The Paw Pad (located in Stanmore Bay, Auckland) was created to enable placement of unsocialised adult rescues straight off the streets to allow them freedom and space, but also enable taming. These rescues have either forgotten how to interact with humans, or have never experienced a human bond. Once settled and trusting of humans, they are moved into foster homes, to prepare them to find their forever homes.
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SPONSORSHIP NEEDED
With an average of 35-40 residents at any one time, our expenses are huge. Please consider sponsoring one of our Paw Pad rescues for just $5 per week. That's the price of just one coffee!!!!
Please email if you would like to support one or more of our residents or click below.
FOSTER HOMES NEEDED
Once our rescues are socialised, they then move into a foster home to socialise them in a family environment and prepare them for adoption. Fostering our Paw Pad rescues is hugely rewarding.
Please email if you are interested in providing a temporary (or permanent) home to one or more of these gorgeous babies.
AGGIE
She's the boss cat. Everyone makes way for Aggie. She's got style and she's got grace and isn't afraid to be in your face. Don't be fooled by her frosty exterior, when it comes to treats, she'll always come running.
SPONSORED BY:
Coast Cattery
COOPER
This poor boy has a chronic case of the sniffles. He doesn't let that slow him down though. Cooper never forgot how to be a kitten. If he's not cuddling up to his cat pals, he'll give you a look as if to say "Is it time to play?"
SPONSORED BY:
Karyn
FERN
Fern is our resident soccer champion. Roll her a ball and just watch her score! This playful girl is shy but very inquisitive.
SPONSORED BY:
Heather
QUIN
"What's that noise? Is it something I can chase?" This boy never seems to tire of play. He's still very shy but when he hears his favourite toy jingle, he forgets his fear pretty quick.
SPONSORED BY:
Nina
ZOE
Zoe is our resident gossip. She's always up to date because she never misses the action. Very calm and collected. She'll be sure to come and check you out and if she thinks you're alright, happily sit and listen to all the hot goss you've got.
SPONSORED BY:
Coast Cattery
LAWRENCE
This cutie never fails to come and say "Hello Human, what are you up to?" He won't leave without a good scratch behind the ears. Lawrence loves to just hang out. His favourite spot is by the window where he can keep an eye on all those juicy birds outside.
SPONSORED BY:
Victoria
TILLY
Tilly is a sweet, enquisitive girl who loves to spend her days snuggling with her friends and sleeping in the sun.
SPONSORED BY:
Karyn
AMELIA
Amelia is a shy girl who likes to keep to herself most of the time. She loves to perch up high and watch what's going on. When the treats come out though, she quickly forgets her fear and always pushes to the front of the line.
SPONSORED BY:
Amelia
TOKENA
Poor Tokena is very anxious and needs lots of tender love and care. She's a sweetheart and will reward you with loyal company.
SPONSORED BY:
Krolle
SPIKE
Spike is everybody's mate. He's always up for a good back scratch. Sometimes he'll get so into it, he'll fall right over! Spike loves to hang out with his big brother Milo and lounging about in the sunshine.
SPONSORED BY:
Briar
TOULOUSE
Oui, oui! A ginger cat! What more could you want? Very shy at first but if you let Toulouse come to you then you'll be in for a sweet surprise.
SPONSORED BY:
Hailey
THOMAS
Thomas LOVES other cats, loves human company, but only if you don't try to touch him. He needs a special home who will allow him to....well, be him!
SPONSORED BY:
Ashleigh at
Monster Housewash & Gutters
JASMINE
Jasmine is a very shy girl who is a newcomer to our rescue. She prefers lots of personal space.
SPONSORED BY:
Sarah
GREMLIN
Gremlin is not afraid to stand his ground and say what's on his mind. He hasn't made up his mind about pats yet but he'll sure eat that treat straight out of your hand! He loves to cuddle with other cats.
SPONSORED BY:
Casey
MIDNIGHT
Black goes with everything. Midnight is our resident fashionista and is constantly ready to strike a pose for the camera. He likes his space but loves to be admired and always hangs around.
SPONSORED BY:
Venetia
MILO
Total goofball! Milo isn't as sure of himself as his little brother Spike but if food is involved, it's a different matter! Whenever treats or pats are being given, he'll meow as if to say "But what about me?"
