West Plains Rescue

01/06/2026

Congratulations Missy!

This beautiful young momma came to us last spring with three beautiful babies. Her time has now come, and she has been adopted by a wonderful family.

Missy is going to have the company of a family but also free reign on farmland. Missy came from a rural location so we think she will be right at home.

Missy is quite the character. She absolutely loves butt pats, wet food and hiding under cosy beds. She is full of life and love, and we are very excited for her future.

01/06/2026

01/06/2026

C'mon Southland, keep up with the changing times!

Well done Nelson/Tasman for this change in bylaw.

From today, new cat management bylaw requirements are now in place for both Tasman District and Nelson City. These rules aim to support responsible pet ownership, improve animal welfare outcomes, and help reunite lost cats with their families more effectively.

👉🏼Tasman District Council
From 1 June 2026, all domestic cats over the age of six months in Tasman District must be:
• Microchipped
• Registered with the New Zealand Companion Animal Register (NZCAR)
• Desexed

👉🏼Nelson City Council
From 1 June 2026, all domestic cats over the age of four months in Nelson City must be:
• Microchipped
• Registered with the New Zealand Companion Animal Register (NZCAR)
• Desexed

Both bylaws included a transition period up until today, 1 June 2026, to support guardians to meet the requirements.

From an NZCAR perspective, accurate microchipping and registration are essential. A microchip only becomes truly effective when it is linked to up-to-date guardian contact details in the NZCAR. This information plays a vital role in reuniting lost pets, supporting responsible ownership, and assisting councils, vets, and animal agencies in emergency and rehoming situations.

If your cat already meets these requirements, there is nothing further you need to do. We do encourage all guardians to take a moment to check their NZCAR details are current and correct.

30/05/2026

Bad Boris! He is back at Dynamic Engineering now 🤣

UPDATE😺Boris is back home😺 FOUND LORNEVILLE🐈‍⬛️ This cat has walked into Super Liquor Lorneville tonight. He looks well looked after but the staff are concerned that he may get hit by a car if he is put back outside left to wander around. He is safe in the staffroom at the moment. Is this your cat? Or do you know where he may live?.

30/05/2026

30/05/2026

REHOME ON BEHALF

TJ and Zoro are looking for a new home due to their owner suffering a bad injury and is no longer able to care for them. They are in Invercargill.

The boys are desexed and microchipped, vaccinations are a bit out of date.

Zoro (tuxedo) is a little shy around people he doesn't know but very talkative with people he trusts,especially at food time. TJ (ginger) is outgoing around visitors and is very affectionate.

They've been around small dogs okay, unsure about big dogs. To be adopted as a pair.

Message the page with your contact number and we will pass onto the owner.

29/05/2026

REHOME ON BEHALF

Basil's mom has gone into care and he is looking for a family to adopt him. Basil is desexed and microchipped.

Best to go to a home without dogs Or other cats, but could be okay with kids. Has been around grandkids a few times.

Message the page with your contact information and we will pass onto the owner.

28/05/2026

Congratulations Sunny!

This bright eyed gal was adopted by a family wanting a companion for the children and their other ginger cat.

Sunny has a wonderful nature. Thanks to her very dedicated foster mom, she has come out of her shell so much and become quite the snuggler.

We are excited to see Sunny settle into her new home and hopefully befriend her new ginger brother.

26/05/2026

Cosmos and Neptune

These beautiful boys have amazing soft coats and a gorgeous tan to their tabby patterns. They're wonderful boys, playful and affectionate.

They are nervous around new people but once they get to know you they are all good. Cosmos (white on his nose) is such a goof, and Neptune is the snuggler.

They've been fostered in a wonderful family home, so they're used to teenagers, other cats and dogs.

The boys would be a great option for someone looking for a pair of bonded siblings, however we will consider applications for them separately. Ideally they both go to homes with other cats (or friendly dogs).