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Cats Protection Wellington Our Wellington shelter cares for cats until they can be adopted or fostered. https://www.catsprotectionwellington.org.nz/

06/03/2025

Welcome (back) to the CPW whānau this week… Silvie!

🐾 Silvie (7yo female) is back with us after her new home sadly didn’t work out. She was originally surrendered with her non-biological sister after her family had to move and weren’t sure they’d find a pet-friendly rental. Poor Silvie has been passed around a bit, so we’re really hoping to find her forever home this time! 💕

Silvie is sweet and sassy, and she's all about the simple pleasures in life like napping in the sun and snacking on some tasty cookies! 😻 She loves her food and enjoys being around people, so she’d be thrilled to have some human company to play and hang out with.

Silvie would do best as the only pet in her home, as she likes to patrol the house in peace. While she's not much of a hunter, she would love a little outdoor space to explore (or a catio!) where she can stretch her legs safely.

If you think you’re the right fit for this sweet, sassy girl, come meet Silvie and let her steal your heart! 🐾💖

03/03/2025

🐾 March Cat of the Month: Toast! 🐾

Meet Toast 🍞 our sweet girl who’s looking for her purrfect forever home! This gorgeous lady might be a little nervous at first, but once she warms up to you, she’s all about the smooches. Toast adores being brushed, playing with toys, hiding in her tunnels and chin scratches.

She’s had experience living with a dog before and got along well. However, she prefers to be the only cat in the household.

Toast would thrive in a quiet, adult-only home where she can enjoy the best of both worlds—indoor playtime and outdoor adventures. She’s a natural hunter, so any pesky mice (and maybe the occasional sparrow) won’t stand a chance!

If you’re looking for a loving companion, Toast might be your perfect match. Come meet her today! 🍞 🐈

Saving the world one cat at a time 🧡🐾

01/03/2025

We’re back again!!

The gorgeous Fizz and all our cats at the shelter would love your support at the market this Sunday! ☀️🌅

It’s the perfect opportunity to sit upstairs and have some food, drink, or ice cream 🍦 overlooking the gorgeous harbour while the sun is shining!

📍 Kai Tahi, 20 Paramoana Street, Porirua Harbour
📅 TOMORROW 2nd March, 11am - 4pm, and every other Sunday
🐾 Handmade knitted baby items, cat accessories and toys!

All proceeds will go to Cat’s Protection Wellington to help us continue to care for and love our beloved kitties while they wait for their new homes 🩷

27/02/2025

Welcome to the CPW whānau this week… two handsome boys!

🐾 Lucky Star 🌟 (12yo male) is a sweet, relaxed gentleman looking for a quiet home to enjoy his golden years. He was surrendered when his owner moved overseas.

Lucky has been a family cat all his life and loves his human company. These days, he’s less playful but still enjoys a warm lap, a cozy bed, and chatting when he wants attention! 😻

He’d prefer a peaceful home as the only pet with no children, and loves safe outdoor time, especially for bathroom breaks.

🐾 Toby (12yo male) is a laid-back foodie who loves toys, brushing, and chilling with his humans. He was surrendered after struggling with toileting issues following home renovations.

He’s not a fan of being picked up but enjoys affection on his terms. He’s happily lived with a dog before and is great with kids! 🐕😸

Toby loves the outdoors and still has a hunter’s spirit, catching birds, mice, and even butterflies, so he will be going home with a clown collar! After a day of adventuring, he’s all about cosy indoor time. He's the perfect mix of wild and cuddly! 😽

Could one of these charming seniors be your new best friend? ❤

25/02/2025

February Cat of the Month: Rupert!

Our love bug Rupert is still waiting for his forever home. Here he is in his favourite comfy spot by the window, lounging on his favourite bed 🧡 He loves a good sun nap! Maybe you have a sunny spot in your house for Rupert?

If you want to meet Rupert; get in touch with us.

Saving the world one cat at a time 😎🐈

21/02/2025

Welcome back to CPW T.V!

Featuring the smoochy and playful Stanley!

