Senior Cats Available For Adoption – 10 Year +
The cats listed within this album are the current senior cats that are available for adoption.
The $165 adoption fee is inclusive of vaccines, flea treatment, worming, desexing and microchipping.
If you would like to enquire about any cat listed here, please contact [email protected]
Basil & Chives – Male – Birman
Adoption Profile:
Name: Basil & Chives
DOB: Basil 17/11/2013 & Chives 17/11/2017
Gender: Male
Breed: Birman
Adoption Fee: $300
Location: Glasshouse Mountains
Snuggle scope: Both very smoochy and always wants to be with their humans
Cat scope: Tolerate other cats
Dog Scope: Only tested through a door and are fine
Child scope: Loves kids’ company
About:
Basil & Chives have a bond that is truly special.
Basil is more independent in nature, while sweet Chives is deeply devoted to his best friend, often seeking comfort and reassurance from him. Because of this close connection, they are a true package deal and must be adopted together.
Despite their senior years, both boys are exceptionally gentle, affectionate, and calm.
They are wonderful with children and happily tolerate being carried and cuddled.
They have also shown great potential in a multi-pet home, remaining unfazed by dogs (even large ones behind a barrier) and integrating well with other cats.
Basil may enjoy a playful chase from time to time, but both boys happily eat alongside other cats and exchange friendly nose sniffs.
If you’re looking for a loving, easygoing duo with beautiful temperaments and a deeply bonded friendship, Basil and Chives could be the perfect addition to your family.
Please note: as all our cats live in foster homes, a completed meet and great application is required before we can arrange a visit. Apply today – meet’n’greet form.
Cecelia – Female DSH
Adoption Profile:
Name: Cecilia
DOB: 03/10/2015
Gender: Female
Breed: Domestic Short Hair
Adoption Fee: $165
Location: Bonogin
Snuggle scope: Enjoys a nice pat
Cat scope: Ok with correct introductions
Dog scope: Tolerates the boisterous puppy in her foster home as long as she is respectful
Child scope: Untested
Medical note. Cecilia has diabetes and requires insulin injections two times a day, she will need this for the rest of her life.
About:
Cecilia is a beautiful 9 year old girl that was surrendered to us after being diagnosed with diabetes.
Her diabetes is now stabilised, and she needs insulin via injection 2 times per day (12 hours apart). This might sound off putting, but CC is so sweet and placid, and sits nicely while you inject her, and she doesn’t even flinch (and the needle is really small so super easy).
She is currently living in a multi cat household. When she first arrived she hid most of the day for several weeks while she adjusted, but now she is happily out in the open joying laying in sunny spots around the house.
She is fine with other cats, but prefers it if they give her her own space.
She’s a sweet girl that likes to bury into snuggly blankets to feel cosy and secure.
She’s a friendly girl that enjoys a nice pat, and when you are patting her, she raises her butt in the air so she can get a good scratch at the base of her tail.
Please note: As all our cats live in foster homes, a completed Meet & Greet application is required before we can arrange a visit. Apply today – meet’n’greet form.
Marley – Female DSH
Adoption Profile:
Name: Marley
DOB: 01/03/2015
Gender: Female
Breed: Domestic Short Hair
Adoption Fee: $165
Location: Mudgeeraba
Snuggle scope: Loves being nearby, but not a lap cat. Okay with being picked up.
Cat scope: Better as a solo cat
Dog scope: Unknown
Child scope: Older children preferred
About:
Marley and you?
This little lady, like her musical namesake is one pretty cool cat. She loves spending her days chilling out, looking out windows, watching the world go by.
She likes meeting new people and sidles up quickly for one of her favourite things in the world, a head scratch. In the evenings her favourite spots are by her human on the lounge or curled up at the end of the bed. Marley hasn’t shown much interest in laps, but with summer coming, who needs a lap warmer anyway. She does though love being nearby and will reward you with the sweetest little meow, or a lovely loud purr.
