Cats in the Café

– About Our Cats –

All our cats are available for adoption. Some of them stay longer than others to teach newbies how to behave around humans and other cats. We call them ’Worker Cats.’ We call all other cats ‘Available Cats.’

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 the cafe has 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.

Otis

Breed: Domestic Medium Hair
Colour: ginger
DOB: Nov. 2025
Gender: Male
Personality: playful, hyper, cuddly
Size:  3.2 kg

Status: Taking applications

My Story:

Hey! I’m Otis! Let’s play! I have soooo much energy and I can get super enthusiastic about hands. You should keep them away from me when I ‘m excited. I love to cuddle too but only when I ‘m tired. I was surrendered directly to Neko Ngeru by a family. No body is sure when I was born so I might be small for my age. I am a bit different physically. My hips give me a swaggering walk. But that doesn’t stop me from being a dynamo. I hope the other cats here can play with me enough. If not, I will run on the wheel until I’m tired.

Things I like: 

Chasing balls and long wire feather toys, tunnels, playing with other cats, pretending your fluffy jumper is my mum, biting the salty flavour of human hands (don’t tempt me!)

Mo

Breed: Domestic Short Hair
Colour: Black & White 
DOB: Aug. 2024
Gender: Male
Personality: cautious
Size:  3.5 kg

Status: Taking applications

My Story:

I was rescued with my sister, Bubbles, 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 in a low place, climbing into the couch, food and play

Jack

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

Status: Taking applications

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

Bantha

Breed: Domestic Medium Hair
Colour: cameo ginger
DOB: 24/12/2021
Gender: Male
Personality: calm
Size:   5.0 kg

Status: Taking applications!

My Story:

Hi, I’m Bantha. I was named by my boy when he was four. I got into a fight with a car when I was younger so I don’t jump so easily now. I may not be the smartest cat, but I’m beautiful so why bother?  Most things don’t upset me that much, but I don’t like to have my claws trimmed. I need encouragement (petting) to eat. Dry Royal Canin biscuits are my preference. I like people; kids are my favourite but babies are not. I am okay with another cat. It’s best if I can stay safe inside.

Things I like: 

Petting, hiding in a safe place

Dewey

Breed: Domestic Short Hair
Colour: Tabby
DOB: 28/02/2025
Gender: Male
Personality:  Confident, playful
Size:  2.6 kg

Status: Waiting for trial!

My Story:

Hi, I’m Dewey. I was born at Feral Nation with my brothers, Huey and Louie. We were all kind of sickly, so we got hand raised away from our mum, Anjali. I got healthy, but couldn’t be adopted in the usual way since I was waiting for my operation. Lucky me, though! It means I could come to Neko Ngeru to find my home. I didn’t like the loud pre-schoolers who visited me at foster, so I should go to a home with people older than that. I love to play and I can get along with other cats well. Familiar human’s laps are nice. I could get used to yours if you give me time.

Things I like: 

playing with every toy

Jon

Breed: Domestic Short Hair
Colour: Black & White
DOB: Jan. 2025
Gender: Male
Personality:  timid, playful
Size:  

Status: Applications on hold (new cat)

My Story:

We are bonded brothers from Poneke Ngeru who want to charm our way into your heart. We love to cuddle with each other but we will also sit on or next to you when we are comfortable with you. We like to play with toys. John is the more adventurous explorer who likes to follow you around and help with your chores. But, Starmie was the first to explore the back storage area at the cat café and spent a while excavating the couch. Let us prove that two is better than one!

Things I like: 

People we know, petting, playing and cuddling

Starmie

Breed: Domestic Short Hair
Colour: Black & White
DOB: Jan. 2025
Gender: Male
Personality:  timid, playful
Size:  

Status: Applications on hold (new cat)

My Story:

We are bonded brothers from Poneke Ngeru who want to charm our way into your heart. We love to cuddle with each other but we will also sit on or next to you when we are comfortable with you. We like to play with toys. John is the more adventurous explorer who likes to follow you around and help with your chores. But, Starmie was the first to explore the back storage area at the cat café and spent a while excavating the couch. Let us prove that two is better than one!

