Gizmo

DOB: November 2017

Gizmo is a total weirdo! She loves to chomp on our fingers, scoot around the bottoms of couches on her back and rotate her head totally upside-down when she’s keen for pats. She does the cutest little butt wiggle when she pounces or jumps and she sits in the strangest positions, often with her wee back legs sticking out to the side. She can come across as a bit of a snob because she takes a while to warm up to new people, however once you win her over she is incredibly affectionate! If it’s your first time meeting her, keep an eye on her body language as she may not be keen on attention. She prefers you to hold your hand out and let her smooch you rather than be patted. She was born with a congenital deformity in her back legs with some hip dysplasia so you’ll notice she looks very bow legged from behind! Because of this she is not very good at jumping but she loves to climb and play just like any other cat.

Susie

DOB: March 2018

Susie is an absolute star! She’s an affectionate girl who loves attention and pats and she will almost always jump up on her back legs for smooches if you hold your hand above her. Full of energy and very playful, she loves to play catch and steal people’s things and run away with them (hair ties are her favourite). She likes to hop on people’s laps but doesn’t usually settle there because she has too many other things to do and people to visit. Occasionally though, she’ll decide someone is worthy! Her absolute favourite thing though, is to get nice and comfy on people’s jackets, scarves and handbags.

Oscar was a very special wee dude and one of the first cats to come to Catnap. He was born with a neurological condition called cerebellar hypoplasia which affected his fine motor skills and coordination. As well as this, he had a genetic condition which affected his growth and development.

Oscar came to us with his brother Leo all the way from Whitianga, where they were rescued, and became one of our resident cats. He spent a wonderful six months with us, adored by everyone who met him. Unfortunately his health issues worsened and although we did everything we could to save him, he sadly passed away in January 2019.

Oscar had so much love from so many people during his life at Catnap and we are so happy that we were able to be a part of that. From his rescuer, his fosterer, our staff and customers, his brother Leo and all the other cats at Catnap who looked after him so well, he had so much love.

Oscar made such a big impression on everyone who met him and brought people together in a way that only a small wobbly cat could. We really feel that Oscar created a community here at Catnap and embodied all that we want Catnap to be.

We always knew it was possible his time with us might be short but we are so glad that we had the time with him that we did.

Oscar had a special place in many people’s hearts and we feel so grateful that, although he got dealt a pretty rough hand in life, we were able to fill it with so much love. Knowing Oscar and seeing the positivity and happiness he brought people at Catnap meant so much to us and he will never be forgotten ❤️