MARCH 2026 PLEASE READ ALL OF THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION BELOW. IT WILL ANSWER ALL YOUR QUESTIONS. If you still have questions after, we are happy to respond through email. It is a long read and a long adoption process. Please understand we are ensuring that our babies go to great …
MARCH 2026
PLEASE READ ALL OF THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION BELOW. IT WILL ANSWER ALL YOUR QUESTIONS. If you still have questions after, we are happy to respond through email.
It is a long read and a long adoption process. Please understand we are ensuring that our babies go to great homes and we don't know you personally (yet). Understand that this is an adoption of a beautiful little soul that deserves the absolute best life.
The average lifespan of a cat is 13 to 20 years. Some cats even live into their thirties, although this is far less common. So don't let that discourage you from adopting an adult cat! Rescue Mama has had 3 live into their 20's. One was 8 weeks old.
MELISSA MCALL, and her 3 daughters (LYDIA MARTIN, TRACY STEWART and ALLISON ARGENT) were rescued from the shelter. Rescue mama was at the shelter picking up kittens for one of her fosters when she saw MELISSA MCALL and her family. They were so sickly looking. Needless to say, the rescue mama picked them all up. She could not leave them to their doom.
Meet MELISSA MCALL, a beautiful diluted calico who has been on a long journey to find her forever family. After a chaotic start on the streets, MELISSA MCALL found herself in the shelter system where she and her children faced health challenges. Now fully recovered and safe in our cat room, she's still learning to trust that good things can last. MELISSA MCALL is incredibly curious and loves to investigate her surroundings, making every day an adventure. She's also very playful, with an independent streak that lets her confidently explore on her own.
MELISSA MCALL's love for wet food is a great way to earn her trust and build a bond. While she may seem reserved at first, if you look into her eyes, you'll see so much love and a soft heart waiting to be fully open. She needs a loving human who will be patient, consistent, and understand that her past means she needs a little extra time and understanding to feel truly safe. Can you open your heart to this resilient girl and love her just the way she is?
MELISSA MCALL is DOMESTIC SHORT-HAIR / DILUTED CALICO MIX. She is 3 years and 5 months old and is good with cats. She has never been around young children and she is very curious about dogs.
MELISSA MCALL is currently at our rescue in Hemet, California.
ADOPTION PROCESS:
1. Go to Workinwhiskers.com (Click on ADOPT)
2. Fill Out Online Form
3. Submit Online Application
4. Someone Will Call / Text to Do Phone Interview
5. Will be notified of Approved Application
6. Home Visit (WILL BE SCHEDULED)
7. Official Meet and Greet with Kitty
8. Sign Adoption Contract
9. Pay Adoption Fee (VENMO - ZELLE - PAYPAL or CASH)
10. Take the Kitty Home
********* MAY CONSIDER OUT OF STATE ADOPTIONS NEAR CALIFORNIA BUT BE AWARE THAT WE WILL NOT SHIP. ADOPTER WILL NEED TO PICK UP**********
The cats/kittens at a foster/rescue home, we will accommodate as much as possible. But steps 1-6 of the ADOPTION PROCESS need to be done before we do the OFFICIAL MEET & GREETS. It is easier to do the meet and greets at the locations listed below:
****Please note we only have cats physically in MURRIETA and INDUSTY ONLY. But we can do meet and greets at all 5 locations below locations.****
PETSMART - 17651 Colima Rd, City Of Industry, California 91748
PETSMART - 2153 W Florida Ave, Hemet, California 92545
PETSMART - 25290 Madison Ave, Murrieta, California 92562
PETSMART - 34900 Monterey Ave, Palm Desert, California 92211
PETSMART - 2851 Eastland Center Dr, West Covina, CA 91791
The crazy rescue mama will drive kitties to their new home, meet & greets, etc...once the phone interview and home check have been done. Gas donations always appreciated!
************* Please no calls to the rescue. No one is available to take calls. ************
If the CAT/KITTEN is still listed (meaning here or other websites) they are still available. It does not mean they don't have other pending applications or meet and greets.
******************* If you call the PETSMART location, please ask them to physically check the cattery door for the current week's VISITING HOURS. ******************
Please note: Just because you fill out an application and are approved does not obligate you to adopt the cat/kitten. If he or she is not a fit...we have plenty of other cats / kittens available for adoption.
We are a SMALL rescue based out of Hemet, California. We are all volunteers that run the rescue. If we haven't reached out....be patient.
MELISSA MCALL is ALREADY fully vetted.
The adoption fee of $200 covers:
Spay
FVRCP shots
RABIES shot
FELV/FIV test (Negative/Negative)
Drontal Dewormer
Stronghold Flea Control
Microchip
We are NOT a government FUNDED shelter and all our donations and adoption fees are for our rescued cats/kittens. So, we do not do DISCOUNTS.
If for some unfortunate reason you missed out on the kitten/cat you emailed about...I'm sure that we could help you with another rescue baby! Just ask!
If you have any questions not covered here, please feel free to email us:
[email protected]
