Ten Lives

Catwalk Challenge

1-10th October 2024

We are aiming to raise $10,000 in 10 days to cover after hours vet bills for our foster carers this kitten season.

Get involved by walking your cat or donating to a catwalker.

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Desexing Program
Free Cat Desexing Program

Sorell Council, TassieCat, Ten Lives and Hobart Community Veterinary Hospital are partnering for a Free Cat Desexing Program for Midway Point residents.

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Meow Meals
A Helping Paw for Cat Owners in Need

A new initiative aimed at supporting both feline companions and their owners, Ten Lives is proud to announce the launch of the “Meow Meals” Feline Food Assistance Program.

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Foster

A short-term delight between your long-haul flights!

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Fostering, even for a short duration of a week or two, plays a crucial role in caring for cats in need.

Tradies for Tabbies
Tradies for Tabbies

Tradies for Tabbies is a fantastic initiative from Master Builders Tasmania who have decided to very generously to encourage their members to volunteer.

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Home
We are here for the cats of Tasmania

Ten Lives is a self-funded Not-for-Profit animal charity dedicated to caring for and rehoming the unwanted cats and kittens of Tasmania. We improve feline welfare with community projects and education, and protect wildlife.

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Adopt a Cat
Edu.Cat
Edu.Cat is creating real social change

Edu.Cat is a free and exciting Australian-first Kinder – Year 7 Curriculum aligned feline education program focusing on fostering responsible cat ownership with the aim to create social change in how people care for cats and protect wildlife.

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Winter 2024 Scratching Post

Winter edition out now! Join us as we celebrate some of the success stories from the Centre over the past 6 months!

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Volunteer: New Norfolk Op Shop

We’re looking for people to join the team at the Ten Lives Op Shop in New Norfolk!

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Join our Passport Program

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Become a foster carer

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2022-2023 Impact Statement

Download the Ten Lives 2022-2023 Impact Statement.

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Submit a Lost Cat Report

Losing a pet can be a traumatic experience for the whole family as well as being very stressful for your pet.

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Found a stray cat?

What to do if you find a lost, abandoned or unwanted cats or kittens, and the procedure for bringing them in to Ten Lives.

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Surrendering your own cat?

Important information you need to know on Surrendering your own cat or kitten to Ten Lives.

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Cat problems at home?

Fact sheets designed to assist with problem solving issues for you and your cat at home.

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Trapping Feral Cats?

Information on trapping wild stray or feral cats, trap hire form, and application to bring trapped cats to Ten Lives.

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Adopt

Adoption is the only option

Right now we have fabulous kitties looking for homes and they’d love to be part of your family.

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Donate

Help out a kitty in need

We don’t receive government funding and rely on funds from our own operations and support of the general community.

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Foster

Open your heart and your home

Foster caring can be one of the most rewarding and uplifting aspects of volunteering.

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Volunteer

Be part of something amazing

If you have a few hours or perhaps a day here and there to help out then consider volunteering.

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Educate

Take the Edu.Cat STEM Challenge

Engage and excite your students in science and STEM with Edu.Cat – FREE to all schools in Tasmania

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Shop

Treat your kitty or yourself!

Our shop has a great range of stock for both cats or hoomins & your purchase helps a kitty in need!

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Op Shop

Op Shops are the cat’s pyjamas!

Our Op Shops are thriving, traditional op shops which raise much-needed funds for the Centre.

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Boarding

When you can’t be with them

Our centre offers personalised and attentive care for the most pampered kitties.

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