Cats in the Café

When cats/kittens arrive at the cafe, they need to stay for a month. We study their personality during this period and people can submit the pre-adoption forms. After a month or so, we will look for the best match for that cat/kitten. We also sometime cannot release cats if there are less than 10 cats in the café.

We work with some cat rescue organisations in the Wellington region like Feral Nation and Rachel’s KittyCat Rescue NZ. We do some rescue activities by ourselves and accept surrendered cats with careful screening.

Han Solo

Breed: Domestic Short Hair
Colour: Tabby
DOB: 2022?
Gender: Male
Personality: calm & reserved
Size: 6.2 kg

Status: Trying new home! 

My Story:

I was directly surrendered by my family to Neko Ngeru because they couldn’t afford to care for me and nobody else they asked wanted to take me. I was trying to not be a burden. I caught lots of mice to supplement my diet but I caught lots of fleas as well. I loved to roam the neighbourhood, coming inside only to eat and sleep. Other cats didn’t bother me since I’m pretty big. There’s no need to prove who’s stronger. Anyone can see. I got along with all five of the children in my family as well. Give me a chance to be your easy-going companion especially if you have a large section away from traffic.

Things I like: 

hiding until I feel safe, catching rodents

Ninetails

Breed: Domestic Short Hair
Colour: Tabby/White
DOB: Sep. 2022
Gender: Female
Personality: talkative and affectionate
Size: 5.6 kg
Entered: 23/05/2026

Status: Waiting for trial!

My Story:

I am a sweet, affectionate girl who loves pats and being close to her people. I like to follow you around and check out what you are up to. When I am not supervising your work, I like a cardboard scratching toy and curling up for a nap. I got along well with the six other cats at my foster but Neko Ngeru has been overwhelming for me at first. Maybe I will come out from under the couch soon so you can meet me.

Things I like: 

hiding under a couch until I feel safe, human company for petting and conversation

Fizzy

Breed: Domestic Short Hair
Colour: Tobbie
DOB: Oct. 2025
Gender: Female
Personality: shy then playful
Size: 2.8 kg
Entered: 30/05/2026

Status: Trying new home with Corby! 

My Story:

My name is Felicity but I’m known as Fizzy. That doesn’t describe me now but I was a spicy rocket, flying out of my cage on many occasions and scaring the Feral Nation rescuers and vet staff. I still have a lot of energy for play but will be cautious at first in new situations. I have gotten on well with other cats, initiating play and grooming. We shall see how these cats at the Café measure up.

Things I like: 

Food! And hiding inside furniture until I feel safe, lots of play with string and kickers.

Corby

Breed: Domestic Short Hair
Colour: Tuxedo
DOB: Dec. 2025
Gender: Male
Personality: cool and playful
Size: 3.1 kg
Entered: 30/05/2026

Status: Trying new home with Fizzy! 

My Story:

My siblings and I survived one week without our mamma before we came into Feral Nation’s care. No one knows how we did it. Mostly, I like to play with other cats and get pats from humans. But, sometimes, I can be in a mood when I do not want to even get out of the way of other’s play. If I like you, I might sit next to you, not on you, and purr. But, I may not want to be petted.

Things I like: 

Climbing all the cool wall furniture, resting in hammocks, playing with feather toys and taking them to my ‘safe place’ in the corner. Food!

Willow

Breed: Domestic Short Hair
Colour: Tuxedo
DOB: Nov. 202
Gender: Female
Personality: shy then sweet
Size: 2.9 kg
Entered: 14/06/2026

Status: Trying new home! 

My Story:

I was raised in the Karori bush by my wild-born mum and rescued by Feral Nation. They say I am a bit timid but I would rather think of myself as smart. I do not immediately jump out and introduce myself. I wait to make sure the situation is safe before I make my move. Once I know everything is okay, I’m as cuddly and playful as the next kitten. There’s another cat here who looks like me: Corby. You can tell us apart by size (obviously he’s bigger) and by our toes. I have more black patches on my white socks.

Things I like: 

hiding until I feel safe, playing

Winter

Breed: Domestic Short Hair
Colour: Torbie/White
DOB: 
Gender: Female
Personality: shy
Size: 3.8 kg
Entered: 09/07/2026

Status: Taking applications! 

My Story:

I was rescued by Feral Nation when I and my sister sought refuge at a business. I went into the trap after I saw my sister go and it was better to be warm, dry and well fed than to have to struggle on our own. She found a forever family and I was getting comfortable at my foster home and making friends with other cats. But I had to move on again when life changed for them and they had to reduce the number of cats in their home. Now, I am learning to trust humans again at Neko Ngeru. Will you be the one I open up to and love?