SPONSORED BY:
Lis
NELSON
That's LORD Neslon to you! Just imagine him with a top hat and a monocle. He's a true gentleman and he's always got a lady hanging around, be she feline or human. Nelson's charms are just so irresistible.
SPONSORED BY:
Robyn
CHLOE
Chloe loves to be cheeky and poke her tongue out all the time. She's a sweet shy girl that loves to cuddle with the other cats.
SPONSORED BY:
Ani
MURPHY
Murphy is boisterous and playful. He's always cuddling with the other cats and cheerfully chirping to get their attention.
SPONSORED BY:
Kim
WILLOW
Willow is a gorgeous little girl. She loves being up high watching what's going on. She also likes to hide on the most unlikely places.
SPONSORED BY:
Stuart
BEAMER
Beamer is a newcomer at the Paw Pad and is still settling in. She's a beautiful girl with the most unique colouring. She is slowly gaining confidence and is always eager to check out what the humans are up to.
SPONSORED BY:
Melanie
GRETTA
Gretta is one of older residents. Her wise old eyes have seen a lot. She's a patient and calm lady. Gretta is very fond of treats and wet food.
SPONSORED BY:
Katherine
PEBBLES
This girl is so tiny and oh so cute. She's very shy and cautious to begin with but if you let her come to you and give her treats, she might just let you give her a good scratch under the chin.
SPONSORED BY:
Shelley
MONTY
Monty was trapped near the Montessori in Silverdale, and does not yet appreciate the love humans have for him. But he has made quick friends with the other residents.
SPONSORED BY:
Katie
ETHEL
This little cross eyed girl is very sweet. Although she is very shy and likes to sit by herself most of the time.
SPONSORED BY:
Valeria
EMILY
This sweetie has managed to claim the largest bed all to herself. She is quiet but very inquisitive.
SPONSORED BY:
Jade
GUILETTA
This sweet girl is a newbie to our shelter and at this stage prefers to find a high spot to watch the world go by.
SPONSORED BY:
Melanie
NALA
This pretty girl came into our care with her kittens. She went straight into a foster home but did not settle at all. She started getting stroppy with her kittens and her foster humans so came to the shelter. Her best friends are 2 of our big boys who she spends every moment of her day with.
SPONSORED BY:
Teneale
PHOEBE
This sweet girl loves to soak up the days sun at her window - but as soon as our volunteers arrive she ducks down into her hidey hole so she can watch us and pretend we can't see her.
SPONSORED BY:
Maddison
MATHEW
This poor boy has had a rough life. He was a TNR that disappeared 4 years ago after he was neutered. He reappeared a few months back at the SPCA (luckily we had him microchipped) with a badly injured leg that required amputation. He then got really sick but is now on the mend.
SPONSORED BY:
Kelly
ROXY
Roxy is a shy girl who keeps to herself. She gets on well with the other residents and loves watching the chickens who live on the property.
SPONSORED BY:
Rebecca
BERTHA
Big Bertha loves her food, and loves to sleep. She's not overly sociable with the other cats, or our volunteers, and is happiest when she has at least a metre of personal space.
SPONSORED BY:
Hari
MYRTLE
This girl like to sit as high as she can get and takes everything in. She hasn't shown any interest yet in interacting with our volunteers.
SPONSORED BY:
Heather
STRAWBERRY
This cutie is well, cute. She sits up high with her friends and watches our volunteers going about their duties.
SPONSORED BY:
Sasha
WINSTON
This poor guy is scared of everything. He is not yet ready to accept the attentions of our volunteers, unless there is food involved.
SPONSORED BY:
Shiona
SMUDGE
This girl is a real sweetie. Shy and flighty but starting to be very interested in our volunteers and what they are doing.
SPONSORED BY:
Tracey
SARGE
This gorgeous boy was entire when he was rescued so has gone through full puberty, and has the lovely big cheeks to show for it! He is a very shy boy who we can pat, but he hasn't yet shown us his personality.
SPONSORED BY:
Tegan
EBONY
This sweet, shy girl loves sitting in the sun and watching the world through the window. She isnt sure about pats just yet.
SPONSORED BY:
Ebony
VIOLET
This gorgeous girl has really blossomed and is now looking for a foster home.
SPONSORED BY:
Shelley
TUBBY TOT
This very shy girl is a new arrival to our shelter
SPONSORED BY:
Melanie