Cats Protection Wellington

20/06/2026

Today we bring you the happy-homing stories of two long-time legends, and five other lucky leavers!

The charismatic and photogenic Stripes (13) lived rough for years before being rescued from the streets. He was more than happy to enjoy our shelter’s sofas and regular mealtimes, and has been very much loved here over the last year. He’s finally found his family – we knew they were in with a chance when Stripes let them sit with him on his sofa… They’ll have lots of time to spend with him so he can build up trust and confidence and get used to his new home. Luckily, he can be won round by those who bring him food and treats! Once he's all settled, he'll have a nice garden to explore.

And Charlie Boy had also been with us for more than a year – given his array of medical issues, we were fully prepared to give him a home forever. But out of the blue, he’s found his person! A lovely, committed woman came in to visit after recently saying goodbye to her elderly cat. Charlie’s gentle soul spoke to her heart, and she knew she could give him the very best retirement home, as she had plenty of experience dealing with arthritic seniors, and has cat stairs all over her house. She has enough space for Charlie to explore, wheatpacks to keep him warm, and is already tackling a spreadsheet to track his many medications. Most importantly, our sweet Charlie will have someone to give him all the attention he’d ever want.

Ex-colony patriarch King (5) and shy, abandoned Megan (2) became closely bonded at another rescue, and came to us to improve their chances of finding a new home together. Despite his frowny mugshot, he’s a softie who loves being cuddled and lying in the sun. Megan enjoys grooming King, and is happiest snuggled up in a bed with him. The happy couple have now been taken home by their new person, who’s ready to let them settle in their own time. She came in specifically looking for cats that didn't require lots of affection, and would be quiet companions instead. King and Megan have a whole bedroom to themselves as a safe space, and a catproof balcony for supervised outdoor times on nice days. Once they're ready to explore, they'll have the run of the rest of the house as well.

Abbee (10) came in as her person is too ill to care for her anymore. After being rehomed a few times, she had become a bit shy, but she’s now been adopted by a gentle, senior couple who’d fostered our cats before. When they visited, they spent time quietly getting to know the shy, small lump under the sofa covers that was Abbee. She was happy to accept lots of headscratches, then dived under the sofa blankets for more snuggles. Her new folks had found their home very empty after losing their last cat, and were happy to let Abbee steal their hearts.

Gentle Silver (16) had been living with a family for a long time but their dog started picking on him and they became worried about his safety. With declining eyesight and on a special diet and meds, he needed a quiet, safe, warm space of his own for his twilight years. An affectionate soul who loves cuddles, Silver didn’t stay with us long at all, and is already fostered by a lovely young couple who came in looking for an indoor-only cat. After some gentle introductions, he made it quite clear he would be happy to go home with them. Their small home and secure garden area are perfect for his retirement years. We’ve heard that he’s already enjoying his loving new home, and is sleeping on the bed and eating well.

Pepperoni (10) came into our care after her person sadly passed away. The small girl with the big eyes and even bigger appetite had a charming habit of rolling around when she wanted pats. She’s now gone to live with a couple in their own home where she’ll have her own warm spaces to explore, will be the centre of attention, and can get all the playtime she needs!

Find out more about our Care for Life foster programme here: https://www.catsprotectionwellington.org.nz/foster-a-cat/.
You can read more stories about our available cats here: https://www.catsprotectionwellington.org.nz/adopt-a-cat/.

20/06/2026

Happy National Volunteer Week! 💗

We want to recognise the incredible people behind Cats Protection Wellington who give their time, energy, and compassion to help cats in need. Without our volunteers, we wouldn’t be able to do what we do, and so many cats wouldn’t have the safe and loving homes they deserve.

You’re all amazing, and the cats agree (even if they won’t say it out loud!) 🐱🐾

18/06/2026

Angel is a young lady who is defined by dichotomy. At times an energetic and playful little girl, at others a calm and relaxed little snuggle seeker, if there has ever been a cat who was truly fueled by joy, this fluffy three-year old may be her!

