Rosie came into our care 5 months ago as a severely anxious and scared cat. She did not want to come out of her dark and very small hiding spot, acting as if she wasn't even there and hoping we would leave her alone. Rosie would come out to eat her food, use the litter tray and have a scratch on her post only at night once she knew we were asleep (clever cookie). Fast forward 5 months, and Rosie has come leaps and bounds. Does she still enjoy safe places around the house that are covered or slightly dark? Yes. Does she still come alive when we are in bed and the lights are off? Yes. Will she still hiss and swipe at us if we get too close? Yes. We didn't say we have worked miracles! Although, even though Rosie is by no means a lap cat who you can cuddle with while watching Netflix, she will now come out from under the dining room table to eat her dinner in front of us and have a nice big stretch. She will roam the house during the day when the lights are on and she will NOT hiss and swipe or bite or scratch unless we enter her personal space. Rosie is 5 years old and could have such an incredible life ahead of her if she is lucky enough to find an owner who understands that she will take time to feel comfortable and less anxious. We do not know how long, but we do feel like it will happen with a lot of patience and love. If you are someone who preferably doesn't have small children, has a nice space for Rosie to feel comfortable and are willing to have a not so snugly cat for a while then Rosie is the cat for you! Please get in touch if you would like to adopt Rosie and spend your days investing in Rosie and helping her become the cool and calm cat that she deserves to be!

APPLY ONLINE at http://www.neko.org.au/adoption-application/

Before applying to meet one of our cats, please ensure that
- you have the agreement of all members of the household to adopt a Cat
- you have your landlords permission to keep a pet. More information on what to do is available at https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/housing/renting/applying-for-a-rental-property-or-room/pets-and-renting
- you have all the necessary bits and pieces to welcome your new family member, starting with a cat carrier to bring them home, a litter tray, litter, food and bowls as well as a bed, toys and scratchers
- you are ready to welcome them home NOW.
We are unable to hold a cat for you if you are not ready to adopt.

IMPORTANT NOTE - COVID19 PRACTICES
For adoptions, we are following COVID safe practices to ensure your health and that of our volunteers as well as the general community.
We thank you for your patience throughout this process.
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