https://wellington.gen.nz/cats-protection-league Cats Protection Wellington newsitems http://www.catsprotectionwellington.org.nz/blog/post/157962/blind-as-a-bat-but-still-a-sneaky-ninja/ Ten years after being adopted from the CPW shelter, Piu is “blind as a bat” but still living her very best life. animals cats communitygroups Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT http://www.catsprotectionwellington.org.nz/blog/post/157962/blind-as-a-bat-but-still-a-sneaky-ninja/ Cats Protection Wellington 2025-12-11T00:00:00Z http://www.catsprotectionwellington.org.nz/blog/post/152020/stunning-new-cages-revealed/ The CPW shelter is looking pretty sharp now, with fresh new cages throughout!The cages in the main lounge, New Entrants, and Timids were originally built in 2007 and had started to wear out, with the wire on the cage door degrading and woodwork needing regular attention. animals cats communitygroups Sat, 13 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT http://www.catsprotectionwellington.org.nz/blog/post/152020/stunning-new-cages-revealed/ Cats Protection Wellington 2025-09-13T00:00:00Z http://www.catsprotectionwellington.org.nz/blog/post/151437/kettlebelles-amazing-new-life/ Zoe’s snores were legendary during her stay in the CPW shelter, all the more because we knew she couldn’t hear herself. animals cats communitygroups Tue, 02 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT http://www.catsprotectionwellington.org.nz/blog/post/151437/kettlebelles-amazing-new-life/ Cats Protection Wellington 2025-09-02T00:00:00Z http://www.catsprotectionwellington.org.nz/blog/post/151438/olly-gets-his-best-life/ Sometimes a cat comes through our doors who really has a hard time finding their perfect home. animals cats communitygroups Sun, 31 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT http://www.catsprotectionwellington.org.nz/blog/post/151438/olly-gets-his-best-life/ Cats Protection Wellington 2025-08-31T00:00:00Z http://www.catsprotectionwellington.org.nz/blog/post/151674/agm-report-2025/ The CPW Annual General Meeting was held this year on 31 August online. The President's Report can be downloaded below.Above: CPW President Iona Anderson at the start of the shelter renovations to replace all the cat cages with newer, more resilient facilities.... animals cats communitygroups Sat, 30 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT http://www.catsprotectionwellington.org.nz/blog/post/151674/agm-report-2025/ Cats Protection Wellington 2025-08-30T00:00:00Z http://www.catsprotectionwellington.org.nz/blog/post/144941/turning-wool-into-gold-for-kitties/ Gail is one of the unsung, invisible heroes who has been knitting items for the good of the CPW cats for years. cats animals communitygroups Sat, 03 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT http://www.catsprotectionwellington.org.nz/blog/post/144941/turning-wool-into-gold-for-kitties/ Cats Protection Wellington 2025-05-03T00:00:00Z http://www.catsprotectionwellington.org.nz/blog/post/144705/memorial-garden-ready-to-bloom/ The Memorial Garden behind the CPW has historically housed the ashes of cats who passed away at the shelter or in foster care, and includes a collection of stone plaques and statues. cats animals communitygroups Sat, 03 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT http://www.catsprotectionwellington.org.nz/blog/post/144705/memorial-garden-ready-to-bloom/ Cats Protection Wellington 2025-05-03T00:00:00Z http://www.catsprotectionwellington.org.nz/blog/post/144854/wasabi-big-recovery-for-a-small-cat/ In December 2024, tabby girl Wasabi was surrendered to CPW by her family as they’d been unable to find a pet-friendly rental. animals cats communitygroups Sat, 03 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT http://www.catsprotectionwellington.org.nz/blog/post/144854/wasabi-big-recovery-for-a-small-cat/ Cats Protection Wellington 2025-05-03T00:00:00Z http://www.catsprotectionwellington.org.nz/blog/post/144707/microchip-leads-ninja-back-home/ Late in January, the CPW shelter team took a call from an 82-year-old lady, who had a cat making himself at home at her place. animals cats communitygroups Wed, 30 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT http://www.catsprotectionwellington.org.nz/blog/post/144707/microchip-leads-ninja-back-home/ Cats Protection Wellington 2025-04-30T00:00:00Z http://www.catsprotectionwellington.org.nz/blog/post/144465/rosie-posys-new-lease-of-life/ Rosie Posy came to us in a bit of sorry state after the death of her elderly owner. animals cats communitygroups Sun, 20 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT