Neko Ngeru Cat Cafe

02/06/2026

Lexie and Bugs/Trixie Update
Both are doing well and now Bugs is named Trixie! They look really happy. Join us in congratulating them!

02/06/2026

Gwimbly Update
He is doing really well in his new home. He got a vet visit to check his eye--it wasn't scratched and is getting better. He met his new dog (through glass) and was very calm. He pawed at the glass so it seems he is eager to play. Sadie (the dog) was polite and happy to see him.His people will do this every day to take the time needed to introduce them without glass.
Join us in wishing them well.

02/06/2026

Day off at Neko Ngeru…
We miss Alvin, Simon and Theo. But they were so dominant with toys so now other cats have more chance to play! 😁 Bentley never played this way before. He accepts petting and loves getting brushed now. He’s come a long way! He has a very good application so he might leave soon. Come see him! We are open tomorrow, Wednesday June 3rd!

01/06/2026

Toe Beans/ Tongues Out Tuesday

Mr Penguin gives us a generous two for one showing his variegated toe beans as he cleans them.

01/06/2026

How Alvin and Simon chose

31/05/2026

Make me Laugh Monday
Nothing compares to the dejection of a cat waiting for an overdue meal!
Please share photos of your cats looking reproachful here

31/05/2026

Happy Birthday, King Charles! 😽
Hi Everyone, I'm Kimchi! You saw me with my future dad the other day. And this is my future mom! We will live happliy together from this Wednesday on! So, if you want to see me before I leave for my trial of my new home, come today, We are open, Monday June 1st, so give us a call @ 04-568-3434 to book your spots! 11am is full already! 😸

31/05/2026

A beautifully written post that includes a visit to Neko Ngeru

Today was family fun day. That meant me, my two sons, and my older son’s partner.

My sons are known affectionately as Big Boy and Small Boy. Not long ago, Small Boy caused a kerfuffle by growing taller than Big Boy, but frankly it was too damn late. Childhood nicknames are a lifelong commitment, and every parent knows it.

Big Boy and Small Boy were keen to go to the Cat Café in Lower Hutt. Big Boy and his partner declined a pick-up from their flat in Wellington, because of public transport and the environment and all that. They’d shamed me, so I suggested Small Boy and I should take public transport too, down from our place in Upper Hutt. With the decision made, I handed over. One thing I can tell you: have neurosparkly kids, and you’ll never have to work out a bus itinerary again.

The Cat Café works by taking in rescue cats and loving them until they find forever homes. Every cat at the café has a backstory, and my kids, frequent visitors, seemed to know each one.

Some of the cats are scared because their lives began harshly, and they need more nurturing than others. All are cherished. Today we got to see cat lunchtime, and it was hilarious. Cats are orderly, until you try to feed them in a group – and then it’s a free for all, with each kitty coveting its neighbour’s completely identical biscuits. But the café staff are endlessly patient. They rearrange the bowls like some crazy boardgame until every feline has a full puku.

After the Cat Café we had human lunch, then we bounced on the bus to my place in Upper Hutt. Both my puku and my heart felt comfortably full.

I want to say we’re just your normal whānau, but I’d be fibbing. That’s not because we’re a rainbow family – a thing that’s become harder and harder to be, as leaders use us to score petty points in their own crazy boardgame. It’s that every whānau is weird in its way, but all should be cherished.

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31/05/2026

These beautiful kittens are available for adoption tomorrow, Monday June 1st! Contact Feral Nation directly if you’re interested! (=^･^=)

31/05/2026

🗓 Week's Schedule June 1st to 7th! 🗓
We are open on King's Birthday! Surcharges apply.
Wed. 3rd - Kimchi is leaving to trial his new home. Bentley might leave this week so come to see them before they leave!
Fri. 5th is Quiz Night with Mastercat (Richelle) at 6:30pm! If we have enough interest, we can add another session at 5pm and this could be students (age 13+) friendly.