I have decided to let my friend have a shot at her. She knows how Persians can be she has been around mine the entire time I've had them... 7 years! She knows and understands they can be high maintainance. But, so very sweet and loving. I think Melinda will be fine with her after a few days. She has made friends with all of my cats and she can come back here if things don't work out between them.