Adoption information
About Bertha
Meet Bertha! 💛🐾
Bertha is a beautiful young mama cat with a gentle heart and a quiet soul. After doing an amazing job raising her three boys, she is so ready to retire from motherhood and finally be the one who gets spoiled! 🥰
She’s spent her whole life focusing on her kittens, and now it’s Bertha's turn to discover the joy of long naps, gentle pampering, and a peaceful forever home. 🏡✨
✨ Her Sweet Personality
The Quiet Observer: Bertha likes to take her time getting to know new people and spaces. She is slowly coming out of her shell, and every day her sweet personality shines a little brighter! 🌟
Affection at Her Own Pace: While she can be a bit reserved at first, she already loves gentle chin rubs and body strokes. She’s quickly realizing just how amazing affection can be! 🥰💆♀️
Food is Life! 🍗🤤: One thing Bertha is never shy about is her love for food! Mealtimes are the absolute highlight of her day. Delicious treats are the fastest way to her heart and the perfect way to build her confidence.
🤫 What Makes Her Feel Safe
Because the big wide world can still be a little scary, Bertha has a few preferences:
Peace & Quiet: Loud noises and sudden movements can make her startled, so a calm environment is a must. 🔇
Cosy Hideaways: She loves having safe, tucked-away spots where she can retreat for a quiet nap before coming back out to join you. 🛏️💤
Relaxation over Playtime: Bertha hasn't quite rediscovered her inner playful kitten yet. Right now, she prefers a good meal and a cozy snooze over chasing toys. 💤
🏡 Bertha's Dream Home Checklist
🤫 A calm, quiet, and peaceful household
⏳ A patient family willing to let her settle in at her own pace
📦 Plenty of cosy hiding spots and comfortable napping zones
🍖 Lots of delicious food and yummy treats to spoil her with
🐱 Can be your one-and-only solo queen, or could potentially live with another very calm cat (after slow, careful introductions)
💞 Ready to Watch Her Bloom?
Bertha is looking for a special someone who understands that the best things in life take time. Watching this shy, lovely girl slowly blossom into a confident companion will be the ultimate reward. 🌸💛
If you have a quiet home and a big heart, Bertha might just be your perfect match! 🐾✨
To apply to adopt Bertha, 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.