We are an organisation that rescues cats and kittens that are unwanted, abandoned, or abused.
The animals are cared for at our premises in Mangere East, Auckland, where we bring them back to good health to go on to being adopted

All cats that leave the cattery are spayed or neutered, wormed, and vaccinated.

Viewing Times:

Noon to 2pm every day except Fridays
Please phone beforehand to make an appointment on 09 276 9960 or 027 426 4374.
As the premises are partly leased from Cats'N Jammas Boarding Cattery we ask that you respect the times for viewing.

We would like to thank Animal Rescue (Thames) for any of the excerpts we may have inadvertently 'borrowed' forever. Thank you Alice and Co. We love you. Meow

Please email us for further information, or phone either +64-(09)-276-9960 or 027-426-4374.


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  • Cats In Need is now a seller of Auckland Entertainment books that provide Aucklanders with amazing discounts for restaurants, eateries and clubs while also supporting charities' fundraising efforts. They cost $65, with a portion going toward the running of the shelter, and are available by emailing us at the Trust.
    We'll soon have a fundraising page up and running to sell them through so check back here soon.


  • Support Cats In Need Trust by shopping with leading retailers at http://www.yourfastshop.co.nz/cint.

    By following this link or selecting us as your favourite charity at www.yourfastshop.co.nz a percentage of your online purchases will go toward helping our cause. Shop with Woolworths, Fishpond, Qantas, PharmacyDirect and many more and you can help us make a difference.


  • The only survivor of the Xmas Day kittens, Earl, is now up for adoption in the kittens section so please have a look.


  • A horrible case of animal cruelty against a small kitten came to our attention recently and we'd like to highlight how some cats are treated, you'll find the story here.


  • Cats in need trust were recently profiled in the Manukau Courier, click here to see the article.


  • We've just updated the 'Crisis Kittens' page so see here for new pictures of these brave survivors, and they can now be found in the kittens section here


  • We are urgently needing volunteers! If you can spare any time to help us out please contact us immediately on either +64-(09)-276-9960 or 027-426-4374.


  • Cats In Need Trust were profiled in the March 2008 issue. Click here to check out the photos used in the magazine of our lovely cats at Cats In Need Trust.

  • The Trust just put $1200 toward desexing the male cats and would greatly appreciate it if anyone would like to donate money toward this ongoing cost.


  • Te Kuiti SPCA has just finished their website, see here



  • See below and on the main adoption page for a beautiful poem about a newly adopted cat.





  • Some other related sites: Pets On the Net CatZone Petlopedia C is for Cats The German Shepherd Rescue Trust Te Kuiti SPCA

    Cats In Need Trust is a registered Incorporated Society; #1304799