All our cats are:
Desexed
Microchipped
Vaccinated
Vet checked
Why adopt?
Save a Life
Every adoption opens a spot for another cat in need.
Wonderful Companions
Cats bring joy, love, and endless purrs.
Make a Difference
You’re helping create a kinder world for animals.
Adopt
Click here to meet all our cats currently looking for their forever homes.
Adopting a rescue cat is an incredibly rewarding experience. By giving a homeless cat a safe and loving forever home, you’re changing a life, and gaining a wonderful companion in return.
The best chance for a cat to live a long, happy, and healthy life comes from proper veterinary care. All of our cats are desexed, microchipped, and receive essential veterinary treatment before adoption. Desexing not only prevents unwanted litters and the heartbreak that can come with them, but also helps improve a cat’s long-term health and behaviour.
Our adoption fees cover only a small portion of the cost of this care and are often far less than what you would spend arranging these treatments yourself for a “free” cat from another source.
Some of our cats looking for homes are available as permanent fosters rather than adoptions. These are typically elderly cats or cats with ongoing medical conditions who would benefit from the comfort and stability of a home environment. There is no adoption fee, and The NZ Cat Foundation covers approved veterinary costs while you provide the love and day-to-day care they need. You can learn more about our Permanent Foster Programme here.
If you have any questions about adopting one of our cats, please contact adoptions@thenzcatfoundation.org.nz and our team will be happy to help.
Why adopt?
Save a Life
Every adoption opens a spot for another cat in need.
Wonderful Companions
Cats bring joy, love, and endless purrs.
Make a Difference
You’re helping create a kinder world for animals.
All our cats are:
Desexed
Microchipped
Vaccinated
Vet checked
Ready to meet your new best friend?
Every cat deserves a loving home, and every adoption changes a life.
The adoption process
01
The Application
The first step in the adoption process is completing our Adoption Application Form. This gives us the opportunity to learn more about your lifestyle, home environment, and the type of cat you are hoping to welcome into your family. It also helps us ensure we find the best possible match for both you and the cat.
02
Meet and Greet
Once your application has been approved, we will arrange a time for you to meet the cat either at our sanctuary or in their foster home. This gives you the chance to spend time together, get to know their personality, and make sure the connection feels right for everyone involved.
03
Homecoming
Once everything is finalised, it’s time to welcome your new companion home and begin your journey together. Providing a loving forever home is a truly rewarding experience, and the bond you build with your adopted cat can last a lifetime.
Some of our recently adopted cats
