Adoption information
About Tulip
🌷 Meet Tulip: The Independent Sweetheart 🌷
If you are looking for a cat who is as graceful and unique as her name suggests, Tulip is the girl for you. She is a "quiet observer", the type of cat who likes to watch the world go by from a comfortable distance before deciding to join in on the fun.
✨ The Tulip Personality
Tulip is a gentle, independent soul who marches to the beat of her own drum. She isn't your typical "in your face" kitten; she prefers a more sophisticated approach to life.
The Quiet Observer: Tulip loves to keep to herself and watch her surroundings. She has a very unique way of doing things and likes her personal space. 🕵️♀️
Not a "Lap Cat," but a "Near Cat": While she isn't the type who wants to be picked up and toted around, she is very loving in her own way. She shows her affection by choosing to be in the same room as you. 🛋️
The Social Butterfly (with Cats!): While she’s independent with humans, she thrives around other felines. She absolutely loves a good "cuddle puddle" or a wrestling match with her foster siblings! 🐾💤
🧶 Play & Social Life
Kid-Friendly: Tulip is perfectly fine with respectful children who understand that she prefers to keep her four paws on the ground. 👧👦
Sibling Bond: Because she relies so much on her feline friends for confidence and play, we would love for her to find a home with one of her foster siblings. 🐈🤝🐈
🏠 Tulip’s Ideal Forever Home
Tulip is looking for a family that appreciates the "slow burn" of earning a cat’s trust.
Quiet Comfort: A calmer, quieter home would be best for her to feel truly secure and happy. 🏠🤫
The Right Expectations: Her perfect humans will love her for her independence and won't try to force her into being a "pick-up-and-cuddle" kitten.
A Feline Friend: Having a foster sibling to move with would make her transition so much easier!
"I’ll watch over you from my favorite corner until it's time for a cuddle puddle!" -Tulip 🌷✨
To apply to adopt Tulip, click the link below to our website:
Medical notes
No known pre-existing conditions.
Adoption details
Our adoption process is as follows:
1. Submit an adoption application via our website at www.rescuecatsofmelbourne.com.au/adopt
2. We will be in touch with you within 48 hours if we wish to progress your application.
3. A meet and greet will then be organised so that you can meet your potential new family member!
4. Upon a successful meet and greet, an adoption day will be set for you to come and collect your new family member and sign all required paperwork
All of our cats come de-sexed, vaccinated, microchipped, flea treated, worm treated and with a clean bill of health.
Our 10-Day Health Guarantee: We want you to feel confident in your new family member’s health. We offer a 10-day cooling-off period specifically for health-related concerns. If your kitten shows signs of a pre-existing illness (such as a respiratory infection or parasite) within the first 10 days of arriving home, please contact us immediately. During this window, you have the option to return the kitten for a full refund or work with our rescue team to ensure the kitten receives the necessary care. We are committed to transparency and the wellbeing of our cats.
*Please note a price increase as of 3rd January 2026.
