Adoption information
About Charlee
Charlee is a desexed female domestic short hair available for adoption in Melton (Melbourne, Victoria).
Charlee is one of those cats who chooses her moments, and when she does, you feel it. She's thoughtful, confident, and quietly devoted once she decides you're her person.
She's got plenty of independence too, happy to spend an afternoon in a warm patch of sun without needing company.
Mealtimes matter to Charlee, especially anything involving chicken or tuna. Say the word, and she's fully present.
A little about Charlee:
🐾 Rubs against your leg and sleeps at the foot of the bed
🐾 A dedicated fan of chicken and tuna at dinner
🐾 Loves a warm, sunny spot for an afternoon nap
🐾 Chooses her own affection, offered fully on her terms
🐾 Happiest as the only pet in a calm, adult home
Charlee's days have a quiet, contented shape. Mornings find her padding through the house alongside you, and afternoons drift by in her favourite sunny spot.
She's independent enough to enjoy her own space and affectionate enough to make the moments she chooses to share feel genuinely special.
Charlee shows her affection in grounded, unmistakable ways. A rub against your leg. Settling nearby while you read. Sharing the couch once evening rolls around.
With someone new, she'll take her time and watch first. She communicates clearly through body language, so let her set the pace and read her cues, and you'll find she comes to you, often for a rub or a spot close by rather than a lap.
A calm, adult household where she's the centre of attention is where Charlee truly flourishes. Guardians who enjoy tuning into feline cues find the bond especially rewarding. She's independent, easygoing about her own space, and simply happiest without other pets to share it.
To help her settle into her new home, she'll take gabapentin, a short-term anti-anxiety medication, and her complete specialist report is ready for her new guardian's vet.
Picture quiet mornings with Charlee padding along beside you, and evenings that end with her curled at the foot of the bed as the day closes on a soft, shared note.
Charlee is a cat with depth, dignity and a quietly devoted heart. Give her the choice and she'll choose you back, fully and completely.
FAQ
Is Charlee affectionate?
Very, in her own grounded way. Expect leg rubs, close company on the couch, and a spot at the foot of your bed.
Does she like being picked up?
She prefers to invite affection on her own terms. Wait for the invitation and she'll meet you there.
Can she live with other pets?
She's happiest as the only pet, with the whole house to herself.
What's the settling-in medication about?
Charlee will take gabapentin, a short-term anti-anxiety medication, to help ease her move into a new home. Full notes go straight to your vet.
Medical notes
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.
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Adoption details
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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.
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