Pippin
Note: this cat's original name is unknown
Impound number: WCC-C-02-26-008
About Pippin
Pippin has been in our care since 7 February 2026.
| Gender | female |
| Age | 6 weeks old (young) Please note: this is the age at the time this cat was impounded. |
| Breed | Domestic |
| Colour | black |
| Cost to adopt | $200 Pippin comes microchipped, desexed, vaccinated, flea and worm checked, and lifetime registered. |
Pippin is a tiny, affectionate kitten who loves being close to her foster carer and follows them everywhere like a little duckling. She adores attention, purrs the moment someone is near, and happily rolls onto her back to ask for belly tickles. She has the sweetest nature, the teeniest squeaky meows, and a gentle, playful spirit that makes her impossible not to fall in love with.
She is confident, social, and always looking for affection or a fun game. Pippin loves playing with hands, toys, and anything she can pretend to “attack”—all done with soft, gentle kitten bites that look fierce but feel like nothing at all.
🐱 Personality and Behaviour
➖ Very cuddly and affectionate
➖ Curious and follows her foster carer everywhere
➖ Playful, gentle, and interactive
➖ Purrs instantly when she sees her human
➖ Rolls onto her back for belly rubs
➖ Enjoys playing gently with hands
➖ Has tiny, squeaky meows
➖ Loving, confident, and people‑focused
🎁 Favourite Things
➖ Cuddles and purring
➖ Playing with her foster carer’s hands and her toys
➖ Her sunflower scratching post
➖ Empty toilet rolls
➖ Sleeping on her special chair with her blanket
➖ Being near her human at all times
🧼 Skills
➖ Fully litter trained
➖ Gentle and easy to handle
➖ Engages well in play and bonding
🏡 Ideal Home for Pippin
➖ Lots of love, attention, and interaction
➖ Safe, cozy spaces for naps
➖ Playtime and enrichment
➖ Humans who enjoy cuddles and affectionate kittens
➖ A gentle environment where she can be included in daily life
Pippin is a loving, playful little girl who wants nothing more than to be with her person, purring, cuddling, and rolling around for belly tickles. She’s the perfect companion for someone wanting a sweet, interactive kitten full of charm and affection.
To view more photos and videos of this pet, please visit their PetRescue profile here.
Apply to adopt Pippin
Pippin 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 Pippin 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 Pippin 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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