Squash
Note: this cat's original name is unknown
Impound number: WCC-C-01-26-068
About Squash
Squash has been in our care since 28 January 2026.
| Gender | male |
| Age | 11 Weeks (young) Please note: this is the age at the time this cat was impounded. |
| Breed | Domestic |
| Colour | ginger |
| Cost to adopt | $100 (50% discount) Squash comes microchipped, desexed, vaccinated, flea and worm checked, and lifetime registered. |
Squash is a shy but incredibly sweet little boy who’s slowly learning that the world is full of fun, play, and love. He may take a bit of time to warm up in new places, but once he feels safe, he blossoms into a confident, energetic kitten who loves to run, play, and explore.
His inner hunter shines through in everything he does—he LOVES stalking, pouncing, and ambushing his toys, especially anything with feathers. Feathers are his absolute weakness!
Squash’s Favourite Things
➖ Anything with feathers – his top favourite!
➖ Stalking and pouncing on toys
➖ Playing with his foster siblings
➖ Getting the zoomies (a lot!)
➖ Meal time – he sprints to his bowl
➖ Running around the house like a tiny tornado
His Personality
➖ Shy at first, but warms up beautifully
➖ Grows more confident each day
➖ Very playful and high energy
➖ Curious and engaged
➖ Loves interactive toys
➖ Still spooked by sudden movements or loud noises, but improving with time and trust
➖ Sweet and gentle once comfortable
His Skills
➖ Fully litter trained
➖ Great with other kittens
➖ Comes running at meal time
➖ Excellent little hunter in training
🏡 Ideal Home for Squash
➖ Gives him time to settle in and gain confidence
➖ Enjoys an energetic, playful kitten
➖ Can provide lots of toys (especially feathers!)
➖ Has gentle people and a calm environment
➖ Would love watching zoomies and kitten antics
Bonus: Has another friendly kitten or young cat to play with
He’s the perfect little companion for someone who loves playful, expressive kittens who just need patience and kindness to show their full personality.
To view more photos and videos of this pet, please visit their PetRescue profile here.
Apply to adopt Squash
Squash 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 Squash 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.
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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