Shadow
Note: this cat's original name is unknown
Impound number: WCC-C-11-25-104
About Shadow
Shadow has been in our care since 30 November 2025.
| Gender | male |
| Age | 11 years old (senior) Please note: this is the age at the time this cat was impounded. |
| Breed | Domestic |
| Colour | black |
| Cost to adopt | $100 (50% discount) Shadow comes microchipped, desexed, vaccinated, flea and worm checked, and lifetime registered. |
Shadow is a sweet senior boy with a heart full of love and a calm, easy-going nature. He’s the ultimate cuddle companion who enjoys relaxing with his humans and soaking up affection. If you’re looking for a laid-back, loving cat to share your home, Shadow is the perfect match.
💖 Personality Highlights:
Social and affectionate — loves human interaction
Big cuddle bug who thrives on attention
Food motivated (treats make him happy!)
Easy-going and relaxed — the perfect chill companion
Litter trained and well-mannered
✅ Good to Know:
Best suited to a relaxed household
No kids under 12 (he prefers a calm environment)
Would love a home where he can enjoy peace, love, and plenty of snuggles
🏡 Ideal Home:
A quiet, loving family or individual who appreciates a senior cat
Someone who will give him the affection and attention he deserves
A home where he can spend his golden years in comfort
Shadow is ready to bring warmth, love, and serenity to his forever home. Could that be with you?
To apply to adopt, please use this link: https://www.wollongong.nsw.gov.au/animal-adoptions/cats/shadow2
Apply to adopt Shadow
Shadow came to us as a lost cat. He is now available for adoption, but if you are his owner, you can still contact us to reclaim him.
Use the button below to let us know if you're interested in adopting Shadow 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 Shadow 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.
Still looking?