Save a Pet Foundation

03/10/2026

Heartfelt thanks to Animal Rescue Cooperative for this very generous donation of food, medical items, quarantine room supplies, and essentials including litter trays and cat beds.

These supplies will go a long way to helping the cats and kittens at Save A Pet Foundation. The timing is perfect, as we’ve just received DA approval to start work at our new shelter. All money saved on supplies through this donation will help us continue necessary vet care and buy more essentials for the new cat enclosures.

02/10/2026

And the fun has begun!

The fit-out of our new shelter is officially underway, and first on the list was ripping up the carpet where the cat enclosures will be built.

Because, well, cats and carpet aren't a great combination 😂

Five hours later, the carpet was finally gone. There's plenty of glue left behind on the floor that needs to be removed, too, before we can paint the floor. So Bernard has his weekend sorted. 😊

On a side note, the very talented husband of one of our volunteers recently painted these cat murals for us . We're really happy with how they turned out. What do you think? 🐾😻

They give us something cute to look at while we're doing all the dirty work.

We'll be sharing regular updates on the fit-out, so you can follow along with us as it all starts to come together.

30/09/2026

🎉 We finally have DA approval for our new cat shelter!

After months of documents, plans, meetings and patiently waiting, we’ve received the green light to move ahead with the fitout of our new shelter in Kings Park.

Materials are being ordered and now we need some extra hands to help turn an empty space into a safe, comfortable home for our cats and kittens.

🔨 Are you a tradie, carpenter, builder, handyman or handywoman who could spare some time to help?
Or perhaps you know someone with practical building skills who also has a soft spot for cats?

We’re looking for volunteers who can help with the fitout. Whether you can give us a full day (8am-2pm), a few hours, or lend a hand over a weekend.

We do have our own resident builder (who also happens to be the Founder of Save A Pet Foundation!), but there’s a lot of work ahead and he could really use some extra building skills and muscle power.

As the old saying goes, many hands make light work — and every hour you can give will help us get our cats and kittens into their new shelter sooner.

And we’ll make sure you’re well looked after while you’re here. We have our food van onsite (burgers, chips), along with cold drinks and barista-made coffee, and we’ll provide food and drinks for everyone who comes along to help.

If you’d like to help, or know someone who might, please send us a message.

And if swinging a hammer isn’t your thing, sharing this post with your tradie friends would also be a huge help. 🐾

28/08/2026

Here are 2 of our stunning tortoiseshell kittens. Personally, I think the tortie reputation for being spicy is a little unfair. I'd prefer to say they just know what they want! 😺😁

If you want a calm companion who isn't interested in playing, then don't read any further.

If you want a kitten who enjoys lots of playtime and affection, then keep reading.

🐾Scarlett is 5 months old. She was rescued with her siblings from a factory site. Scarlett was very timid and scared, but now she's the party girl everyone invites over. With her droopy eyelids, she has won everyone over with those puppy-dog eyes 😻

🐾Hope is 11 months old. She had a stroke from a head trauma soon after being born at our shelter. With her will to live, plus our founder, Bernard's, quick action, she has not only survived, but has fully recovered. Looking at her, you'd never know what she went through. Hope is past the naughty stage and has grown into a loving girl. 😻

If you've ever wondered what living with a tortie would be like, we'd love to show you.

To meet Scarlett and/or Hope, please complete the Adoption Application form.
https://saveapetfdn.com/pages/cat-kitten-adoption-application
Someone will contact you to arrange an appointment for a meet & greet.

You can also read more about them here: https://saveapetfdn.com/blogs/cats-available-for-adoption

Scarlett
Microchip: 900164002401095
DOB: 20/03/2026

Hope
Microchip: 900164002387607
DOB: 20/09/2025

Adoption fee: $290 per cat

They are both desexed, microchipped and had their first vaccination. They come with free lifetime registration.

ROM: R251000287

07/08/2026

Meet Marshall.
Found all alone on a street with no mum or siblings in sight, weighing just 380g. This little boy is a true fighter. He was fostered for 2 weeks by one of our volunteers before being brought to the shelter where he has continued to grow and thrive.

We've discovered that whatever he experienced before being found has not affected his trust in humans. He is extremely playful and funny, and loves playing with toys (and hands!).

Marshall is also very sweet-natured and adorable. While he has been surrounded by other cats and kittens, he hasn’t socialised with them yet. But we believe he would be just fine with a playmate around the same age.

Marshall will be desexed and microchipped next week, and we are looking for expressions of interest from potential adopters.

If you’re interested in meeting Marshall with a view to adopting him, please complete the adoption application. Meet & greet is by appointment only at The Ponds or Kings Park.

https://saveapetfdn.com/pages/cat-kitten-adoption-application

04/08/2026

A couple of weeks ago, we put out a call for donations towards our move to a new shelter. And we are absolutely blown away by the generosity of everyone who has donated so far. We can't thank you enough 🙏

The GoFundMe campaign is now at almost 50% of our target!

