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Found Cats in Ottawa

These are cats recently spotted by neighbours in Ottawa. A quick post with a photo and a location can reunite a pet with their family within hours.

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Spotted2d ago

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
169 views
Spotted9d ago

Tortoiseshell cat spotted

saw a tortoiseshell cat at Sandy Hill
Sandy Hill, Ottawa
324 views
SpottedJul 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
472 views
SpottedJun 29

cat spotted

Orange fluffy cat, very friendly and approachable, found in parking lot behind 201 Metcalfe
Metcalfe & Lisgar, Ottawa
443 views
SpottedJun 28

Tabby cat spotted

Came across a tabby cat at Centretown. Seemed friendly.
Centretown, Ottawa
1084 views
SpottedJun 26

Orange tabby cat spotted

saw a orange tabby cat by ByWard Market. didn’t want to scare it so i kept my distance. Looked a bit underfed but otherwise ok. left some water out and walked away. hope it finds its way home
ByWard Market, Ottawa
638 views
SpottedJun 18

Orange tabby cat spotted

orange tabby cat by Centretown, anyone missing one?
by Centretown, Ottawa
745 views
SpottedJun 18

White cat spotted

saw a white cat at Elgin Street
Elgin Street, Ottawa
809 views
SpottedJun 17

Cream cat spotted

Found a cream cat wandering near Vanier, not sure if it’s been out long. Seemed friendly. i can’t take it home because of my own pets but i’ll check back later to see if it’s still there.
by Vanier, Ottawa
985 views
SpottedJun 16

cat spotted

Microchipped but no cat name old phone numbers
University of Ottawa
966 views
SpottedJun 14

Black cat spotted

a medium black cat was walking on its own at Old Ottawa South.
around Old Ottawa South
531 views
SpottedJun 12

Grey cat spotted

just saw a grey cat at Vanier, didn’t have a collar on as far as i could tell. Hard to tell if it’s someone’s pet or just lives outside.
near Vanier, Ottawa
523 views
SpottedJun 12

Black and white cat spotted

noticed a black & white cat w&ering near Centretown. Couldn’t get close enough to check for tags
Centretown, Ottawa
966 views
SpottedJun 1

Tortoiseshell cat spotted

Noticed a tortoiseshell cat wandering near Hintonburg. Couldn’t get close enough to check for tags.
around Hintonburg, Ottawa
950 views
SpottedMay 28

Grey tabby cat spotted

cat loose near Lowertown
around Lowertown, Ottawa
601 views
SpottedMay 26

Orange tabby cat spotted

cat loose near Elgin Street
Elgin Street area, Ottawa
725 views
SpottedMay 23

Cream cat spotted

A medium cream cat has been hanging around Westboro for the last little while. Looked well-groomed so probably has a home nearby. Doesn’t look injured or anything, just seems lost. If this is yours please check the area
Westboro, Ottawa
535 views
SpottedMay 17

cat spotted

Ottawa
1116 views
SpottedMay 15

cat spotted

Elmvale, Ottawa
492 views
SpottedMay 9

Cream cat spotted

found a cream cat w&ering near The Glebe, not sure if it’s been out long. Appeared healthy, no visible injuries. i can’t take it home because of my own pets but i’ll check back later to see if it’s still there
around The Glebe, Ottawa
1046 views
SpottedMay 7

Grey tabby cat spotted

ok so there’s a grey tabby cat at Wellington Village. Kept its distance. hope it belongs to someone
Wellington Village, Ottawa
597 views
SpottedMay 3

Black and white cat spotted

was walking by Elgin Street and saw a black and white cat. Looked a bit underfed but otherwise ok. Tried to get closer but it wasn’t having it. Posting in case the owner is looking
near Elgin Street, Ottawa
664 views
SpottedMay 2

Tabby cat spotted

Found a tabby cat wandering near The Glebe, not sure if it’s been out long. Moved on before I could take a closer look. I can’t take it home because of my own pets but I’ll check back later to see if it’s still there.
around The Glebe, Ottawa
955 views
SpottedApr 30

Grey tabby cat spotted

saw a grey tabby cat at ByWard Market
near ByWard Market, Ottawa
1012 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.

Ottawa Humane Society
Ottawa, ON
Ontario SPCA Cornwall and Region
Cornwall, ON
Ontario SPCA Leeds and Grenville Animal Centre
Brockville, ON
Ontario SPCA Renfrew County Animal Centre
Pembroke, ON

See the full Canadian shelters directory

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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.

Found a stray?
How to approach a scared pet safely and reach the owner fast.
Microchip registries
Which Canadian registries vets scan, and how owners update theirs.
The first 24 hours
What the owner on the other side is doing right now.

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