How Adoption Works
We are dedicated to finding loving forever homes for all our cats. Here is how our process works:
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Application
Fill out our online form to help us match you with the right cat.
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Interview
We'll have a quick phone or video chat to discuss expectations and lifestyle.
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Meet & Greet
Visit the cat at their foster home to see if you connect.
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2-Week Trial
Take your new friend home on a trial basis (with a deposit) to ensure a perfect fit.
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Forever Home
Finalise the adoption! Fees cover vet care, desexing, and vaccinations.
Adoption Fees
Our adoption fees help cover the cost of veterinary care, food, and shelter for all our cats.
Kittens
For kittens aged 8 weeks to 1 year. Adopting a rescue kitten brings immense joy and supports a worthy cause.
Includes:
- Vet check
- Flea and Worming
- Sterilisation
- Microchipping
- Full Vaccinations
- FIV/FeLV Test (if indicated)
Adults
For cats 1 year and older. Adult cats make wonderful, settled companions and are often overlooked.
Includes:
- Vet check
- Flea and Worming
- Sterilisation
- Microchipping
- Full Vaccinations
- FIV/FeLV Test (if indicated)
Pairs
Perfect for keeping siblings or bonded friends together.
Includes:
- Vet check
- Flea and Worming
- Sterilisation
- Microchipping
- Full Vaccinations
- FIV/FeLV Test (if indicated)
Special Needs
Fee matches age group. We ask for a 3-6 month commitment to ensure the perfect forever home fit.
Includes:
- Vet check
- Flea and Worming
- Sterilisation
- Microchipping
- Full Vaccinations
- FIV/FeLV Test (if indicated)
Why adopt a cat?
By adopting from a non-profit organization like 9 Lives Cat Rescue, you are supporting our mission to improve the quality of life for abandoned cats and kittens. Rescue cats make excellent companions as they are often grateful for their new home and show immense appreciation and love.
When you adopt, you are giving them a second chance at life and providing them with a loving forever home. You are also helping to control cat populations and save more lives through our spaying and neutering programmes.
Kittens & Adults
Whether you're looking for the playful energy of a kitten or the settled companionship of an adult cat, we have many furry friends waiting for you. Adults are often overlooked but make wonderful, low-maintenance companions.
Perfect Pairs
Just like humans, cats often form special bonds. Adopting a bonded pair means they always have a friend to play and snuggle with, which helps them feel secure and reduces behavioural issues. Double the love!
Special Needs
Some cats need a little extra care or time to adjust. Our Foster to Adopt programme allows you to care for these special cats with full support from 9 Lives (including vet costs) before finalising the adoption.
Ready to meet our cats?
Have a look through the cat profiles below to view our cats up for adoption. If you see a furry face that steals your heart, click the 'Apply to Adopt' button on their profile to get started!
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Oreo
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Buttons
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Newton
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Cookie
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Whiskers
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Ari
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Effie
Listed 7w
Kevin
Listed 9w
Princess
Listed 9w
Holly
Listed 14w
Flower
Listed 14w
Leo
Listed 16w
Captain (Cappy)
Listed 16w
Tinker
Listed 18w
Patches
Listed 18w
Ginger
Listed 18w
Paddington
Listed 18w
Smudge
Listed 18w
Lisa
Listed 18w
Thea
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Lily
Listed 18w
Meowscals
Listed 18w
Luna
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Basil
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Bindi
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