Whangarei Cat Rescue

Whangarei Cat Rescue Whangarei Cat Rescue is a community charity run by volunteers on donated time, funds and food.

We do not have a shelter location but foster in our volunteers homes so our kitties come used to a home environment. Our Adoption Fee is $200

All of our kittens have been:
*Desexed
*Vaccinated
*Microchipped & registered on NZCAR
*De-flead & wormed

We also offer discounts for pairs, teenagers and adults.

While they wait for their happily ever after, Benji and Phoenix have been keeping each other company with plenty of play...
05/10/2026

While they wait for their happily ever after, Benji and Phoenix have been keeping each other company with plenty of playtime, cuddles, and kitten friendship. 🐾 Just look at these two together. Aren't they adorable?

🐾💕 We know we're a cat rescue... but let's be honest, we love ALL animals! 💕🐾That's why we're giving a big shout-out to ...
01/10/2026

🐾💕 We know we're a cat rescue... but let's be honest, we love ALL animals! 💕🐾

That's why we're giving a big shout-out to our friends at Animates Whangārei and their fantastic Puppy School programme! 🐶🎓

Here's something every cat lover can appreciate... a well-socialised, well-trained dog is much more likely to become a respectful housemate for the cats in their life! 🐱❤️🐶 Whether your home already has cats, dogs, or a mix of both, setting puppies up with good manners and confidence from the start helps create happier, safer multi-pet households.

So, if there's a new puppy in your family, why not check out Puppy School at https://www.animates.co.nz/pet-services/puppy-dog-school and support a business that does so much for local rescue animals?

Animates are wonderful supporters of Whangārei Cat Rescue. They generously allow us to host our events in-store, act as a donation drop-off point for all the goodies that help our rescue kitties and provide great advice and support to many of our adopters as they welcome a new feline family member home.

Thank you, , for being such amazing partners in animal welfare. We couldn't do what we do without community-minded businesses like you! 🐾

Who else has a cat and dog who are best friends? Share a photo below! 📸🐱🐶

**SPECIAL NEEDS KITTEN - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY**Hi, I'm Lieutenant Dan. My foster mum calls me Doodlebug. I sometimes h...
28/09/2026

**SPECIAL NEEDS KITTEN - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY**

Hi, I'm Lieutenant Dan. My foster mum calls me Doodlebug.
I sometimes help her write our adoption posts, but she said I had to do my own 🤷‍♀️

My Wrongs (I have a lot of them)
- I am deaf. You can shout, whisper, sing — I won’t hear any of it.
- My back legs and hips work like a shopping trolley with one dodgy wheel.
- I have a heart murmur.
- I am currently trialing some medication, and I don't like how it tastes.
- I try to use the litter box every single time… but I only succeed about 85%.
- I climb everything including you. I cannot climb down. You will have to rescue me.
- I use my intelligence for mischief.
- I am willfully naughty (just ask the vet nurse)
- I cannot read other animals’ social cues, but I need company.
- I am really good at hide and seek.
- I do not snuggle, I barely tolerate pats, and I HATE being picked up.
- I am rude to some people, indifferent to most and use my claws to show my opinions. I like approximately 2 people.

If you’re still reading, congratulations. Most give up halfway through this list.

My Rights (the good bits)
- I know sign language and vibration cues.
- I am brave and full of personality.
- I am resilient.
- I am absolutely unforgettable.

My Ideal Home (you must tick every box)
- A strictly indoor home or fully controlled outdoor access that is 100% escape proof.
- Adult humans who are home often with a good routine.
- A safe environment with climbing options I can manage.
- Calm, gentle and tolerant animal friend.
- People who enjoy training, adapting, and problem‑solving.
- Experience caring for special‑needs animals.
- Patience of a saint, sense of humour, and commitment — I am not a starter kitten, I won't grow out of it, and I am not a project.

My foster mum loves me. I know it, I feel it, I see it in the way she rescues me from situations, cleans up my after me without sighing, learns signs for me, and laughs because I am a menace. She will be extremely hard to convince you are the one. If you are not perfect, then I will stay home with my foster pack.

Email me at [email protected] for your application.

