Paneer
Note: this cat's original name is unknown
Impound number: WCC-C-01-26-041
About Paneer
Paneer has been in our care since 20 January 2026.
| Gender | male |
| Age | 11 Weeks (young) Please note: this is the age at the time this cat was impounded. |
| Breed | Domestic |
| Colour | White |
| Cost to adopt | $50 (75% discount) Paneer comes microchipped, desexed, vaccinated, flea and worm checked, and lifetime registered. |
Paneer is a lively little kitten with a huge heart and an even bigger purr! He absolutely loves attention and will start purring the moment you’re nearby. During nap time, he turns into a complete cuddle‑bug and insists on sleeping on you, your chest, or even your neck—he wants to be as close as possible to his humans.
Life for Paneer is a joyful cycle of play → chaos → nap → repeat. He’s endlessly entertaining, affectionate, and full of kitten confidence.
💕 Paneer’s Favourite Things
🐭 His little toy mouse – his top favourite
🛌 Sleeping under the bed or on your neck
🤗 Snuggling up during every nap
🌀 Biting his own tail (he’s still figuring life out!)
🙀 Sneak‑attacking his brother’s tail when the poor guy isn’t looking
🧸 Rough‑and‑tumble play sessions with his sibling
🐾 Cuddling up close to people
😺 His Personality
🐾 Playful – nonstop energy and enthusiasm
⚡ Energetic – zoomies are a lifestyle
🤍 Snuggly – especially when sleepy
😻 Attention‑loving – purrs whenever you’re near
🙃 Silly and mischievous – tail attacks included
💛 Affectionate and people‑oriented
🧼 His Skills
🚽 Litter trained
🐱 Great with people and other kittens
💤 Master of naps (preferably on you)
🎯 Excellent hunter of toy mice and unsuspecting brother tails
🏡 Ideal Home for Paneer
Paneer will thrive in a home that:
Enjoys a playful, energetic kitten
Loves cuddles and doesn’t mind a kitten sleeping on their neck
Can provide lots of toys and enrichment
Has time for interactive play
Ideally has another playful kitten (or adopts him with his brother!) 💛
He is the perfect companion for someone wanting a sweet, silly, affectionate kitten who will keep you entertained and then melt into your arms for nap time.
To view more photos and videos of this pet, please visit their PetRescue profile here.
Note: Paneer is a paired animal with Halloumi. While they can be adopted separately, they'd love an owner who can take both of them.
Apply to adopt Paneer
Paneer 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 Paneer 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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