Melody

Hello beautiful people, my name is Melody! I'm the mumma cat of my merry band, Melody's Musical Litter!

I came into SCA Qld's care after I was found living life as a young stray, bitten by a paralysis tick, and heavily pregnant! Luckily the vet contacted SCA, who immediately put their hand up so that mum could receive life-saving treatment, and we were born. 🥰 No one came forward to claim us… luckily SCA Qld made room so we could grow up safe and healthy!

I've got a very sweet and gentle personality! I love to spend time with people and other cats alike, and will happily cuddle up while I get some pats and attention. 💞

Being a young mum, I was focused on raising my kittens and didn't have the chance to actually be a kitten myself. Now the kids are all grown up, I've discovered I love to play! I adore zooming around with the other cats and playing with all the cat toys.

I get along well with other cats, often napping, playing, and hanging out with them. I'm not tested with dogs. If you have other cats at home, or even a friendly dog, help us have the best possible start to our new life together by following the resources in the email from SCA Qld to help properly introduce me to my new fur sibling/s. 💗

As for the rest… I eat all my dinner, stay well hydrated, and am great with using my litter tray!

Bring harmony to your life and turn up the volume on your happiness! Fill out an application now: https://service.sheltermanager.com/asmservice?account=scaqld&method=online_form_html&formid=30.

Happy naps in the sunshine,
Melody xo

MEDICAL DISCLAIMER:

Feline Herpesvirus (Cat Flu)

It is suspected that I could be a carrier of Feline Herpesvirus (FHV), or 'cat flu'. Note: Vet diagnosis was made based on physical exam, symptoms, and my history – no diagnostic testing has been performed.

More than 90% of cats have been exposed to feline herpesvirus (FHV), an upper respiratory disease that is transmitted by direct contact with infected oral, nasal, or eye secretions. The primary cause of kitten infections is from their mothers at birth or during their first few weeks of life. Although nearly all cats are exposed to FHV, not all will develop signs of the disease.

Cats that have been infected with FHV will be carriers for life. Most will be latent, where the virus will survive in an inactive form within the cat's body. Stress and illness can cause the virus to become reactivated, and the cat will again be infectious.

All SCA cats and kittens receive the F3 vaccination, a core vaccine that protects against feline herpesvirus, feline calicivirus and feline panleukopaenia. Although vaccination may not prevent FHV, it can greatly reduce the severity of the disease.

MEDICAL NOTES:

Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV)/ Feline Leukaemia Virus (FeLV)

I tested negative for FIV and FeLV and have been an inside only kitty since. I should be kept inside or in an enclosure to keep me (and the wildlife!) safe and healthy.