🐾 Kitten Season Has Begun! 🐾The first little arrivals of the season are here! We currently have five one-week-old kitten...
28/09/2026

🐾 Kitten Season Has Begun! 🐾

The first little arrivals of the season are here! We currently have five one-week-old kittens safely in our care, along with their beautiful mumma, and they are all doing well. Meet Jaffa, Goose, Marmite, Yogi and Honey❤️

Over the coming days and weeks, we'll be working our way through our existing waiting list of potential adopters as more kittens become available.

If you've been thinking about adding a feline friend to your family and would like to be considered for future adoptions, we'd love to hear from you. Please get in touch to register your interest.

We also know that it can be overwhelming for owners of unplanned litters. If you have a pregnant mumma cat and are unsure about your options, we are happy to have a chat about what support may be available and help you explore the best possible outcome for mum and her kittens.

Thank you to everyone who supports rescues, foster care, and responsible pet ownership. Kitten season is always a busy time, but together we can help make a difference. 🐱💕

👁️ Keeping an Eye Out for Her Eye-Deal Home 👁️We apologise in advance, the temptation to make jokes was simply too much....
24/09/2026

👁️ Keeping an Eye Out for Her Eye-Deal Home 👁️

We apologise in advance, the temptation to make jokes was simply too much. Now, we know what you're thinking. ..... "It's all fun and games until somebody loses an eye."

Well, meet Iris. The beautiful silver tabby who took that tag line as a challenge and somehow made it her entire personality - she is definitely not half-focused!

She may only have one eye, but she's twice as cute, three times as brave, and approximately seventeen zillion times as deserving of a forever home.

Don't worry though, she's not looking for sympathy. She's looking for cuddles, snacks, and a patient human willing to appreciate that the world of limited vision is more of a guideline than a rule.

Being a one-eyed kitten means Iris can sometimes get a fright when things appear on her blind side, and learning depth perception occasionally leads to some creative interpretations of distance. But once she feels safe, she's an absolute smooch who loves affection and back rubs.

Iris needs an experienced indoor-only home where she can continue building confidence and learning that the world isn't actually plotting sneak attacks from the right.

If you've got room in your heart for a tiny survivor with pirate energy, questionable spatial awareness, and enough love to make up for one missing eyeball, Iris is waiting.

She's got her eye on you. Possibly also your couch and your dinner. 🩶👁️

** UPDATED: NEW HOME FOUND**ADVERTISING ON BEHALFLooking for a lovely home for Charlie ❤️ 🐈 Charlie originally turned up...
21/09/2026

** UPDATED: NEW HOME FOUND**
ADVERTISING ON BEHALF
Looking for a lovely home for Charlie ❤️ 🐈

Charlie originally turned up at a farm near Dargaville and basically chose some friends to move in with. When he first appeared he was extremely skinny, so suspect he had been on his own for quite a while. He was then well looked after, he put on weight, and he is now healthy, happy and very settled.

His friends have now left New Zealand, so Charlie is currently staying with his caregiver while looking for the right permanent home.

He is an absolute sweetheart — super friendly, affectionate, cuddly, very people-focused and a proper LAP CAT. He loves company and attention and is just one of those really easy, lovely cats.

He is probably around 3 years old, although that is only a guess. He is desexed, wormed, and flea-treated.

HIs caregiver would keep him in a heartbeat, but the husband has firmly said no more cats so now looking for Charlie’s purrfect furever home.

🔥Ready to Rise 🔥Phoenix’s story begins the way no kitten’s should. Injured, frightened, and alone, he was found by a goo...
20/09/2026

🔥Ready to Rise 🔥

Phoenix’s story begins the way no kitten’s should. Injured, frightened, and alone, he was found by a good samaritan who refused to leave a tiny life in need. That one act of kindness carried him into the vets… and into a second chance he’s been quietly, bravely growing into ever since.

In foster care, Phoenix has learned that the world can be gentle. He’s a slightly older kitten with a soft, cautious heart — the kind that doesn’t rush, but blooms slowly, beautifully, once he knows he’s safe. He adores other cats of every size and personality, finding comfort and confidence in their company. He’ll sometimes puff himself up like he’s the boss, only to be reminded (kindly) that he is actually a sweet, goofy sidekick in a tuxedo.