http://www.catsprotectionwellington.org.nz/blog/post/144465/rosie-posys-new-lease-of-life/ Cats Protection Wellington 2025-04-20T00:00:00Z http://www.catsprotectionwellington.org.nz/blog/post/133639/2024-annual-general-meeting/ Our Annual General Meeting will be held at the CPW shelter on Sunday 25 August at 3pm. It will be at 29 Vancouver Street in Kingston, upstairs in the West Wing meeting room.To vote at the AGM, you must be a financial member for 2024/25. You can rejoin or become a member by completing the online form on this website. ... animals cats communitygroups Thu, 15 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT http://www.catsprotectionwellington.org.nz/blog/post/133639/2024-annual-general-meeting/ Cats Protection Wellington 2024-08-15T00:00:00Z http://www.catsprotectionwellington.org.nz/blog/post/133509/zukos-superstar-life/ Of all the cats who have found their homes through the CPW shelter in the last year, Zuko would have to be voted most likely to star in his own TV show. cats animals communitygroups Tue, 13 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT http://www.catsprotectionwellington.org.nz/blog/post/133509/zukos-superstar-life/ Cats Protection Wellington 2024-08-13T00:00:00Z http://www.catsprotectionwellington.org.nz/blog/post/110408/cairo-takes-over-the-office/ This pretty tabby girl (11) came in when her folks moved overseas to take care of elderly parents and couldn’t take Cairo with them. animals cats communitygroups Sun, 10 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT http://www.catsprotectionwellington.org.nz/blog/post/110408/cairo-takes-over-the-office/ Cats Protection Wellington 2023-12-10T00:00:00Z http://www.catsprotectionwellington.org.nz/blog/post/110406/adopting-austin-was-a-bit-hairy/ He quickly established a personality that was feisty, bitey and swipey, and most volunteers learned not to get in range of his claws, especially given his long reach. animals cats communitygroups Mon, 18 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT http://www.catsprotectionwellington.org.nz/blog/post/110406/adopting-austin-was-a-bit-hairy/ Cats Protection Wellington 2023-09-18T00:00:00Z http://www.catsprotectionwellington.org.nz/blog/post/107088/remembering-hugo-rusbridge/ Hugo will be best-remembered by long-standing volunteers from recent years, as he would come in every week to spend hours combing and grooming the cats. obituaries animals cats communitygroups Sat, 08 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT http://www.catsprotectionwellington.org.nz/blog/post/107088/remembering-hugo-rusbridge/ Cats Protection Wellington 2023-07-08T00:00:00Z http://www.catsprotectionwellington.org.nz/blog/post/107090/stone-keepsakes-made-with-love/ Headhunted from the Netherlands to take up the position of Professor in Ethical Leadership at Victoria University’s School of Business, Karin and her husband Juan (an IT specialist) moved to New Zealand in September 2016. animals cats communitygroups Sat, 08 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT http://www.catsprotectionwellington.org.nz/blog/post/107090/stone-keepsakes-made-with-love/ Cats Protection Wellington 2023-07-08T00:00:00Z http://www.catsprotectionwellington.org.nz/blog/post/107087/consuela-retires-with-grace/ She now has a home with people dedicated to meeting her every need. animals cats communitygroups Sat, 08 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT http://www.catsprotectionwellington.org.nz/blog/post/107087/consuela-retires-with-grace/ Cats Protection Wellington 2023-07-08T00:00:00Z http://www.catsprotectionwellington.org.nz/blog/post/87077/mr-magoo-melts-healts/ Mr Magoo enjoys a cuddle with CPW team lead Delwyn.... animals cats communitygroups Mon, 09 May 2022 12:00:00 GMT http://www.catsprotectionwellington.org.nz/blog/post/87077/mr-magoo-melts-healts/ Cats Protection Wellington 2022-05-09T12:00:00Z http://www.catsprotectionwellington.org.nz/blog/post/87078/countdown-to-new-building/ We’re almost there with CPW’s new shelter building!  