Yass Valley Cat Rescue

01/11/2026

Adopting a cat or kitten isn't the only way to support Yass Valley Cat Rescue. You can donate to support our work, and what better time to do this than now with kitten season upon us - which means lots of kittens and their mothers to be desexed. And lots of vet bills....

Yass Valley Cat Rescue is an approved Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR). And since 1 July 2026, new tax provisions mean ALL donations are tax-deductible in Australia, even those under $2.

We are a small, volunteer-run rescue so every single dollar donated helps us continue rescuing, caring for and rehoming vulnerable cats and kittens. We rely entirely on the support of our community to keep going.

Donate here https://www.yassvalleycatrescue.org/donate-1

And please share this post so more people know their donation can help save lives AND be tax deductible. Because every rescued cat starts with someone who cared enough to help.

30/10/2026

I found kittens! 🐈🐈‍⬛🐈🐈🐈‍⬛ What do I do???

Re-posting this advice as kitten season is now in full swing and the chance of finding a litter of kittens is about as high as - well, undesexed cats having kittens!

So, what do you do if you find a bunch of kittens in your shed, behind the local shops, under a bush in your garden or anywhere really? Before you bundle them into the nearest cat carrier and take them into your home or the nearest cat rescue, think about CASA - Condition Age Situation Ability.*

If the kittens are still very young (Age), healthy (Condition), in a safe place and their mum is around (Situation), it's often best to leave them where they are - and let a cat rescue organisation such as Yass Valley Cat Rescue know (Ability) so they can monitor them and take them into their care when they are old enough to be fostered for adoption. If you can't see mum, wait at a safe distance or come back later - she may just be away getting food, rather than having abandoned her babies. Taking the kittens without mum not only means they may need to be bottle-fed day and night, but also that mum misses out on being de-sexed and the cycle continues....

On the other hand, if the kittens look unhealthy (Condition), or you find them in a box on the side of the road with no sign of mum (Situation), you should let a cat rescue organisation know immediately - as well as consider your ability to take them home and look after them, given the often limited resources of cat rescues during peak kitten season in spring (Ability).

This youtube video by the Kitten Lady provides some great tips on what to do if you find a kitten or kittens, before you take them home. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V47Ej3X6e7Y

And if you're in the Yass Valley region, don't forget to contact us via messenger, email [email protected] or the contact form on our website yassvalleycatrescue.org

(*CASA is an approach developed by well-known US cat authority , the Kitten Lady. And perhaps not coincidentally, CASA is the Spanish word for home - following this approach will help the kittens find a safe home, at the right time)

29/10/2026

Lovely Tom is still looking for a temporary home 😿

Tom has had a hard year - his original owner passed away and he was recently rescued from a house fire in his new home. He is now looking for a temporary home for around 6 months until his former home can be repaired or new arrangements made.

Tom is a lovely, friendly cat who really likes people. He will follow you around and demand pats, or just sit close by and keep you company. Plus he likes to go for walks outside on a lead. Tom is a good eater and fully litter-trained. He is not however very keen on other cats or dogs - he is very much a people person. Tom is around 5-6 years old and desexed.

Tom would do best as the solo cat in an adult-only house with experienced cat carers as he needs some patience and special care while he recovers from the challenges he has faced this year. In return, he will reward you with lots of hand kisses, head butts and his gorgeous little meows.

If you can help Tom please message us or email us at [email protected]

22/10/2026

Second time lucky! Adopted again today ❤️ good luck Kitty 🤞🤞🤞

Sweet Kitty is looking for a home again, through no fault of her own.

Are you looking for an older lady cat? Kitty is a healthy 9 year old girl - and despite her white fur is not deaf! In addition to her pristine white coat, Kitty has one blue eye and one amber eye.

Kitty likes to sit on your lap and be patted - but she prefers to come to you rather than be picked up, so she is probably better suited to older rather than younger children. She has shared a house with other cats but is not very sure about sharing with dogs. And we can confirm she will find the sunniest spot in the house for naps.

