Looking for foster care
About Whiskers
✨ Meet Whiskers — The Sweet, Shy Girl Looking for a Patient Heart ✨
Whiskers is a beautiful 1‑year‑old cat with a gentle soul and so much love to give. She can be shy and anxious when faced with new people or unfamiliar environments, but beneath that timid exterior is a sweet girl who genuinely enjoys affection and loves gentle pats 💛🐱
While she may take a little time to build trust, Whiskers rewards patience with quiet companionship and affection. Once she feels safe, she engages beautifully with her people and enjoys spending time close to those she trusts.
💖 Her Personality
Shy + Loving + Gentle
🌟 Her Favourite Things
➖ Gentle pats and affection
➖ Spending time with people she trusts
➖ Tasty food and treats
➖ Quiet companionship
➖ Peaceful places where she feels safe and secure
🐾 Good to Know's
➖ Fully litter trained
➖ Food motivated
➖ Anxious in new situations
➖ Seeks affection once comfortable
➖ Enjoys human companionship
➖ Benefits from patience and gentle encouragement
🏡 Her Ideal Home
Whiskers would thrive in a calm, quiet household with experienced cat owners who understand that trust takes time. She would love a family who will allow her to settle in at her own pace, respect her gentle nature, and help her continue building confidence.
If you're looking for a sweet companion and understand the rewarding journey of helping a shy cat blossom, Whiskers could be the perfect match. With patience, kindness, and love, she's sure to become a devoted and affectionate friend ✨💛
💌 Ready to meet Whiskers? To apply to adopt, please use this link: https://www.wollongong.nsw.gov.au/animal-adoptions/cats/whiskers
Medical notes
Vet Notes:
10/10/26
> Significant skin disease (flea dirt, crusting, alopecia and inflammation) Suspect flea allergy dermatitis or sarcoptic mange.
> Dispensed medication, re check in 14 days
23/10/26
> Skin looking much improved, still areas of patchy alopecia, minimal erythema, couple tiny crusts dorsal neck
> Quite ravenous (possible due to the steroids)
> Recommend finishing Pred course in hospital, then can discharge. Monitor closely for recurrence once off medication, ensure increased drinking/eating settles, continues gaining weight
26/10/26
> Eating, drinking & urinating but severe diarrhoea
> Probiotics provided
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