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Our passion is the care, desexing, management, socialisation and adoption of wild and abandoned cats
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08/11/2024

We've got some supurr exciting KittyCat themed Christmas goodies to debut.... 🎄 🎁

Watch this space ;)

06/11/2024

Oh boy I'm sick again. :(

This time I've had severe Heartburn since Tuesday and last night I started throwing up. Doctors are useless with no appointments until the 18th so it looks like I'm pushing through it solo.

I'll be awol for a few more days as I need some time off ❤️ Sorry all.

06/11/2024

Today has been a tough and interesting day to say the least.

Lacey, our latest Trentham rescue, has had a shave to remove all of the disgusting matted fur to discover she has a microchip! :O But unfortunately it's an unregistered one. 🤦‍♀️ I've emailed every local vet and will post a public found advert.

I had to make a tough decision today regarding Serger the Tom Cat :( He was very wild, FIV positive with conjunctivitis and severe pillow feet. Pillow foot is a rare but serious skin disease that causes a cat's paw pads to swell and become painful. With all of his ailments and temperament I could not give him medication - which usually answers the long-term question for me. The vet agrees it's no life to live without ongoing long-term medication, and euthanasia was for the best. 💔 Sorry I couldn't help you more beautiful boy Serger 🌈 Rest in Peace and pain free. 🕊️

Trentham rescue kittens Thimble and Yoke had a vet visit as Thimble has cat flu / herpes. And their Mumma Chenille had her big vet day and is FIV/FeLV negative, yay!

💜 💚 HOW YOU CAN HELP 💙 🧡

https://givealittle.co.nz/org/KittyCat-Rescue

KittyCat Rescue 06-0689-0962655-00 Ref: Donation

Valley Cottage Vets 02-0528-0541120-00 Ref: RACHE3

06/11/2024

🎻 Rescue Rhythms 🎶

A concert for cats in need 😻

Join us for an uplifting concert, where 75 talented students will showcase their musical abilities on the piano, flute, clarinet, erhu, guzheng, guitar, electronic bass, and vocals.

It'll be an afternoon of melodious music and the joy of giving, with lots of exciting KittyCat themed goodies for sale.

Concert door sale tickets are available for just 💲10.00 each. Our Volunteers, Friends and Family members are welcome for FREE!

⏰ Saturday, 16th November 2pm
🏠 Southward Car Museum, Paraparaumu.

Thanks to Cassie Zhang Piano Studio for putting this together! 😍 Your support is greatly appreciated.

05/11/2024

Boy am I tired! It's another rainy night, and along with an early vet drop off I've taken the night off. I'm liking my makeshift rain cover 😅

Thanks to two kind and anonymous donors who are absolute life savers when I need it the most (amongst others), I have a live camera that runs on data to use for live trapping 😍 It will save me an endless amount of time, money and effort driving to and from trapping locations every 1-2 hours every night. These kind people have donated so much life changing equipment, I couldn't be more grateful!

Thank you K & C. ❤️ I may save these kitties lives but if it weren't for you and our supporters I wouldn't be able to.

We can always use more trap covers - the more waterproof the better. I otherwise use either thin or thick fleece blankets which don't soak up much water, but I'm going to trial a water resistant picnic blanket. Tarps are no good as they're too loud, lightweight, and can scare the cats away. If anyone has any out of the box ideas I'm willing to try them!

🌎 www.thewarehouse.co.nz/p/living-co-polar-fleece-throw-black/R2844123.html

04/11/2024

5 successful rescues in one night! 💪

I'm stoked, lucky last of the night is Miss Lacy. She's a friendly abandoned stray covered in heavy and thick mats from head to toe 😞

She's such a delicate wee thing. We can't wait to rehabilitate her 🤩

💜 💚 HOW YOU CAN HELP 💙 🧡

https://givealittle.co.nz/org/KittyCat-Rescue

KittyCat Rescue 06-0689-0962655-00 Ref: Donation

Valley Cottage Vets 02-0528-0541120-00 Ref: RACHE3

04/11/2024

Wowee, it's been a successful night trapping in Trentham ✨ I trapped a whole family in 1 night!

Mr Tom 🖤 Mumma Cat ❤️ And her two 10/12 week old kittens - a Female and a Male with half a tail.

I've got one more trap set for the night and will call it at 1am. 💪

04/11/2024

🩷 😺 ALL SPONSORED! 😺 💜

Bobbins babies are growing big and strong and are ready for sponsorship! ☺️

💲50 Sponsorship includes:
* Special naming rights whilst the kitties are in our care.
* Purrsonal fortnightly updates on your sponsored kitten up until they're adopted - includes videos and photos.

