Adoption information
About Mac
Mac is a desexed female Domestic Shorthair cat available for adoption in Coburg North (Inner North, VIC).
Mac is a cat with one clear priority: finding a lap and making it hers for the afternoon.
She loves the straightforward way, settling in properly, headbutting on request, and letting you know with a small, indignant squeak the moment she has to move.
A large lab x staffy was part of her early household, so a big dog underfoot has never once bothered her.
A little about Mac:
🐾 Gives head bumps freely and announces every dismount with a tiny squeak
🐾 Tracks the sunniest spot in the house like it's a job worth doing well
🐾 A big dog has never fazed her, thanks to plenty of early practice
🐾 Once she's on you, she's staying, no brief perch-and-leave here
🐾 Lets you know she trusts you by simply staying put nearby
Mornings tend to find Mac somewhere sunny, and she doesn't move again until the light does.
A favourite windowsill gets a look-in too, mostly for birdwatching before the day gets properly started.
Come afternoon, a lap has usually been claimed, and vacating it isn't on the agenda.
She doesn't hold new faces at arm's length for long. A short assessment period, then she'll wander over and introduce herself, headfirst.
Her list of requirements is short, a warm surface and a bit of stillness from you, and she's set.
A relaxed, low-key household suits Mac best, one where her company is enjoyed rather than orchestrated.
She's just as happy in a quiet apartment as a busier family home, provided there's a lap on offer.
She settles in without much fuss. A comfortable spot and a familiar face nearby covers most of what she needs to feel at home.
Picture a quiet evening: Mac stretched along the back of the couch, then relocating to your lap the second you sit down, squeak included.
Mac is affectionate without any complications, the sort of cat who fits into a household like she's always been there. She's ready for a family of her own.
FAQ
How is Mac around dogs?
Completely relaxed. She grew up alongside a big dog and treats one underfoot as nothing unusual.
Can she be adopted alongside her sister?
Yes, if you have room for two. Mac and her sister Dee currently share a home and get on well, though neither needs the other to settle in and thrive.
Will Mac get along with other cats?
She's easygoing enough that new feline company would likely suit her fine, though she's only ever lived with her sister so it hasn't been tested.
Does Mac have any health needs to know about?
She's generally well, with an occasional mild bladder sensitivity that tends to settle with a calm routine. Full details are in her patient history for your vet.
Medical notes
Mac is in good general health, and a short course of Gabapentin, a gentle, common option for easing situational stress, is available to help smooth her move to a new home.
She also experiences occasional mild bladder sensitivity (feline lower urinary tract disease, or FLUTD), a manageable condition that tends to settle down once life feels predictable again.
Her complete patient history is on file and ready to share with her new guardian's veterinary team when the time comes.
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Adoption details
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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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