Looking for cats for rehoming in Victoria? These cats are listed directly by their owners, not by shelters. You get the full story from the person who raised them: how they are with kids and other pets, their routine, and why they need a new home. Owners' emails are verified, every listing is reviewed before it goes live, and contacting an owner is free.
No rehoming listings in Victoria right now
Owner listings come and go quickly. Browse the Victoria rescue cats below, or list your own cat to be the first to appear here.
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Jump straight to owner-rehoming cats in your part of Victoria.
Adopting a rehomed cat is different from adopting through a shelter, and often in good ways. The cat goes straight from one home to another, skipping the stress of a shelter kennel. You can ask the owner anything: what food the cat eats, how they handle a busy household, whether they are settled with other pets. That kind of first-hand history is something even the best rescue can rarely provide.
Most rehomings happen because life changed for the family, not because anything is wrong with the cat. A move to a rental that does not allow pets, a new baby, a health issue, a schedule that no longer fits. Every listing on this page includes the owner's reason in their own words, and we encourage you to ask follow-up questions before meeting.
This page pulls together owner-rehoming cats from across Victoria. If you don't see the right match, use the city links above, browse the national rehoming guides, or check back soon. New rehoming listings are published within a day or two of submission.
Need to rehome your own cat?
List them free. Your email stays private and your listing appears alongside rescue pets, right on this page.
More cats available in Victoria
From local rescues, updated regularly.
Showing 8 cats
Bear
1 year • Domestic Medium Hair
RSPCA Victoria
Benny
1 year 10 months • Domestic Short Hair
RSPCA Victoria
Blackberry Sorbet
2 years 5 months • Domestic Short Hair
RSPCA Victoria
Bob
Adult • Domestic Shorthair
Lort Smith
Boo
1 year 3 months • Domestic Short Hair
RSPCA Victoria
Bosco
2 years • Domestic Short Hair
RSPCA Victoria
Boston
7 years 1 month • Domestic Medium Hair
RSPCA Victoria
Bubby
9 years 8 months • Domestic Medium Hair
RSPCA Victoria
Cat Rehoming in Victoria: Common Questions
Where can I find cats for rehoming in Victoria?
Right here. LocalPetFinder lists cats being rehomed by their owners across Victoria, alongside rescue listings, so you can browse both in one place. Owner listings show why the cat is being rehomed, how they are with kids and other pets, and a direct way to contact the owner. New listings are reviewed and published within a day or two, so check back or set an alert.
What does owner rehoming mean?
Owner rehoming means the cat is being placed in a new home directly by the family that owns them, without going through a shelter. You get the cat's full history from the person who knows them best: how they are with kids and other pets, their routine, their quirks. For the cat, it means going straight from one home to another instead of spending weeks in a shelter.
Which Victoria cities can I find rehoming cats in?
LocalPetFinder covers Melbourne for owner rehoming, and this page pulls every Victoria listing together. Use the city links on this page to jump straight to cats for rehoming in your area, or browse the whole state below.
Are there free cats in Victoria?
Sometimes. Some owners rehome without a fee, and each listing shows the fee up front, including when it is $0. That said, a small rehoming fee is usually a good sign rather than a cost to avoid. It filters out people who collect free animals to on-sell or worse, which is a real problem on classifieds sites like Gumtree and Facebook Marketplace. If a free cat is the right match for you, adopting one through a platform where the owner's email is verified is far safer than a "free to good home" post.
Is adopting a rehomed cat safer than buying from Gumtree or Facebook Marketplace?
Generally, yes. LocalPetFinder verifies each owner's email, keeps their contact details private until they respond to you, and reviews every listing before it goes live. Classifieds sites do none of that. No platform can vet a private rehoming completely, so still meet in person, ask for vet and desexing records, and trust your judgement.
How do I rehome my own cat in Victoria?
List them free on LocalPetFinder. Your email stays private until you reply, the listing is reviewed before it goes live, and your cat appears alongside rescue pets on the city and state rehoming pages. You keep the cat with you until you choose the new family, so there is no shelter kennel in between.