Alfred
Note: this cat's original name is unknown
Impound number: WCC-C-03-26-015
About Alfred
Alfred has been in our care since 5 March 2026.
| Gender | male |
| Age | 3 months old (young) Please note: this is the age at the time this cat was impounded. |
| Breed | Domestic |
| Colour | black & white |
| Cost to adopt | $50 (75% discount) Alfred comes microchipped, desexed, vaccinated, flea and worm checked, and lifetime registered. |
Alfred is a sweet little kitten who is slowly discovering how lovely human affection can be. He enjoys pats and attention when he feels safe but also values his independence and takes things at his own pace. His world revolves around playing, exploring, and snuggling up for naps in cosy hiding spots.
He absolutely loves children and other cats, especially his brother Edward. The two of them spend their days playing hide‑and‑seek behind the lounge, chasing each other, and inventing new games together. While Alfred may be shy at first, he is becoming more confident and friendly every day.
A special milestone — Alfred recently came onto the bed and purred for the first time. A beautiful sign of the trust he is learning to build.
His favourite place to sleep is on a chair under the dining table, where he feels safe, cosy, and tucked away.
🐱 Personality and Behaviour
➖ Shy at first, but gaining confidence
➖ Playful, curious, and active
➖ Becoming more affectionate and friendly
➖ Loves children and other cats
➖ Relaxed, gentle, and calm
➖ Still a little scared of close contact but improving
➖ Comes over for pats and attention when he feels brave
🎁 Favourite Things
➖ Playing with his brother Edward
➖ Hide‑and‑seek behind the lounge
➖ Chasing toys of any kind
➖ Sleeping on a dining chair
➖ Exploring safe spaces
➖ Quiet cuddle moments when he feels comfortable
🧼 Skills
➖ Fully litter trained
➖ Good with children
➖ Social and playful with other cats
➖ Adjusts steadily with patience and kindness
🏡 Ideal Home for Alfred
➖ Gentle affection and patience as he continues to grow in confidence
➖ Plenty of playtime and toys
➖ A calm, loving environment
➖ A friendly cat companion — ideally his brother Edward
➖ Respect for his shy moments and celebration of his brave ones
Alfred is a sweet, gentle kitten with a soft heart and lots of potential. With the right family, he will continue to bloom into a loving, playful, and wonderfully affectionate companion.
Apply to adopt Alfred
Alfred 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 Alfred 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.
Become a foster carer
Please visit our Foster an Animal page if you'd like to become a foster carer for Alfred or one of the other animals in our care.
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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