Adopt a Cat Through Kittie Kat Rescue

Everything You Need to Know About Adopting a Cat

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Each year, literally thousands of lost, abandoned and otherwise homeless kittens and cats are taken in by shelters and councils around the country. Sadly, some never leave, but many find new homes with loving owners thanks to the dedication of hundreds of charities and volunteers. 

Finding a new home for a pet is much more involved than merely having someone agree to take the animal. Potential owners and homes need to be vetted to ensure both cat and human will be able to live together harmoniously. 

Some things to be considered include whether anyone in the household is allergic to cats or whether anyone is afraid of or simply dislikes cat, including people who might visit the household frequently.  

If you have kids then you need to teach them how to behave around cats, especially rescue cats. While these creatures (the cats) can be very cuddly and affectionate, some may be temperamental or frightened and may object to certain types of physical attention (both cats and kids 😄 ). Cat scratches and bites can be nasty, so make sure your kids know how to be respectful and caring. 

Try to be patient with your cats when you first bring them home. An adopted cat may take a while to feel comfortable in its new surroundings and with its new owners. Don’t be alarmed if kitty decides to stay under furniture or other hidey holes for the first few days or weeks. That’s normal. Don’t force them to socialise until they are ready.

Your home should provide lots of room for your frisky feline/s to run safely around. If you’d like it to go outside as well, then it’s a good idea to build a cat enclosure in the backyard. 

If you are considering adopting a cat, make sure you go to an organisation that is trusted and genuinely believes in cat welfare. 

Kittie Kat Rescue is one such organisation. Registered as a charity in 2017, this volunteer-based team has helped find happy homes for over 1000 cats and kittens. Though primarily based in Sydney, Kittie Kat Rescue has helped felines all around the country. Their cats are all microchipped, desexed, with one or more vaccinations, and lifetime registration. 

They will familiarise you with your potential new kitties, arranging a meet and greet and providing a full profile on personality and known background. 

All adoptions come with an adoption pack that contains all their certificates and paperwork, information on preventative health care, diet, pet insurance and potential toxins/poisons around the home. 

Kittie Kat Rescue has a catalogue (excuse the pun!) of available cats on their website with a photo and brief description of each one. They have volunteers in suburbs across the country. 

Cats are wonderful companions. Consider adopting one…or two. 

kittiekatrescueinc.com.au