Adoption information
About Charlee
Charlee is a female Domestic Short Hair cat available for adoption in Melton (Melbourne, Victoria).
Charlee is a thoughtful, confident cat who builds deep bonds with the people she trusts. She's independent enough to enjoy her own company and affectionate enough to seek out yours once the rhythm of the household is established.
She moves through life at a gentle pace and flourishes in calm homes where her choices are honoured and trust is built slowly.
A little about Charlee:
🐾 Builds loyal, meaningful bonds with her chosen person
🐾 Shows affection through quiet closeness rather than lap-sitting
🐾 Loves sunny outdoor spots and slow afternoons
🐾 Big fan of chicken and tuna at dinner
🐾 Sleeps faithfully at the foot of the bed
Charlee values choice in her interactions. When she feels safe, she shows affection through rubs against your leg, settling nearby while you read, and sharing companionable silence.
Evenings are when her softer side really comes out — she'll happily share the couch with you and then settle in to sleep close by.
She enjoys watching the world go by from a warm patch of sun, and meals are something she takes a real interest in, especially anything involving chicken or tuna.
With new people, Charlee takes a considered approach. Give her the space to set the pace and you'll find she comes to you in her own time, and that's when the real magic happens.
She does best when she isn't picked up until she offers the invitation, and she appreciates a guardian who reads feline body language fluently.
Charlee's home is a calm, adult one where she's the centre of attention. She would flourish with someone who enjoys strong, independent cats and finds the slow build of trust rewarding.
Although she previously shared a home with a gentle dog, she's let us know she'd be most settled as the only pet, with the whole household to call her own.
To support her transition, her vet has recommended a short course of settling-in medication. It's a gentle, situational plan designed to help her feel at ease while she finds her feet.
Life with Charlee is quietly lovely. Mornings begin with her padding through the house alongside you. Afternoons drift by in a warm outdoor spot. Evenings end with her curled at the foot of the bed, the day closing on a soft, shared note.
If you appreciate a cat with depth, dignity and a quietly devoted heart, Charlee is your match.
FAQ
Is Charlee affectionate?
Yes — she shows it in grounded ways like leg rubs, sleeping at the foot of your bed, and settling close while you go about your evening.
Does she like being picked up?
She prefers to invite affection rather than receive it on someone else's terms. Wait for the invitation and she'll meet you there.
Can she live with other pets?
She's told us she'd be most comfortable as the only pet, with the whole house to herself.
What's the settling-in medication about?
It's a short, vet-supported plan to take the edge off the move into a new home. The full notes will go to your vet.
A note on Charlee's health
Charlee is in good general health and lives a happy, comfortable life. As a kitten she experienced a shoulder injury, which has left her with a small, lifelong limp.
A vet and a specialist have both assessed her and confirmed she isn't in any pain. The limp is simply part of how she moves.
Her complete specialist report is on file and ready to be forwarded to her new guardian's veterinary team.
Medical notes
When Charlee was a kitten, she experienced an injury to one shoulder before coming to her current home. As a result, that shoulder grew slightly shorter, giving her a small, lifelong limp. She has been assessed by both a vet and a specialist, who confirmed that she isn’t in any pain and lives a happy, comfortable life.
The specialist report is on file and can be forwarded to your nominated veterinary clinic.
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Adoption details
When enquiring about a pet listed with Home2Home, your enquiry goes directly to the pet’s guardian—the person who knows them best!
From here, the guardian will be in touch to learn more about you and chat with you about their pet. It’s a great opportunity for you to ask any questions you may have about the pet, including its likes and dislikes, needs, and how it may fit into your lifestyle and family.
If your home and lifestyle match the pet's needs, the next step will be arranging a meet-and-greet to make sure everyone is happy to proceed with a formal adoption.
Following the adoption, change of ownership paperwork will be completed, and proof of vaccination, microchipping, and desexing (if applicable, as indicated on the listing) will be provided.
All pets adopted through Home2Home will require an adoption contract to be signed and an adoption fee to be paid. The pet’s guardian will complete the adoption contract with you and provide a link to PetRescue’s secure payment portal for completing the adoption fee payment.
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