Adoption information
About Athena
Meet Athena: The Gentle Goddess 🏛️✨
If you are looking for a calm, easy-going companion who brings a sense of peace to a home, Athena is your girl. True to her name, she is wise, quiet, and incredibly sweet—a gentle soul who just wants to be part of a loving "clowder."
The Personality Scoop 🍦
Athena is the definition of "low maintenance." She isn't one to demand the spotlight or cause a fuss; she’s happy to simply exist in a space filled with love and kindness.
Sweet & Timid: Athena has a heart of gold but wears it behind a layer of shyness. She is very gentle in everything she does and appreciates a soft touch and a quiet voice. 🌸
A Quiet Presence: She is a wonderful cat to have around if you enjoy a peaceful home. She won't be swinging from the curtains, but she will be there to offer a soft purr when you need it most. 🤫✨
The Magic Spot: Want to win her over instantly? Chin scratches are the key to Athena’s heart! She’ll lean right in once she realizes she’s safe with you. 💆♀️💖
Home Life & Favourites 🧸
Safety in Numbers: Athena is a social creature who finds her courage through her friends. She doesn't like being the "only child" and feels much more confident when she has other feline role models to follow. 🐈⬛🤝🐈
Gentle Love: She isn't a fan of loud noises or fast movements, preferring a life that moves at a steady, relaxed pace.
Her Perfect Match 🏠
Athena is looking for a sanctuary where she can truly blossom:
Feline Friends Required: Athena will thrive with other cats. In fact, she can get quite scared in solidarity. She must go to a home with one or more resident cats to keep her company and show her the ropes. 🐱🐱✨
Patient Owners: She needs a family who understands that the best things in life take time. A patient owner who allows her to come out of her shell at her own pace will be rewarded with a loyal, sweet friend. 🏡🧡
Peace & Quiet: A calm household without too much hustle and bustle would be her absolute dream come true.
Athena is a hidden treasure just waiting for the right home to help her shine. Are you ready to offer her the safety she craves? ✨
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.
