We may be celebrating our 65th birthday this year, but why is the cat problem, still a cat problem 65 years on?

After 65 years of caring for Western Australia's cats, we're still facing many of the same challenges. Our Cat Act Discussion Paper explores why the cat welfare crisis continues, the changes we believe are urgently needed, and how you can help shape a better future. If you care about cats, responsible pet ownership, and lasting change, we encourage you to take a few minutes to read it.

Read our Discussion Paper Here

65 Cat Stories over 65 Days following our birthday celebrations on 29th June.

  • Peanut

    At just two years old, Peanut was found wandering as a stray. He wasn't microchipped or desexed, but his affectionate nature suggests he'd once known the love of a family. After being found with a badly broken tail, he underwent surgery at Mill Point Vet before coming to Cat Haven. Now fully recovered, Peanut is searching for a forever home. Sadly, his story reflects the thousands of unidentified, undesexed cats who enter our care each year.

  • Moby (aka Donkey Kong)

    Moby arrived at Cat Haven as a stray, without a microchip or having been desexed, despite his affectionate nature suggesting he'd once had a family. He urgently needed complex surgery on both eyes, made possible by the generosity of our supporters. After recovering in foster care, his temporary home became permanent. Today, Moby is thriving, proving that with compassion, veterinary care and community support, every cat deserves a second chance.

  • Thumbelina

    Thumbelina's story is one we see far too often. She arrived at Cat Haven with two tiny kittens, despite being far too young to become a mum. Thankfully, her kittens have found loving forever homes, and now it's Thumbelina's turn. Her story highlights why desexing is so important. No cat should have to spend their youth raising kittens when a simple preventative measure could have changed their future.

  • Rex

    Rex was brought to Cat Haven by the Armadale Council after being found wandering the streets, unmicrochipped and undesexed. He arrived with a severely disfigured eye, likely caused by trauma, which needed to be removed. Though initially wary of people, Rex soon learned to trust. Today, he's a happy, affectionate boy living his best life with his forever family and feline siblings, safe from the hardships of street life.

  • Arthur Morgan (aka Brad)

    When Arthur Morgan, then known as Brad, arrived at Cat Haven, he'd been abandoned outside our gates with severe burns, believed to have been caused by boiling water. He also suffered from cat flu, a kinked tail, a chipped tooth and later underwent hip surgery. Despite his traumatic past, Arthur's loving personality shone through. Today, he's thriving in his forever home, where he's inseparable from his feline best friend.

  • Magnolia

    When Magnolia arrived at Cat Haven, she was a frightened young mum who had never known the safety of a home. Through patience, gentle care and foster love, she slowly learnt to trust, blossoming into an affectionate cat who now loves curling up on laps. As we celebrate 65 years of Cat Haven, Magnolia's story reminds us why change is needed. Read our discussion paper and help shape a better future for WA's cats.

  • Arthur Morgan

    When Arthur Morgan arrived at Cat Haven, he had been abandoned outside our gates with severe burns, cat flu and painful injuries. Despite everything he'd endured, he never lost his loving spirit. After months of veterinary care and rehabilitation, Arthur found his perfect forever home, where he now spends his days playing and cuddling with his feline best friend. His story proves that with love, every cat deserves a second chance.

  • Tiny Tim

    Tiny Tim may be shy with people, but he absolutely loves other cats and looks very handsome in his pink jumper! Found wandering the streets of Armadale, he arrived at Cat Haven without a microchip or being desexed, meaning no owner could be identified. Like so many cats who come through our doors, Tiny Tim needed a second chance. Now safe and loved, we hope he finds a forever home where he can shine.

  • Dory

    When Dory arrived at Cat Haven, she was all alone and in need of help. Found as a stray with a disability, she required extensive veterinary treatment and ongoing care before finding her forever home. Despite everything, Dory's gentle spirit shone through. Thanks to our supporters, she received the care she needed and now lives her best life, adorable waddle and all. Loved, safe and exactly where she belongs.

