About Queenstown Cat Rescue

Queenstown Cat Rescue is an independent Charitable Trust dedicated to caring for stray and abandoned cats in the Wakatipu District and Central Otago areas.

We started in 2009 and have re-homed, rescued,rehabilitated and re-united over a thousand cats and kittens.

Our focus is to reduce the stray cat population. Our role is to uplift all stray and abandoned cats and kittens and foster and care for them until they are rehomed for adoption. We advocate for the micro chipping and de-sexing of all companion and stray cats.

We also trap and socialise wild cats and kittens

Rules for Adoption:

Queenstown Cat Rescue asks for an adoption fee for all cats and kittens. The adoption fee covers de-sexing, de-worming  micro chipping, both vaccinations and registration on the companion animal register.

Queenstown Cat Rescue will ask a number of questions before adopting a cat out:-

• Can you offer the cat a forever home? Cats can potentially live for 15-20 years.
• Are you aware of the needs and ongoing costs of caring for a cat? Feeding a cat can cost more than NZ $30.00 a week. Not including items, such as a litter tray, toys, bowls and veterinary costs. Your cat should be visiting the vet at least once a year for check-ups and vaccinations. Other health measures include de-worming. There can also be unexpected vet bills when the cat is sick or injured.

Queenstown Cat Rescue do not have a cat shelter, but have a number of volunteers who manage jobs that involve trapping, transporting cats to the vets, fostering, cat feeding programs and fundraising.

If you would like to volunteer as a foster please contact Julia or Sally

Queenstown Cat Rescue is funded by donations from all public sectors and their on going support is hugely appreciated. If you would like to become a sponsor, donate or volunteer then please feel free to contact us for any details.