Marley is learning the wonders of play and has quite a workout chasing toys on sticks. She’ll often roll over to show her beautiful belly, but don’t fall into the trap of thinking she wants a belly rub, it’s her favourite game, grabbing any unsuspecting hand (gently of course).
Marley is an undemanding, sweet, relaxed girl who is responding very well to care. She will no doubt continue to blossom when she finds her forever people to show her the love that was missing from her last home.
Please note: As all our cats live in foster homes, a completed Meet & Greet application is required before we can arrange a visit. Apply today – meet’n’greet form.
Mia – Female DSH
Adoption Profile:
Name: Mia
DOB: 06/02/2014
Gender: Female
Breed: Domestic Short Hair
Adoption Fee: $165
Location: Brighton
Snuggle scope: Very sweet and will push her head onto your hand so that you will pat her
Cat scope: Unsure, she is getting to know her new cat siblings but she is not sure about them yet.
Dog scope: Untested
Child scope: Untested
About:
This senior lady is a real sweetie and loves pats and will sometimes allow herself to be picked up.
If she doesn’t want to be she growls and tries to appear fierce and grumpy to but never scratches or bites. She stops growling once she is being cuddled.
Mia is a senior lady and does not really play but is happy looking out her window or snoozing on her desk by the window. She will come to you to be patted and then purrs happily while being patted.
Please note: As all our cats live in foster homes, a completed Meet & Greet application is required before we can arrange a visit. Apply today – meet’n’greet form.
Noonie – Female Siberian Forest Cat
Adoption Profile:
Name: Noonie
DOB: 11/07/2015
Gender: Female
Breed: Siberian Forest Cat
Adoption Fee: $165
Location: Bray Park
Snuggle scope: Total lap cat once she has settled
Cat scope: Tolerant of non-dominant cats after slow introductions
Dog scope: Untested, but due to shy nature, not recommended
Child scope: Not suitable with children
Medical Note: Noonie has a reverse D-shaped pupil. This means part of her pupil does not react to light in the normal way. Noonie was born with this condition and has been checked by a veterinary ophthalmologist. This does not impact her vision and requires no treatment.
About
Meet Noonie, a lovely senior Siberian Forest Cat, a gentle and dignified companion looking for a peaceful forever home.
With her luxurious triple coat, expressive eyes, and signature fluffy tail, she embodies the natural beauty and elegance the Siberian Forest Cat is known for. Noonie recently came to Best Friends Felines through no fault of her own and is now patiently waiting for a quiet, understanding forever retirement home to call her own.
Naturally shy and sensitive, Noonie may take a little time to feel safe in new surroundings. Once she does, her gentle and affectionate nature begins to shine. She has quickly formed a deep bond with her foster carer, but is yet to extend this trust to other members of the household.
She finds comfort in soft voices, cozy lap snuggles, and calm companionship. Her mature age brings a peaceful presence—she’s content with a warm bed, light brushing sessions, and simply being near her person who makes her feel secure and loved.
Noonie would thrive in a tranquil, calm household without young children, dogs or loud activity. She is good with non-dominant cats, but would be equally content as your one and only. A patient adopter who can offer consistency and kindness will be rewarded with quiet loyalty and heartfelt connection. Senior cats have so much love left to give, and she deserves a second chance at stability and warmth.
If you have a peaceful home and an open heart, this dignified Siberian lady may be the perfect companion to share your days.
Please note: As all our cats live in foster homes, a completed Meet & Greet application is required before we can arrange a visit. Apply today – meet’n’greet form.
Ripley – Female DSH
Adoption Profile:
Name: Ripley
DOB: 04/03/2013
Gender: Female
Breed: Domestic Short Hair
Adoption Fee: $165
Location: Lawnton
Snuggle scope: Very snuggly
Cat scope: Wants to be friends with non dominant cats.
Dog scope: Does not like dogs.
Child scope: Fine with gentle children
Medical Note: Ripley has had her teeth removed on arrival in care. She has some arthritis in her back legs which can be controlled with small amounts of medication.
About
Ripley’s life was harsh before being rescued.
