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Gisborne SPCA drops adoption fees for cats and dogs needing homes

By Anne-Marie de Bruin
Multimedia Journalist·Gisborne Herald·
10 Sep, 2025 04:00 AM2 mins to read

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Long-stay Gisborne SPCA cat Miss Waffleton is available for a koha, as adoption fees are waived until September 21.

Long-stay Gisborne SPCA cat Miss Waffleton is available for a koha, as adoption fees are waived until September 21.

Gisborne’s SPCA has made it easier to adopt friendly cats and dogs if you’re looking for a furry friend.

The animal welfare organisation has waived its adoption fees until September 21 and is asking for a koha for long-stay residents.

One of the long-term animals includes a young cat named Miss Waffleton who “enjoys the finer things in life”, despite having had a rough start in life in the Bay of Plenty.

“We have a beautiful black cat, Miss Waffleton, who has come to us all the way from Whakatāne as she kept getting overlooked. She was found in a shed with her siblings and brought into SPCA in March this year,” SPCA senior external communications adviser Georgia May Gilbertson said.

“We’re hoping someone in the Gisborne area will show some interest and adopt her.”

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Long-stay Gisborne SPCA cat Miss Waffleton is a gentle, quiet companion looking for a home.
Long-stay Gisborne SPCA cat Miss Waffleton is a gentle, quiet companion looking for a home.

The cat is just over a year old.

“Miss Waffleton prefers the finer things in life: face scritches, gentle chin rubs, and a calm, patient human who understands that love is earned, not demanded. Belly rubs? A polite ‘no thank you.’ Back pets? Also, not her style. But earn her trust, and you’ll be rewarded with quiet companionship, cosy moments, and a deep bond,” the SPCA website says.

Miss Waffleton is not the only cat at the Gisborne SPCA. Other cats that found homes earlier this year include Matthew and kitten Lulu. Gisborne SPCA also helped a hawk and a rooster. As usual, friendly dogs at the SPCA are seeking a forever home, too.

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The SPCA Gisborne Centre is at 14 Nursery Rd, Matawhero. Those interested in finding their own pet can phone (06)8679463.

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