Kitty is desexed , vaccinated and microchipped. Please contact us if you would like to meet her. A small rehoming fee will apply.
https://www.yassvalleycatrescue.org/copy-of-contact-us

21/10/2026

UPDATE 28/10: ADOPTED Both girls have gone to a new home together ♥️♥️
What's better than one ragdoll cat? Two ragdoll cats!
The lovely Aurora and Celeste are Yass Valley Cat Rescue graduates who are being reluctantly rehomed. They are both nearly 11 years old and are looking for a new home together. Both girls are comfortable living with dogs and other cats, and are desexed and microchipped.

Aurora: playful, explorative and very social. Loves attention and cuddles. Can pick her up and cuddle her so easily and she loves every minute.
Celeste: shy but sweet. Not so confident with cuddles and pats. Very attached to Aurora and will make noise if she can't locate her. Often Aurora gets herself stuck in another room, due to her love of exploring. Celeste will tell you.

To inquire about these lovely girls, message us or send an email to yassvalleycatrescue. They are located in Canberra and a meet & greet will be required prior to adoption. A small rehoming fee will also apply.

20/10/2026

Thank you everyone for your interest in these cuties. I think they are all spoken for already! Must be a speed adoption record 🙀
Incoming ❤️❤️❤️

16/10/2026

Which cats are currently available?

Gorgeous Gal, a shy tabby girl, for adoption.
Mama Kiki and her daughter Marble, a bonded pair for adoption.
Sammy, a magnificent tabby and white female, for rehoming.
Spot, a magnificent blue boy, for rehoming.
Squizz, a friendly tabby mum, for adoption - Update. Adopted 31/10 ❤️
Ginge, a boy who would like a barn to call home.
Lavender, a very pretty female who would also prefer a shed life.

And looking for a temporary 6 month home is Tom, a friendly ginger and white who does not want to share with other animals; and the bonded friendly pair called Forest and Molly.

Ann has a meet and greet organised so we are hoping she has found her home.

Please fill in our form or message us if you are interested in any of theses lovely cats. All desexed and microchipped of course.

https://www.yassvalleycatrescue.org/copy-of-contact-us

14/10/2026

Can you catch Ann on the rebound?

A delightful cat she is back with us through no fault of her own - her adopter had not had a cat before and turned out to be hugely allergic
🤧😭 😷
He was very sad to have to give her back to us and we were sad because he was a great match 🙁 and Ann was sad about being in the cat carrier all the way to Tumut and back and squished her nose 😬

Please get in touch if you would like to meet her.

12/10/2026

11/10/2026

👀Temporary home needed. Can you help? 💙

These two healthy, desexed cats need a temporary home fur around 6 months while new arrangements are made for them to stay with their family.
Their Yass owner will contribute towards their costs while she sorts out suitable accommodation - she does not want to surrender them permanently and she would prefer them to stay together if at all possible.

Forest (ginger & white - male)
Forest is a sweet, goofy little guy who's 7 years old and has grown up alongside his sister, Molly, since they were babies! He can be a little shy around new people, but once he's comfortable, his curious, playful personality really shines through. He loves exploring, getting up to silly antics, and investigating everything around him. One of his cutest quirks is that, instead of meowing, Forest makes adorable little squeaking noises! Give him a little time and patience, and you'll get to see what a lovely little character he is.

Molly (tabby & white - female)
Molly is our affectionate little cuddle bug who absolutely loves attention! She's also 7 years old and has grown up alongside her brother, Forest, since they were babies. She's much more outgoing than Forest and will happily greet new people if it means getting some extra love and attention! She's playful in her own way, but her favourite thing is affection. Once she's settled in and comfortable with you, she'll happily come up for bedtime snuggles. One of her cutest quirks is that she sometimes drools when she's especially happy and enjoying all the cuddles! She's a sweet, loving girl who always makes sure she gets her fair share of the cuddle spotlight.

If you think you could help please message us and we will put you in touch with their owner.