CopperCat Rescue

CopperCat Rescue Cat Sanctuary/Cattery for abandoned, lost/feral cats & kittens. Growing up we had a family cat, called Moshie. He was Dads favorite, and he loved him to bits.

Our charity bank details:
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03 0854 0542479 002
Any donation is greatly appreciated to help us continue to do what we do ๏ฟฝ

Where do i start :-/

I'm a fashion designer, thats what my dream was, so how did i get into this Kitty Cat Rescue Buisness. My twin sister Angelique (owner of Kumeu flower farm) and I have always loved cats, ever since before i can remember. Dad tragically died when we

were only 9 years old, so leaving us with Moshie to take care of. Moshie soon became our very special cat to us as he was our only link to Dad. This had a big impact on us growing up. Our father was a good hearted, gentle, intelligent Man who we both adored so much, so to love animals as he did, came naturally to us. So back to how I got myself into this, plus my twin Sis, and my Daughter! Well, I have a design workroom in Kiakohe, and I also work in Auckland with my Daughter so I travel back and forth often. My partner lives in Horeke so I stop at the recycle station there alot. We call it "The dump", as it can look like a dumping site when people throw rubbish and household items there, including... little Kittens or Cats :-(

One night it was very late, i had just driven up from Auckland (4 1/2hrs drive) and I stopped at the dump to check if there were any kittens. It was very dark and a bit scary so I kept the truck lights on. I could here a tiny Kitten meowing, but I couldnt see it. I searched around the bush, and then around the containers..... then.. i heard a tiny meow coming from one of the containers. The lid was locked shut so I couldnt open it. What was I going to do? I can't leave this tiny helpless little kitten. I found a piece of wood and wedged it between the lid to create an opening, so the kitten might be able to climb out. I then rung one of the girls that worked there to come early in the morning to unlock the container before the trucks come to pick them up. She agreed so I went home hoping and praying that the Kitten might be able to get out in the night, but if not, then the lid was unlocked early enough. In the morning, I rung to check, Sure enough,
kitten had managed to escape :-) We had success!!! So then the Rescue mission began, to find this little Kitten amongst the bush. His Name is Zack :-)

From there it became mandatory to check the dump everytime i went past. We have saved many Kittens since and tragically lost some also. Please see our amazing Urgent Kitten Rescue in Horeke, "At the Dump" of our heartfelt tribute to the one we lost :-(

https://youtu.be/vapmy5b5SIU

Due to Covid 19 many Rescue facilitys were overwhelmed and unable to take any kittens or cats, so with no other options available at the time, it came apparant I needed to start this rescue. Our devoted friend and furbaby of 19 years Copper, Died in 2019 in my daughters arms when I was travelling back from a rescue upnorth, so in his memory we named our rescue after him ๏ฟฝ

So began Coppercat Rescue. We are now caring for upto 30 Kittens and Cats in Auckland, and Horeke, with many others being fostered in Auckland. Something as selfless as rescue could be an example to others of true unity, compassion, and working together to benefit not only the Kittens and Cats but also our community. I hope you feel the same and can help us to keep looking after and saving these little souls. Without you, we cant do this, so a BIG thank you to YOU too!

๐Ÿ’— A little update from the rescue ๐Ÿ’—We didnโ€™t expect to be sharing this so early in the year, but life had other plans.On...
05/01/2026

๐Ÿ’— A little update from the rescue ๐Ÿ’—

We didnโ€™t expect to be sharing this so early in the year, but life had other plans.

One of our rescue pussycats, Sandy, became suddenly very unwell and had to be rushed to the emergency vet after suffering multiple seizures (status epilepticus). He has since been diagnosed with meningitis and/or a possible brain lesion and is now back in our care, requiring 24/7 monitoring and treatment.

At the same time, our family is stretched between north and south, with Danielle still in Auckland needing support, and plans to restructure the rescue into a more manageable and sustainable setup now temporarily on hold while we focus on Sandyโ€™s critical care.

We are doing everything we can for him and are hopeful he will pull through, but the emergency vet bills and ongoing care costs are significant.

If anyone feels able to help โ€” whether through a donation, sharing this post, or simply holding us in your thoughts โ€” it would mean more than we can express.

Every bit of support helps us keep going and continue caring for the cats who rely on us.

Thank you for being part of this journey with us and for your kindness and understanding ๐Ÿ’—๐Ÿพ

"URGENT FOSTER OR FOREVER HOME NEEDED ๐Ÿฑ๐Ÿ’”Meet this beautiful young Mumma cat who's been abandoned with her precious kitte...
30/12/2025

"URGENT FOSTER OR FOREVER HOME NEEDED ๐Ÿฑ๐Ÿ’”

Meet this beautiful young Mumma cat who's been abandoned with her precious kittens and found under a house :-( One of her ginger kittens is very sick and is in care, the others are also now safe, but Mum is desperate for a safe place to recover and thrive also.

