Nixie
Note: this cat's original name is unknown
Impound number: WCC-C-07-26-051
About Nixie
Nixie has been in our care since 29 July 2026.
| Gender | female |
| Age | 2 years old (adult) Please note: this is the age at the time this cat was impounded. |
| Breed | Domestic |
| Colour | tabby & white |
| Cost to adopt | $50 (75% discount) Nixie comes microchipped, desexed, vaccinated, flea and worm checked, and lifetime registered. |
💛 About Nixie
Nixie is a sweet, affectionate girl with a gentle nature and a playful, quirky personality. She enjoys spending time with her people and will happily come over for pats and attention, while still being independent enough to entertain herself and relax nearby.
This lovely girl has a soft spot for children and enjoys cuddling up with her human siblings. She loves watching the world from a sunny window perch, chasing toys around the house, and finding the perfect warm spot for an afternoon nap. Nixie is full of charm and has a wonderful way of making people smile with her funny little habits and playful antics.
While she may need a little time to settle into a new environment, once she feels comfortable her loving personality shines through and you'll quickly discover just how much affection she has to give.
🐱 Personality and Behaviour
➖ Affectionate and loving
➖ Gentle with children
➖ Funny and entertaining
➖ Enjoys attention but isn't overly demanding
➖ Playful and curious
➖ Independent while still enjoying companionship
➖ Sweet and easy-going
🎁 Favourite Things
➖ Using her scratcher
➖ Watching the world from window perches
➖ Snoozing in sunny spots
➖ Cuddling with her human siblings
➖ Chasing toy balls around the house
➖ Playing with fidget spinners, socks, and pieces of paper
🧼 Skills
➖ Fully toilet trained
➖ Uses her scratching post well
➖ Well-mannered in the home
🏡 Ideal Home for Nixie
➖ Plenty of love and companionship
➖ Sunny windows and cosy sleeping spots
➖ Interactive toys and enrichment
➖ Children over 10 years old
➖ A family willing to give her a little time to settle in and feel secure
Apply to adopt Nixie
Nixie came to us as a lost cat. She is now available for adoption, but if you are her owner, you can still contact us to reclaim her.
Use the button below to let us know if you're interested in adopting Nixie 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.
Become a foster carer
Please visit our Foster an Animal page if you'd like to become a foster carer for Nixie or one of the other animals in our care.
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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