Cat Rescue Wanaka

What do we think of our new banner?

We're stoked!! 🙆🏼‍♀️

Thank you Rachael Tucker for designing, Pukka for bringing it to life, and The Lion Foundation for giving us a grant to make marketing possible! ❣️

Kirsty Moran ...do you recognise the kitty? 😻

UP FOR ADOPTION: WALLACE (WALLY) 🐈

Wallace (although everyone has taken to calling him Wally) is a joy!! If his foster parents could, they would keep him in a heartbeat.

Wally is a sassy, food motivated, weird little guy. He loves cuddles (on his terms) and chasing tiny bits of paper. And food, did we mention food? He’s very soft and cuddly and loves to come snuggle up in bed or on your chest. 🤩

Wally is about 8 years old now. He is very much an anxious little man who struggled to find a forever home in his younger years. It was expected for him to take a long time to warm up to new people. Although he did hide under the bed initially, with a bit of empathy, time sitting with him, and most importantly, some treats, he came out of his shell by day two and was getting some pats.

Wally needs a home that will be able to treat him with kindness and put in a little bit of work to earn his trust. 💞 As soon as you do, you will be rewarded with the cutest wee companion.

He has big saucer eyes that might stare at you with in terror first… and then pleading for food once he gets to know you. He also doesn’t really meow properly; they’re more like adorable little chirps and warbles. Unless its mealtime, in which case he will definitely be telling you about it.

Wally has escaped his foster home a couple of times but has always come back within a couple hours (looking for food) 😜✌️ He spends a good portion of his day keeping watch on the world and would appreciate a home where he could go explore, if possible.

Wally has been flourishing having space to himself so he would do best in a quiet household without other animals or small children.

His current foster parents say: “We know you’ll fall in love with him just as much as we have!”

Please email us at [email protected] if you'd like to give Wally a forever home 💌

🐈🐾 Short term pet sitter needed! Can you help?

Bambi's owner would love to find a cat lover who could take Bambi in for a few weeks (4-8 weeks) while he is moving house.

Bambi is about 9 months old. He's shy at first but will come out of his shell; when he does, he is loving and playful. 🧶 He shows his affection through rubbing noses and will come over for pats. This little one spoons at night or sleeps at the bottom of the bed between feet. 💤

Bambi's dad will lend you his top notch litter box, pet fountain, toys, and food for him. He'll cover all expenses to do with Bambi while you look after his fur baby.

Bambi would need a quieter household as he is not used to other cats and dogs. He is an inside cat, so strictly not to be let out of the house.

If you can take Bambi in for a few weeks, please send us a DM! 🫶

Mackenzie, a high school student from Wanaka, recently organised an incredible high tea to raise funds for Cat Rescue 🫖🍰

Thank you so much Mackenzie, and to all who joined you for some delicious desserts! We can tell you went above and beyond for the occasion and it means a lot.

The donation arrives just in time to help us with kitten season 🥰

We love seeing young people taking the initiative to support causes they believe in!!!!!

🪧👀 THIS IS YOUR SIGN 😽🏡

These sweethearts are looking for their forever families.

Don't be shy, email us at [email protected] if you have any questions at all! 💌

ADOPTED!

ALFIE 🌲

Alfie the wilderness explorer is ready to find his forever home!

After spending some time exploring the world on his own, Alfie came to a family in hopes of finding somewhere he could truly settle. Unfortunately, the fosterer's resident kitties were a little stubborn about sharing their space, so they're now looking for the perfect forever home for this sweet boy.

In the time they’ve gotten to know Alfie, his fosterers have discovered a few very important things:

🐾 He LOVES catnip!
🐾 He has the loudest purring machine ever.
🐾 He absolutely loves a good feed.

A sweet older gentleman, Alfie loves a good cuddle and is happiest just hanging out with his people. He's full of personality and often announces his presence with an adorable “quack” instead of a traditional meow.

Alfie can be a little nervous around loud noises but once he gets to know you he becomes much more comfortable. He doesn’t seem particularly worried around children or people, and enjoys keeping an eye on everything happening around him.

Alfie could happily live with another calm, friendly cat. He's been seen playing with the resident male cat on a few occasions so with the right feline companion he may enjoy having a buddy around.

During the day, Alfie loves to monitor what everyone is up to before settling down for a big afternoon nap in a sunny spot ☀️💤

After being a bit of a cave man for a while, Alfie may need some patience, TLC and time to properly adjust to his new surroundings. Once he feels safe and comfortable, we think he’ll make an incredibly loving and wonderful family member.

If you’re looking for a sweet, cuddly older gentleman with plenty of personality, Mr Alfie might just be the perfect addition to your family ❤️ Please email us at [email protected] if you're interested!

ADOPTED!

JOANIE 🌶️

Joanie is a petite young lady who purrs readily and enjoys a pat, all the while maintaining her signature tail swish just to let you know she may decide to have a half-hearted swipe if she feels like it. Ergo, her nickname “JoJo Spice” 😼

She is playful and sassy and ready to settle down in a home where she’ll have her own space but that will provide some love and TLC when she comes looking for it.

Joanie will be best suited with adults (or children over 12 years).

If you're interested in adopting Joanie, please send us an email at [email protected] 🫶

ADOPTED!

CHARLIE 😽

Charlie is a real lap cat at heart — cuddling is where he's happiest, and he'll happily ride around on your shoulder, purring the whole way. If you're after a chap to come home to after work, someone who'll meet you with a whole lot of appreciation and love, that's Charlie 💙

He's had some dental work done by CRW, which has left him with the most endearing little quirk — one tooth gives his top lip a slight lift, so he's got a permanent wonky, bucktoothed grin 🦷😼Honestly, it just makes him more charming (see for yourself in the photos!).

Charlie's a smart cookie too — he can open doors — and he's proven he's trainable, since his previous owner taught him to stay off the leather couch 🛋 He's also great with children, having been quite happily fed by the children in his last home.

If you're looking for an affectionate, clever, good-natured cat who wants nothing more than to be close to you, Charlie could be exactly who you're after.

If you are interested in adopting Charlie, please email us at [email protected] 💌

We had a blast at our Music Bingo Fundraiser and we hope you did, too 🍻🎶

Once again, we couldn't have done this without your support and the brilliant businesses that supplied the prizes for the bingo and for our raffle... thank you all 🫶

Ground Up Brewing, Amigos Wanaka, Brewery Lane Food, Mt Outdoors, Stoberry Farm, Little Street Kitchen, Flourish Spa, The Stoaker Room, The Paddle & Pint, Water Bar, New World Wanaka,
Health 2000, Stirling Sports

Check out the photos from the evening! Some beautifully captured moments by Bri Kola Photography 📸