Adoption information
About Phoebe
Phoebe is a female Domestic Short Hair available for adoption in Goonellabah (NSW).
Phoebe is a cat who knows exactly what she likes: a familiar face, a quiet corner, and the occasional gentle chin scratch.
She's independent enough to spend her afternoons exactly where she pleases, and affectionate enough to seek out a lap the moment the mood strikes.
With her own people, she's an open book: warm, happy to talk in purrs, and always up for a pat. Nine years in and she still greets her favourite humans like it's the best part of the day.
A little about Phoebe:
🐾 Purrs the moment she's settled in for pats, every single time
🐾 Adores a good chew toy with a bell and a favourite mouse toy
🐾 Claims any silky blanket as her own the second she finds one
🐾 Takes a considered approach with new faces, watching first from a comfortable distance
🐾 A genuine couch potato who treats every day as nap-optimised
Phoebe's days move at her own unhurried pace. Mornings are for stretching out in a favourite spot, afternoons for the kind of deep, committed napping only a cat can manage.
When she surfaces, it's usually for a play session with her bell toy, or a slow wander to check in on whoever's home.
With people she knows, Phoebe is completely herself: she'll come looking for pats, settle in close, and purr the whole time she's getting them.
New faces get a slower introduction. She'll watch from a comfortable distance first, taking her own measure of things, and tends to come forward in her own time once she's decided you're worth the effort.
She'd be happiest as the only cat, it's where her affection gets to be entirely hers to give, without having to share the attention or negotiate the space.
A calm, steady household suits her well: she's independent enough to enjoy her own space and affectionate enough to make the most of quiet, uninterrupted company.
She's an easy cat to live with day to day: no litter box fuss, no scratching dramas, just a calm presence who knows exactly what she wants and asks for it clearly.
Picture a sunny windowsill already claimed for the afternoon, a favourite mouse toy batted across the floor, and a soft purr rising the second a hand finds her.
Evenings settle into the same easy rhythm: Phoebe nearby, a favourite spot beside you, and the quiet company of a cat who has already decided this is home.
Phoebe is ready for a home that's entirely her own. The silky blanket, the bell toy, the purring right on cue, it's all coming with her.
FAQ
Is Phoebe good with other cats? Phoebe is happiest as the only cat in the home, where her affection and space are entirely her own.
Does Phoebe take time to warm up to new people? She likes to observe first from a comfortable distance. Give her that space and you'll find she comes to you.
Is Phoebe litter trained? Yes, she's tidy and fuss-free with her litter box.
What's Phoebe like day to day? A genuine couch potato: she loves her naps, her toys, and a good chin scratch whenever one's on offer.
Medical notes
Phoebe is in good general health. She's currently on a daily routine of two medications, Prozac and Gabapentin, prescribed to support her through the stress of navigating a home with several other cats.
As an only cat, that particular source of stress won't be part of her day to day, and her new guardian will continue working with a vet to manage her medication and monitor how she settles.
Her complete patient history is on file and ready to hand over to her new guardian's veterinary team.
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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.
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