Thank you for caring, your kindness could save a life.
If you’ve found a stray cat or kitten, the first and most important step is to keep them safe. Please bring them indoors or into a secure area like a bathroom, laundry, or spare room. Make sure they have access to food, fresh water, and a warm, quiet place to rest.
Step 1: Ensure Immediate Safety
Keep the cat in a quiet space away from other pets and children. For kittens, make sure they are warm and hydrated.
Step 2: Check for Identification
Look for a microchip (your vet or local council can scan). Check for collars or tags.
Step 3: Provide Food & Water
Offer small amounts of food and fresh water. Avoid cow’s milk, it can upset their stomach.
Step 4: Assess Health
If the cat looks injured, very sick, or in distress, take them to a vet immediately.
Step 5: Try to Find the Owner
Check for lost pet notices online and in your local area. Post a clear photo, location, and description on social media and community boards.
Can You Help Us Help Them?
Kittie Kat Rescue Inc. may be able to assist if you can help with their short-term care or vet work.
Please let us know if you are able to:
✅ Provide temporary foster care (even for a few weeks)
✅ Contribute a $300 donation per cat to cover desexing, vaccination, and microchipping
✅ Arrange and manage their vet work yourself
If you can assist with one or more of the above, we may be able to support you by listing the cat for adoption through our network once their vet work is complete.
🏥 Help with Vet Costs
If you need help covering vet bills, the following organisations may be able to assist:
National Desexing Network – Search for low-cost vet clinics across Australia
🔗 ndn.org.au/desexing-directory
Cat Protection Society – Adopt-a-Stray Program – $100 voucher for desexing, vaccination, and microchipping
🔗 catprotection.org.au/adopt-a-stray
Animal Welfare League NSW – Vet Assistance Voucher
🐱 Still Can’t Help?
If you’re unable to care for the cat yourself, we recommend:
Contacting other local rescues or no-kill shelters
Posting in local Facebook groups or community pages
These can be helpful for finding someone who may be able to assist with short-term care or rehoming.
Thank you again for stepping up to help a stray in need. Every act of kindness makes a difference.
If you have questions or would like to discuss how we might be able to support you, please contact us.