Who’s your favourite this week?

20/02/2025

Welcome to the CPW whānau this week... a handsome older gentleman, and twins!

🐾 Smitty (13yo male) is a handsome, affectionate gentleman looking for a loving home. He was surrendered after his family moved overseas and decided it wasn’t in his best interest to make the journey.

Smitty loves head-to-tail pats, sunbathing, and cruising around with his favourite humans 😻 He would be happiest as the only pet in a home with lots of company and could do well with older, gentle children. He needs safe outdoor access to explore but, fortunately, he isn’t much of a hunter, just a chill guy looking for a cosy spot in the sun! ☀️💙

🐾 Meg-Atron (8yo female) and her brother Percy Pie (8yo male) are a loving duo looking for a forever home together. They were surrendered when their family had to move back to the UK without a permanent place to settle.

Meg is the braver of the two, and an affectionate adventurer who loves pats, brushing, and sunbathing 😸 She may have just one eye, but don’t be fooled! Her reflexes are razor-sharp, and she’ll proudly tell you about the flies she’s caught! 🪰

Percy is the sweet, nervous boy of the pair. He startles easily but, once he trusts you, he’s incredibly affectionate and even offers adorable little high-fives for treats ❤ He prefers the safety of indoors but might explore a little near home.

They’ve lived as indoor cats for the past three years but would love a quiet, structured home with no other pets or small children (older, calm kids could be okay).

19/02/2025

Today the sun is shining on two gorgeous cats in their awesome new homes.

Waffles (6) is a shy girl who adores company, and whose previous person wasn’t getting enough time to spend with her, due to work and lifestyle changes. Only in the CPW shelter for a week, she was snapped up by a lovely couple who have adopted from us twice before. As one of them has just retired, Waffles will have lots of company, and a big two-storey house and small garden to explore.

Buddy Holly (3) was found as a stray and taken in by a smaller rescue. He tested positive for FIV while in their care, and came to us as we have the facilities to care for FIV+ cats safely. After a pretty short stay, Buddy has gone home with a couple of young women who had immediately fallen for his quiet but super-affectionate personality. (The shameless fellow was inviting tummy rubs in the first 5 minutes!) After a week to set up their home and read up a bit more about FIV, they were back to take Buddy away. He now has the home he deserves and his new people will have an extremely loving companion.

We have many other lovely cats just waiting for their perfect homes. Check them out here: https://www.catsprotectionwellington.org.nz/adopt-a-cat/.

14/02/2025

It’s that time again!!

The beautiful Lily Pad and all our cats at the shelter would love your support at the market this Sunday! ☀️🌅

It’s the perfect opportunity to sit upstairs and have some food, drink, or ice cream 🍦 overlooking the gorgeous harbour while the sun is shining!

📍 Kai Tahi, 20 Paramoana Street , Porirua Harbour
📅 TOMORROW 16th February, 10am - 3pm, and every other Sunday
🐾 Handmade knitted baby items, cat accessories and toys!

All proceeds will go to Cat’s Protection Wellington to help us continue to care for and love our beloved kitties while they wait for their new homes 🩷

13/02/2025

Welcome to the CPW whānau this week... an elegant queen!

🐾 Lucy Liu (16yo female) is looking for a quiet, loving home to enjoy her retirement. She came to us after her elderly owner was in and out of the hospital and could sadly no longer care for her.

Lucy is a sweet little lady who loves basking in the sun and playing with toys 😸 She’s not much of a lap cat but enjoys sitting next to you and snuggling up on your bed at night 😻
She would prefer to be the only pet and, while she has tolerated kids in the past, she’d do best in a peaceful, child-free home. Lucy spends most of her time indoors but does enjoy pottering outside, so safe outdoor access would be ideal!

Could Lucy Liu be the perfect companion for your home? 🏡💛

10/02/2025

February Cat of the Month: Rupert 🐱 🐾 💓

Rupert’s waiting for his forever home 🧡 As you can see, Rupert is very snuggly and an inquisitive boy. He is extremely clever, loves laps, scratches, and cuddles. He does let you know when he’s had enough, so he needs a cat savvy person/s who can understand his body language. He will follow you around all day and have plenty of sun naps - maybe in YOUR garden? Isn’t he just so lovely! 😻

Saving the world one cat at a time.

