Cat Rescue Lake Macquarie

Cat Rescue Lake Macquarie Ethical cat rescue run by volunteers in Lake Macquarie, NSW. Dedicated to rescue, rehabilitation, foster care, and finding safe, forever homes for cats in need.

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WE’VE BEEN WARNED ABOUT SEBASTIAN… When Sebastian came into our care from the pound today, the rangers gave us a warning...
01/09/2026

WE’VE BEEN WARNED ABOUT SEBASTIAN…

When Sebastian came into our care from the pound today, the rangers gave us a warning.

Anyone who comes into contact with him will fall in love.

We thought they might be exaggerating.

They were not.

First Alison picked him up from the pound.

She fell in love.

Then there was the vet nurse who looked after him when he was desexed.

She fell in love.

Then Tina took him to his foster carer Wendy-Lee tonight.

Yep. Fell in love. 😂

So naturally, we warned Wendy-Lee before handing him over.

We’re not particularly confident she stands a chance.

Sebastian is around four years old, ginger and white, ridiculously friendly and apparently a big fan of pats and belly rubs. He’s happy to be picked up and has been an absolute sweetheart with everyone he has met so far.

So consider this your official warning:

Sebastian may cause sudden and irreversible falling in love.

Welcome to rescue, Sebastian.

Please be kind 💜A little reminder from behind the scenes.Cat Rescue Lake Macquarie isn’t a large organisation with paid ...
01/09/2026

Please be kind 💜

A little reminder from behind the scenes.

Cat Rescue Lake Macquarie isn’t a large organisation with paid staff, an office or a team of people waiting to answer messages.

We’re volunteers.

We work. We have families. We have our own animals. And somewhere in between all of that, we’re feeding cats, cleaning litter trays, driving to vet appointments, organising foster care, answering enquiries, fundraising, doing paperwork and trying to help as many cats as our limited resources allow.

Sometimes we won’t reply straight away. Sometimes we won’t have all the information immediately.
Sometimes the answer will unfortunately be no.

But there is always a real person on the other side of the screen, doing their best.

Over the past few days, a couple of comments and messages have been unnecessarily unkind, and while we understand that people care passionately about animals, there is never a need to be rude to the volunteers trying to help them.

So this is just a small reminder:

Please be kind.

And to the overwhelming majority of you who are kind, patient and supportive of what we do, thank you.

It means more than you probably realise.

Sunday morning, Elio style… wake up, remember it’s Sunday, then go straight back to sleep. ☀️😴After all the upheaval of ...
29/08/2026

Sunday morning, Elio style… wake up, remember it’s Sunday, then go straight back to sleep. ☀️😴

After all the upheaval of his early days in care, it’s lovely to see our little ray of sunshine feeling safe enough to sleep like this.

Are your cats joining Elio for a Sunday morning sleep-in?

Sometimes a cat comes into care and there are more questions than answers. Trinity is one of those cats.Trinity came int...
28/08/2026

Sometimes a cat comes into care and there are more questions than answers.

Trinity is one of those cats.

Trinity came into care after her family reported a significant change in her behaviour at home. It had reached the point where they felt they could no longer safely manage the situation, and Trinity needed somewhere to go.

When a cat’s behaviour changes, there can be many possible reasons, which is why Trinity was assessed by a vet before coming into rescue care.

And now we’re getting to know Trinity for ourselves.

Since coming into care, Trinity has shown no signs of aggression.

What we have seen is a gentle, sensitive soul who likes life quiet and predictable. She doesn’t like things rushed or noisy, and she needs people to give her time and allow her to make her own decisions about interaction.

Give her that, and there is a very soft little cat underneath all that magnificent black fluff.

Trinity will eventually be looking for a home of her own, and the more we get to know her, the better we’ll understand exactly what that home needs to look like.

We don’t have all the answers about what happened before Trinity came to us, and perhaps we never will.

For now, we’re simply listening to the cat in front of us.

And she’s showing us who she is, one quiet day at a time.

27/08/2026

Aslan’s first stop after leaving the Council facility was the vet clinic—and it was lucky we took him straight there.

An engorged paralysis tick had been found on him.

Thankfully, Aslan was showing no signs of tick poisoning, but we’ll continue watching him closely.

He was given a once-over by the vet and treated with a flea and tick product. A bowl of chicken was also very gratefully received.

And we discovered something else about our frightened boy.

Aslan is timid—but he is not at all aggressive. Beneath all that fear is a gentle soul who even began to enjoy a few quiet pats.

It’s very early days, but we’re already seeing a little glimpse of the boy behind the fear. 🦁

26/08/2026

A frightened ginger tomcat was found in Cooranbong and taken to the local council facility two weeks ago.

I got him on Monday and I wanted to give him a name that meant something. In memory of my own beautiful Lion King, I have called him Aslan—a name that means “lion.”

We don’t know much about Aslan yet. He is frightened and understandably unsure of everything happening around him.

For now, there will be no expectations. Just warmth, food, a quiet place to rest and all the time he needs.

Welcome, Aslan. We love you already.

