Found Cats in Victoria

Recent sightings near Victoria

Spotted·Sep 17

Tortoiseshell cat spotted

Noticed a tortoiseshell cat wandering near Oak Bay Ave. Couldn’t get close enough to check for tags.

near Oak Bay Ave, Victoria

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Spotted·Sep 10

cat spotted

Large grey cat (clipped with a “lion cut”), attractive, in good shape but wary of contact; frequenting two neighbouring properties in Oak Bay/Estevan (keeps showing up at the front perimeter despite barking dogs from the back). But for the dogs, we’d try to coax it inside for fear of harm coming to it otherwise.

Oak Bay-Estevan, Victoria

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Spotted·Aug 13

cat spotted

Gordon head, Victoria

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Spotted·Jul 20

cat spotted

Very friendly, total sweetheart. Medium-small. No collar. Seems healthy and well taken care of.

Trail head of Cedar Hill Park Trail at the end of Epsom Dr., Victoria

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Spotted·Jul 19

cat spotted

Found at 07:40 pm on 2026-07-18 Location found: San Jose Ave, Victoria, BC Looks like it had a collar on, but was missing Siamese, white nose, chest, and back legs, with a brown body. No tail, blue eyes Tattoo? No Tattoo details: General temperament: Very friendly

San Jose Ave, Victoria

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Spotted·Jul 2

Black cat spotted

cat loose near Beacon Hill Park

around Beacon Hill Park, Victoria

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Spotted·Jun 21

Cream cat spotted

saw a cream cat by Fairfield. didn’t want to scare it so i kept my distance. Pretty skittish. left some water out and walked away. hope it finds its way home

around Fairfield, Victoria

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Spotted·Jun 11

Cream cat spotted

just saw a cream cat at Fernwood, 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

just off Fernwood, Victoria

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Spotted·Jun 5

Calico cat spotted

calico cat. downtown near Government St. no collar.

downtown near Government St, Victoria

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Spotted·May 27

Cream cat spotted

small cream cat spotted around downtown near Government St this morning. Didn’t seem scared of people.

around downtown near Government St, Victoria

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Spotted·May 19

Black cat spotted

Saw a black cat near downtown near Government St. No collar visible. Kept its distance.

near downtown near Government St, Victoria

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What to do if you find a stray in Victoria

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 Victoria.

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 Victoria

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 Victoria

Who to call in Victoria 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: Animals picked up in Victoria or Esquimalt are held at the VACS pound (564 David Street) for up to 96 hours with photos online, then become available for adoption. Saanich and the rest of the region are covered by CRD Animal Care Services, 250-658-5745.

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 Victoria?

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