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Petal

Note: this cat's original name is unknown

Impound number: WCC-C-07-26-035

About Petal

Petal has been in our care since 25 July 2026.

Gender female
Age 3 months old (young)
Please note: this is the age at the time this cat was impounded.
Breed Domestic
Colour tabby, white & orange
Cost to adopt $200

Petal comes microchipped, desexed, vaccinated, flea and worm checked, and lifetime registered.

💛 About Petal

Petal is a truly special little girl whose mission in life is simple: love everyone and be part of absolutely everything. From the moment she arrived in foster care, Petal walked into the house as though she had lived there forever, confidently deciding that every person, cat, and dog she met was already her best friend.

This angelic kitten has an incredibly social and affectionate nature. She wants to be wherever her family is and loves being involved in daily life. Whether she's curled up on your lap, following you from room to room, or draped across your shoulders as you walk around the house, Petal is happiest when she's close to her people.

Petal gets along beautifully with other cats and loves dogs too. She has even charmed her foster family's older, initially grumpy cats and quickly became friends with her gentle 30kg foster dog brother. This little girl is simply all about love, happiness, and family. 💕💕

🐱 Personality and Behaviour

➖ Angelic, affectionate, and incredibly loving
➖ Confident and social from day one
➖ Wants to be with her people all the time
➖ Loves attention and companionship
➖ Friendly with cats and dogs
➖ Gentle, happy, and easy-going
➖ Purrs loudly whenever she's near her favourite humans

🎁 Favourite Things

➖ Riding on her foster mum's shoulders 😂🩷
➖ Sleeping on laps
➖ Spending time with her family
➖ Playing with her little soft ball
➖ Cuddles, affection, and togetherness

🧼 Skills

➖ Fully toilet trained
➖ Well-socialised with cats and dogs
➖ Confident and adaptable
➖ Easy to handle and cuddle

🏡 Ideal Home for Petal

Petal would thrive in a home that can offer:

➖ Lots of companionship and affection
➖ A family who enjoys a very social kitten
➖ Other friendly cats or dogs (optional, but she would love it!)
➖ Plenty of cuddle time
➖ A home where she can be involved in everyday life

Apply to adopt Petal

Petal 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 Petal 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 Petal 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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