She was part of a colony on a farm with horrible conditions, lacking care and regular food and shelter.
Ripley has raised an unknown number of kittens. Amazingly she is still a sweet and trusting cat.
Now safe in care she is a lap, chair and bed offsider.
She loves companionship, gentle pats, scratches and a sunny spot to nap in.
She is good with other cats but fearful of dogs.
Ripley will also do well with respectful children.
Despite having no teeth, she is an enthusiastic eater enjoying both soft food and kibble and her coat is now showing her beautiful torti colours.
After a tough start, this grand old lady deserves a peaceful loving forever home for her senior years.
Please note: As all our cats live in foster homes, a completed Meet & Greet application is required before we can arrange a visit. Apply today – meet’n’greet form.
Slash – Male DSH
Adoption Profile:
Name: Slash
DOB: 12/10/2015
Gender: Male
Breed: Domestic Short Hair
Adoption Fee: $165
Location: North Lakes
Snuggle scope: Absolutely on his own terms
Cat scope: Single cat household
Dog scope: A little unpredictable, okay if the dog keeps their distance
Child scope: Will tolerate gentle children giving him pats
Medical Note: Slash came into care with a urinary blockage so severe he needed emergency surgery to save his life. Because of this, he now needs a special prescription diet for the rest of his life to prevent further blockages occurring.
About:
Slash (named for the famous guitarist) is a closet sweetheart.
Most interactions with Slash are on his terms, but when you get it right, he rewards you with a satisfied blink and even a brief purring – which is a cross between purring and grunting! He loves to sleep and has a few favourite spots. He is very diligent in using the scratching tower and has never damaged furniture. He is very good at using a closed litterbox and is not fussy about litter brand changes.
Slash is however fussy with food and is also on a special renal diet – he would refuse food repeatedly if he does not like the particular flavour, he loves dry food but is reluctant to drink water. It is important that extra liquid gets added to his wet food (bottled water as he seems to hate council water!)
Slash will need a lot of love and encouragement and tends to share his sweet side with one preferred person only, so if you are perhaps that special person that has heaps of patience and a lot of kitty love, Slash will eventually learn to adore you also.
Please note: As all our cats live in foster homes, a completed Meet & Greet application is required before we can arrange a visit. Apply today – meet’n’greet form.
Tajo – Male DLH
Adoption Profile:
Name: Tajo
DOB: 12/12/2022
Gender: Male
Breed: Domestic Long Hair
Adoption Fee: $165
Location: Fitzgibbon
Snuggle scope: Loves to be cuddled
Cat scope: Very friendly, but fearful of dominant/territorial cats.
Dog scope: Untested
Child scope: Untested, but suspect would be perfectly happy with children
Medical note: Tajo has been noted to be gingivitis prone this can be controlled with ordinary measures such as dental treats which should be part of every cat’s routine.
Medical note: Tajo has been noted to be gingivitis prone this can be controlled with ordinary measures such as dental treats which should be part of every cat’s routine.
About:
Tajo was adopted out as a kitten and through no fault of his own was returned care.
Tajo is super cuddly and friendly and just loves being around people. He loves to join you on the couch for belly rubs and has the loudest purrs.
He’s a very independent player, and will run around the house happily entertaining himself with balls or mice toys or whatever else he can get his paws on while making cute little engine noises while he runs around.
A gentle, clumsy giant Tajo has yet to figure out he is no longer a kitten, making him a silly, clumsy little man who is constantly bounding after toys and running into every chair leg along the way.
He is also an extremely friendly and gentle guy. He will gently greet you with a head boop before leaning into you and then flopping onto the floor for belly rubs.
He wants to be with his humans all the time, whether that’s playing with toys, wandering around the house or cuddling up for a snooze.
He is still a little bit timid of new noises or new things, but he gains a lot of confidence when given reassuring pats by his humans.
Please note: As all our cats live in foster homes, a completed Meet & Greet application is required before we can arrange a visit. Apply today – meet’n’greet form.