06/02/2025

Welcome to the CPW whānau this week... two friendly youngsters!

🐾 Waffles (6yo female) came to us because her owner felt she needed more company than they could provide.
Waffles is friendly, but a little shy at first ❤ She loves snuggling on the bed with you and will be a lap cat, as long as there’s a pillow between you and her (humans are a bit icky, in her opinion) 😸 She enjoys chin scratches and gentle pats.
Waffles would do best as the only pet in a quiet home with older, cat-savvy teens. She enjoys outdoor time but isn’t one to bring home "presents" (your local wildlife will thank her).

🐾 Oskar (3yo male) found his way to us after his owner moved into care and their family sadly couldn’t take him.
Oskar is a curious and independent cat who loves human company and outdoor adventures. He takes a little time to trust, but once he does, he’s a big lap cat (on his own terms, of course) and enjoys being brushed 😻
He had hip surgery as a kitten, but it doesn’t slow him down at all. Oskar would thrive as the only pet in a quiet, child-free home with safe outdoor access.

Could one of these wonderful cats be your new best friend? 🏡💛

03/02/2025

New year new cat? Our February Cat of the Month is RUPERT! 🐈‍⬛🧡🐾

Rupert is the snuggliest and smoochiest cat you will ever meet. Rupert absolutely adores humans and will do anything for all your love and attention! He loves a cuddle, playing with toys, and hanging out outside. He would be best suited to a family where his human/s are homebodies and there are NO other cats or pets, as Rupert loves humans only!

Get in touch if you want to meet Rupert 🧡

Saving the world one cat at a time.

30/01/2025

Welcome to the CPW whānau this week... 3 beautiful, quirky oldies!

🐾 Pud (14yo male) came to us after his family could no longer manage his behavioural quirks. As a kitten, he was badly handled by children, which may explain some of his naughty habits when he’s feeling stressed.
Despite this, he’s a social guy with those he trusts, loves people-watching and enjoys playing chase with a dog friend 😻 Pud can be vocal when demanding pats, but he’s also got a bit of spice to let you know when he’s had enough 😸 He has a history of stress-related toileting issues, so he needs a calm and understanding home. Pud loves outdoor time and is a top-tier rat catcher—though he should be kept far from native birds! He’s fine with dogs but terrified of children and dislikes other cats.

🐾 Dini (short for Houdini!) (15yo female) came to us after her elderly owners passed away, leaving her without a home. When a family member tried to bring her to us, she disappeared twice by launching herself from a two-story window, completely unharmed!
She’s a nervous girl who doesn’t warm up to strangers quickly, but once she trusts you, she’s affectionate and enjoys head pats 😽 She’s highly intelligent, prefers female companionship, and would thrive in a quiet home with patient owners, ideally women, and would love a safe outdoor area to explore.

🐾 Charlie Boy (16yo male) is back with us! He first came to us after stress-related toileting issues in a home with mean neighbourhood bully cats 😿 In foster care, he had no issues at all, and now he’s back with us looking for his true forever home.
He’s a loving, affectionate gentleman who enjoys warm laps, snuggling in bed, and playing with toys ❤ As an older cat, he qualifies for our Care for Life program, which covers his medication for hyperthyroidism and IBD. Charlie prefers to be the only pet and would do best in a calm home with older children and access to a safe outdoor space.

Do you have room in your home and heart for one of these beautiful oldies?

29/01/2025

Four very special cats have found wonderful homes since our last update! Read on for the happiest stories…

Professor Patches (17) had been with us for around six months, and he has been a real character in the CPW shelter. With no intention of showing his age, he has smooched, snuggled and played with people like a kitten, and he made the most of any attention he could garner. His elderly owner went into residential care and he was brought to us to find a new home for his golden years. He has gone to live with a nice young couple who are home a lot of the time. They were keen to foster a senior cat, and when they came to the shelter, Patches charmed them by following them around and chatting a lot. His new home has a fabulous back garden to roam in, backing onto a giant hillside. He will share the home with several flatmates so he’ll get heaps of attention and playtime!

