The NZ Cat Foundation

Since 2013, The New Zealand Cat Foundation has been there to help the helpless - rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming cats who need it most, because every cat deserves a second chance.

Every day cats arrive at our no-kill sanctuary in Huapai broken, scared, sick and abandoned - through no fault of their own. We care for cats from all walks of life - whether they're strays found wandering the streets, cats whose owners have passed away, or beloved pets surrendered due to the very real pressures of New Zealand's rising cost of living.

​At the heart of what we do is our on-site veterinary hospital. Every cat in our care receives desexing, vaccinations, microchipping and medical treatment all under one roof - quickly, safely and with plenty of love. No cat ever leaves us without being desexed and microchipped.

Sadly not every cat that comes to us has a forever home to go to. For older, disadvantaged and un-homeable cats, our 12 acre sanctuary becomes their forever home, where they can live out their lives in safety and comfort. Think of it as a retirement village, just with more purring. With around 200 resident cats who are too elderly, too unwell or too unsocialised to be rehomed, keeping their food bowls full, their health looked after and the cuddles coming is at the very core of what we do - day after day.

​Abandonment and overpopulation don't happen by accident - they have root causes that need addressing. That's why beyond rescue, we advocate for cat welfare at local and central government level and work to educate communities, tackling the problem at its source for lasting change.

We help the helpless - but we can't do it without your support.

To learn more please visit our website https://www.thenzcatfoundation.org.nz