Adoption information
About Milo
If you’re looking for a quiet, gentle companion cat, Milo may be the warm little presence you’ve been looking for. ❤️
Milo originally lived with an elderly couple who later moved back overseas, leaving Milo behind. 💔 Despite everything, Milo is still a confident and composed little guy.
When he first arrives somewhere unfamiliar, winning his heart is surprisingly easy — all you need is a Churu / lickable treat! 😂 Once that treat comes out, the distance between you and Milo gets dramatically shorter.
Milo is an adult cat, so unlike a little kitten who may bond with you through endless crazy playtime, he prefers to build trust during quiet movie times.
He has his own sweet ways of showing affection:
❤️ rubbing against you
❤️ coming close for cuddles
❤️ gently bumping his head against you
Milo is definitely a companion cat. When you’re sitting on the sofa, he’ll choose a spot close to you and happily stay there while you watch TV or simply enjoy some quiet time together. However, he doesn’t like to be belly rubbed when he doesn’t know you long enough.
🐱 With other cats
If cats stay far away, Milo simply ignore them. If another cat gets too close, he may choose to walk away or hiss. With a slow and gradual introduction, he should be able to adjust.
🐶 With dogs
Similar to cats, Milo is comfortable with some distance, but may walk away if a dog gets too close. A calm, mature dog should be okay with a slow introduction.
If a dog is too enthusiastic or has poor manners — for example, jumping straight at him like my own puppy — Milo may hiss to tell them to back off.
👶🏻 With children
Milo may happily approach and rub against children, but children must be able to communicate appropriately and understand and respect animals and their boundaries.
He’s looking for someone who appreciates a quieter kind of love — a cat who will choose to be right beside you, sharing your everyday life in his own gentle way. 🏠❤️
📍 Meet Milo at Melbourne CBD
Medical notes
Milo arrived with sneezing and inflamed gums, and our vet suspected feline calicivirus, a common upper respiratory virus in cats. After a course of treatment, Milo's symptoms resolved and have stayed away for the past few months. Calicivirus was never confirmed, but because it can't be ruled out, we want adopters to know that Milo may be a carrier.
Carriers can look completely healthy but occasionally have mild flare-ups (sneezing, sore gums), often during stressful times like moving to a new home. A calm, gradual settling-in period helps, and flare-ups are usually mild and manageable with vet care.
If you have other cats at home, please talk to your vet before adoption and make sure everyone's vaccinations are up to date. Many cats live happily alongside carriers, and vaccination greatly reduces the risk and severity of illness
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Adoption details
Please send an enquiry to us via Pet Rescue and let us know why you think Milo will be a good for your home. We endeavour to reply to enquires within 24hours.