  • Mochi

    At just two weeks old, Mochi should have been safe with her mum. Instead, she was found alone on the streets of Fremantle, covered in fleas and needing around-the-clock care to survive. Like many kittens who arrive at Cat Haven, she had no microchip or desexing history. Thankfully, a loving foster carer helped her thrive, and that special bond turned into forever. Mochi is now safe, loved and home.

  • Sasha

    Some cats just need time to learn that people can be kind. Found as a stray in Mosman Park, Sasha spent three months at Cat Haven and nine months in foster building her confidence. Once terrified of people, she slowly blossomed with patience and love. Just weeks after being adopted, Sasha became the cuddliest companion imaginable, proving that the best things in life really are worth waiting for.

  • Anakin

    At just six weeks old, Anakin was found alone in the middle of a Perth roundabout during a fierce December storm. After arriving at Cat Haven, he recovered from an eye injury and cat flu with the help of our veterinary team and foster carers. Three months later, this resilient little kitten found a loving forever home with plenty of furry friends, exactly where he was always meant to be.

  • Simon

    When Simon was found with his paw caught in a rabbit trap, the damage was so severe that his leg had to be amputated. Despite everything, he remained the smoochiest, most affectionate boy. After recovering in foster care and overcoming cat flu, Simon learnt to run, play and thrive on three legs. Today, he's living the life he always deserved with his loving forever family.

  • Madderson

    Madderson was found as an injured stray with a badly broken leg, leaving her in severe pain. After life-changing surgery and weeks of recovery in foster care, she slowly regained her confidence. The frightened little kitten blossomed into the sweetest, cheekiest girl, finally able to run, play and enjoy being a kitten. Today, Madderson is thriving in the loving forever home she always deserved.

  • Wonky

    Found trapped inside a pipe as a tiny kitten, Wonky's journey was anything but ordinary. Born without eyelids, he needed months of foster care before specialist surgery gave him the comfort every cat deserves. Along the way, his foster carer fell in love and became his forever family. Nine years later, Wonky is thriving, proving just how life-changing a second chance can be.

  • Kittens

    These tiny kittens were found all alone, with no mum to protect or care for them. At just a few weeks old, they should never have been trying to survive on the streets. Thankfully, Cat Haven and a dedicated foster carer gave them warmth, round-the-clock bottle feeds, veterinary care and the chance to grow into healthy, happy kittens. Every kitten deserves a safe start to life.

  • Bernie

    Found as a stray, Bernie arrived at Cat Haven needing urgent care. Cat flu left him blind in one eye with limited vision in the other, and he also developed urinary crystals requiring ongoing treatment. Despite these challenges, Bernie is full of personality and keeps his family smiling, even if the occasional wine glass doesn't survive! Today, he's living the happy, loved life every cat deserves.

  • Khaki

    When Khaki arrived at Cat Haven as a frightened, unsocialised kitten, he hissed, scratched and wanted nothing to do with people. But with months of patience, consistency and love from his foster carer, everything changed. Today, his favourite thing is forehead kisses, and he loves being as close to his humans as possible. This once undomesticated kitten has become the sweetest, most affectionate boy.

  • Prosper

    When Prosper arrived at Cat Haven after being found as a stray in Bayswater, she was terrified and spent months hiding from the world. But with patience, understanding and the love of her foster family, she slowly found her confidence. Today, Prosper loves sunny naps, gentle pats, learning to play and greeting her dog foster brother each morning with affectionate headbutts.

  • Clayton

    Found wandering the streets of Joondalup, Clayton arrived at Cat Haven with infected toes, dental disease and a fear of people. Just three days later, he entered foster care, where patience and love helped him slowly build confidence. After months of healing, the frightened cat who hid on top of the fridge became a playful, affectionate companion, proving that fostering truly changes lives.

  • Giorgio

    At 10 years old, Giorgio was found wandering the streets of Rockingham alone and unwell. Suffering from cat flu, arthritis, a heart murmur, FIV and painful dental disease, he needed extensive care. Thanks to Cat Haven and his foster family, Giorgio recovered beautifully. Today, this playful senior loves following his humans everywhere and snuggling up each night, proving every cat deserves a second chance.