Maneki Neko Cat Rescue

31/05/2026

There is a quiet kind of magic about Flamenco. The sort that doesn’t burst onto the stage all at once, but unfolds slowly, gracefully, until suddenly you cannot imagine the world without it.

This beautiful rare ginger girl moves through life with gentle curiosity and soft determination. Flamenco prefers to pause first, watching carefully before taking her next delicate step. But once she feels safe, you begin to see the playful spirit underneath, bright and joyful and impossible not to adore.

✨ Flamenco is not the loudest kitten in the room. She is something rarer. A quiet heart learning how to trust, love, and dance forward one graceful step at a time. ✨

Located in Malvern East Vic

Age 4 months

Adoption Fee $399

Chip 978142001348262

Source No RE100201

APPLY ONLINE at http://www.neko.org.au/adoption-application/
More information available at https://www.petrescue.com.au/listings/1190374

31/05/2026

🚨 Only a Few Tickets Left! 🚨

Cat lovers, cake enthusiasts, and supporters of rescue kitties, this is your last chance to secure your place at one of our most exciting events of the year! 🐾🫖🌸

Join us on Sunday 14th June for the Paws and Petals High Tea and the official launch of our brand new book, Tough Kitties.

Set against the stunning riverside backdrop of Studley Park Boathouse in Kew, this special afternoon celebrates the incredible stories of resilience, survival, and second chances that make up the pages of Tough Kitties.

✨ High Tea ✨ First access to our new book ✨ Fabulous company ✨ Special guest photographer Dave Mayes ✨ Best Dressed (Feline Themed) Prize ✨ Raising vital funds for cats and kittens in need
Every ticket purchased and every book sold helps us continue our lifesaving work, giving more cats the chance to find loving forever homes.

🎟 Only a handful of tickets remain and bookings are essential. Once they're gone, they're gone!
Pre-order your copy of Tough Kitties now and collect it on the day.

Book now before the final tickets disappear: https://www.trybooking.com/DLHZB

Don't miss this purrfect afternoon of tea, treats, inspiring stories, and plenty of feline flair. We can't wait to celebrate with you! 🐈💕

Join us for Paws & Petals High Tea, an elegant and intimate afternoon celebrating resilience, storytelling, and the cats who have captured our...

31/05/2026

💰 Got coin? Got card? We have wares! 💰

Come find us at Bunnings Preston today until 3pm where we're trading in the finest goods this side of the kitten kingdom:
🧁 Sparkly cupcakes
🍰 Cakes and slices
🧶 Mango's famous crocheted kittens
🔥 Toasty heat packs
🐱 Actual kittens (limited edition, extremely adorable but not currently available for adoption).

Our tiny sales team, Chloe and Luka, are hard at work spruiking our wares, accepting pats, and charming unsuspecting shoppers into stopping for "just a quick look" (which somehow turns into cupcakes and kitten cuddles).

Every dollar raised helps us care for cats and kittens just like Chloe and Luka, who were handed into a vet clinic as tiny babies and lovingly hand-raised by one of our fabpurrlous foster carers. 💜

So swing by, grab a treat, pick up a gift, meet some kittens, and help us keep the rescue magic going.

✨ No dragon hoard required. Small coins, big coins, cards, and spontaneous cupcake purchases all welcome. ✨

30/05/2026

Meet Gingie, a charming orange-and-white boy with a big personality and an even bigger heart. This goofy, talkative guy loves being part of the action and will happily “chat” with you throughout the day about everything going on in his world. Whether he’s chasing wand toys, pouncing on stuffed mice, or curling up beside you for a cozy night in, Gingie always finds a way to make his humans smile.

Gingie would do best in a calm, quiet home where he can feel safe and relaxed. He prefers a home without young children or other cats, where he can soak up all the love and attention from his humans. In the right environment, Gingie will be a companion who fills your home with affection, conversation, and plenty of laughter.

Located in Brunswick East Vic

Age 7 years 9 months

Adoption Fee $249

Chip 956000012246544

Source No RE100201

APPLY ONLINE at http://www.neko.org.au/adoption-application/
More information available at https://www.petrescue.com.au/listings/1059640

30/05/2026

🚨 IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF QUALITY CONTROL 🚨

Miss Fifi Lamour, Chief Quality Control Manager of Sewing, has spent countless hours inspecting stitches, supervising yarn, and ensuring all craft items meet the highest standards of coziness (while shedding a little quality-
approved cat hair along the way).

Join us tomorrow from 10am–3pm at Bunnings Preston for our Craft & Bake Sale!

🧶 Handcrafted goodies to keep you warm 🎁 Unique gifts for someone special (or yourself—we won't tell) 🍰 Delicious baked treats lovingly created by our talented bakers, who have bravely sacrificed themselves by licking buttercream bowls in the name of quality assurance

Our knitting needles have been clicking, our sewing machines have been humming, and our ovens have been working overtime!
Come say hello, grab a bargain, enjoy a sweet treat, and help support our wonderful group.
Miss Fifi insists attendance is mandatory. Well... strongly encouraged. 😻
See you there!

