Cats Available for Adoption at Cat Haven

Before viewing the cats and kittens for adoption please read about what you need to bring with you when you come to view a cat, both in shelter and in foster care - see How to Adopt a Cat section.

For Cats and Kittens at the shelter:

Our adoptions from the Shelter are now running by appointment or if you are prepared to wait if we are busy you can just walk in and ask to see the cats. Appointments are available 7 days a week, 9am-5:30pm Mon-Fri and 9am-3:30pm on weekends. To book an appointment, please click here to book online or send us an email at admin@cathaven.com.au .

Generally we do not put kittens on this page as they are adopted very quickly and would not like to disappoint you, but we do often have kittens available with the easily treatable fungal condition ringworm. If you are looking for a kitten and are prepared to treat one of these kittens please let us know when you make your appointment.

For Cats and Kittens in Foster:

Step 1 – Browse Cats Online

  • Browse the cats available in foster homes from this page CLICK HERE  
  • If required filter by Sex, or Age.
  • Click on Cat for more details.

Step 2 – Create an Adopets Account & Register your Adoption Interest!

  • Once you have found a cat that you would like to meet, click the Adopt me button on the cat detail page. Please note: Clicking Adopt Me does not place a “hold” on the cat, or guarantee an adoption, but is a request to meet the cat with a view to possibly adopting.
  • If you have not created an Adopet account before click Sign Up. This will begin the process of creating an Adopets account, which will speed up the process of completing your adoption paperwork work when you visit us.
  • Enter the details requested. 
  • If you have an existing Adopet account log in. 

Step 3 - Visit the Cat

  • After clicking on Adopt Me and completing the steps above, the Foster Team will contact you to make an appointment for you to view the cat or have a video conference.
  • Visit the cat and show the Foster Parent your photo ID.

Step 4 - Complete the Adoption

  • You will need to return to Cat Haven to complete the adoption process before you pick up the cat. We are in the process of making improvements to this process, and soon you will be able to complete the process online. 

Benefits

When adopting a cat from Cat Haven your cat will be sterilised, microchipped and vaccinated. 

If for any reason you can no longer care for the cat, and do not have someone who can take care of it, please return it to Cat Haven. Bonded pairs must both be returned.

 

We are aware of an emerging issue regarding the HomeSafeID microchip registry.

From 2011 cats adopted from Cat Haven had their microchip registered with HomeSafeID.

If your pet is microchipped, ensuring your contact details are up-to-date with the microchip registry is crucial. If your pet ever goes missing, a microchip significantly increases the chances of being reunited - but only if your details are correct! With the HomeSafe ID microchip registry shutting down, now is the time to act and transfer your pet’s details to another microchip registry.

If your pet is registered with HomeSafeID, you will need to change your microchip registration to another company.

What you need to do:

  1. Find your cat’s microchip number. This will be located on your adoption paperwork from Cat Haven. If you need to get your cat’s microchip number from Cat Haven please fill in the form below.

*Please note if you adopted before 2013 we will not be able to find your cats microchip number, Please contact your vet as they will also have their number on file.

  1. Once you have your cats microchip number, visit Pet Address by clicking here and login, once logged in you can check where your cat’s microchip is registered. If it happens to be HomeSafeID you will need to re-register their microchip with another service.
  2. Using one of the services below please apply to have your cat registered
  3. We also recommend that your pet wears a visible ID tag at all times. This means If they are found the finder will be able to contact you and return your cat to you directly
AUSTRALIAN ANIMAL REGISTRY visit their website here
  • Australian Animal Registry’s charge for registration is $15.00
CENTRAL ANIMAL RECORDS visit their website here
  • Central Animal Records is offering a discounted rate of $11.99
GLOBAL MICRO ANIMAL REGISTRY visit their website here
  • Global are accepting re-registrations from HomeSafeID clients in Australia and are reducing fees
PETSAFE visit their website here  
  • Petsafe has a $10 admin fee.
FAQ
What is my pet’s microchip number?
If you don’t know your pets microchip number or have lost their paperwork with their registration details, you can click here to fill our form and we will check our database and send you your cats microchip number. Alternatively you can contact your vet as they will have your cat’s microchip on file too.
Why do I need to change to another microchip registry?
HomeSafeID has closed down and is no longer working, if your cat goes missing and is brought to a vet clinic or shelter, when they are scanned your details won’t come up, which makes it very difficult to find and contact you when we receive your cat.
How do I change my details on my cat’s microchip?
If you don’t have a HomeSafeID microchip but need to update your details you can still use Pet Address here and check where your cat is microchipped, then log into the subsequent company cant update your phone, email or address.
What does it cost to change to another microchip registry?
Changing to a new microchip registry can cost $10 and over. Its usually a small fee, but if your cat goes missing and their microchip isn’t registered, it can be very hard to reunite them with you.