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Mission: Adoptable 

February 19, 2026

Victorian shelters, united by one mission.

Will you answer the call?

Welcome to Mission Adoptable!

Across Victoria, animal shelters are coming together for one shared purpose: to move cats and kittens out of shelters and into homes, before a busy and extended kitten season begins.

Mission Adoptable is a three-day, state-wide adoption weekend focused on immediate action. From Friday 20 to Sunday 22 February 2026. Geelong Animal Welfare Society, along with nine other shelters, will reduce adoption fees for cats and kittens to $50, while continuing their usual adoption processes.

When a cat or kitten is adopted, it creates:

  •  Space for the animals still to come.
  •  Space for lost cats who are not reclaimed.
  •  Space for kittens born in the weeks ahead.
  •  Space for shelters to keep responding when the need is greatest.

Help us with our mission to get these animals out of the shelter and adopted into loving homes!

If you have been considering adopting a cat, now is the time.

Tips:

It could be very busy at GAWS during the 3-day Mission Impossible adoption drive. Please be patient and mindful there could be some delays. For those visiting towards the end of the day, we encourage you to arrive at least one hour before close time, to give you plenty of time to meet your new best friend! 

Don't forget to bring a cat carrier with you on the day.

Find your pawfect companion:

FAQ'S

Adoption is based on suitability. Every adoption includes time to meet the cat or kitten, and an conversation about their needs. A low adoption fee does not mean a low standard. We take care to place animals where they are most likely to thrive.

Every animal adopted will have undergone desexing, microchipping, age-appropriate vaccinations, parasite treatment and a veterinary health check.

No. Adoption fees are explained upfront. Some cats or kittens may need ongoing medication or specific management at home, depending on their individual needs. If that applies, this will be discussed before adoption so you can make an informed decision. In some situations, we may also ask adopters to maintain food continuity or continue parasite prevention products.

It starts with a conversation and meeting the cat or kitten. Most cats are simply looking for a family willing to give them time and make it work. Our team will guide you through what’s needed so everyone has the best chance of settling in well.

The best place to start is our website, as all available cats and kittens are listed there. You’re also welcome to call our shelter or drop in to say hello. Sometimes kittens move through the shelter quickly and are adopted before they even make it onto the website, so visiting in person can make all the difference.

Yes. Fostering, donating, or sharing profiles all help cats and kittens move closer to home.

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