"Several thousand dollars" has been donated to the SPCA since Jacinda Ardern posted a heartfelt tribute message on social media to Paddles after her cat tragically died after being hit by a car on Tuesday.
In her short life as New Zealand's most powerful feline, Paddles was catapulted to international stardom.
The Prime Minister took to Instagram yesterday, posting a photo of Paddles and saying he was "much loved, and not just by us."
"Thanks for everyone's thoughts. And on behalf of Paddles, please be kind to the SPCA. They found her before we did, and we will always be grateful for that," Ms Ardern wrote.
Since the post, a SPCA spokesperson told 1 NEWS there had been six times the normal amount donated online yesterday "because of people being so generous and giving in the memory of Paddles."
The PM looked solemn, and was reserved in talking about the recent death of NZ's First Feline. (Source: Other)
"We can't thank people enough for their amazing support and generosity," they said.
The ginger cat was hit and killed by a car in Auckland yesterday. (Source: Other)
"This money will go towards helping more kittens like Paddles get care and a new forever home."
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