Things I like: 

hiding under couches and in high boxes, playing with other cats when the humans are all gone

Anastasia

Breed: Domestic Short Hair
Colour: White/Black
DOB: 
Gender: Female
Personality:
Size: 2 kg
Entered: 18/07/2026

Status: Taking applications with Panda! 

My Story:

Hi there! I’m Ana and I would like to be your friend. I hold back a bit at first to see if I can trust you. But soon as I am comfy I will climb all over you and purr my heart out. I am interested in everything you do. My sister Panda and I were rescued by Rachel’s Rescues.

Things I like: 

playing with all the toys and zooming through a tunnel, hanging out in a hammock

Panda

Breed: Domestic Short Hair
Colour: Black/White
DOB: 
Gender: Female
Personality:
Size: 2 kg
Entered: 18/07/2026

Status: Taking applications with Anastasia! 

My Story:

My sister Anastasia and I were rescued by Rachel’s Rescues. Although we can seem a bit scared at first, I soon become an absolute love bug. I would leap into my foster’s lap (even when she was standing) for the longest cuddles and loudest purrs. Now at Neko Ngeru I am happy to play with anyone and anything.

Things I like: 

spring toys, and running around but smooches are definitely my favourite thing!

Mavis

Breed: Domestic Short Hair
Colour: Tabby/White
DOB: Jan. 2026
Gender: Female
Personality:
Size: 2.4 kg
Entered: 29/07/2026

Status: Applications on hold (new cat)

My Story:

I was born into a loving family in Taihape who got help from the Itty Bitty Kitty Committee to de-sex my mum and find homes for me and my brothers Jonty and Zingi. We went to Feral Nation where we grew bigger and stronger so we would be ready to dominate all the toys at Neko Ngeru. I am a dark tabby swirl with white bib and feet, but I’m just as beautiful as any ginger!

Things I like: 

your attention, all the toys, food

Quit Franky

Breed: Domestic Short Hair
Colour: Tabby
DOB: Jan. 2026
Gender: Female
Personality: outgoing, strong
Size: 2.5 kg
Entered: 29/07/2026

Status: Applications on hold (new cat)

My Story:

I was rescued by a kind person when my sisters and I were being given away on Facebook in Palmerston North. That person brought us to Feral Nation and we all got our operations and vaccinations etc.
I was named after one unforgettable typo and became an accidental local celebrity. Quite frankly, I would like to start being someone’s beloved pet instead.

Things I like: 

your attention, all the toys, especially the sparkly ball, and food

Bianca

Breed: Domestic Short Hair
Colour: Tabby
DOB: 
Gender: Female
Personality: timid
Size: 4.5 kg
Entered: 09/08/2026

Status: Applications on hold (new cat)

My Story:

Things I like: 

Toby the Tabby

Breed: Domestic Short Hair
Colour: Tabby
DOB: 
Gender: Male
Personality: bold, playful
Size:  kg
Entered: 14/08/2026

Status: Applications on hold (new cat)

My Story:

Things I like: 

Livy

Breed: Domestic Short Hair
Colour: Black
DOB: 
Gender: Female
Personality: bold
Size:  kg
Entered: 14/08/2026

Status: Applications on hold (new cat)

My Story:

Things I like: 

Maya

Breed: Domestic Short Hair
Colour: White/Tabby
DOB: 
Gender: Female
Personality: timid
Size: 2.9 kg
Entered: 15/08/2026

Status: Applications on hold (new cat)

My Story:

Things I like: 

Coral

Breed: Domestic Short Hair
Colour: Pastel Calico
DOB: 
Gender: Female
Personality: timid
Size:  kg
Entered: 15/08/2026

Status: Applications on hold (new cat)

My Story:

Things I like: 

Jasper

Breed: Domestic Short Hair
Colour: Grey/White
DOB: around Oct. 24
Gender: Male
Personality: Timid but playful
Size:  4 kg

Status: Trying new home! 

My Story:

Oh, Hi. I’m Jasper. I come from a cat colony in Naenae where I lived with my extended family in a chicken coop—with chickens. The people fed us but we didn’t know how nice people could be until Feral Nation rescued us. I’m still a bit unsure about everything and I need time here at the café to decide if I like you or not. So, let me come out from hiding  at my own pace. I love to eat so you might see me at mealtimes.

