Adoption information
About Jalapeno
Meet Jalapeño: The Sweetest Grumpy Face! 🌶️🤨
Don't let the "perpetual grumpy face" fool you, Jalapeño is actually a total softie! He might look like he’s judging your life choices, but he’s really just waiting for his next ear scratch.
🌟 Personality: The Gentle Soul
Jalapeño is a quiet observer who likes to take his time getting to know you. He’s not the type to go crashing through the house; he prefers to watch from the sidelines until he feels safe.
Shy but Sweet: He starts off a little reserved, but once he opens up, his purr motor is surprisingly loud! 🎶
The "Sibling Sofa": His absolute favourite thing to do is sit on his siblings. If there’s a pile of kittens, Jalapeño is definitely at the top of it. 🐈💤
Handle with Care: He’s a sensitive guy who prefers all four paws on the ground. Sudden pickups can be a bit spooky for him, so he likes to be approached with a gentle hand.
🏠 His Ideal Sanctuary
Jalapeño is looking for a patient home where he can blossom at his own pace.
The People: He needs a loving, patient human who is home enough to provide the consistent companionship he needs to feel secure. 🏠❤️
The Crew: Jalapeño is not a solo cat. He relies on his feline friends for confidence and—most importantly, to use as a comfy chair! He must go to a home with another friendly cat. 🐾🤝
The Vibe: He doesn't necessarily need a library-quiet home, just a family that understands he’s a "look before you leap" kind of guy.
🎾 Favourites & Fun
Favourite Toy: A classic toy mouse. He keeps it simple! 🐭
Love Language: Ear scratches. If you start scratching behind his ears, he’ll be your best friend for life. 💆♂️
Top Spot: Right on top of another warm kitten. 🧸
Jalapeño is a unique little guy with a hilarious expression and a heart of gold. If you have a patient heart and a spare kitten for him to sit on, Jalapeño is the one for you!
To apply to adopt Jalapeno, 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.
