CARE NZ Community, Animal Rescue & Education

CARE NZ Community, Animal Rescue & Education Humane Education Programs & Animal Rescue work engages the hearts, hands & minds of our community creating a better world for our children and its animals.

Thinking about adopting feline? Our adoption fees are $195, and include:
* Desexing
* Microchipping and registration on the NZ Companion Animal Register
* 4 weeks FREE Pet Insurance with PetNSur
* Flea and worming treatments (current at time of adoption)
* A goody pack for your new fur-friend

These adorable kittens are full of beans and are looking for their forever homes! Lacey, Summer, and Star are playful, c...
09/06/2026

These adorable kittens are full of beans and are looking for their forever homes! Lacey, Summer, and Star are playful, curious, and super affectionate. They’ve got tons of energy and love to zoom around, wrestle, and explore. All three are healthy, litter trained, and ready to bring joy to a lucky family. Perfect for someone who wants a fun, lively little companion or two! Serious inquiries only, please reach out if you’re interested.
Or contact Penny 022 086 4783

05/06/2026

♥️♥️ UPDATE- these two cuddlebugs have now been adopted- yay ♥️♥️

🐾💕🐾💕 Meet Moana (black and white girl) and Butterbean (black girl with a small white tuft on her chest) who are sisters. They are so cute! As soon as you go near them they want your attention, purring away, demanding pats or cuddles, it's never enough for this energetic duo 💕🐾💕🐾

If you would like to meet them, they are at the CARE cattery, 34 Nukuhau St, Taupo, above the Op Shop
We have volunteers available on Saturday 10am -2pm and Sunday 10am -1pm

05/06/2026

♥️♥️Bella has now been adopted (grey tabby) but these other 3 lovelies are still available for adoption. Come and meet them this weekend ♥️♥️

🐾💕🐾💕Meet Bella (F), Bindi (F), Bert(M) and Bernie (M) - all rescued siblings. These adorable babies are now available for adoption in the cattery (see a previous post for personality details) 🐾💕🐾💕

CARE cattery is at 34 Nukuhau St, Taupo (above the Op Shop)
Volunteers are there Saturday 10am -2pm and Sunday 10am - 1pm

05/06/2026

🐾💕🐾💕 Meet Skye (grey female) and Louie (ginger boy) who are siblings. They love to play but also start purring as soon as you give them any attention, which they love 🐾💕🐾💕

If you would like to meet them, they are at CARE cattery, 34 Nukuhau St, Taupo.
Volunteers are available on Saturday 10am -2pm and Sunday 10am -1pm

♥️♥️UPDATE - the lovely Boots has now been adopted ♥️♥️🐾💕🐾💕 Meet Boots. He is a gorgeous cuddlebug which even takes pri...
05/06/2026

♥️♥️UPDATE - the lovely Boots has now been adopted ♥️♥️

🐾💕🐾💕 Meet Boots. He is a gorgeous cuddlebug which even takes priority over eating! Always purring and on the lookout for a pat or cuddle🐾💕🐾💕

Come and meet him at CARE cattery, 34 Nukuhau St, Taupo, above the Op Shop.
Volunteers will be there Saturday 10am- 2pm and Sunday 10am - 1pm

❤️❤️UPDATE - Saffron has been adopted ❤️❤️🐾💕🐾💕Meet the gorgeous Saffron🐾💕🐾💕She is about 11 weeks old. She is an absolute...
22/05/2026

❤️❤️UPDATE - Saffron has been adopted ❤️❤️

🐾💕🐾💕Meet the gorgeous Saffron🐾💕🐾💕
She is about 11 weeks old. She is an absolute delight 💓 She is playful and independent but also loves company and lots of pats, cuddles and attention.
If you would like to meet her, she is at CARE NZ Community, Animal Rescue & Education cattery
34 Nukuhau St, Taupo
We have volunteers available on
Saturday 10.30am - 2pm and Sunday 10am -1pm

The cattery hours this Saturday are slightly shorter: 10.30am - 2pmSunday is 10am- 1pm as usual 😻
22/05/2026

The cattery hours this Saturday are slightly shorter: 10.30am - 2pm
Sunday is 10am- 1pm as usual 😻

Meet these 5 beautiful balls of fun - Bindy, Bella, Boone, Bert and Bernie; aka the 'B Crew' rescued from Wairakei. They...
19/05/2026

Meet these 5 beautiful balls of fun - Bindy, Bella, Boone, Bert and Bernie; aka the 'B Crew' rescued from Wairakei. They love to chase anything that moves but they also like to jump up onto you for a cuddle ❤️ They are all absolute purr machines too 😻
They are currently in foster care, but we are taking expressions of interest in adopting any of them.

15/05/2026

❤️❤️UPDATE - Sophie has been adopted ❤️❤️

🐾💕 Come and see Sophie🐾💕. She is about 18months old. She was rescued after being abandoned with her kittens, who are now old enough to be adopted themselves, so this lovely girl can get the love and attention she deserves. Despite her ordeal she is a loving, affectionate girl, who loves pats and being picked up and cuddled.
She is at CARE cattery, above the Op Shop at 34 Nukuhau St Taupo
Volunteers are available for a meet and greet on Saturday 10am -2pm and Sunday 10am - 1pm

❤️❤️UPDATE - the lovely Evie has been adopted ❤️ 🐾💕Meet Evie (dilute calico) and Marlie (black and white) sisters. 🐾💕The...
15/05/2026

❤️❤️UPDATE - the lovely Evie has been adopted ❤️

🐾💕Meet Evie (dilute calico) and Marlie (black and white) sisters. 🐾💕These sisters are about 16weeks old. They were rescued from Mangakino. They are a little shy to begin with but if you are patient, they will become lovely friendly kittens, who appreciate some pats and attention, especially Evie. They can be adopted together or separately.
Come and meet them at CARE cattery, above the Op Shop at 34 Nukuhau St Taupo
Volunteers will be there Saturday 10am - 2pm
and Sunday 10am -1pm if you would like to meet them

Address

34 Nukuhau Street
Taupo
3330

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 1pm

Telephone

+64272225776

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