Cat Adoption in Sydney

Browse 178 adoptable cats from Sydney and NSW rescues. Kittens, adult cats, seniors, bonded pairs and special-needs cats all in one place.

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Wendy - Domestic Shorthair cat available for adoption in Sydney

Wendy

Unknown • Domestic Shorthair

Female
Hawkesbury Companion Animal Shelter
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Winnie - Domestic Shorthair cat available for adoption in Sydney

Winnie

Unknown • Domestic Shorthair

Hawkesbury Companion Animal Shelter
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Coco - Domestic Shorthair cat available for adoption in Sydney

Coco

Unknown • Domestic Shorthair

Female
Hawkesbury Companion Animal Shelter
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Scout - Domestic Shorthair cat available for adoption in Sydney

Scout

Unknown • Domestic Shorthair

Sutherland Shire Council Animal Shelter
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Gordon - Domestic Shorthair cat available for adoption in Sydney

Gordon

Unknown • Domestic Shorthair

Male
Sutherland Shire Council Animal Shelter
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Avon - Domestic Shorthair cat available for adoption in Sydney

Avon

Unknown • Domestic Shorthair

Male
Sutherland Shire Council Animal Shelter
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Lincoln - Domestic Shorthair cat available for adoption in Sydney

Lincoln

Unknown • Domestic Shorthair

Male
Sutherland Shire Council Animal Shelter
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Gaf - Domestic Medium Hair cat available for adoption in Sydney

Gaf

Unknown • Domestic Medium Hair

Malehigh Energy
Sutherland Shire Council Animal Shelter
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Ksyusha - Domestic Medium Hair cat available for adoption in Sydney

Ksyusha

Unknown • Domestic Medium Hair

Female
Sutherland Shire Council Animal Shelter
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Microwave - Domestic Short Hair cat available for adoption in Campbelltown

Microwave

4 months • Domestic Short Hair

Malehigh Energy
Campbelltown Animal Care Facility
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Jovie - Domestic Short Hair cat available for adoption in Campbelltown

Jovie

2 years • Domestic Short Hair

Female
Kids
Campbelltown Animal Care Facility
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Daffodil - Domestic Short Hair cat available for adoption in Campbelltown

Daffodil

2 years • Domestic Short Hair

Femalelow Energy
Campbelltown Animal Care Facility
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Merlot - Domestic Shorthair cat available for adoption in Sydney

Merlot

Unknown • Domestic Shorthair

Female
Brighter Future Cat Rescue
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Ace - DOMESTIC SHORT HAIR cat available for adoption in Sydney

Ace

8 months • DOMESTIC SHORT HAIR

Malehigh Energy
KidsDogsOther Cats
Maggie's Rescue
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Jax - DOMESTIC SHORT HAIR cat available for adoption in Sydney

Jax

8 months • DOMESTIC SHORT HAIR

Malelow Energy
KidsDogsOther Cats
Maggie's Rescue
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Theo - Domestic Short Hair cat available for adoption in Sydney

Theo

7 years 3 months • Domestic Short Hair

Malelow Energy
RSPCA NSW
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Adopting a cat in Sydney? LocalPetFinder pulls adoptable cats from rescues across Sydney and New South Wales, including the Cat Protection Society of NSW, RSPCA NSW and Sydney Dogs and Cats Home. New to cat adoption? Start with our step-by-step Sydney cat adoption guide or browse all our cat care guides. Looking for a dog instead? Browse dogs for adoption in Sydney.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I adopt a cat in Sydney?

Sydney and NSW have several cat rescues, including the Cat Protection Society of NSW (the state's dedicated cat charity), RSPCA NSW, Animal Welfare League NSW, Sydney Dogs and Cats Home, Maggie's Rescue and Brighter Future Cat Rescue. LocalPetFinder aggregates adoptable cats from these organisations in one place. All applications are submitted directly to the rescue.

How much does it cost to adopt a cat in Sydney?

Cat adoption fees in Sydney typically range from $200 to $220, which covers desexing, vaccination, microchipping and a vet check. Senior and special-needs cats often have reduced adoption fees. See full cost breakdown.

Should I keep my adopted cat indoors?

Most Sydney rescues encourage keeping cats indoors or in a contained outdoor space such as a catio. It protects native wildlife and keeps the cat safe from cars, disease and dog attacks, and some NSW councils have cat containment rules. Each cat profile notes its indoor/outdoor preference if known. Read why most rescues recommend indoor or contained living.

Are LocalPetFinder cat listings updated in real time?

Cat listings are refreshed regularly. Since adoptions happen quickly, always confirm availability by clicking through to the rescue's official page before applying.

Should I adopt one cat or two?

For working households, two cats is often easier than one — they entertain each other and don't suffer separation anxiety. Bonded pairs are perfect for this; they already know each other and many rescues offer pair discounts.

Is LocalPetFinder the same as PetRescue?

No. PetRescue.com.au is one of Australia's largest national pet adoption sites, listing animals from rescues right across the country. LocalPetFinder is a Sydney and NSW focused aggregator: every cat here comes from a Sydney-area or New South Wales rescue, refreshed regularly, alongside local guides on indoor cats, desexing and NSW adoption costs. The two are different platforms. We cover only Sydney and NSW so the listings and the advice stay local, not national.

What is the local alternative to Adopt A Pet or PetRescue in Sydney?

LocalPetFinder is the Sydney pet finder for adoptable rescue cats. Adopt A Pet (adoptapet.com) is a US-based platform with limited Australian coverage, and PetRescue lists nationally. LocalPetFinder pulls every listing from a Sydney-area or NSW rescue and adds the local detail those national sites skip: indoor-cat guidance, desexing and what adoption actually costs in New South Wales. If you searched for “adopt a pet sydney”, “pet finder near me”, or a PetRescue-style local directory, you are already in the right place.

Popular cat breeds in Sydney

Browse adoptable cats by breed. Each breed page shows what is available in Sydney now, plus what the breed costs to adopt, the health to plan for and the local law.

RagdollMaine CoonBritish ShorthairSiamesePersianBengalBurmeseRussian BlueSphynxDevon RexScottish FoldNorwegian Forest CatAbyssinianOriental ShorthairDomestic ShorthairDomestic LonghairBlack CatTabbyCalicoTuxedoTortoiseshell CatGrey CatOrange Cat

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Adoptable cats for towns served by Sydney rescues, with any pets based in that town listed first.