Smudge
Note: this cat's original name is unknown
Impound number: WCC-C-02-26-047
About Smudge
Smudge has been in our care since 19 February 2026.
| Gender | male |
| 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) Smudge comes microchipped, desexed, vaccinated, flea and worm checked, and lifetime registered. |
💛 About Smudge (and Puddle)
Smudge is a stunning black kitten with a big heart and an even bigger love of company. He’s affectionate, loving, and social once he feels comfortable, and he truly thrives on human interaction. Smudge loves playtime, exploring new spaces, and—most of all—food (treats are a great way to win him over!).
🐱 Personality and Behaviour
➖ Affectionate, loving and enjoys human company
➖ Social with people and cats
➖ Loves to play and explore
➖ Food‑motivated (great for training and confidence building)
➖ Slightly shy at first, but warms up quickly
➖ Strong bond with his twin sister, Puddle
🎁 Favourite Things
➖ Playtime (toys, chasing, pouncing)
➖ Exploring new spaces and “investigating” everything
➖ Hanging out with people and being included
➖ Snack time (Smudge is a big fan of food!)
➖ Snuggling up with Puddle for rest time
🧼 Skills / Notes
➖ Friendly and social once settled
➖ Bonds strongly with his humans
➖ Gains confidence quickly with gentle patience and routine
➖ Best suited to a home that can offer attention, play, and companionship
🐾 Other Animals
➖ Social with cats
➖ (Dogs: not specified — introductions would need to be done slowly and appropriately if applicable)
✨ Smudge is a gorgeous, affectionate boy who blossoms with love and attention—and with Puddle by his side, he’s even more confident. Together, Smudge and Puddle are a beautiful bonded duo ready to bring double the fun, love, and companionship to their forever home.
To view more photos and videos of this pet, please visit their PetRescue profile here:
Smudge - Male Domestic Short Hair (DSH) Cat in NSW - PetRescue
Note: Smudge is a paired animal with Puddle. While they can be adopted separately, they'd love an owner who can take both of them.
Apply to adopt Smudge
Smudge 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 Smudge 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 Smudge 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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