Charlie

Charlie is a male domestic short hair cat available for adoption in Melton South (Melbourne, Victoria).

Charlie is a love bug of a cat. He's affectionate, talkative and happiest with someone to share the day with. He's also the softest cat, with gorgeous markings to match.

He'll take over your lap, purr you into a doze and slow blink at you until you're completely under his spell.

He suits a guardian who is home often enough to be his best friend, and who enjoys a cat with plenty to say.

A little about Charlie:
🐾 Melts into a tummy rub and a cuddle held like a baby
🐾 Big fan of wand toys, treats, boxes and paper bags
🐾 Adores a lap and will happily take over yours
🐾 Lights up at dinner and every snack in between
🐾 Watches fish and bird videos on the iPad with great interest

Charlie's days have a cosy shape. Breakfast, a snooze in the sun, a stretch of window watching, then another snooze.

Evenings bring dinner, a burst of zoomies and a snack before bed.

He loves to play, and play is best with a human on the other end of the wand. A toy on its own doesn't hold his attention for long.

Charlie is a quick learner. He sits before dinner and taps the window when he'd like it opened to sniff the outside world.

His affection is out in the open. He rubs against his favourite people, gives head bumps and slow blinks, and snuggles under the covers to stretch a paw out to your face.

He has never scratched his family, even when they hold him like a baby.

Charlie takes a considered approach with new people. He watches from a hiding spot, and familiar faces earn a place in his world.

Once you're a friend, he'll eat in your company and come over for a pat. Give him space and you'll find he comes forward in his own time.

Charlie has played happily with a Maltese Shih Tzu, chasing laps of the house and rolling on his back for pretend paw-swats. He's at his best as the only cat, where all the attention is his.

He's a food fan with a loud, persistent meow, so set meal times and a chatty household suit him well.

Picture the evening winding down. Charlie pads over from his window post, hops onto your lap and starts to purr.

Charlie is ready. The slow blinks, the chatty hellos and the wand-toy games are all waiting for the right guardian.

FAQ
Is Charlie affectionate? Very much so. He rubs against his favourite people, slow blinks, and settles on a lap he doesn't want to leave.
Can he live with other pets? He's at his happiest as the only cat, with all the attention to himself. He has also had a great time playing with a dog.
How does he go with new people? He watches from a hiding spot at first. Give him space and calm, friendly visitors and you'll find he comes forward in his own time.
What kind of home suits him best? One with someone around to be his companion and wand-toy partner, and set meal times he can count on.