Adoptable rescue cats in Wellington, New Zealand - LocalPetFinder

Cat Adoption Wellington

Adoptable rescue cats in Wellington and the surrounding NZ area, refreshed regularly.

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Pippin - Domestic Short Hair cat available for adoption in Wellington

Pippin

5 years • Domestic Short Hair

Malemedium Energy
Neko Ngeru
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Jack - Domestic Short Hair cat available for adoption in Wellington

Jack

Unknown • Domestic Short Hair

Malemedium Energy
Neko Ngeru
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Mr Spock - Domestic Short Hair cat available for adoption in Wellington

Mr Spock

Unknown • Domestic Short Hair

Malemedium Energy
Neko Ngeru
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Kieran - Domestic Medium Hair cat available for adoption in Wellington

Kieran

8 months • Domestic Medium Hair

Malelow Energy
Neko Ngeru
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Leo - Domestic Short Hair cat available for adoption in Wellington

Leo

7 months • Domestic Short Hair

Malehigh Energy
Neko Ngeru
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Dave - Domestic Short Hair cat available for adoption in Wellington

Dave

Unknown • Domestic Short Hair

Malehigh Energy
Neko Ngeru
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Archie - Domestic Short Hair cat available for adoption in Wellington

Archie

Unknown • Domestic Short Hair

Malemedium Energy
Neko Ngeru
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Bishop - Domestic Short Hair cat available for adoption in Wellington

Bishop

7 months • Domestic Short Hair

Malehigh Energy
Neko Ngeru
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Laura - Domestic Short Hair cat available for adoption in Wellington

Laura

7 months • Domestic Short Hair

Femalehigh Energy
Neko Ngeru
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Bianca - Domestic Short Hair cat available for adoption in Wellington

Bianca

2 years • Domestic Short Hair

Femalemedium Energy
Neko Ngeru
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Winter - Domestic Short Hair cat available for adoption in Wellington

Winter

Unknown • Domestic Short Hair

Femalemedium Energy
Neko Ngeru
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Lady Cleo - Domestic Short Hair cat available for adoption in Wellington

Lady Cleo

7 years • Domestic Short Hair

Femalelow Energy
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Cats Protection Wellington
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Ravi Frude - Domestic Short Hair cat available for adoption in Wellington

Ravi Frude

9 years • Domestic Short Hair

Femalehigh Energy
Kids
Cats Protection Wellington
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Primrose - Domestic Short Hair cat available for adoption in Wellington

Primrose

5 years • Domestic Short Hair

Femalelow Energy
Kids
Cats Protection Wellington
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Gem - Domestic Short Hair cat available for adoption in Wellington

Gem

8 years • Domestic Short Hair

Femalemedium Energy
Kids
Cats Protection Wellington
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Bud - Domestic Short Hair cat available for adoption in Wellington

Bud

12 years • Domestic Short Hair

Malelow Energy
Kids
Cats Protection Wellington
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Looking to adopt a cat in Wellington? Every cat on this page is listed by a rescue serving the Wellington area, so you can see what is genuinely available locally without checking each rescue's site one by one. Each profile links straight back to the rescue that has them.

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Cat adoption in Wellington: common questions

How many cats are available for adoption in Wellington?

There are 29 adoptable rescue cats listed in Wellington right now. Rescue numbers move quickly as animals are adopted, so the count changes between visits.

Which rescues do these Wellington cats come from?

Every cat on this page comes from Cats Protection Wellington, Neko Ngeru. Each listing links straight to that rescue's own page, where the application is handled.

Is LocalPetFinder a shelter?

No. LocalPetFinder is a discovery platform, not a rescue. We bring listings together in one place so you do not have to check each rescue's website separately. Applications, approvals and adoption decisions are handled entirely by the rescue.

Does it cost anything to use?

No. LocalPetFinder is free. Adoption fees are set by the rescue and are paid to them directly, not to us.

Can I adopt a Wellington cat if I live elsewhere in New Zealand?

That is up to the rescue. Some rehome only within their local area, others will consider adopters further afield. The rescue's own listing page states their policy — check it before applying.

Is LocalPetFinder part of the SPCA?

No. LocalPetFinder is an independent site that lists the cats up for adoption at SPCA New Zealand's centres, so you can see them by city in one place. To adopt, you apply to the SPCA itself: open a cat's profile and use the Register to adopt button on the SPCA's own page. SPCA adoptions are by appointment, and the SPCA makes every adoption decision.

How much does it cost to adopt a cat from the SPCA?

SPCA New Zealand charges the same fees at every centre: $299 for a kitten under five months, $149 for a cat aged five months to nine years, and $75 for a senior cat aged ten or older. Cats are desexed, microchipped and vaccinated before adoption, and the fee includes a $15 lifetime registration on the New Zealand Companion Animal Register. A $2.50 service charge is added, long-stay animals (adoptable for more than 42 days) are 30% off, and adopting more than one animal is 15% off.

Do cats have to be microchipped in New Zealand?

There is no national law yet. A Cat Management Bill requiring companion cats to be microchipped and registered was launched in December 2024 and is still going through Parliament. Some councils already require it through their own bylaws, including Wellington, Hutt, Porirua, Palmerston North, Nelson, Tasman, Whanganui, Whangārei and Far North, usually with desexing as well. Check your council before you bring a cat home. SPCA cats are desexed and microchipped before adoption either way.