Things I like: 

People we know, petting, playing and cuddling

Fred

Breed: Domestic Short Hair
Colour: Grey Tuxedo
DOB: December 2024
Gender: Male
Personality: playful
Size:  3.6 kg

Status: Applications on hold

My Story:

I’m Fred. I was surrendered to Feral Nation while they were out trapping other cats in Porirua. My first family was moving and could not take me with them. I am learning not to play  bite hands, so please use a toy with me and stop playing if I try to bite. Other cats are fine, noisy young kids are not.

Things I like: 

All the toys, resting in the glass top table bed

Bean

Breed: Domestic Short Hair
Colour: Tabby
DOB: 08/12/2024
Gender: Female
Personality: timid
Size:   kg

Status: Applications on hold

My Story:

Things I like: 

Crouton

Breed: Domestic Short Hair
Colour: Tabby
DOB: 08/12/2024
Gender: Female
Personality: timid
Size:   kg

Status: Applications on hold

My Story:

Things I like: 

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.

Sydney – Worker Cat

Breed: Domestic Short Hair
Colour: Tortoiseshell
DOB: Jan. 2025
Gender: Female
Personality: playful, snuggly
Size:  3.0  kg

My Story:

I was born around Taita and surrendered with my mom and siblings (Bill, Cameo, Hulk Hogan and Toast) to For the Love of Cats Rescue. A nice man was trying to get my mum and older sister Rachel’s litter fixed when, Whoops! We came along. I love all the toys and play I can have here. But I still have plenty of sass. I was fostered around dogs, so they could be fine. I like to sit on laps when I trust you. Come see me!

Things I like: 

Snuggling with my brothers, playing with all the toys

Hulk Hogan – Worker Cat

Breed: Domestic Short Hair
Colour: Dark Ginger
DOB: Jan. 2025
Gender: Male
Personality: shy then playful
Size:   3.1 kg

My Story:

I was born around Taita and surrendered with my mom and siblings (Bill, Cameo, Sydney and Toast) to For the Love of Cats Rescue. My name used to be Chris, but I got a name sponsor to change mine to Hulk Hogan. I never met him, so I don’t know how we’re alike. I was fostered around dogs, so they could be fine. I’m more timid than my siblings but will become brave over time. I like to sit beside you when I trust you. Come see me!

Things I like: 

Hiding in a safe place, snuggling with my brothers, playing

Shade – Worker Cat

Breed: Domestic Short Hair
Colour: Tuxedo
DOB: 09/10/2024
Gender: Male
Personality: cautious but playful
Size:  3.7 kg

Status: Trying new home!

My Story:

I’m called Shade. You’ve probably met my brother Domino since he usually goes everywhere first. We were rescued by Rachel’s Rescues from Totara Park area when we were very young, so humans are a normal part of the world for us. I am not as brave as Domino, but if I see he’s okay, then I know I can be too. The other cats here might be fun, but they should respect me! I like humans, although I am more cautious about laps than my brother. You should hear me purr!

Things I like: 

Hide and Seek, playing with feather or string, or wood pellets, cuddling with humans or my brother

Domino – Worker Cat

Breed: Domestic Short Hair
Colour: Black/White
DOB: 09/10/2024
Gender: Male
Personality: friendly, playful
Size:  4.3 kg

Status: Trying new home!

My Story:

My name is Domino. I was rescued by Rachel’s Rescues around Totara Park with my brother Shade. He says I’m too bold, but I love to see what’s happening and he usually follows me anyway. We play together a lot and then I give him a wash. I am strong enough to play with all the cats here, but I don’t need to prove myself. I like humans’ laps and think you give good cuddles. If you want me, you should take my brother too. He needs me.

Things I like: 

Hide and Seek, playing with feather or string, cuddling with humans or my brother, walking on the wheel if I get a treat