Rocket
Impound number: WCC-C-07-26-019
About Rocket
Rocket has been in our care since 15 July 2026.
| Gender | female |
| Age | 5 Years (adult) Please note: this is the age at the time this cat was impounded. |
| Breed | Domestic |
| Colour | Tortie |
| Cost to adopt | $100 (50% discount) Rocket comes microchipped, desexed, vaccinated, flea and worm checked, and lifetime registered. |
💛 About Rocket
Rocket is a sweet, affectionate girl who has perfected the art of relaxing. While she enjoys attention and companionship, she's not overly demanding and is happy to spend her days snoozing in a sunny spot, curled up on a lap, or quietly following her favourite person around the house.
One of the most special things about Rocket is her bond with her best friend, Groot. The pair are deeply attached and spend much of their time together, whether they're napping, exploring, or keeping an eye on their foster family. They provide each other with comfort and confidence, and we'd love to see them find a forever home together.
🐱 Personality and Behaviour
➖ Affectionate and people-oriented
➖ Loves attention and purrs whenever you're nearby
➖ Very cuddly and enjoys sleeping on her humans
➖ Calm and low-energy
➖ Curious and observant
➖ More adventurous than she first appears
➖ Chatty and full of personality
➖ Can be shy around new people initially
🎁 Favourite Things
➖ Sitting on laps while you work
➖ Head pats and cuddles
➖ Gentle brushing sessions
➖ Following her people around the house
➖ Sleeping and relaxing
➖ Kneading soft blankets
🧼 Skills
➖ Fully litter trained
➖ Easy to handle
➖ Settles well into a home routine
➖ Comfortable being patted and brushed
➖ Happy living alongside other cats
🏡 Ideal Home for Rocket
➖ Plenty of lap time and companionship
➖ A calm and loving environment
➖ Soft blankets for kneading and snuggling
➖ Patient introductions to new people
➖ Cosy places to nap and observe the world
💛 Rocket is a loving, gentle companion who simply wants to be close to her people. Whether she's curled up on your lap, chatting away about her day, or following you from room to room, Rocket brings warmth, companionship, and endless cuddles wherever she goes. With a little time to settle in, this sweet girl will become a devoted shadow and loyal best friend. 🐾
To view more photos and videos of this pet, please visit their PetRescue profile here.
Note: Rocket is a paired animal with Groot. While they can be adopted separately, they'd love an owner who can take both of them.
Apply to adopt Rocket
Rocket 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 Rocket 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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