Puddle
Note: this cat's original name is unknown
Impound number: WCC-C-02-26-048
About Puddle
Puddle has been in our care since 19 February 2026.
| Gender | female |
| Age | 11 weeks old (young) Please note: this is the age at the time this cat was impounded. |
| Breed | Domestic |
| Colour | black |
| Cost to adopt | $50 (75% discount) Puddle comes microchipped, desexed, vaccinated, flea and worm checked, and lifetime registered. |
🐾 Meet Puddle (and her bonded brother Smudge!) – Confident, Sassy & Playful Kitten (~3+ Months Old)
Age: Just over 3 months
Gender: Female
Personality: Confident, cheeky, affectionate, playful, social, curious, a little sassy
💖 About Puddle (and Smudge)
Puddle is a delightful little girl with confidence to spare and a touch of sass that makes her incredibly charming. She’s curious, playful, and outgoing, and is usually the first to investigate something new. Puddle loves people, enjoys interaction, and carries herself with a bold, adventurous spirit.
She shares an inseparable bond with her brother Smudge, and the two are rarely apart. Puddle is often the confident leader, gently encouraging Smudge and helping him feel safe and secure as they explore the world together. Whether they’re chasing toys, zooming around the house, or curling up for a nap, these two do everything side by side.
Puddle is affectionate in her own way — she loves attention, enjoys play and interaction, and is happy being part of a busy household environment where she can burn energy, explore, and then settle in for cuddles.
🐱 Personality and Behaviour
➖ Confident, outgoing and curious
➖ Playful with a cheeky, sassy streak
➖ Social with people and cats
➖ Loves interaction and being involved
➖ Affectionate and engaging
➖ Strongly bonded with her brother Smudge
🎁 Favourite Things
➖ Exploring and being the “first” to investigate
➖ Interactive play and toys
➖ Play‑wrestling with Smudge
➖ Zoomies followed by nap time
➖ Hanging out where the people are
🧼 Skills / Notes
➖ Confident and well adjusted
➖ Social and people‑friendly
➖ Brings confidence and reassurance to her brother
➖ Thrives on play, stimulation, and companionship
🐾 Other Animals
➖ Social with cats
➖ (Dogs not specified — introductions would need to be gradual if applicable)
✨ Puddle is a confident, playful little girl with a big personality and a loving heart. Together with her brother Smudge, she forms a perfectly balanced bonded pair — sass and sweetness, confidence and cuddles — ready to bring joy, fun, and companionship to their forever home.
To view more photos and videos of this pet, please visit their PetRescue profile here: Puddle - Female Domestic Short Hair (DSH) Cat in NSW - PetRescue
Note: Puddle is a paired animal with Smudge. While they can be adopted separately, they'd love an owner who can take both of them.
Apply to adopt Puddle
Puddle 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 Puddle 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 Puddle 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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