His name is Elio. It means “the sun”—and after a difficult beginning in care, we hope it marks the start of brighter day...
25/08/2026

His name is Elio. It means “the sun”—and after a difficult beginning in care, we hope it marks the start of brighter days for this beautiful golden boy. ☀️🧡

Elio was rescued at around five days old and bottle-fed by the only family he had ever known. When their circumstances suddenly changed, he urgently needed somewhere to go.

We knew the move would be unsettling. What we weren’t expecting was just how overwhelmed he would become.

Separated from his people and everything familiar, Elio became extremely frightened and defensive in his first foster home. It wasn’t safe or manageable for his carer, so we needed to change plans quickly and move him again.

Thankfully, our experienced carer Gillian was able to take him. With a quiet space, patience and some strategically offered tube treats, Elio has slowly begun to realise that he is safe.

We are now starting to see the curious, funny and affectionate boy underneath all that fear. He loves running water, paper shopping bags and sleeping in the most ridiculous positions.

Elio has now been desexed, microchipped and vaccinated, but he is not available for adoption just yet. For now, there is no pressure. He needs time to settle fully and show us who he really is when he feels secure.

Sometimes rescue means changing the plan and giving a frightened cat all the time he needs.

Welcome to the rescue, Elio. Here’s to brighter days ahead. ☀️

UPDATE: adoption pending They lost their home. But they never lost each other.Twila and Misty are just one year old. Two...
23/08/2026

UPDATE: adoption pending

They lost their home. But they never lost each other.

Twila and Misty are just one year old. Two stunning medium-haired black sisters who came into care after their owner left and did not return for them.

Through everything that changed, they still had each other.

And because they are genuinely bonded, Twila and Misty will only be adopted together.

Twila is the more confident of the two. She is affectionate, purry and has been described by her foster carer as an absolute love bug. She has settled beautifully into foster care and enjoys being close to her people.

Misty is gentler and much more cautious.

She is still learning to trust people and needs a home where she will never be rushed. She is gradually coming out of hiding more, will sniff an offered hand and accepts pats while she is eating, but she is not yet comfortable with people approaching or touching her whenever they choose.

With Twila, however, we see a completely different side of Misty.

She plays, wrestles with her sister, relaxes openly on the lounge and clearly takes enormous comfort from having Twila beside her.

Twila is Misty’s confidence while Misty is still finding her own.

Their ideal home will be calm, patient and understanding, with people who are happy to let Misty develop trust at her own pace while giving affectionate Twila all the attention she loves.

These beautiful girls have already experienced the loss of one home. We want their next home to be the one they never have to leave.

Age: Approx. 1 year
S*x: Female
Coat: Medium-haired black
Desexed: Yes
Microchipped: Yes
Adoption: Bonded pair, must be adopted together
Home: Indoor-only or with access to a secure cat enclosure

Two beautiful girls. One adoption. One forever home.

ASSISTED REHOMEDaisy and Star are a beautiful bonded pair looking for a loving new indoor only home.We are assisting the...
22/08/2026

ASSISTED REHOME

Daisy and Star are a beautiful bonded pair looking for a loving new indoor only home.

We are assisting their current family to find a suitable new home for these two lovely girls, as their circumstances have unfortunately changed.

🌸 Daisy
• Female | 8.5 years old
• Desexed
• Microchipped
• Located in Morisset
• Microchip: 900164001717995
• Cautious and shy when she first meets you, but once she settles in, Daisy is playful, gentle and very sweet.

⭐ Star
• Female | 9.5 years old
• Desexed
• Microchipped
• Located in Morisset
• Microchip: 900164001717671
• Playful, gentle, sweet and a little bit sassy!

Daisy and Star are bonded and need to remain together. They are a great comfort to each other, particularly Daisy who relies on Star for reassurance and companionship.

We are hoping to find someone who will give both girls the time and patience they need to settle in and, most importantly, keep them together.

The owner will respond to messages on this post.

PLEASE NOTE: Daisy and Star are not with Cat Rescue Lake Macquarie. Their owner is looking to responsibly rehome them. We are sharing their story to help find them the perfect family 🙏

Twice this week.Monday morning, I picked up a cat who had been hit and killed by a car.Tonight, Friday evening, I’ve jus...
21/08/2026

Twice this week.

Monday morning, I picked up a cat who had been hit and killed by a car.

Tonight, Friday evening, I’ve just done it again.

Cats and roads DON’T MIX.

It is an awful thing to do. Picking up someone’s cat from the side of the road, knowing that somewhere there may be a family wondering why their cat hasn’t come home.

But I do it because the alternative is worse.

If that cat belongs to someone, they deserve to know what happened. They deserve the chance to say goodbye, rather than spending days, weeks or even months searching and wondering.

And that cat deserves more than to be left on the side of the road.

So I stop. I pick them up. I take them somewhere safe and make sure they can be checked for a microchip.

I hate doing it. Every single time.

But please, if your cat has access to the outdoors, think about how quickly something like this can happen. It only takes one car. One moment.

Keep them indoors, or give them safe outdoor access with a secure cat enclosure or cat-proofed yard.

Because as heartbreaking as it is to pick up a cat from the road, it is nothing compared with knowing that somewhere, someone may be about to receive the phone call that their much-loved cat isn’t coming home.

Cats and roads don’t mix. Please keep them safe.

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