Thanks to the amazing AAaron Catman Mum will get desexed, chipped, and vaccinated - we just need someone to give her a chance and a loving home ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ’•

Young Mumma cat is looking for a foster or forever home as the home owner wants her gone :-(

Kittens have a foster home, but Mum needs someone special too!

If you're interested in giving this sweetheart a second chance, please reach out!

DM us or contact AAaron Catmanif you can help this deserving Mumma cat ๐Ÿฑ๐Ÿ’ž

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Wishing you the very best Merry Xmas ๐Ÿฅฐ
24/12/2025

Wishing you the very best Merry Xmas ๐Ÿฅฐ

24/12/2025
24/12/2025

Merry Xmas everyone โค๏ธ๐Ÿ’–โค๏ธ

All you cat lovers out there please stand up and help save our cats ๐Ÿ™ https://www.facebook.com/share/1A6u2wt1SL/
07/12/2025

All you cat lovers out there please stand up and help save our cats ๐Ÿ™
https://www.facebook.com/share/1A6u2wt1SL/

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"UPDATE ON OUR FURRY FAMILY ๐Ÿฑ๐Ÿ’•As many of you know, our family is currently going through one of our biggest challenges e...
29/11/2025

"UPDATE ON OUR FURRY FAMILY ๐Ÿฑ๐Ÿ’•

As many of you know, our family is currently going through one of our biggest challenges ever with Monique's daughter fighting for her life. And we are all equally fighting to help her beat this cancer. Miracles happen and Miracles are welcome here ๐Ÿ™

We are more than grateful to have the amazing support of , who are helping care for 6 of our beloved pussycats (all getting vet checked and treatment if needed) while Monique focuses on being with Danielle 24/7.

IF ANYONE CAN PLEASE HELP WITH ANY OF THESE:

- TRANSPORT of kitties from Horeke to Fosters/homes in Whangarei, and/or Auckland. There are still up to 30 kitties URGENTLY needing foster care or forever homes and time is running out.

- Kitty food, clean bedding etc. - can be dropped off in Wai-O-taki Bay where Monty Lambermon and Dan Ski are. Please PM us for details.

- Can you help FOSTER?- short or long term?

- Can you OPEN YOUR HOME to a new much loved fur baby? - FREE to qualifying families - most kitties over one year old, are super friendly and deserve a loving home. They have been waiting long enough!

- FINANCIAL donations of any kind. The cost of kitty food and expenses are ongoing and Monique can't work while looking after Danielle 24/7. Danielles meds and therapies are not funded and put a huge strain on Danielle and her partner. Danielle has no life savings left ๐Ÿ˜ŸPlease PM us.

- TIME - Can you spare some time - even an hour to help Monique with the huge amount of washing and general housekeeping duties so she can get some sleep!

- ANY OF THESE no matter how small or large are gratefully accepted. Or if there is something else you can help with please let us know.

Every bit of help counts, and we'll keep you updated on our pussycats' progress ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ’–.

Photos of Kitties at The NZ Cat Foundation

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14/11/2025

PLEASE HELP US!
FOSTERS NEEDED URGENTLY in Auckland or if you can be a volunteer to look after our pussycats PLEASE message us NOW.
My Daughter is fighting for her life!!!

0224733936

11/11/2025

28/10/2025

Volunteers needed Urgently to help care for us. Our Catmum,s daughter is very ill and we need HELP! PLEASE STAND BY US! 0224733936

24/10/2025

FOREVER HOMES NEEDED.
WE NEED YOU TO HELP US NOW.

23/10/2025

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One crazy catgirl going the extra mile to save dumped, lost or abandoned kittens and cats. Rescuing cats started way back when i was a school kid... my twin and I trying to stuff a cat into my school bag... who i was sure, was lost :-) Mum however, didnt share my same thoughts. Was my twin sisters fault i told her :-)

Glad to say now, we havn't lost our passion!

Real rescues started @ the Horeke dump in Northland, rescuing a dumped kitten in 2017 (Zack), and then in Nov 2019, seeing a real problem in the area, took care of new kittens that were abandoned, which then lead to caring and feeding more kittens and cats, (Jerry -photo) gaining thier trust and confidence, eventually trapping some of them to resuce them.

We continue to rescue from the dump today and anywhere a kitten or cat is in need.