P.S. No crafts were harmed in the making of this sale. Several buttercream bowls, however, never stood a chance. 🍰🐾😄

29/05/2026

🎀 Presenting Miss Cha Cha 🎀
The tiny dance sensation with the enormous personality, sparkling whiskers, and a commentary track for absolutely everything. If there is a room in the house, Cha Cha intends to glide into it beside you like she’s making her grand entrance at the Southern Hemisphere Pan-Pacifics. Kitchen? Ballroom. Laundry? Ballroom. Bathroom at 2am? Still ballroom, darling.

This beautiful girl is famously chatty, communicating in the sweetest tiny squeaks and chirps as she follows her people around supervising important activities such as folding washing, opening treats, and existing in her general vicinity. She’s curious, adventurous, and always ready to investigate whatever exciting drama is happening next, even if the drama is just a cupboard door opening.

Cha Cha is ready to dance her way straight into your heart.

Located in Malvern East Vic

Age 4 months

Adoption Fee $399

Chip 978142001348682

Source No RE100201

APPLY ONLINE at http://www.neko.org.au/adoption-application/
More information available at https://www.petrescue.com.au/listings/1190372

29/05/2026

💔 3 years… still waiting. 💔

Bethany has been overlooked time and time again - simply because she has diabetes.

But she’s so much more than that 🐾
She’s gentle, loving, and just wants a home of her own.

Yes, diabetes can feel daunting - but with routine and support, it becomes manageable, and we’re here to help every step of the way 💛

After 3 years of waiting, it’s Bethany’s turn.
https://www.petrescue.com.au/listings/965770

Please share and help her finally find the forever home she deserves 🐱

29/05/2026

🚗✨ Raffle 32 is here and this one is HUGE! ✨🐾

Your next ticket could put you behind the wheel of a Land Rover Defender 110valued at $191,986.24 the ultimate blend of comfort, capability, and pure adventure.

But that’s just the beginning.

⛽ Plus an $8,013.76 EG Ampol fuel voucher
Perfect for spontaneous detours, long road trips, and following the call of adventure wherever it leads.

💛 And $150,000 in gold bullion
Spend it, save it, invest it the choice is completely yours.

This incredible First Prize Pack is one of the biggest yet, and every ticket you buy helps us rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome more cats and kittens in need.

📅 Raffle 32 closes: 8pm AEST, Thursday 23 July 2026 (unless sold out earlier)
📣 Winners announced: Monday 27 July 2026 on playforpurpose.com.au/winners and across Play For Purpose socials

🎟️ Grab your tickets now and help us change more feline lives:
Your support makes all the difference and this time, it might just take you on the adventure of a lifetime.

👉 Get your tickets or join AutoPlay here:
https://www.playforpurpose.com.au/maneki-neko-cat-rescue

Promoter is 50-50 Foundation Ltd. Permits and T&Cs at playforpurpose.com.au

28/05/2026

If you’re looking for a shadow who doubles as a heating pad, Gypsy is your girl! This sweet and incredibly affectionate lady is happiest when she’s curled up right next to her favorite human. She has the most endearing personality; when she’s feeling cozy or wants to say hello, she’ll greet you with a series of adorable squeaks and tiny meows.

Gypsy is a "solo act" who prefers to be the only cat in the spotlight. Because she gets so into her cuddle sessions, she sometimes uses her "spiky claws" to show her love, so she would do best in a home with humans aged 10 and up. If you have a lap and a quiet home, Gypsy is ready to fill it with purrs and squeaks!

Located in Cremorne, Vic

Age 7 years

Adoption Fee $249

Chip 956000012117841

Source No RE100201

APPLY ONLINE at http://www.neko.org.au/adoption-application/
More information available at https://www.petrescue.com.au/listings/1169055

28/05/2026

Jasper, caught in the act of being an absolute superstar! 🐾🎥❤️

As you can see, Jasper is currently still under veterinary care, but he is doing amazingly well and is on his way to a recovery following his first surgery!He came to us needing a mountain of medical attention, a lot of patience, and a second chance at life.

While Jasper himself isn't in the book, he is the perfect example of exactly what a "Tough Kitty" looks like. Our brand new book, “Tough Kitties”, features 26 other incredible cats, all with their own unique stories of resilience, survival, and triumph. We are celebrating all of them at our Paws and Petals High Tea on Sunday, June 14.
Every single ticket sold and every book purchased directly funds the rescue, rehabilitation, and medical care for cats just like Jasper when they need us most.

🚨 Limited Tickets Remaining! 🚨
If you want to join us at the beautiful Studley Park Boathouse from 2 pm – 4 pm for an afternoon of scones, stories, and feline fashion (with a prize from photographer Dave Mayes for best dressed!), you need to pounce right now.
We are down to our final remaining seats and this event will sell out!

Secure your seat at the table:
https://www.trybooking.com/DLHZB

Come along to support our rescue work, cheer on Jasper's recovery journey, and enjoy a gorgeous afternoon by the river. We can’t wait to see you there! 🌸🐈