Cats

Lost or Found Cats

Please contact the Camrose & Area Animal Shelter Society at 780.608.0091 (texting is preferred) or through Facebook with a picture of the cat and a description of the area they were last seen in. 

Keep Your Cat Safe

It's a fact that an inside cat lives a longer, healthier life than those that wander outdoors. An indoor cat never faces the many dangers waiting outside such as cars, attacks by other animals, exposure to diseases, parasites and poisons. Cats kept inside require less veterinarian care for problems more often associated with roaming cats such as fleas, ticks, worms and diarrhea.

Cat owners are encouraged to only bring their cats outdoors in an enclosed area or with the use of a leash or tie to help keep them safe and at home. Owners can be part of the solution by spaying or neutering, licensing, microchipping, and providing an ID for their cats.

Wondering how to do that? Here are some images of suggested solutions: 

• Harness and Leash Your Cat
• Use a Cat Enclosure
• Install a Cat Fence
• Keep them in your Enclosed Screen Deck

Cats raised indoors are perfectly content with their world. Cats that have experienced the outdoors will need some time to adjust to indoor status but will eventually be perfectly content in the comforts of a home.

Keep Your Cat Happy Indoors

A few things you can do to keep your cat happy indoors:

• Keep fresh water and food at hand;
• Provide a litter box;
• Open screened windows to let in some fresh air;
• Provide your cat with toys and a scratching post for exercise.

Outdoor Cats in Your Neighbourhood

If you see a healthy cat outdoors, the City encourages you to leave it where it is. Many of these cats have either escaped their owner’s house or they are owned outdoor cats that don’t need to come into a shelter. These cats are actually 10 times more likely to find their way back home than if they are brought to a facility (Source: Million Cat Challenge). You can also look around your neighbourhood and ask neighbours if they have lost their pet.

Nuisance Cat Information

The City of Camrose does not have a bylaw that addresses concerns regarding stray cats. Therefore, cats are not prohibited from roaming the city or entering onto private property.

If you are having a problem with a nuisance cat, it is recommended that you try other humane methods to deter a cat from entering your property. These include speaking to the cat's owner (if known), placing a motion-sensor water sprayer on the property, erecting a physical barrier, or using safe chemical deterrents that can be purchased at pet stores.

Cats can be trained not to enter your yard simply by making your property unpleasant.

• Place mesh netting (angled outwards) or PVC pipe at the top of your fence to prevent cats from climbing over
• Place chicken wire just below the surface of your flowerbeds to discourage digging and cover the bed with bark chips or gravel so it is rough
• Spray the cat with water whenever it enters your yard
• Spread repellents around your property, like vinegar or orange peels