Though she can easily find herself overwhelmed by the sometimes chaotic nature of life at the shelter, she is also easily distracted from that via the introduction of some toy. Little Angel is especially fond of playtime, and she is liable to be roused out of any period of inaction by anything that moves in a particularly intriguing manner. Just hope that she isn't comfortably resting on your lap when something catches her eye: a feisty huntress like herself needs to ensure her claws are always well-sharpened 😉

: Saving the World, One Cat at a Time!

18/06/2026

Please welcome to the CPW whānau this week… three lovely cats looking for homes full of love and stability ❤️

🐾 Frankee (8yo female) is a gentle girl who has moved around a lot in her life and is hoping her next home will finally be her forever one. She came to us after her owner moved overseas and family members weren't able to give her the attention she deserves.
Frankee adores company and would happily spend all day curled up on a lap if given the chance 😻
She enjoys affection, likes to potter around outside when the weather is nice, and always returns indoors for a cosy night's sleep on the bed.
She'd love a home with plenty of people to spoil her, and while she may tolerate a dog, she'd much prefer to be the only cat 🩶

🐾 Smudgie & Smoke (6yo males) travelled all the way from Australia in late 2025. Sadly, after their owners had to move back, the boys found themselves needing a new home once again when they didn't get along with a resident cat.
Smudgie is the shyer of the pair and likes to observe from behind curtains or around corners until he feels safe. Once comfortable, he's incredibly affectionate and would love a cat tower or shelves to explore 😽
Smoke is a snuggly, playful boy who loves rattly balls and prefers keeping all four paws close to the ground rather than climbing up high 🖤
These bonded boys have been indoor-only their entire lives and are looking for a calm home together with no children and definitely no other cats!

18/06/2026

🐾 Weekend plans? Porge has an idea for you! 🐾

Come and visit our fundraising stall at the Brooklyn Community Market this Saturday Brooklyn Community Centre!

We'll have lots of handmade goodies, gifts, and treats for sale, and every dollar will be donated to Cats Protection Wellington to help provide food, shelter, veterinary care, and loving homes for cats in need

Stop by for a browse, say hello, and support a great cause while you're there!

📍 Brooklyn Community Centre, 18 Harrison Street, Brooklyn
🕛 Saturday 20th, 12pm–4pm

15/06/2026

Our longest standing Cats Protection Wellington resident and the official shelter ambassador recently turned 20! To celebrate Jeremy’s birthday one of our amazing volunteers has decided to raise funds for CPW while donating himself, and running 20km (+1) for Jeremy’s 20 years of life. To support the continued care of cats click on the link in our bio to donate or feel free to share this post!

Fundraising for Cats Protection Wellington, and cats like Jeremy!

12/06/2026

It may be cold and nippy outside today, but we’ve got some warm and toasty news for you right here! Six more of our cats have found awesome new homes!

Sylvia (6) brought her classic features and imperious stare with her to the CPW shelter when her person left Wellington and couldn’t take her as well. Although initially shy, she loves playing with toys and being brushed. The independent lady has now gone to her new home with a single woman who’s happy to let Sylvia take the lead and give her plenty of head rubs as requested. Within an hour of her leaving the shelter, we'd already had a text to say that Sylvia was busy exploring and had graced her new owner with a few headbutts and the opportunity to give her a pat.

Tabby and white lad Burton (8) was taken in from the streets by a kind Samaritan who got him vet treatment and had him desexed. Sadly he was found to be FIV+, which has contributed to an ongoing gum inflammation. Underneath his tough demeanour, Burton is a total sweetheart, adoring snuggles and comfort. So we’re thrilled that he’s found a nice warm apartment to move into. His new fosterer visited a few times, waiting patiently for Burton to get some dental treatment. He was very excited to finally take Burton home and will embrace all his quirky behaviours!

