Adoption information
About Cheeto
Cheeto is a classic ginger boy through and through — bold, affectionate, chatty, and wonderfully expressive. He absolutely loves attention and seeks out affection readily, but he has a strong personality and isn’t shy about letting you know when he’s had enough.
He can become overstimulated quickly and may give love bites when his emotions run a little high. This isn’t aggression — it’s just Cheeto struggling to process his big feelings, very much in line with typical ginger‑cat behaviour. Because of his size, strength, and forward nature, he would be best suited to a home without small children.
Cheeto is playful, energetic, food motivated, and endlessly curious. He loves toys — especially his feather cat toy — and enjoys “hunting” it with enthusiasm. He also adores climbing onto people, head‑butting for attention, chatting loudly, and being involved in whatever is happening around him.
🐱 Personality and Behaviour
➖ Very affectionate and attention‑seeking
➖ Strong‑willed and forward with his affection
➖ Loves pats but can become overstimulated
➖ Shows displeasure with love bites when overwhelmed
➖ Extremely chatty and expressive
➖ Playful and energetic
➖ Curious about other cats
➖ Confident and people‑focused
➖ Displays classic ginger‑cat behaviour
🎁 Favourite Things
➖ Feather wand toys (hunting is his passion)
➖ Food and treat time
➖ Attention from humans
➖ Head‑butting for affection
➖ Climbing onto you for closeness
➖ Playing and exploring
🧼 Skills
➖ Fully litter trained
➖ Easy to handle when his boundaries are respected
➖ Responds well to routine and enrichment
🏡 Ideal Home for Cheeto
➖ Experienced cat owners who understand overstimulation
➖ No small children
➖ Plenty of play and enrichment to burn energy
➖ Clear boundaries and respectful handling
➖ Humans who enjoy a chatty, affectionate cat with opinions
➖ Slow introductions if other cats are present
Cheeto is a lovable, bold, and entertaining boy with a huge personality and an even bigger heart. If you love ginger cats and understand their quirks, Cheeto will reward you with affection, conversation, and endless character.
To apply to adopt, please use this link: https://www.wollongong.nsw.gov.au/animal-adoptions/cats/cheeto
Medical notes
No known pre-existing conditions.
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