Asher
Impound number: WCC-C-08-26-052
About Asher
Asher has been in our care since 27 August 2026.
| Gender | male |
| Age | 5 years (adult) Please note: this is the age at the time this cat was impounded. |
| Breed | Domestic |
| Colour | Grey and White |
| Cost to adopt | $50 Asher comes microchipped, desexed, vaccinated, flea and worm checked, and lifetime registered. |
💛 About Asher
Asher is a young boy who is still finding his feet and learning that the world can be a safe place. At the moment, he is very scared and anxious in new situations, but despite his worries, he has shown a gentle nature and has never displayed any aggression. With patience and understanding, Asher is already beginning to take small steps forward and is allowing his foster carer to pat him as he slowly learns to trust.
Asher is looking for a calm and compassionate home where he can settle in at his own pace. While his personality is still emerging, every small milestone is a positive sign that, given time and kindness, he will continue to grow in confidence and show more of his true self.
🐱 Personality and Behaviour
➖ Very shy and anxious at present
➖ Gentle and non‑aggressive
➖ Learning to trust people
➖ Accepts pats from his foster carer
➖ Quiet and observant
➖ Building confidence one step at a time
🎁 Favourite Things
➖ Safe, quiet places to rest
➖ A calm environment
➖ Gentle interaction at his own pace
➖ Having a secure space where he feels protected
🧼 Skills
➖ Fully litter trained
➖ Gentle to handle when comfortable
➖ Clean and tidy
🏡 Ideal Home for Asher
➖ A quiet, patient household
➖ Plenty of safe hiding and resting spots
➖ Understanding people who appreciate the rewarding journey of helping a shy cat blossom
Apply to adopt Asher
Asher came to us as a lost cat. He is now available for adoption, but if you are his owner, you can still contact us to reclaim him.
Use the button below to let us know if you're interested in adopting Asher and one of our friendly team members will get in touch with you.
Note, all adopted animals come microchipped, desexed, vaccinated, flea and worm checked, and lifetime registered.
Common questions about adopting a pet
Start by using one of these links to browse our lists of pets available for adoption:
When you find a pet you like, click the button on its profile page to fill in a form and register your interest in adopting. You can also call us on (02) 4227 7111 during business hours (Monday – Friday, 9am - 5pm).
We’ll then ask you a few follow-up questions to check that you’re a responsible pet owner and make sure that your chosen pet best meets your needs.
We’ll also invite you to meet your future pet in person to make sure you’re a perfect match, before finalising the adoption.
The only types of pets we offer for adoption are:
Some animals on our lists may be marked as 'too young for adoption'. This is generally because they're not yet old enough to be desexed before they go to their forever home.
We don't accept enquiries for animals until they're ready to be adopted, but if you are the original owner you can still reclaim them any time.
If you've got your eye on an animal marked 'too young', check back later - an adoption application link will be added to their page once they're old enough to go to a new home.
Please also note that very young animals may still be eligible to be fostered. This will be noted on the page for each animal if applicable.
The cost to adopt will vary depending on how long the animal has been waiting for a home. Generally costs will be:
- Between $50 - $200 for a cat
- Between $75 - $300 for a dog.
Like all Council fees and charges, these costs will be reviewed each year. Any changes will be publicly exhibited for comment before they are adopted by Council.
Yes you can!
When you let us know you're interested to adopt a cat or adopt a dog, we'll contact you and arrange a meet and greet so you can say hello and decide if they’re the one for you.
Our dogs and cats are boarded at a number of regional kennelling facilities contracted by Council. These are currently located across Wollongong, Gerringong and Nowra. You can't directly visit these facilities, but we'll bring the dog or cat to a location in our area that works for you.
Being a pet owner is a big responsibility.
To adopt a pet from Council:
- You must be over 18 years old
- You don't have to live in the Illawarra, but you will need to be able to transport your pet home.
Before adopting a new pet, consider your lifestyle and living arrangements.
If you have any questions or concerns, our team is happy to talk to you about your situation. Please email us or call (02) 4227 7111 to arrange a discussion.
We recognise the serious issue of baiting within the animal rehoming industry. To help prevent this, we have an assessment process in place for potential owners.
Potential owners are vetted to make sure that they’re suitable and committed to animal well-being.
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