Things I like: 

Hiding, eating and playing

Jack

Breed: Domestic Short Hair
Colour: Black
DOB: Aug. 2024
Gender: Male
Personality: timid
Size:   4.0 kg

* Jack has been missing from his trial home on Normandale Rd. Please contact us if you see this timid boy. 

My Story:

I was rescued with my siblings, Bubbles and Mo, around Taita by Rachel’s Rescues. We also spent some time with For the Love of Cats before we came to the café. That’s where we met dogs, so I am pretty okay with them. I am going to be timid my whole life because I didn’t meet people until I was three months old. But I can become a loyal and affectionate friend if you give me a chance. So, be patient with me. If I am hiding under the couch, please don’t reach under to touch or play with me. I come out only when I feel safe.

Things I like: 

hiding until I feel safe, playing and looking cool

The cats below are worker cats. They will stay in the longer to teach newbies how to behave in the café.

Pippin – Worker Cat

Breed: Domestic Short Hair
Colour: Black & White
DOB: February 2021
Gender: Male
Personality: Wise and weary
Size: 2.3 kg
Entered: 20/04/2021

My Story:

I’m Pippin because I will always be small. I have congenital Myasthenia, so I seem tired all the time and I can’t do all the things other cats do. I get special care, so I am doing all right. I can eat my food from a spoon and walk a little way, but I need to rest a lot. The other cats think I am a little gross because I drool on myself. That’s why I also need humans to give me a bath and my paws and belly are stained brown. You can brush and comb me to help me as well. I come to the café by day and go home with the Okada’s at night.

Things I like:

Beanbag beds, brushing, getting fed and trying to lick myself.

Carmella – Worker Cat

Breed: Domestic Short Hair
Colour: White/Brown
DOB: Dec. 2025
Gender: Female
Personality: strong but affectionate to people
Size: 2.1 kg
Entered: 14/06/2026

My Story:

I was rescued from my wild life in Auckland by a Porirua man who brought me to Feral Nation. My markings are unusual, fading from lilac to fawn in my brown patches, and no one knows why my eyes shine red. Even though everyone says I’m beautiful, I was often overlooked at kitten adoptions because I didn’t put myself forward right away. Look what they missed out on! Once I feel comfortable, I love to climb onto people’s shoulders and snuggle up under their chins. Gain my trust and see what happens.

Things I like: 

Being the queen of the cats, climbing onto people, playing and food

Zingi – Worker Cat

Breed: Domestic Short Hair
Colour: Ginger
DOB: Jan. 2026
Gender: Male
Personality: 
Size: 2.0 kg
Entered: 08/06/2026

My Story:

I am the smaller ginger tornado but I actually have the swirls to back it up. The family in Taihape, where we were born, were good to us so we were healthy when the Itty Bitty Kitty Committee sent us to Feral Nation. Somebody there heard that Neko Ngeru needed some more fun and energy, so we are here to bring it! I am the quiet one compared to my brother Jonty but I can make some noise whenever I see fit. Even if I am a second behind him, I keep the party going with my crazy moves.

Things I like: 

chasing anything that moves, playing with my brother, human laps

Jonty – Worker Cat

Breed: Domestic Short Hair
Colour: Ginger
DOB: Jan. 2026
Gender: Male
Personality: 
Size: 2.6 kg
Entered: 08/06/2026

My Story:

I was born into a loving family in Taihape who got help from the Itty Bitty Kitty Committee to de-sex my mum and find homes for me and my brother Zingi. We went to Feral Nation where we grew bigger and stronger so we would be ready to dominate all the toys at Neko Ngeru. No one is ready for our chaos but we love it! I’m bigger than Zingi and I have stripes while he has swirls, but I know you will have trouble telling us apart. We love making mischief but it’s all in fun.

Things I like: 

toys with feathers, actually all the toys! Playing with my brother and bothering other cats

Pippa – Worker Cat

Breed: Domestic Medium Hair
Colour: Black
DOB: Nov. 2025
Gender: Femle
Personality: 
Size: 1.6 kg
Entered: 05/06/2026

My Story:

I was underweight, dehydrated and dying when I was picked up off the street and brought to a vet clinic. For ten days in the care of Feral Nation I wobbled the thin line between life and death and, honestly didn’t think I was going to make it. But, a strong will to live and good care brought me through. I got named Pippa. I was so grateful to humans I became an ambassador kitten to some unsocialised foster mates. That’s how I met Chaplin. She follows my lead and becomes friendly eventually. I think I can make a difference at Neko Ngeru too!

Things I like: 

Playing, human laps, other cats and being irresistible.