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Located in Whangaparaoa, Auckland, our shelter The Paw Pad is a large communal space for wayward cats and kittens that have been born on or found living on the streets in our community. Our huge team of volunteers work with them within our "School For Wayward Cats", and once settled and able to be handled they "Graduate" and are moved into foster homes to prepare them to find their forever homes.

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With an average of 80-100 students at any one time, our expenses are huge! A single vet visit for sedation, blood tests and a dental is $1200+ alone! We also have general vet fees, surgical fees, medications, power, water, building and maintenance costs, cleaning equipment, toys, food, litter, flea and worm treatments and more. Your support is the reason we can operate a shelter school for the most vulnerable of our rescues. 

SPONSOR TODAY!!!

 

Weekly student sponsorship is just $5 per week. Less than the price of a coffee! Your $5 will make a huge difference to the lives of every single cat who comes through The Paw Pad's door, and also make having a shelter possible!

Want to pay more than $5? We will allocate your name to multiple cats (ie $15 will sponsor 3 cats each week).

VOLUNTEERING AT OUR SHELTER

Our volunteer positions are 8am, 12pm, 4pm and 7pm daily. We have set weekly shifts and also have a team of casual volunteers to help with shift cover.  Each shift takes around 1-2 hours. This ensures that at all times there are clean litter trays, full food and water bowls, beds are clean, and the shelter is in a constant clean and tidy state.  It also allows lots of interaction with our residents which is very important for their socialisation.  If you would like to volunteer at our shelter, please fill in our application form below.

GRADUATING STUDENTS
AWAITING HOMESTAY PLACEMENT

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Speckles

Speckles is to be fostered and adopted with Emma as they are a bonded pair.

AGE: 4 1/2 years

SEX: Male

ABOUT: Speckles + Emma
are opposites who work in perfect harmony. Speckles is our largest lad, full of love, and always waiting at the door like a loyal dog. Both are loyal little sidekicks, never far from your heels and always keen for cuddles.

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Pooh Bear

AGE: 1 year

SEX: Male

ABOUT: Ice Cream + Pooh - together, they’re chaos and cuddles in the best way. : Pooh is a water-loving dreamboat with major mermaid energy. Together, they’re chaos and cuddles in the best way.

 

 

 

 

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Shadow

Shadow is to be fostered and adopted with Maisy as they are a bonded pair.​

AGE: 5 years

SEX: Male

ABOUT: Maisy + Shadow - a sweet and gentle pair. Shadow is a majestic, sleek gentleman with post-dental-surgery swagger. Toothless, but still totally kissable.

APPLY TO FOSTER ME

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Raven

​To be fostered with Eve as they get on well.

 

AGE: 2 years

SEX: Female

ABOUT: Raven is shy but loves attention and has the cutest tail quiver when she gets pats!

APPLY TO FOSTER ME

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Grace

 

 

AGE: 2 years

SEX: Female

ABOUT: Gracie
is sweet, nurturing, and serene. She is our beautiful mama with a peaceful temperament. Her energy is calm and comforting, like curling up with a soft blanket and a cup of tea.

APPLY TO FOSTER ME

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Emma

Emma is to be fostered and adopted with Speckles as they are a bonded pair.

AGE: 1 1/2 years

SEX: Female

ABOUT: Speckles + Emma
are opposites who work in perfect harmony. Emma is our tiniest resident and a pocket-sized lap cat who will melt right into you. Both are loyal little sidekicks, never far from your heels and always keen for cuddles.

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APPLY TO FOSTER ME

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Icecream

 

AGE: 6 years

SEX: Female

ABOUT: Ice Cream + Pooh - together, they’re chaos and cuddles in the best way. : Ice Cream is a girls-girl with a serious lap addiction - and the gentle scratch marks to prove it. 

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Maisy

Maisy is to be fostered and adopted with Shadow as they are a bonded pair.

 

AGE: 4 years

SEX: Female

ABOUT: Maisy + Shadow - a sweet and gentle pair. Maisy is our ear-tipped piglet - social, sweet, and one of the first to greet you upon arrival. 

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Eve

​To be fostered with Raven as they get on well.

 

AGE: 2 years

SEX: Female

ABOUT: Eve is confident and people-oriented, always nearby and never shy about showing affection.

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Andy

AGE: 6 years

SEX: Male

ABOUT: Andy is a certified love hog. He adores humans but isn’t so keen on sharing his lap cuddle time. He’ll gaze up at you from your lap with a “you’re mine, right?” kind of look. 

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APPLY TO FOSTER ME

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Fred

 

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SEX: Male

ABOUT: Fred is a solid, silent type - always nearby, but never demanding attention. With his calm confidence and steady presence, he’s the Godfather of the Paw Pad. He runs the place without needing the spotlight… but somehow, everything happens the way he wants.He carries himself with quiet confidence, like a cat who’s completely at ease in his own skin. Future Mafia Boss?

APPLY TO FOSTER ME

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Peter

 

 

AGE: 2 1/2

SEX: Male

ABOUT: Our breakout star and yes, he knows it. Peter is the poster boy of our "Catfished" campaign. Swipe right and prepare to fall for his charm. The hottest thing you can do? Foster him.

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Dara

 

AGE: 2 years

SEX: Male

ABOUT: Dara
is our gentle giant. With his long legs and even longer patience, Dara has a calm, grounding presence. He is soft-natured and the kind of cat who makes you feel instantly at home.  Shy at first, he is eager to please and welcome you into his space.

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