Clementine came to us from Kitty Kingdom Wellington - Cat Sanctuary. She was trapped after her carer passed away, and proved to be a delightful tiny lady. She lived as a stray most of her life, so had very little medical history before being caught and desexed around 6 years ago. She now has a foster home with a cat-savvy trio who say she’s already coming up to headbutt them with her tail up high (friendly greeting signal). They have a small, comfy flat which is perfect for her needs. She went home with a temporary crate to replicate her safe space here in the shelter while she completely adjusts to her new environment.

Adorable enigma Charlie Baby (1) came in with high needs, having pituitary dwarfism, a rare disorder resulting from a lack of growth hormone. He/she/they appears to be intersex as well – another rare trait! – and also sadly irritable bowel issues. They have the loveliest sweet personality, but we knew they would need a very secure, safe home with people who can meet their medical needs. Charlie has gone home as a medical foster with one of our trusted volunteers, who has two cat-friendly and indoor-only cats. Charlie will have safe cat company and a safe indoor space. And all the cats have specific diets so they are on microchip feeders. This is an amazing outcome for our sweet wee Charlie!

Rosebud (13) was a long-term stray. Abandoned by her original owner and left to fend for herself, she was fed by a kind person for well over a year. However, concerned that she seemed to be getting thinner and not looking so well, they contacted us and Rosebud came to CPW for the care and proper home she needed. A real snuggle bug with people, Rosebud is NOT a fan of other cats, so she became our office helper before being spotted by three flatmates. After two visits, they were extremely thrilled to be taking her home. We’ve already had an update and pics from them!

They report: "Rosebud is settling in wonderfully and fitting into our home perfectly. We absolutely adore having her here – she’s found her favourite spots around the flat where she enjoys napping, relaxing, or simply watching us go about our day. She is now eating three meals a day and has developed a little routine of sitting by the cupboard where her food is kept, meowing to let us know she’s hungry. She’s truly made our home feel even more lively and joyful. Thanks again for letting us welcome her into our family!"

Check out our other cats still looking for their forever loving homes here: https://www.catsprotectionwellington.org.nz/adopt-a-cat/

23/01/2025

Welcome to the CPW whānau this week… two girls with a second chance at life!

🐾 Rosie Posy (female) came to us in a bit of sorry state, after the death of her elderly owner. Her fur was matted beyond recognition, and she had an upper respiratory infection affecting her eyes and ears.

She spend a few days at the vet having blood tests, and a ½kg of fur shaved off, and is now looking for her new home where she can feel like her beautiful self again 🩷

Rosie is a sweet girl who has gone through a rough time, so will be best suited to an indoor home with lots of sun for her to snooze in 😸 She’s a wee bit nervous but can purr up a storm and loves a good scratch behind her ears and strokes down the back.

🐾 Fizz (5yo female) came to us from a kind vet who rescued her from being euthanised. She had been brought to the clinic to be put down after her previous owners found her anxiety (which led to inappropriate toileting indoors) too difficult to manage, despite their attempts to help calm her down.

She was originally found as a kitten on a construction site, so is spooked easily by loud noises and strangers. Once she learns to trust you, she is a big sweetheart who loves chin scratches sitting on your lap 😻

She has “luxating patellas” which means her kneecaps move around more than normal which may put her at risk of developing early arthritis.

Fizz would be best suited to a quiet, gentle home with one or two people, no other pets, and no children 🧡 She could be happy being an indoor-only cat.

17/01/2025

Introducing your role model for Wellington Anniversary Weekend... Boi! Today’s post is brought to you by all the fun things we love to do on a long weekend!

Boi is an FIV+ fella who was fostered four years ago and is still living his best life. Check out these pix to get the Boi attitude (comments from his fosterer/servant/translator).