Mr Bigstretch (6) is a handsome and clever boy, who learned do tricks and skills in his previous home in the course of his care and confidence-building in recovering from a traumatic past. His family has had to reluctantly give him up to leave the country for a medical emergency. His skills include responding to signals to sit, roll over, jump and high-five, and he uses talking buttons to ask to go outside. He has been adopted by a senior couple and their son who can help Bigstretch develop his talents with tricks and talking buttons. They went home with his extensive collection of belongings – water fountain, buttons, etc – but we know he’ll have the support and activity that he really needs.

Maisie (7) came in because her last home got too busy and she started hiding. She needed a quiet single person to live with, which is who she has now found! Her new person had met most of the cats in our shelter without feeling that special spark. Then she went out onto the deck, and saw Maisie happily stick her head out from the cubby she was hiding in, to ask for some scratches. The lady immediately felt a connection, and Maisie is now in her own home.

Calico girl Ketti (6) was found as a stray and lived happily with an older man until he passed away unexpectedly, leaving her alone in the house for several days. In the shelter, she was shy at first, but became smoochy and purry once she could trust us. Her new folks waited a few weeks for her while we got a blood tests done and some skin issues cleared up. She got on well with both of them during their visits, even offering up her tummy for rubs. She will be very much adored!

We’d also like to mention a special cat called Jazzy (16), who managed to find a home through us without actually coming into the shelter. He was taken to our local vet to be put to sleep because his health had become too much for his previous owner to deal with. However, the vet felt euthanasia wasn't necessary and so Jazzy was surrendered to us instead. He’s almost completely blind due to untreated high blood pressure, but an adorably smoochy boy. While he was still under care at the clinic, one of our long-term fosterers, whose cat recently passed away, got in touch to say she was ready to give a home to another senior cat. So our Team Lead played matchmaker and arranged for them to be introduced, resulting in perfect agreement between both Jazzy and his new person. We got a text the next day to say he purred for 11 hours straight…! Enjoy the bonus pic of a happy Jazzy.

Find out more about our Care for Life foster programme here: https://www.catsprotectionwellington.org.nz/foster-a-cat/.
You can read more stories about our available cats here: https://www.catsprotectionwellington.org.nz/adopt-a-cat/.

11/06/2026

Angel has been spending a lot of her time in the shelter's office lately. Whereas she was behaving quite unpredictably in the main room, where being surrounded by so many other cats seemed to serve as a source of stress, her role as office assistant seems to be suiting her much better! Generally, this little creature has started to seem much happier away from all of the chaos our other residents are prone to.

Now that Angel has more space for herself, this beautiful young lady isn't wasting so much energy grumbling at any other cat who dares to get within a metre of her and is instead focused on what she seems to have determined to be the most important job she can do: napping! A young woman being so dedicated to her cause is always an inspiring thing to witness 😜

: Saving the World, One Cat at a Time!

11/06/2026

Please welcome to the CPW whānau this week… two extra special cats looking for calm, loving homes!

🐾 Hunee (2yo female) has had a few homes in her short life and is now searching for the stability she deserves. She has dealt with some medical challenges, including recurring ear infections, and can be a little anxious, but underneath it all is a lovely, affectionate girl 😻
Hunee takes time to trust new people, but once she does, she loves sleeping on the bed, chasing shadows, and playing with string toys 😽
She also enjoys exploring outdoors and will need a safe yard to call her own. Hunee would thrive with routine, familiar faces, and a home where she can be the only pet 🧡

🐾 Silver (16yo male) came into our care because the dog in his home had become a little too risky for an older gentleman with declining eyesight.
Silver is a sweet senior boy who loves people and happily accepts pats, grooming, and gentle cuddles once he knows you 😸
He is currently receiving medication for hyperthyroidism and may also have some arthritic changes, but he still enjoys company and affection. His favourite things these days are good food, warm beds, and being close to his humans.
Because of his limited vision, Silver is looking for an indoor-only retirement home where he can stay safe and comfortable. He is part of our Care for Life senior foster programme and would love a cosy spot to spend his golden years 🩶