Adoption information
About Melon
Melon is a female Domestic Medium-hair cat available for adoption in Moonee Ponds (Melbourne, VIC).
Melon is a gentle, soft natured cat who greets everyone she meets with warmth, whether she's known you for years or just met you.
She's curious rather than cautious: new people are usually met with interest, not hesitation.
She's independent enough to wander and explore on her own terms, but always drifts back for a cuddle.
A little about Melon:
🐾 Loves making muffins (kneading) on your stomach
🐾 Enjoys supervised time outdoors, exploring and rolling in the grass
🐾 So soft and easygoing she'll happily be picked up and carried
🐾 Follows you around the house and leans into your legs for attention
🐾 Meows so softly it's sometimes almost silent
Melon's days are unhurried: exploring the house, finding a favourite sunny spot, and checking in with her people along the way.
She has a gentle habit of trailing after you room to room, quietly keeping you company rather than demanding it.
One of her favourite things is a good muffin making session, kneading contentedly on a lap or stomach.
Melon is soft, huggable, and never any fuss about being held, the kind of cat who makes closeness look easy.
She connects with people warmly and isn't shy about it, whether that's a familiar face or someone new to her.
She's shared a home with another cat before, and given a calm, gradual introduction, guardians expect she'd settle in happily with feline company again.
Melon would flourish in a calm household with a guardian who's home more often than not.
Outdoor access, even just a supervised patch of garden, would let her enjoy one of her favourite things.
An experienced cat guardian who appreciates a gentle, independent companion, and who won't mind the occasional muffin making session, would suit her well.
Melon is desexed, vaccinated, and generally in great shape for a cat in her prime at nine years old.
She's carrying a little extra weight, something her new family can work on gradually with their vet, and she does best with a wide, low sided litter tray that's easy and comfortable for her to use.
Picture Melon rolling in the grass on a sunny afternoon, then curling up for a kneading session on your lap once she's back inside.
A quiet evening with Melon nearby, following you from room to room, is exactly her kind of contented, easygoing evening.
Melon is ready for a calm home where she can wander, cuddle, and be gently loved on her own terms.
FAQ
Is Melon good with new people?
Very much so. She's a curious, social cat who tends to approach new faces rather than hide from them.
Does Melon need any special care?
She's carrying a little extra weight and does best with a low sided litter tray for comfort, both easy things to manage with guidance from her vet.
Would Melon suit a home with another cat?
Likely yes. She's lived with another cat before, and a slow, calm introduction would help her settle in happily with feline company again.
What is Melon like day to day?
Relaxed and independent, with a soft spot for sunny outdoor time and settling in for a cuddle whenever she's ready.
Medical notes
Melon is in good general health, and her guardian describes her as a happy, easygoing cat day-to-day. She's carrying a little extra weight, which is common in indoor cats, and does best with a wide, low-sided litter tray; it's simply more comfortable for her to use and helps her stay consistent with her litter habits.
Melon can find change stressful, and gabapentin (a short-term anti-anxiety medication) has proven a great way to help her feel calm and supported through periods of transition. Once she's settled in the right home, it's unlikely to be needed.
Her full patient history and her vet's guidance on the medication will be passed along to her new guardian.
Adoption details
When enquiring about a pet listed with Home2Home, your enquiry goes directly to the pet’s guardian—the person who knows them best!
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.
All pets adopted through Home2Home will require an adoption contract to be signed and an adoption fee to be paid. The pet’s guardian will complete the adoption contract with you and provide a link to PetRescue’s secure payment portal for completing the adoption fee payment.
Home2Home currently operates a ‘pay what you choose’ system for cat adoption fees. This means that adopters will be able to choose an adoption fee amount that is suitable for them. All adoption fees are used to support PetRescue's life-saving programs, including Home2Home.