Nella
Note: this cat's original name is unknown
Impound number: WCC-C-07-26-005
About Nella
Nella has been in our care since 1 July 2026.
| Gender | female |
| Age | 8 months old (young) Please note: this is the age at the time this cat was impounded. |
| Breed | Domestic |
| Colour | tortoiseshell |
| Cost to adopt | $50 (75% discount) Nella comes microchipped, desexed, vaccinated, flea and worm checked, and lifetime registered. |
💛 About Nella
Nella is a beautiful 8‑month‑old girl with a gentle soul who is looking for a patient and understanding family to help her blossom. Naturally shy and reserved, Nella is still learning that the world can be a safe and loving place. She may take some time to come out of her shell, but with kindness, consistency, and a calm environment, she has every opportunity to grow in confidence.
Nella is the type of cat who will benefit from being allowed to settle in at her own pace.
🐱 Personality and Behaviour
➖ Shy
➖ Quiet and thoughtful
➖ Sensitive to her surroundings
➖ Building confidence at her own pace
🎁 Favourite Things
➖ Quiet, cozy places to relax
➖ Peaceful environments
🧼 Skills
➖ Fully litter trained
➖ Clean and tidy
🐾 Other Animals
➖ Doesn't like other cats
🏡 Ideal Home for Nella
➖ A quiet, low‑traffic household
➖ Patient adopters willing to let her settle at her own pace
➖ A calm and predictable routine
➖ Plenty of safe spaces where she can feel secure
➖ Understanding people who appreciate the rewards of helping a shy cat gain confide
Apply to adopt Nella
Nella 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 Nella 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 Nella 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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