Adoption information
About Oliver
💛 About Oliver
Oliver is a handsome young boy who is still learning that people can be kind and trustworthy. He can be quite shy in new environments and will need a patient, understanding adopter who is willing to let him settle in at his own pace. While he may not be the type of cat to seek attention straight away, Oliver is slowly starting to come out of his shell and is making wonderful progress every day.
He is beginning to enjoy gentle chin rubs and is gradually learning to accept human affection. Oliver has previously lived in a home with other animals and, while initially cautious, has slowly warmed up to having other cats around him. He may benefit from a calm, confident feline companion who can help him feel more secure in his new home.
Building a bond with Oliver will take time, consistency, and patience, but watching him grow in confidence and trust is incredibly rewarding. With the right home, Oliver has the potential to blossom into a loving and devoted companion.
🐱 Personality and Behaviour
➖ Very shy and reserved initially
➖ Needs time to build trust with new people
➖ Gentle and sweet nature
➖ Slowly gaining confidence every day
➖ Beginning to enjoy chin rubs and gentle affection
➖ Still unsure about being picked up
➖ Prefers to approach people on his own terms
➖ Has experience living with other animals
➖ Has gradually become more comfortable around other cats
🎁 Favourite Things
➖ Gentle chin rubs
➖ Quiet, calm environments
➖ Safe places to hide and observe
➖ Taking things at his own pace
➖ Positive interactions with trusted people
➖ Relaxing near familiar feline friends
🧼 Skills
➖ Fully litter trained
➖ Learning to accept human affection
➖ Building confidence every day
➖ Gentle and well-mannered
➖ Comfortable sharing his space with other cats once settled
➖ Settles best when allowed time and space to adjust
🐾 Other Animals
➖ Has previously lived with other animals
➖ Has lived with other cats and gradually warmed to their presence
➖ May suit a home with a calm, cat-friendly resident feline
➖ Slow introductions to existing pets will be important
🏡 Ideal Home for Oliver
➖ A calm and patient household
➖ Adopters willing to let him settle in at his own pace
➖ A quiet environment where he can build confidence gradually
➖ People who understand shy cats and the time they need to adjust
➖ A home committed to providing reassurance, patience, and gentle encouragement
➖ Potentially a home with a gentle resident cat who can help build his confidence
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