Cat Adoption Fremantle

Fremantle has a lot of apartments, cottages and terraces on small blocks, and an indoor cat fits that kind of home well. Many adult rescue cats are already used to living inside, and a calm older cat can be a better match for a small flat than a kitten that wants to climb everything.

Cat Haven, Western Australia's largest cat shelter, is in Shenton Park, a short drive north of Fremantle. SAFE Perth also rehomes cats through foster carers, who can tell you how a cat behaves in a real home. At Cat Haven, adult cats cost $150 to $230 depending on age and kittens about $425, and every cat comes desexed, vaccinated and microchipped.

Under the WA Cat Act 2011, a cat must be sterilised, microchipped and registered by six months of age, and registration is done through the City of Fremantle. Some councils also set their own rules on keeping cats contained, so check with the City before you let a new cat outside.