SO DO WE.
LOVE CATS?
HELP US SAVE THEIR LIVES.
SWEET
🍬
SPICY
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SOMEWHERE IN BETWEEN
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SWEET 🍬 SPICY 🌶 SOMEWHERE IN BETWEEN 🧡
MEET US AT PET O MARIBYRNONG
ON SAT 30 AUG
10AM - 5PM
OUR MISSION IS TO RESCUE, REHABILITATE AND REHOME STRAY AND SURRENDERED CATS AND KITTENS ACROSS VICTORIA.
WHETHER THEY’RE SWEET, SPICY OR SOMEWHERE IN BETWEEN.
We’re based in Essendon, but we help cat-loving humans in need all around Victoria. Our specialty is rehabilitating former street cats, because gradually gaining their trust and eventually having our love reciprocated is a feeling like no other.
With the support of our generous donors, foster carers and volunteers, we’ve rehomed over 350 cats and kittens since 2023.
That’s 350+ little lives made longer, happier and safer, off the streets and in warm, cosy forever homes.
But we’re not slowing down any time soon.
We’re in the process of renovating our facility, with the aim of turning it into a cat café and cattery, and ultimately setting up a vet surgery to offer low-cost desexing to locals.
Along with our last litter program, this will be our way of both giving back to the community and stemming the cat overpopulation problem in Victoria’s western suburbs.
Stay tuned for all of the exciting things we have planned!
FOR ADOPTION
DOLLY
DOB: 12 Dec 2024
Breed: DMH
Dolly is a sweet angel who gets overlooked time and time again because she’s a little on the shy side at first. But once she warms up to you, she’ll stick to you like glue! Couch cuddles, bed snuggles and curling up on your desk while you try to work – and she’ll even love your resident cat/s!
NIRVANA
DOB: 15 Apr 2025
Breed: DMH
Nirvana likes to play hard to get. She's very treat-motivated and will happily take them from your hand, but will hiss and growl if you try to touch her (even though her tail will curl upwards with excitement if you scratch her butt just right) – all part of her charm!
ROMEO
DOB: 1 Jan 2025
Breed: DSH
Once he’s had a chance to settle in, Romeo will locate every mirror in your house and promptly begin admiring himself as he knows how handsome he is! He’s a sweet, observant little boy who loves to nap in the sun and zoom around with his sister, Juliet.
If you’d like to apply to adopt one of our cats or kittens, please complete our questionnaire (linked below). One of our volunteers will be in touch to organise a meet and greet with your potential future furry family member/s, either at our facility in Essendon (currently under renovation) or at their foster carer’s home.
Psst… we have plenty more cats and kittens listed for adoption on our PetRescue page!
OPEN TO FOSTERING?
WE NEED YOU.
JACK
Spice meter: 🌶
Sweet former street cat Jack is as shy as he is beautiful (very). If you can convince him to sit still for a pat, his long fur is incredibly soft. He loves treats and will gently take them from your hand! With some 1:1 attention, we’re sure he’ll learn to trust and tap into his smooch potential.
SALLY
Spice meter: 🌶🌶
Sally’s a hissy little miss, and will run for the hills if you try to touch her - but she never goes to swipe or bite, so we know it’s all talk. She’s very food motivated and at dinner time, will meow non-stop until she’s fed - just part of her charm! Can you tame this hissy princess?
ELVIRA
Spice meter: 🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶
Although our resident Hisstress of the Dark is currently touch-averse, we believe she has the potential to become less reactive with some dedicated 1:1 time and attention, and possibly the company of a friendly feline who can teach her that humans aren't that bad (and neither are pats).
We rely heavily on our foster carers to help us socialise shy or spicy adult cats and prepare them for their forever homes, as unfortunately, we don't have the capacity to spend meaningful 1:1 time with each of them.
Also, as we are a no-kill rescue and keep cats until they find their perfect family, we are often overloaded with surrendered or former stray adult cats at any given time. The more foster carers we are able to recruit, the more cats we can rescue.
As one of our foster carers, you are instrumental in saving these cats' lives.
(Not to mention, as we are a registered charity, any purchases (over $2) you make for your foster cat/s are tax-deductible.)
If you’re interested in becoming a foster carer, complete our questionnaire (linked below) and one of our volunteers will be in touch to discuss your requirements and match you with your perfect temporary companion/s.
MAKE A REAL
DIFFERENCE.
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Make an easy $5 donation
Your contribution will go towards:
Desexing: $250 per spay / $225 per castration
Flea + worming treatment: $35 per cat, per month
Food: $30 per cat, per month
Litter: $20 per cat, per month
Medical treatment: Varies from $0 to $5000+, depending on unique medical needs
Toys, beds, treats, bowls, and all the other incidental expenses cats and kittens incur: $???
Donations not only help keep Sugar & Spice afloat, but also keep our volunteers’ spirits up – which in turn keeps us going.
Every dollar donated proves that there are people out there who also care.
Thank you so much for your contribution, however small. 💜
SUGAR & SPICE CAT RESCUE
BSB 083 170
A/N 290 296 910
Donations over $2 are tax deductible. Please get in touch with us for a tax receipt.