17/01/2025

DID YOU MISS IT?!

Now that summer is finally showing its face ☀️ we’re back with our first market of the year!!

It’s the perfect opportunity to sit upstairs and have some food, drink, or ice cream 🍦 overlooking the gorgeous harbour while the sun is shining!

📍 Kai Tahi, 20 Paramoana Street , Porirua Harbour
📅 TOMORROW 19th January, 10am - 3pm, and every other Sunday
🐾 Handmade knitted baby items, cat accessories and toys!

All proceeds will go to Cat’s Protection Wellington to help us continue to care for and love our beloved kitties while they wait for their new homes 🩷

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Welcome back to CPW T.V! Featuring the smoochy and playful Stanley! Who’s your favourite this week?

🥳 Welcome back to a special Christmas episode of CPW T.V!! 🥳 Have a look at twins Chewy and Leeloo, and Clementine in Timids! Santa brought our kitties some catnip on Christmas Day, and while they were all full from their chicken lunch, they certainly had some fun! 🎀 Who was your favourite this week?? ------------------------------------------------------- Music from #Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/monument-music/the-festive-fairy

🗣️ 🐈‍⬛ ‘A lap? All for meee?’ Merry Christmas Eve from our December Cat of the Month - Professor Patches 🌲

🎉 IT’S TIME… FOR ANOTHER EPISODE OF CPW T.V! 🎉 This week, Monte shows off his favourite toy - a pink ribbon! 🎀 Who was your favourite??

December Cat of the Month: Professor Patches 🐈‍⬛ A sweet compilation of our chirpy lil man!

🎉 ITS TIME FOR ANOTHER EPISODE OF CPW T.V!! 🎉 This week we get to see Stanley being a big snugglebug, Charles begging for more treats, and Rupert just stealing more treats 😼 Who was your favourite this week?

IT'S TIME! For another episode of CPW T.V!! Our deaf boy Grace, has a lot to say today 💜 Who was your favourite?

November cat of the month - our sweet boy Carlton 💙

IT'S TIME, for another episode of CPW T.V!! Who was your favourite this week?

IT'S TIME for another episode of CPW T.V! We have quite a few little stars for you all today. Who's your favourite this week? Our Volunteer run stall will be out, this Saturday 2nd of November from 9am-2pm at Newtown School Hall, 16 Mein Street, Newtown. Look forward to seeing you there!

IT'S TIME FOR ANOTHER EPISODE OF CPW T.V! We have 3 stars for you this week. A regular fav Bostik. Bostik is a hard boy to home due to many reasons but the team is committed to keep trying. Over the last 2 years, our team have learnt so much about Bostik, that he comes with his own manual 😸. He's a great boy who learns tricks, walks on a harness and likes his "me time". Miss Zoe is a pure white, playful girl who takes a bit of time to warm up to you as she is also deaf. Miss Zoe is a wonderful girl who entertains herself in playful bursts, loves a brush, laying in the sun, and has THE BEST snores. Prof. Patches is an old boy with a big heart and playful spirit. He has a lot to say and will make you feel like the most amazing person on this planet 💜 What did you think of Miss Zoe's snores?

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Saving the world, one cat at a time.

Every year in Wellington, hundreds of cats find themselves homeless.

We can help when cats can’t stay with their families, by taking them into our shelter and keeping them fed, healthy and loved until they find new homes.

Our shelter is an airy, comfortable place where cats can choose to relax on big sofas or a sunny deck, or find a quiet hideyhole of their own.

Cats at CPW are cared for by dedicated volunteers who take the time to get to know their personalities, likes and dislikes. This helps us keep the cats happy, and to match them with the best possible forever home. Our shelter is at 29 Vancouver Street, Kingston, Wellington, and it’s open to visitors 12pm - 4pm on Saturdays and Sundays. We usually have around 30 cats in the house. If you have any questions or need advice, ring the shelter on 04 389 9668 or send us a message through Facebook. There’s more information at http://www.catsprotectionwellington.org.nz/.

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