Domestic Short Hair Cats Available for Adoption in Charlotte, North Carolina

Name: Meleys
Adoption Fee: $165

Meleys is a 5-year-old girl who has already known what it feels like to be left behind. Abandoned alongside seven other feline friends, she never lost her gentle spirit. She carries herself with quiet resilience, asking for very little—just a safe place and someone to love.

She’s the kind of cat who doesn’t demand attention, but is almost always nearby. Whether she’s keeping you company in the same room or tucked away by a sunny window enjoying her beauty sleep, she finds comfort simply being close to her people. Her presence is calm, steady, and quietly reassuring.

Meleys has a playful side that shows up in the sweetest, most endearing ways. She loves to chase around a hair bow, cleverly getting it “stuck” and unstuck again like it’s her own little game—she knows exactly what she’s doing. And when it’s time to rest, she’ll turn just about anything soft and cozy into her perfect little bed.

She’s wonderfully relaxed, generally very quiet, and does beautifully around dogs, making her an easy fit for many homes.

Because she’s an adult, she’s been overlooked—but adult cats love just as deeply, and often more patiently. Meleys deserves a family who will see past her age and choose her, not because she’s flashy or tiny, but because she’s loving, loyal, and ready for her forever home.


If interested in adopting please visit our website at www.c2cnd.org to complete an adoption application. Adoption applications are accepted and reviewed from the Charlotte and the surrounding areas only.

Our cat adoption recovery fee is $165 this includes:
Spay/Neuter, Microchip, FELV testing, and Vaccines up to the time of adoption.

The domestic short hair cat is a popular and diverse breed known for its unique personalities and low maintenance care. These cats come in various colors and patterns, with short, easy to manage coats that require minimal grooming. Domestic short hairs are friendly, adaptable, and make wonderful companions for individuals and families alike. They possess playful and affectionate qualities that endear them to many, making them one of the most beloved and widely adopted cat breeds worldwide.