best for him.
Staff at APA! say 9.5-year-old Cleopatra is a sweet, people-loving pup who trusts very quickly when she gets pets. She came to APA! in March of 2022 with an injury that she is recovering well from.
APA! said Cleopatra does excellent on a leash and can hop around at home without her wheels. Because she can't use her back legs, she does need help to get going, but APA! said its team will help and coach you through the process.
Wild Turkey, a manx/domestic shorthair who is almost 7 years old, loves cuddles and belly rubs. She is affectionate and vocal and has a luxurious coat and a stumpy tail.
An ideal home for her could potentially involve other cats or children because she does well around both! She would also thrive in a home where she is the only cat.
All of these animals are staying at APA!'s Town Lake Animal Center, located at 1156 West Cesar Chavez. The center's hours are Monday through Sunday, noon to 6 p.m.