Bertha
Note: this cat's original name is unknown
Impound number: WCC-C-01-26-044
About Bertha
Bertha has been in our care since 21 January 2026.
| Gender | female |
| Age | 10 weeks (young) Please note: this is the age at the time this cat was impounded. |
| Breed | Domestic |
| Colour | black |
| Cost to adopt | $50 (75% discount) Bertha comes microchipped, desexed, vaccinated, flea and worm checked, and lifetime registered. |
Bertha is a delightful little kitten with a sweet balance of playfulness and affection. She enjoys pats and attention on her own terms, but when it’s nap time she turns into a total snuggle bug and loves falling asleep right on you, especially on a cold day.
Her days are filled with playing, exploring, and the occasional serious nap. She adores other cats and loves playing with her mum, whether that’s chasing toys, wrestling (usually losing due to the size difference!), or snuggling up nearby. Bertha is curious, friendly, and always keen to see what’s going on around her.
One of her funniest quirks is her fascination with tails — since mum doesn’t have one, Bertha is absolutely fixated on other cats’ tails and loves to stalk and hunt them whenever she gets the chance.
🐱 Personality and Behaviour
➖ Playful, curious, and friendly
➖ Loves pats but not constantly demanding
➖ Very snuggly at nap time
➖ Social and loves other cats
➖ Fixated on other cats’ tails (tail‑hunting champion!)
➖ Enjoys wrestling mum and rolling around on the floor
➖ Likes to scratch after using the litter
➖ Confident, bright, and inquisitive
🎁 Favourite Things
➖ Toy mouse (absolute favourite)
➖ Chasing and wrestling with mum
➖ Rolling around with her toy mouse
➖ Sitting in a warm lap
➖ Sleeping next to mum
➖ Lounging on cardboard, hessian, or on top of the cat tower
🧼 Skills
➖ Fully litter trained
➖ Very clean and tidy
➖ Comfortable around other cats
➖ Easy to handle
🏡 Ideal Home for Bertha
➖ Plenty of playtime and enrichment
➖ Another friendly cat or kitten for company
➖ Time for snuggles and lap naps
➖ Toys she can chase, wrestle, and pounce on
➖ Humans who enjoy a curious, playful kitten with a cuddly side
Bertha is a sweet, playful, and affectionate little kitten with loads of personality and charm. With love, fun, and companionship, she’ll grow into a wonderful, confident cat who brings joy wherever she goes.
Apply to adopt Bertha
Bertha came to us as a lost cat. She is now available for adoption, but if you are her owner, you can still contact us to reclaim her.
Use the button below to let us know if you're interested in adopting Bertha 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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