Nemo
Impound number: WCC-C-11-25-036
About Nemo
Nemo has been in our care since 8 November 2025.
| Gender | male |
| Age | 1 year old (adult) Please note: this is the age at the time this cat was impounded. |
| Breed | Domestic |
| Colour | Ginger |
| Hair | short |
| Cost to adopt | $50 (75% discount) Nemo comes microchipped, desexed, vaccinated, flea and worm checked, and lifetime registered. |
🐾 Meet Nemo – The Ultimate Snuggle Bug! 🐾
Nemo is a one-year-old ginger boy with a heart full of love and a spirit that shines brighter than ever! Despite coming to us with a fractured leg that required amputation, Nemo is thriving in foster care and living life to the fullest. His resilience is inspiring, and his affectionate nature will melt your heart.
✨ Personality & Temperament:
🐱 Affection Overload: Nemo is the definition of a lap cat! He insists on sleeping on your chest, nuzzled into your face and neck every night.
💕 Clingy & Loving: If you stop patting him, he’ll gently nudge your hand until you start again. He even gives adorable wet-nose boops when he wants more attention!
🐾 Social Butterfly: Friendly with everyone he meets—humans, cats, and even dogs!
🍽️ Food Motivated: Treats are his love language.
🎮 Toy Shy: Still learning to enjoy toys, but his playful side will come out with time.
🏡 Ideal Home:
Nemo would suit a home that wants a super affectionate, people-oriented cat. He’s submissive with other cats and does well with careful introductions. Whoever adopts Nemo should love cuddles—because he’ll want them all day, every day!
🩺 Health Notes:
Nemo had his left leg amputated after a fracture, but he’s in amazing spirits and gets around beautifully. He can be picked up and held easily, but if he’s lying on you and you try to readjust him, he may give a soft warning nip near his amputation side—just his way of saying “ouch, careful!”
To view more photos and videos of this pet, please visit their PetRescue profile here.
Apply to adopt Nemo
Nemo 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 Nemo 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:
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.
Still looking?