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As a general rule, if you have found a healthy cat, it’s almost always best to leave it where it was found or take it to a vet to have it checked for a microchip. Lost cats are 10 times more likely to be reunited with their owner or caregivers if they are left where they were found than if they are removed and taken to a shelter(1).
(1) Source: Alley Cat Allies. Chu, K. and W. M. Anderson (2007).
Other types of cats such as feral cats, owned outdoor cats or community “stray” cats, can also usually be left where found as they are used to being or living outside.
If you still think the cat should come into the Animal Care & Control Centre (ACCC) and the cat looks healthy, schedule an appointment. Intake guidelines and information on whether a cat needs immediate care can be found on the Scheduled Intake page.
Feeding stray cats is not recommended. If there is a food source, cats will stay and will attract other cats or other unwanted wildlife to the area.
Search for animals that have already been reported lost in the City of Edmonton database.
If you don’t see the animal you found in the listing, please create an account and a posting specific to the animal you’ve found and add it to the site.
It may take up to 24 hours to verify your post at which time it becomes searchable and listed on the site. You will also have access to a Found Animal poster which you can print and post.
Search for pets reported lost.
If you have found a healthy cat, use the Cat Type Guide below. Because Edmonton has both a large feral cat population and a substantial population of domestic cats that roam on public property, it can be difficult to determine how best to help a cat that appears lost.
These categories do not have solid boundaries and one cat can often fit into several categories. Understanding the differences helps determine what care a particular cat requires.
Healthy adult feral cats should not be brought to ACCC as they cannot be rehabilitated into domestic cats.
If you have found an animal that fits these criteria, please call 311 to talk to an animal care representative.
The City works with emergency veterinary clinics to support animals in the community. If the animal is exhibiting any of these symptoms after hours it needs to be seen promptly:
Call: 780-436-5880 or 825-480-4881. These clinics offer 24 hours emergency services and receive injured lost pets on the City's behalf.
Current bylaws permit owned cats to be outdoors, as long as they are not a nuisance on private property. If you have a cat that is being a nuisance on your property, consider renting a cat deterrent kit or try one of these ideas to make your property less inviting to cats before scheduling an intake appointment.
When we find a litter of tiny kittens, our good-hearted instincts tell us to rush to the aid of these fragile felines. Thankfully, just like a baby hare, human intervention is typically not required. The best thing you can do is leave them alone and wait for mom to return until they are self-sufficient.
If mom does not return within eight hours, or they are self-sufficient, they need your help. Not to worry though, there are many options to help them.
13550 - 163 Street
Edmonton, AB
Facility information and hours
| Telephone | In Edmonton: 311 Outside Edmonton: 780-442-5311 |
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| Online | Contact 311 |
| Fax | 780-496-8824 |
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