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Found Small animals in Toronto

Small animals found and reported in Toronto, ON. If you've lost a small animal, scan these recent sightings, because yours may already be here.

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Recent sightings near Toronto

Spotted7d ago

Black small animal spotted

just saw a black small animal at The Annex, didn’t have a collar on as far as i could tell. Came right up to me actually
The Annex, Toronto
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Found small animal in Toronto
SpottedSep 16

small animal spotted

Brown ferret, stayed at same place for a long time but would not let me touch it. Hiding under recycling bin. Post again if need to contact me.
Dawes and danforth, Toronto
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SpottedSep 10

Grey small animal spotted

saw a grey small animal near Dovercourt and Bloor. No collar visible. Appeared healthy, no visible injuries
around Dovercourt and Bloor, Toronto
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SpottedJul 31

Brown small animal spotted

small brown small animal spotted around Leaside this morning. Looked a bit underfed but otherwise ok.
just off Leaside, Toronto
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SpottedJul 26

Brown small animal spotted

saw a brown small animal by Broadview and Gerrard. didn’t want to scare it so i kept my distance. Seemed friendly. left some water out and walked away. hope it finds its way home
Broadview and Gerrard, Toronto
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SpottedJun 26

Black and white small animal spotted

Came across a black and white small animal at The Annex. Looked a bit underfed but otherwise ok.
around The Annex, Toronto
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What to do if you find a stray in Toronto

  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 Toronto.

  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 Toronto

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.

Toronto Humane Society
Toronto, ON
Ontario SPCA Markham Animal Adoption and Education Centre
Markham, ON
Humane Society of Oakville, Milton & Halton
Oakville, ON
Ontario SPCA and Humane Society — Provincial Office
Stouffville, ON

See the full Canadian shelters directory

Lost pet resources in Toronto

Who to call in Toronto 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.

Municipal animal services
Toronto Animal Services
Found animals in their care
Stray animals report (last 14 days)
Humane society
Toronto Humane Society
Public Facebook group
Lost and Found Pets Toronto

Good to know: Report a found animal to 311 right away. The city shelters are by appointment only. Reclaiming a pet costs a redemption fee plus a daily boarding charge, so check the stray report daily.

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.

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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