🐈 What does your donation do for cats? 🐈

😺The new shelter means we can nearly double our impact: 150+ cats rehomed each year, a purpose-built space designed around the cats' welfare, a cat cafe where the community can meet adoptable cats, volunteer and student training opportunities, and even free Justice of the Peace services for locals.

😺Still want to be part of building something special for the cats and the community of Western Sydney? It's not too late, and we'd be so grateful for your support.

😺As a small cat rescue, we rely on donations to keep looking after all the kittens and cats in our care while we try to rehome them. And moving to a larger facility will make it easier for us to do that.

😺100% of the funds raised from this campaign will go towards getting the building ready to open. And of course, all donations over $2 are tax deductible.

😺Can you spare the price of your next cup of coffee and donate toward our new shelter instead?

😺If you can't donate, then sharing and liking this post will go a long way.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/a-new-shelter-for-western-sydneys-rescue-cats

27/07/2026

Meet Portia.
This gorgeous girl was rescued from the streets and brought to our shelter when she was 12 months old.

Since then, Portia has really come out of her shell. While it can take a bit of time to earn her trust, it’s worth the wait.

Portia will let you know exactly how and where she wants to be petted, like turning her head so her ear touches your hand. She has a spunky personality and loves to play.

She gets on well with other cats who aren’t too dominant. If a cat is feisty, it can scare her and she gets skittish. She is very smoochy with both gentle cats and people.
Portia is an indoor-only cat and would suit any household that is not too loud or rowdy.

She's been waiting a long time for her forever home, and we want to be able to give her that now. If you have space in your heart and home for Portia, please get in touch via our adoption application form to meet her.
https://saveapetfdn.com/pages/cat-kitten-adoption-application

Portia deserves a second chance in a loving home.

Microchip No: 900164002255098
DOB: 25/09/2022
Adoption fee: $290 + free lifetime council registration.
Rehoming Org No: R251000287

22/07/2026

🐾Save a Pet Foundation currently cares for around 50 cats and rehomes 80+ every year — from rescued, dumped and surrendered cats, they all deserve a second chance.

😺We've outgrown our current residential setup, and council regulations mean it's time to find a proper home. So we're moving into a dedicated shelter facility in Kings Park, which will be a game changer for helping vulnerable cats and our community.

🐾The new shelter means we can nearly double our impact: 150+ cats rehomed each year, a purpose-built space designed around the cats' welfare, a cat cafe where the community can meet adoptable cats, volunteer and student training opportunities, and even free Justice of the Peace services for locals. ‍

😺We've set up a Go-Fund Me page to raise urgently needed funds for the new facility. Every dollar goes toward the fit-out, rent, and getting our doors open.

🙏Will you help us build something special for the cats, and the community, of Western Sydney? We'd love for you to be part of this and we'll be so grateful for any and every donation.

If you can't donate, then sharing and liking this post will go a long way to supporting us.

Save a Pet Foundation is a registered cat rescue charity in Western Sydne… Kate Smith needs your support for A New Shelter for Western Sydney’s Rescue Cats!

19/07/2026

3 healthy-looking kittens, dumped at our shelter. In the cold. Well, 12 degrees is cold, especially for these babies.

We have the guy on CCTV. Thankfully someone arrived just after and saw the kittens at the front door. Otherwise they would have been outside all night, because the guy didn't bother ringing the doorbell.

It's easy to jump to conclusion, but we don't know why he left them with us. But better with us than out on the streets.

We are already at full capacity, but what else can we do? We've now made sure they are safe, warm and fed.

They will need vet work and checks soon, adding to our already stretched medical bills.

If you would like to donate to help these kittens, kitten food (dry or wet) and financial donations will go a long way to supporting their well-being and vet work. And help us continue to look after them until they are ready for adoption.

We'd be so grateful for anything you can spare for these babies.

https://saveapetfdn.com/pages/donate

Donations $2 and over are tax deductible.

01/07/2026

Meet Sally.

She was surrendered to a vet at 8 weeks of age, who passed her onto SAPF. She was very scared initially and hid under furniture for the first couple of months.

But now, with patience and time, Sally is more confident around people and actively asks for pats from those she knows.
Sally can be a bit shy with strangers, but given time, you’ll see her confidence growing when she gets used to you. And then it’s game on trying to get your attention for some head and back scratches!

Sally is a super sweet, affectionate little girl. She gets on well with other kittens around the same age. She doesn’t do well with dominant cats.

She does have a quirk, which we think is adorable. Her left front paw doesn’t have defined toes. Does this worry her? No. Should it worry you? Absolutely not. It doesn’t stop her doing what cats do best - living a full life.

Sally is an indoor-only cat and would suit any household with children from primary school age.

Adoption fee: $290 + free lifetime council registration.
Rehoming Org No: R251000287

If you're ready to adopt and would like to meet Sally, please complete the adoption application
https://saveapetfdn.com/pages/cat-kitten-adoption-application

Microchip: 900164002387424
Gender: Female
Breed: Domestic short-hair (and fluffy tail)
Colour: Black
DOB: 25/11/2025