Cat People of Melbourne

Finding cats for humans and humans for cats since 2016. Cat People of Melbourne is a small, not-for-profit cat rescue group that advocates for cat responsible cat ownership and welfare in the greater Melbourne area. We specialise in rehoming much loved cats whose owners can no longer care for them, whether that's because they're ageing, or for health reasons, or because they're moving interstate or overseas. We are entirely volunteer-based and we donate our time and resources to save the lives of cats and kittens across Melbourne and find them loving homes. We rely on the generous support of the community to enable us to do the work we do. Cat People of Melbourne grew out of a need for a support structure for the people who provide temporary homes for cats and kittens and help them be responsibly rehomed. More importantly, Cat People is a support network for caregivers and adopters. We are a registered charity and non-profit organisation. Donations of $2 and over are tax deductible.

Adoption Policy: Strict

To adopt a cat from Cat People you'll be required to have a remote or in-person house check done, show photo ID & proof of address, and fill out & sign an adoption contract. Cats from our group are all are vet checked, flea treated, wormed, vaccinated and desexed before being taken home by their adopters. Additionally, all of our cats have been evaluated for behavioural traits, fed a high-quality diet, and well socialised. Please note: all Cat People cats and kittens are indoor only, this is not negotiable. We will communicate with you through every step of the adoption process to ensure that your experience (and the cat's) is excellent and that you are confident in your decision to adopt a feline companion. Returns are only accepted due to health issues confirmed by a veterinarian. We only approve adoptions from people with permanent residency in Australia. If you are on a work or student visa, talk to us about fostering with the group instead!