Adoption information
About Romeo
Romeo is a desexed male domestic short hair available for adoption in Donvale (Melbourne, VIC).
Romeo likes to know when his person has come home. His familiar greeting includes a meeting at the door, a gentle headbutt and, when the evening settles, a chosen lap.
This affectionate cat brings warmth to the quiet parts of a day. He rests nearby, seeks out familiar hands and joins his person when the household winds down.
A little about Romeo:
🐾 Loves meeting his person at the door
🐾 Adores lap time, gentle pats and affectionate headbutts
🐾 Lights up at peaceful evenings spent close together
🐾 Builds loyal bonds through familiar routines and chosen company
🐾 Loves a warm indoor home where he can be the only pet
Romeo’s days have a calm, comfortable shape. Mornings bring breakfast and a quiet greeting before he finds a sunny place to settle.
He spends the afternoon moving between naps and small check-ins with his person. A leg rub or headbutt lets you know that he has arrived and affection is now on the agenda.
Evenings are when Romeo’s favourite habits come together. He finds a comfortable place close to his person, relaxes into gentle pats and makes himself part of the day’s quiet ending.
He is settled enough to enjoy his own sunny place and affectionate enough to make shared time a meaningful part of his routine.
With someone unfamiliar, Romeo watches from a comfortable spot and follows the activity around him. Give him a calm introduction and you’ll find the real magic happens when he chooses to add you to his greetings and headbutts.
Romeo suits a guardian who reads feline body language fluently and appreciates affection expressed through steady, physical closeness.
An indoor home without other pets gives Romeo’s loyalty room to land. He can establish his favourite resting places and build a close relationship at the centre of a peaceful household.
Romeo is FIV-positive. Feline Immunodeficiency Virus affects cats and cannot be transmitted to humans.
He is currently healthy and thriving. An indoor lifestyle, regular veterinary care and the same attention to health changes that benefits any cat will support his continued wellbeing.
Life with Romeo looks like a cat padding towards the door to check who has arrived, then following his person back towards the couch.
A headbutt begins the conversation. Quiet company beside you carries it through the evening.
FAQ
Is Romeo affectionate?
Yes. He enjoys lap time, headbutts, leg rubs and gentle pats from the people he knows.
How does he meet new people?
Romeo observes from a comfortable place before choosing to approach. Calm movement and room to read the situation suit him.
Can Romeo live with other pets?
Romeo is looking for a home where he can be the only pet and have space for his routines and relationship with his guardian.
What does FIV-positive mean?
FIV affects cats and cannot be passed to humans. Romeo needs an indoor lifestyle, regular veterinary care and general monitoring of his health.
Medical notes
Romeo is a FIV+, which simply means he will need to be an indoor-only cat and live another FIV+ cat or one that completed it's FIV vaccinations.
With proper care, FIV+ cats can live long, happy lives, and Romeo is already thriving with the love he’s received.
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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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