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About Haku
🐱 Meet Haku – Your Gentle, Biscuit-Making Buddy 🐱
Say hello to Haku, a sweet 2-year-old boy with a heart as soft as his fur. He’s a gentle soul who’s learning to trust and love, and he’s looking for a calm, nurturing home where he can truly blossom. 🌸
Since going into foster care in mid-October, Haku’s confidence is growing every day, and his foster carers are so proud of him! Here’s what they’ve shared:
🧼 Litter box pro! Perfect from day one.
🍽️ Great appetite – no fuss at mealtimes.
😇 Zero aggression – no hissing, scratching, or swatting.
🫣 Day 1: Very shy, tucked himself into a corner.
🐾 Weekend: Started exploring and allowed gentle pats.
🧹 Brushing fan: Loves being brushed and even meows for more!
💻 New milestone: Now regularly joins his foster carer while they work or watch TV.
🍪 Bonus cuteness: He loves making biscuits! 🥹💕
He’s becoming more relaxed and confident every day, and his foster carer believes he might even do well with younger children now!
🏡 Haku’s Dream Home
Haku would thrive in a peaceful household with:
👩❤️👨 Couples
👵 Elderly companions
👨👩👧 Families with kids aged 10+ (updated!)
He’s best suited to a home where life moves at a gentle pace, with lots of patience and love to offer.
💖 Why You’ll Love Haku
Loves head scratches & brushing 👐
Quiet and affectionate once he feels safe
A loyal companion who’ll reward your kindness with trust and love
Perfect for someone who understands the joy of bonding with a shy cat
Makes adorable biscuits while purring away 🍪💕
If your home is calm, cozy, and full of heart, Haku might just be the missing piece. Come meet this lovely boy and help him continue his journey from shy to shining ✨
To apply to adopt, please use this link: https://www.wollongong.nsw.gov.au/animal-adoptions/cats/haku
Medical notes
No known pre-existing conditions.
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Adoption details
Please do not apply to adopt via our animals' PetRescue profile.
Follow the links below to be directed to the Wollongong City Council website, and find your preferred animal's online profile.
Once in the online profile, scroll down and click the link to complete an adoption application. Once received, a member of our team will be in touch to discuss your application and suitability for your preferred animal.
If we deem the animal to be suitable for your home and lifestyle, an in-person meet and greet may be organised. Should your meet and greet be a success, you can take your new furry friend home that day or following their desexing surgery. Our team will manage all your animal's paperwork, including ownership and vaccination documentation.
Apply to adopt one of our dogs here: https://www.wollongong.nsw.gov.au/book-and-apply/pets/find-a-pet/find-a-dog
Apply to adopt one of our cats here: https://www.wollongong.nsw.gov.au/book-and-apply/pets/find-a-pet/find-a-cat
This pet has been adopted and found love with its new family.
The rescue group has removed this pet and it is no longer available for adoption.
The rescue group is no longer taking adoption applications for this pet.