The Cats Protection League is a registered charity dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming stray cats and abandoned cats and kittens.
In addition to cat rescue and rehoming, Cats Protection League provides a range of services to the public, including our Feline Fix desexing program which provides financial assistance for desexing. We also offer discounted worm and flea treatments, help with veterinary costs, cat food, cage and trap hire. Click here to view our services for Canterbury cat owners.
CONTACT US: 03 376 6094, or email: cplcats@xtra.co.nz
Flea and Worm Treatments
Please note: We do not sell worm and flea treatments during the weekend and you will need to be a Community Services Card holder to purchase these.
Cats Protection League works with eighteen amazing vets across Canterbury to help desex cats. Learn more about our Feline Fix program!
Visit our cattery and office:
14 Charlesworth Street, Woolston, Christchurch
OFFICE HOURS:
Monday-Friday 10 am - 4 pm.
CATTERY OPEN HOURS:
Tuesday to Friday 11.00am – 2.30pm
Saturday 11.00am – 3.00pm
Sunday 11.00am – 2.30pm
Closed Monday
All adoptions take place through the cattery, so if you are looking to adopt a cat or kitten, please either visit during open hours or call: (03) 384 0006
Visit the CPL Opportunity Shop
Located at 475 Worcester street and open between 10 am and 4 pm weekdays.
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Featured Cats For Adoption

Toluk
Toluk is about 11 years old and came into CPL care when her owner moved to a new apartment where pets are not allowed. This is her second time with CPL, she was adopted from us in 2012 (and was called Precious then).
Toluk is friendly and confident with a little bit of “tortitude” and will suit a quiet adult home. Her unusual name comes from a type of currency made from turtle shell.
Adopting an older cat can be very rewarding and they make great companions. As they are less active they tend to spend more time indoors and are less likely to get lost or injured. They are particularly suitable for owners who are themselves less active and/or spend most of their time at home.

Adopted: Roxy!!
Roxy is about 13 years old. We first met her in 2012 when she came to CPL as a very shy cat. She escaped from foster care – thankfully a rare occurrence – and could not be found. As it turns out, she was taken in by kind people close to where she was lost. When they moved house about a year ago she stayed behind and was fed by a neighbour who has now gone into care. What a surprise when we got her back!
Roxy is still quite shy but much more relaxed than we remember – she must have learned from her adventures that humans are nice to have around. She loves her food and will suit a quiet home and a patient, experienced new owner.