💙 Boy 1 - White and Black
🧡 Boy 2 - Grey and White
💚 Boy 3 - Black and White Tuxedo
💛 Boy 4 - Black

Please make sure to comment below or on each individual kitties picture to secure sponsorship :)

🌈 Pay to KittyCat Rescue 06-0689-0962655-00 Ref: Sponsor

FIFS. Please note that Sponsorship doesn't necessarily mean you have "dibs" on adopting these kitties, and is not included in the adoption fee. If you are interested in adopting one or more of these kitties you are more than welcome to enquire within.

04/11/2024

There are 3 traps set in Trentham because I've spotted 2x 8 week olds amongst more stray adults 🤦‍♀️

Still no luck with Bobbins I'm afraid, but her kittens are doing very well. I'm still trying. 🤞

03/11/2024

Update: Beans has been found and after a vet check up she will be returning home to her family ❤️

Please share 🙏

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19assbX8gj/

03/11/2024

Mumma Cat caught and rescued ✅ Reunited with Kittens ✅

We are on a roll! 💪

Fantastic job Janette and EmJay ❤️ That was a brilliant joint effort!

💜 💚 HOW YOU CAN HELP 💙 🧡

https://givealittle.co.nz/org/KittyCat-Rescue

KittyCat Rescue 06-0689-0962655-00 Ref: Donation

Valley Cottage Vets 02-0528-0541120-00 Ref: RACHE3

02/11/2024

3 beautiful kittens rescued and destined for the better life thanks to the help of EmJay 💪 Em's a legend that's been hand catching kittens for years through Loose Leash Cat Rescue ❤️

A trap is set for Mum and we look forward to reuniting them 🤞 Thanks for the heads up Maria, and to Amber for doing the right thing and contacting us.

02/11/2024

Titahi Bay rescue here I come 💪

I really need to update our logo area from Hutt Valley - Wairarapa to Wellington wide 🤦‍♀️ 🤣

02/11/2024

This year, as you plan your Guy Fawkes celebrations, I invite you to consider a heartfelt alternative to fireworks.

Instead of spending on those bright bursts in the sky, why not direct your generosity towards your local animal rescue? ❤️ Our beloved KittyCat Headquarters is located just down the street from the local fireworks vendors on Queen St, Upper Hutt, and I can’t help but feel a pang of disappointment knowing how the loud bangs can frighten and traumatize our furry friends. 😮‍💨

Instead of contributing to the chaos that can harm and traumatize animals, your donation can truly transform lives. 💪 With just a short walk to Woolworths on the same street, you can easily pick up some much-needed food and supplies for the animals in our care.

Your kindness can make a significant difference for the 50+ cats we look after, as well as the countless pets across New Zealand.

We have a public drop-off point in our shared foyer at 1/28 Queen St, where you can bring your donations. We’re open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm, and on weekends from 11am to 12:30pm and 5:30pm to 7pm. Rachel's KittyCat Rescue NZ

Together, let's choose compassion and create a brighter, safer future for our beloved animals. Thank you for your support! 🐾❤️

01/11/2024

✨ REUNION! ✨

Beautiful lass Piper here has been missing from her home for a year! 😱

Thanks to lovely lady Andrea contacting me about an injured cat under their house, she kindly got kitty out and quickly secured her so I could come and assess her.

Thankfully she was microchipped (microchips + registration can save lives!) and I was able to contact her over the moon owners and Piper was promptly returned home within 10 minutes. ❤️

We're all stoked! Piper was only 1.2km from home. Never give up hope!

01/11/2024

What an amazing opportunity! 😲 🤩 Get in on it!! 💪

There are so many great reasons to desex a male cat, including:

• Prevent unwanted pregnancies:
Desexing a male cat prevents unwanted and endless litters of kittens.

• Reduce the risk of disease:
Desexing reduces the risk of contracting infectious diseases like feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV), and feline leukemia virus. These diseases can be transmitted through cat bites.

• Reduce aggressive behaviour:
Desexing reduces the likelihood of fighting and roaming, which can lead to injuries and infections.

• Reduce marking behaviour:
Desexing reduces the likelihood of spraying urine to mark territory, which can be a nuisance in the home.

• Reduce wandering:
Prevents wandering and disappearing for long periods seeking on heat females, and getting into fights with other cats.

• Improve your cat's health:
Desexing reduces the risk of developing reproductive organ-related illnesses, such as testicular cancer.

• Improve your cat's temperament:
Desexing can make your cat more affectionate, calmer, and happier.

• Reduce the strain on animal shelters:
Desexing your cat helps reduce the number of unwanted kittens that end up in animal shelters.

‼️ The best age to desex a cat depends on its age, size, and medical condition, but it's generally recommended to neuter cats around four months old, after they've completed their primary vaccinations.

🌎 https://www.facebook.com/share/p/15A7q2JAgf

If cost is stopping you from getting your boy cat neutered - this could be the answer. During November, you can get your cat neutered and microchipped (including registration on NZCAR) for just $50! There's also an option to add on flea and worm treatment for only $15 more.

There are limited spots under this great deal, that is being subsidised by Feral Nation. Book now so you don't miss out! T&C's apply - see comments.

