Willow
Impound number: WCC-C-11-25-016
About Willow
Willow has been in our care since 4 November 2025.
| Gender | female |
| Age | 1 year (adult) Please note: this is the age at the time this cat was impounded. |
| Breed | Domestic |
| Colour | Grey Tabby |
| Hair | short |
| Cost to adopt | $50 (75% discount) Willow comes microchipped, desexed, vaccinated, flea and worm checked, and lifetime registered. |
Meet Willow 🌿🐾
Willow is a beautiful 1‑year‑old cat who arrived in care with her three kittens — all of whom have now found their forever homes. With her mum duties behind her, Willow is enjoying the chance to show off her playful, energetic, and slightly mischievous personality.
About Willow
➖ Independent and confident – Not overly snuggly, but enjoys being near her people 😺
➖ Curiously social – Has lived with other cats in foster care; curious but still a bit unsure 🐱
➖ Toilet trained – Perfect litter box manners 🚽
➖ Loves toys – Especially noisy ones like balls and anything with bells 🎐
➖ Sleeps on the bed – Loves curling up next to her foster carers at night 🛏️
Personality & Behaviours
➖ Energetic and playful – Enjoys zooming around the house and burning off energy ⚡
➖ Mischievous and fun – Always finding little adventures to keep herself entertained 😼
➖ Toy wrestler – Loves rough‑and‑tumble play with her favourite toys 🎾
➖ Independent companion – Happy to do her own thing but enjoys your company nearby 🌙
Ideal Home
➖ A family who appreciates an independent, playful cat ❤️
➖ A home that can offer enrichment, toys, and space to zoom around 🐾
➖ Someone patient and understanding as she continues building confidence with other cats 🌿
➖ A calm household where she can settle in and enjoy life at her own pace 🏡
Willow is a fun, spirited young cat with a playful streak and a love for toys, adventure, and curling up nearby at bedtime. If you’re looking for an independent companion who brings joy, energy, and a little mischief into your home, Willow might be the perfect match.
To view more photos and videos of this pet, please visit their PetRescue profile here.
Apply to adopt Willow
Willow 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 Willow 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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