Doesn't say they're Melmac but after looking it up it might be. I know they were bought at Walmart. They're dishwasher safe but can not be put in the microwave. Yes, we lost our Prince about a month ago. Went down hill fast and in about a week knew something was wrong. He was a sweetie. Had a motor you could hear through the whole house! Actually was my mom'a cat I took in when she went to nursing home. Haven't told her yet. Just keep telling her that he's a little stinker running around the house.
I have never been without a cat since i was 19 and I'm 54 now. We do have one left, Sassy. And, she is a sassy one!! Glad I can't understand cat! They sure can make good friends.