Check availability here https://bit.ly/NoNutzNovember

Apply here https://bit.ly/NoNutz_apply

01/11/2024

I'm getting a bit tired of no further luck at Trentham so I've put the trail camera back where I'm trying to re-catch Bobbins, and I've spread our location further and am free trap feeding where I've seen several other cats, including a 3/4 month old kitten.

Give it a few more days and hopefully I can try again. 🤞

💜 💚 HOW YOU CAN HELP 💙 🧡

https://givealittle.co.nz/org/KittyCat-Rescue

KittyCat Rescue 06-0689-0962655-00 Ref: Donation

Valley Cottage Vets 02-0528-0541120-00 Ref: RACHE3

01/11/2024

Thank you everyone who has supported us by purchasing through candles for charity for the month of October 🐾

"Considering we only started on the 14th of October, I have received a lot of support. 💪

The total amount raised this month (17 days)
is $187 - $96 goes to Rachel's KittyCat Rescue NZ and $91 goes into getting more supplies for candle making."

Thanks so much for your support Amy McNoe - and I hope everyone loves their candles, they look exquisite! :D Thanks for the pic Marjorie.

Address

1/28 Pine Avenue, Upper Hutt
Wellington
5810

Website

http://www.kittycatrescue.co.nz/

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Oh Tailor, bless your sweet little cotton socks. Tailor is yet another abandoned stray from the Merton St, Trentham area. He's a sweet but reserved little guy with nothing but a stub for a tail 🥹 This is sadly the cruel reality of undesexed and unvaccinated cats :'( Tailor has arrived into our care with some of the worst congested cat flu I've ever seen. He has endless goobers and snot for days, and suffers from sneezing attacks. We're already onto antibiotics and Tailor will be feeling better in no time. ❤️ Absolutely no cat deserves to live homeless and sick. 💜 💚 HOW YOU CAN HELP 💙 🧡 https://givealittle.co.nz/org/KittyCat-Rescue KittyCat Rescue 06-0689-0962655-00 Ref: Donation Valley Cottage Vets 02-0528-0541120-00 Ref: RACHE3

Kassandra and I have just returned home from dropping off Mumma Bobbins 4 beautiful kittens. I'm bruised, battered and sore but I wouldn't have it any other way knowing the kittens are alive and safe. Crawling deep under a house 6 times in 7 hours is tough work! 😅 When we returned at 9pm Bobbins was under the house trying to get to her kittens, but go figures - as she was trapped just 52 hours prior, upended and moved into crate care she refused to enter it again so soon. The babies are safely delivered to the Orphan Supreme - Jody of Feral Nation and I can guarantee they will thrive in her care. 💪 My mission is to regain Bobbins trust with a trap. I'll likely pull out the big gun tunnel trap to use, or worst case maybe even need to use the drop trap. I feel absolutely awful putting Bobbins through the trauma of suddenly losing her kittens. But this is the best and only way to properly ensure all the cats are rescued safe and sound. It's quite rare that we trap a nursing Mum with kittens and have to release her so she can return to them - usually we find the kittens first and struggle to ever find or get Mum. There's always so much to learn! I always say I'll be learning new things every day about cats, trapping and rescue until my death bed. Much love to you all 💕

To anyone who says cats don't have ADHD, meet Luca 🤭 😂 💜 💚 HOW YOU CAN HELP 💙 🧡 Pie Fundraiser: www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=822850233369821&id=100069345546045 https://givealittle.co.nz/org/KittyCat-Rescue KittyCat Rescue 06-0689-0962655-00 Ref: Donation Valley Cottage Vets 02-0528-0541120-00 Ref: RACHE3

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About Us

KittyCat Rehoming Wairarapa started in January 2017. The SPCA in the Wairarapa closed in 2015 and left a big gap in animal welfare in the area. Originally the group came into existence to rehome stray and abandoned cats, rehome cats for owners in difficult circumstances and tame feral kittens. KRW rehomed 33 cats and kittens in 2017 and 35 in 2018. Now that the SPCA in Masterton is open again and are looking after stray, abandoned and surrendered cats, KRW is concentrating on taming feral kittens and finding homes for them.

By taking in feral kittens and desexing the parents, KRW helps control the feral cat population and keep cats away from our wildlife. This decreases the feral cat population in a humane manner and not only improves the welfare of the cats, but of the environment as a whole.

Feral kittens are fostered by a network of foster carers until they can be adopted. Whether a kitten can be tamed is dependent on their age and temperament. The optimum age to tame a feral kitten is 8 weeks and under. Older kittens can be successfully tamed depending on their individual temperament but once they reach 16 weeks of age it becomes very difficult. It can take months of care before a kitten is ready to adopt.

Our adoption fee for kittens is $140. This helps cover the costs of desexing, vaccinating and treating for parasites. We also offer reduced rates to adopters for microchipping.