Adoption information
About Salem
Meet Salem! ⚽🖤
The Fluffball Footballer ⚽✨
Salem is a cheeky, adorable little superstar whose hilarious antics will keep you entertained all day! He’s a curious explorer who loves being part of the action—even if he prefers to keep things hands-off for now. 💖
About Me 🐱
Energy Level: Medium 🐾 — Plenty of playful energy, balanced with cozy window watching and "Cat TV"! 📺
Cat Friendly: Yes! I love playing with and grooming other cats. 😸
Solo Cat Home? Yes! I can be a solo star or fit right in with a cat friend.
Dogs & Kids: Untested, but a quiet, patient home without loud surprises suits me best.
My Favourite Things 🧸
Best Toys: My trusty fluffy pom-pom ball! I’m a little Lionel Messi—I'll dribble it everywhere and carry it around in my mouth! I also love feather wands and bouncy wire toys. ⚽🪶
Top Spots: High up on the cat tower, cozy in a fluffy cat bed, or sleeping at the end of the human bed at night! 💤
Best Treat: Churu treats are the ultimate way to my heart! 😋
Not a Fan Of: Loud noises, and I'm not ready for hands-on pats just yet! ❌
My Ideal Home 🏡
Salem is an independent explorer who loves being nearby and trusts his humans, but he needs a patient home to continue his gentle socialisation journey.
He’d love a home (or WFH human!) with time to play, bond over delicious Churu treats, and let him gain confidence at his own pace. As long as you keep him well-stocked with fluffy pom-poms, he'll bring endless smiles to your day! ⚽✨
Ready to welcome this little Messi into your life? Apply to adopt Salem today! 🐾💖
To apply to adopt Salem, 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.