People take him a moment. He wants love — you can see it in the way he watches, hoping you’re kind — but trust is something he gives carefully. And when he decides you’re his person? He melts. Hold him against your shoulder and rub his back, and he becomes a purring, smooching puddle of gratitude. It’s the kind of affection that feels earned, treasured, and impossibly tender.

Phoenix needs a quieter home with older children or adults, and absolutely another cat or kitten to help him feel brave. A calm dog might be okay too. Mostly, he needs someone patient — someone who understands that some hearts heal slowly, and that the most meaningful bonds are the ones built with time, gentleness, and a whole lot of back rubs 🥰

He doesn’t need special care, he just needs someone who sees him.
Someone who understands that this little tuxedo boy has already fought his way back from fear… and is now waiting for the person who will show him what forever feels like.

If you think you might be the person for Phoenix, please fill out our application form
https://airtable.com/appYa8cdU7GInAexs/shr1NAwLvxFKoR6bx

**ADVERTISING ON BEHALF**Amber needs a new home! Will you adopt this sweet little fur baby? She is a gentle, shy cat w...
17/09/2026

**ADVERTISING ON BEHALF**

Amber needs a new home! Will you adopt this sweet little fur baby?

She is a gentle, shy cat who has had one lovely lady owner. Barely 5 years old, she is still young enough to play but old enough to be a loyal cuddle bug. Amber ideally needs a home where she is the only cat, or shares with one other mature cat. No dogs please. She's not a fan of young children but is loving and sweet with older humans. While her previous owner lived in town, she would adapt well anywhere.

If you are interested in adopting Amber, please contact the owner directly at
[email protected]

FREE CAT DESEXING FOR A LIMITED TIME ✂️ Cheers to the SPCA who have given us at Whangarei Cat Rescue another 100 voucher...
16/09/2026

FREE CAT DESEXING FOR A LIMITED TIME ✂️

Cheers to the SPCA who have given us at Whangarei Cat Rescue another 100 vouchers to give out for free desexing + microchip!

These vouchers are for whanau who haven't been able to afford to desex their cats, for stray cats and wild cats.

Cat cages are available to borrow as well.

Cats purchased from breeders, pet stores and trademe do not qualify 🚫

Link here ➡️ https://forms.gle/i241kSUAZDjTh7tv8

💔😼 MR SITUATIONSHIP 😼💔Benji is the tabby boy who will insert himself into every moment of your day like he’s the main ch...
10/09/2026

💔😼 MR SITUATIONSHIP 😼💔

Benji is the tabby boy who will insert himself into every moment of your day like he’s the main character… but treat you like a side quest he has no intention of completing. He wants to be involved in everything… except you.

💘 Benji’s Red Flags
Shows Up Constantly, Gives Nothing Back
He will follow you from room to room like he’s obsessed. But try to pat him? Suddenly he’s ghosted you.

Emotionally Present, Physically Unavailable
He’ll sit three metres away, watching you, saying “I’m not ready for a relationship, but I love our vibe.”

Daily Rejection, Delivered With Style
You reach out? He slides away like you just asked him to define the relationship.

Fully Committed… To Other Cats
He will be ALL UP in their business. Their drama. Their personal space. Their cult meetings. You? He’ll treat you like someone you only message when you're bored.

Involved In Everything Except You
He wants to supervise your cooking, cleaning, showering, crying, existential spirals — all of it. The moment you try to include him? He’s gone. It's “I’m bad at texting” but online every 3 minutes.

🏡 Benji’s Ideal Match:
Someone who wants company but not affection
Someone who enjoys being ignored with consistency and flair
Someone whose current cat needs a bestie
Someone emotionally stable enough to handle a cat who behaves like a walking red flag wrapped in tabby stripes

Benji is not for everyone — and he is very committed to making that clear. But for the right person (or cat), he is the perfect, high‑presence, low‑affection feline who will bring comedy, chaos, and constant supervision to your home.

Email us at [email protected] for an application form

If you’re ready for a cat who wants to be involved in everything except you, Benji is waiting…
lurking in the doorway…
watching you…
but absolutely not catching feelings.

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