Found Cats in Ottawa

Recent sightings near Ottawa

Spotted·17h ago

Grey tabby cat spotted

is anyone looking for a grey tabby cat? Elgin Street

near Elgin Street, Ottawa

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Spotted·2d ago

Grey tabby cat spotted

cat loose near Sandy Hill

near Sandy Hill, Ottawa

750 views

Spotted·7d ago

Calico cat spotted

Not sure who to tell so posting here. There’s a medium calico cat at Hintonburg, no collar visible. Please pass this along if you know anyone missing one.

Hintonburg area, Ottawa

831 views

Spotted·8d ago

Orange tabby cat spotted

Came across an orange tabby cat at ByWard Market. Looked a bit underfed but otherwise ok.

just off ByWard Market, Ottawa

272 views

Spotted·Oct 12

White cat spotted

my partner saw a white cat by Lowertown about an hour ago. Seemed calm, just sort of sitting there. someone must be missing this one.

Lowertown, Ottawa

932 views

Spotted·Oct 7

Black and white cat spotted

A medium black and white cat was walking on its own at The Glebe.

The Glebe area, Ottawa

876 views

Spotted·Sep 28

Cream cat spotted

Noticed a cream cat wandering near Westboro. Couldn’t get close enough to check for tags.

by Westboro, Ottawa

984 views

Spotted·Sep 24

White cat spotted

A medium white cat was walking on its own at Lowertown.

near Lowertown, Ottawa

685 views

Spotted·Sep 17

Grey cat spotted

just saw a grey cat at Old Ottawa South, didn’t have a collar on as far as i could tell. Was a bit shy but stayed in the area.

near Old Ottawa South, Ottawa

557 views

Spotted·Sep 15

cat spotted

Green collar, refused to approach anyone, brown and grey fur. Saw him over 2 weeks ago at the fire fighter memorial and spotted him today at the bridge on the west side.

The Corktown Footbridge, Ottawa

696 views

Spotted·Sep 12

cat spotted

Metallic Stairs - Somerset near city center, Ottawa

539 views

Spotted·Sep 11

Tabby cat spotted

A small tabby cat was walking on its own at Old Ottawa South

Old Ottawa South, Ottawa

933 views

Spotted·Sep 10

Calico cat spotted

There’s a calico cat at Hintonburg right now. Looked well-groomed so probably has a home nearby. I don’t see anyone around looking for it. No collar that I could see. Hope someone recognizes it.

hintonburg, Ottawa

917 views

Spotted·Sep 4

Grey tabby cat spotted

ok so there’s a grey tabby cat at Hintonburg. Kept its distance. hope it belongs to someone

Hintonburg, Ottawa

620 views

Spotted·Sep 1

Black cat spotted

saw a black cat at Centretown

just off Centretown, Ottawa

955 views

Spotted·Aug 22

Tabby cat spotted

cat loose near Elgin Street

Elgin Street, Ottawa

679 views

Spotted·Aug 6

Tortoiseshell cat spotted

cat loose near Elgin Street

Elgin Street, Ottawa

675 views

Spotted·Aug 2

Cream cat spotted

just saw a cream cat at ByWard Market, didn’t have a collar on as far as i could tell.

byWard Market, Ottawa

1100 views

Spotted·Jul 30

Orange tabby cat spotted

orange tabby cat. Vanier. no collar.

Vanier area, Ottawa

1224 views

Spotted·Jul 29

Grey cat spotted

Saw a grey cat near Wellington Village. No collar visible. Was a bit shy but stayed in the area.

near Wellington Village, Ottawa

1053 views

Spotted·Jul 22

Orange tabby cat spotted

A small orange tabby cat has been hanging around Centretown for the last little while. Appeared healthy, no visible injuries. Doesn’t look injured or anything, just seems lost. If this is yours please check the area.

Centretown, Ottawa

506 views

Spotted·Jul 14

Tortoiseshell cat spotted

saw a tortoiseshell cat at Sandy Hill

Sandy Hill, Ottawa

592 views

Spotted·Jul 1

Tabby cat spotted

ok so there’s a tabby cat at Elgin Street. Was a bit shy but stayed in the area. hope it belongs to someone

near Elgin Street, Ottawa

591 views

Spotted·Jun 29

cat spotted

Orange fluffy cat, very friendly and approachable, found in parking lot behind 201 Metcalfe

Metcalfe & Lisgar, Ottawa

508 views

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What to do if you find a stray in Ottawa

1. 1

   If the pet seems safe to approach, check for a collar and tag

   A visible phone number or tag is often the fastest path to reuniting the pet with their family.

2. 2

   Take a clear photo and note the exact location

   Photos are the single biggest factor in matching a stray to a lost-pet listing.

3. 3

   Post the sighting on Lost.ca

   One minute, no account required. Your post is visible to every owner searching Ottawa.

4. 4

   Take the pet to a shelter or vet to scan for a microchip

   Most shelters scan for free. Vets can also check the microchip registry.

5. 5

   If you can safely hold the pet, do so

   Many owners aren't nearby to pick up immediately. If you can't hold them, at least mark where and when you saw them.

Shelters and rescues near Ottawa

Contacting local shelters is one of the most important steps in reuniting a lost pet. Many shelters only hold stray animals for 72 hours, so call the ones nearest where your pet was last seen as soon as you can. Lost.ca partners with humane societies and shelters across Canada, and many now post the strays they take in on Lost.ca too, which is why owners often spot their pet in this feed before the shelter calls.

See the full Canadian shelters directory

Lost pet resources in Ottawa

Who to call in Ottawa when a pet goes missing or is found: the municipal service that takes in strays, the found-animals list to check every day, and the local humane society.

Good to know: Stray dogs are picked up by City By-law (call 311) and taken to the Ottawa Humane Society, which posts photos of found animals and holds strays for three full days before adoption assessment.

Details taken from the official websites. If something has changed, let us know.

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Helpful guides

Short guides for finders. If you have a pet with you or just spotted one, these cover the essentials.

You found a pet in Ottawa?

A quick post with a photo and location can reunite a pet with their family within hours. No account needed.