Adoptable rescue cats in Sunshine Coast, Queensland - LocalPetFinder

Cat Adoption Sunshine Coast

Adoptable rescue cats in Sunshine Coast and the surrounding QLD area, refreshed regularly.

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Minky - Ragdoll cat available for adoption in Sunshine Coast

Minky

1 year 6 months • Ragdoll

Malehigh EnergyLong Haired
Sunshine Coast Animal Refuge
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Cleopatra - Domestic Long Hair cat available for adoption in Sunshine Coast

Cleopatra

6 years 1 month • Domestic Long Hair

Femalehigh EnergyLong Haired
Sunshine Coast Animal Refuge
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Merida - Domestic Short Hair cat available for adoption in Sunshine Coast

Merida

6 years 11 months • Domestic Short Hair

Femalehigh Energy
Sunshine Coast Animal Refuge
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Kitkat - Domestic Short Hair cat available for adoption in Sunshine Coast

Kitkat

3 years 3 months • Domestic Short Hair

Femalehigh Energy
Sunshine Coast Animal Refuge
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Chanel - Domestic Medium Hair cat available for adoption in Sunshine Coast

Chanel

13 years 0 months • Domestic Medium Hair

Femalelow Energy
Dogs
Sunshine Coast Animal Refuge
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Taski - Domestic Medium Hair cat available for adoption in Sunshine Coast

Taski

12 years 8 months • Domestic Medium Hair

Malelow Energy
Sunshine Coast Animal Refuge
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Looking to adopt a cat in Sunshine Coast? Every cat on this page is listed by a rescue serving the Sunshine Coast 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.

New to adopting? Our Queensland adoption guides cover what adoption costs, council registration and desexing rules that apply right across Queensland, including Sunshine Coast.

Adopting a cat on the Sunshine Coast: what Queensland law asks of you

In Queensland a cat must be microchipped before 12 weeks of age, or before it is sold or given away. Desexing is not compulsory, but rescue cats almost always arrive desexed. Cat registration is set by each council, so check your council's rules.

Paralysis ticks are active close to year-round in South East Queensland and affect cats as well as dogs. Keeping a cat indoors cuts the risk sharply; for a cat that goes outside, ask your vet about a cat-safe product and never use a dog product on a cat.

Source: Queensland Government (pet laws)

Popular cat breeds in Sunshine Coast

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

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Cat adoption in Sunshine Coast: common questions

How many cats are available for adoption in Sunshine Coast?

There are 6 adoptable rescue cats listed in Sunshine Coast right now. Rescue numbers move quickly as animals are adopted, so the count changes between visits.

Which rescues do these Sunshine Coast cats come from?

Every cat on this page comes from Sunshine Coast Animal Refuge. 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 Sunshine Coast cat if I live elsewhere in Queensland?

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 the same as PetRescue?

No. PetRescue.com.au is one of Australia's largest national adoption sites, listing animals from rescues right across the country. LocalPetFinder brings together rescue cats for Sunshine Coast and the surrounding area, alongside the local rules on council registration, desexing and microchipping in Queensland. The two are separate platforms.

What is a local alternative to Adopt A Pet or PetRescue on the Sunshine Coast?

LocalPetFinder lists adoptable rescue cats from rescues serving Sunshine Coast, refreshed regularly. Adopt A Pet (adoptapet.com) is US-based with limited Australian coverage, and PetRescue lists nationally. Every listing here links straight to the rescue that has the animal, so you apply with them directly.

Do paralysis ticks affect cats on the Sunshine Coast?

Yes. South East Queensland is in the paralysis tick's range and cats can be paralysed as well as dogs. An indoor cat is far safer; an outdoor cat needs a vet-recommended cat-safe product, never a dog one.