CPW, Cranko Architects, and DRD Builders Ltd are onto the last things to do, such as installing a downpipe and heat pump controls, and replacing a door in the laundry. animals cats communitygroups Sat, 07 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT http://www.catsprotectionwellington.org.nz/blog/post/87078/countdown-to-new-building/ Cats Protection Wellington 2022-05-07T00:00:00Z -41.3232502 174.761316 Vancouver Street, Kingston, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6242, New Zealand http://www.catsprotectionwellington.org.nz/blog/post/87079/cpws-oldest-foster-cat-reaches-23/ Gypsy had a close bond with Geena, who fostered and loved her for three years.... animals cats communitygroups Mon, 02 May 2022 12:00:00 GMT http://www.catsprotectionwellington.org.nz/blog/post/87079/cpws-oldest-foster-cat-reaches-23/ Cats Protection Wellington 2022-05-02T12:00:00Z http://www.catsprotectionwellington.org.nz/blog/post/87076/high-demand-for-desexing-help/ Oreo was a stray who needed to be desexed before he came in to us. All cats in the CPW shelter are desexed.... animals cats communitygroups Mon, 14 Feb 2022 11:00:00 GMT http://www.catsprotectionwellington.org.nz/blog/post/87076/high-demand-for-desexing-help/ Cats Protection Wellington 2022-02-14T11:00:00Z http://www.catsprotectionwellington.org.nz/blog/post/87075/bostiks-sticky-situation/ He was noticed in the machinery room of a local factory, which houses a moving conveyor belt. animals cats communitygroups Mon, 07 Feb 2022 11:00:00 GMT http://www.catsprotectionwellington.org.nz/blog/post/87075/bostiks-sticky-situation/ Cats Protection Wellington 2022-02-07T11:00:00Z http://www.catsprotectionwellington.org.nz/blog/post/87074/nikau-foundation-donates-5k-to-cpw/ Tama is one of our cats who benefits from Nikau Foundation's donation. He has ongoing medical needs due to a number of conditions, and is cared for at the shelter.... animals cats communitygroups Mon, 31 Jan 2022 11:00:00 GMT http://www.catsprotectionwellington.org.nz/blog/post/87074/nikau-foundation-donates-5k-to-cpw/ Cats Protection Wellington 2022-01-31T11:00:00Z http://www.catsprotectionwellington.org.nz/blog/post/75611/mysterys-miracle-rescue/ A pest removal expert seems an unlikely ally to a cat rescue charity, but his rescue of Mystery from destruction was one of the high points of our year. animals cats communitygroups Tue, 28 Dec 2021 02:59:39 GMT http://www.catsprotectionwellington.org.nz/blog/post/75611/mysterys-miracle-rescue/ Cats Protection Wellington 2021-12-28T02:59:39Z http://www.catsprotectionwellington.org.nz/blog/post/75021/keep-your-cats-sun-safe-this-summer/ Keep all your family sun-smart this summer – including your cats! While we’re slapping on our own sunscreen and hats, we also need to protect our pets from the harsh New Zealand sunlight. animals cats communitygroups Sun, 05 Dec 2021 23:41:38 GMT http://www.catsprotectionwellington.org.nz/blog/post/75021/keep-your-cats-sun-safe-this-summer/ Cats Protection Wellington 2021-12-05T23:41:38Z http://www.catsprotectionwellington.org.nz/blog/post/70727/farewell-to-tasman-street-vets/ One of CPW’s longest supporting vet partners has sadly closed its doors after a 50 year history. animals cats communitygroups Tue, 17 Aug 2021 12:00:00 GMT http://www.catsprotectionwellington.org.nz/blog/post/70727/farewell-to-tasman-street-vets/ Cats Protection Wellington 2021-08-17T12:00:00Z http://www.catsprotectionwellington.org.nz/blog/post/70728/cpw-t-shirts-now-online/ CPW’s online shop now offers more items to buy, alongside our calendars and Christmas cards. animals cats communitygroups Tue, 10 Aug 2021 12:00:00 GMT http://www.catsprotectionwellington.org.nz/blog/post/70728/cpw-t-shirts-now-online/ Cats Protection Wellington 2021-08-10T12:00:00Z http://www.catsprotectionwellington.org.nz/blog/post/67747/shoutout-to-our-volunteers/ It's National Volunteer Week, which means it’s time to tell the world how awesome the CPW volunteers are! The one thing all our volunteers have in common is their love for our cats, which is obvious just if you look around the shelter any day of the week. animals cats communitygroups Sat, 26 Jun 2021 19:40:52 GMT http://www.catsprotectionwellington.org.nz/blog/post/67747/shoutout-to-our-volunteers/ Cats Protection Wellington 2021-06-26T19:40:52Z http://www.catsprotectionwellington.org.nz/blog/post/66337/volumes-of-support-for-cpw/ Tucked away in Left Bank, just off Cuba Mall, is one of Wellington’s best-loved bookshops. books animals cats communitygroups Thu, 20 May 2021 00:00:00 GMT http://www.catsprotectionwellington.org.nz/blog/post/66337/volumes-of-support-for-cpw/ Cats Protection Wellington 2021-05-20T00:00:00Z -41.2924288 174.7756087 Pegasus Books, Left Bank, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6040, New Zealand http://www.catsprotectionwellington.org.nz/blog/post/66338/powering-into-paintjob/ Two volunteer teams from Wellington Electricity, Northpower and Treescape spent an afternoon each at the shelter recently, as part of their annual community volunteer days. animals cats communitygroups Tue, 11 May 2021 12:00:00 GMT http://www.catsprotectionwellington.org.nz/blog/post/66338/powering-into-paintjob/ Cats Protection Wellington 2021-05-11T12:00:00Z