Adoption information
About Shirley
Meet Shirley! 💛
Shirley is a confident, stunning girl with a big personality and an even bigger sense of adventure. Fearless, clever, and full of charm, she turns everyday life into a fun game just by being involved! 👑
Why you’ll love her:
Queen of the shoulder: Shirley loves to perch up high on your shoulder to get the best view of the action (and a sneaky look at your snacks). 🧗♀️
Parkour champion: When the zoomies strike, she is fast, agile, and endlessly entertaining. She loves stalking toys, chasing feather wands, and diving into paper shopping bags. 🛍️
Deeply affectionate: After a big adventure, she loves snuggling up at night right under your chin or curling up next to her cat besties. She also won't say no to gentle ear scratches and tasty treats! 🍗
Confident & curious: She takes life in her stride and adapts beautifully to new situations, letting her natural curiosity lead the way. 🌟
Her Ideal Home 🏡
Shirley thrives in a social, lively environment. Her perfect match includes:
A feline friend: Shirley cannot be a solo cat. She absolutely needs another playful cat companion in the home for games and friendship! 🐱🐾
Plenty of action: A family who loves an active, entertaining cat and doesn't mind a bit of fun chaos mixed with cuddles.
Vertical spaces: Lots of climbing spots, scratching posts, and toys to keep her clever brain busy. 🎡
Great with kids: She is confident enough to fit right into a busy household with children. 👶
If you are looking for a fearless little explorer to fill your home with life, laughter, and chin cuddles, Shirley is ready for you! 🐾💛
To apply to adopt Shirley, 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.