Groot
Note: this cat's original name is unknown
Impound number: WCC-C-07-26-020
About Groot
Groot has been in our care since 15 July 2026.
| Gender | male |
| Age | 2 Years (adult) Please note: this is the age at the time this cat was impounded. |
| Breed | Domestic |
| Colour | Tabby and White |
| Cost to adopt | $50 (75% discount) Groot comes microchipped, desexed, vaccinated, flea and worm checked, and lifetime registered. |
💛 About Groot
Groot is a sweet, affectionate boy with a gentle soul and a love for the quieter things in life. While he enjoys attention and companionship, he's not demanding and is perfectly content spending his days stretched out in a sunny spot, snoozing on a comfy bed, or quietly hanging out with his favourite people.
🐱 Personality and Behaviour
➖ Affectionate and loving
➖ Calm and relaxed nature
➖ Loves attention and purrs whenever you're nearby
➖ Very cuddly, especially at nap time
➖ Curious and observant
➖ Gentle and nurturing with other cats
➖ Chatty and full of sweet little sounds
➖ Can be a little shy with new people initially
🎁 Favourite Things
➖ Sunny spots for lounging
➖ Rolling around on his back
➖ Relaxing on the window ledge
➖ Sleeping on the bed in the sunshine
➖ His cosy cat bed in the wardrobe
➖ Spending time with Rocket
🧼 Skills
➖ Fully litter trained
➖ Easy to handle
➖ Well-mannered and calm
➖ Comfortable living with other cats
➖ A wonderful companion for a quiet home
🏡 Ideal Home for Groot
➖ Plenty of cosy places to nap
➖ A calm and loving environment
➖ Sunny windows and warm beds
➖ Patient introductions to new people
➖ Lots of affection and companionship
➖ A forever home willing to welcome both Groot and Rocket together
✨ Little Things to Love About Groot
➖ Does adorable little bunny hops on his back legs when asking for pats 💛
➖ Loves rolling around on his back in sunny spots
➖ Happily let's foster kittens play with his tail
➖ Grooms younger kittens like a caring big brother
➖ Loves chatting with his people
➖ Enjoys relaxing in his secret wardrobe bed
➖ Walks along the window ledge to find the perfect sunny spot
To view more photos and videos of this pet, please visit their PetRescue profile here.
Note: Groot is a paired animal with Rocket. While they can be adopted separately, they'd love an owner who can take both of them.
Apply to adopt Groot
Groot came to us as a lost cat. He is now available for adoption, but if you are his owner, you can still contact us to reclaim him.
Use the button below to let us know if you're interested in adopting Groot and one of our friendly team members will get in touch with you.
Note, all adopted animals come microchipped, desexed, vaccinated, flea and worm checked, and lifetime registered.
Common questions about adopting a pet
Start by using one of these links to browse our lists of pets available for adoption:
When you find a pet you like, click the button on its profile page to fill in a form and register your interest in adopting. You can also call us on (02) 4227 7111 during business hours (Monday – Friday, 9am - 5pm).
We’ll then ask you a few follow-up questions to check that you’re a responsible pet owner and make sure that your chosen pet best meets your needs.
We’ll also invite you to meet your future pet in person to make sure you’re a perfect match, before finalising the adoption.
The only types of pets we offer for adoption are:
Some animals on our lists may be marked as 'too young for adoption'. This is generally because they're not yet old enough to be desexed before they go to their forever home.
We don't accept enquiries for animals until they're ready to be adopted, but if you are the original owner you can still reclaim them any time.
If you've got your eye on an animal marked 'too young', check back later - an adoption application link will be added to their page once they're old enough to go to a new home.
Please also note that very young animals may still be eligible to be fostered. This will be noted on the page for each animal if applicable.
The cost to adopt will vary depending on how long the animal has been waiting for a home. Generally costs will be:
- Between $50 - $200 for a cat
- Between $75 - $300 for a dog.
Like all Council fees and charges, these costs will be reviewed each year. Any changes will be publicly exhibited for comment before they are adopted by Council.
Yes you can!
When you let us know you're interested to adopt a cat or adopt a dog, we'll contact you and arrange a meet and greet so you can say hello and decide if they’re the one for you.
Our dogs and cats are boarded at a number of regional kennelling facilities contracted by Council. These are currently located across Wollongong, Gerringong and Nowra. You can't directly visit these facilities, but we'll bring the dog or cat to a location in our area that works for you.
Being a pet owner is a big responsibility.
To adopt a pet from Council:
- You must be over 18 years old
- You don't have to live in the Illawarra, but you will need to be able to transport your pet home.
Before adopting a new pet, consider your lifestyle and living arrangements.
If you have any questions or concerns, our team is happy to talk to you about your situation. Please email us or call (02) 4227 7111 to arrange a discussion.
We recognise the serious issue of baiting within the animal rehoming industry. To help prevent this, we have an assessment process in place for potential owners.
Potential owners are vetted to make sure that they’re suitable and committed to animal well-being.
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