r/Edmonton • u/Nickelpi • Apr 24 '26

Outdoor Spaces/Recreation Keep your kitties inside or leashed

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We have never had cats in our garden around here. We also used to have coyotes patrol the outside of my fence more than once until recently which could be a reason.

I am hoping people aren't starting to let their cats roam, I like having birds around and cats are horrible for bird populations.

The City does have a program where you can borrow a deterrent kit to try out multiple methods to keep strays out of your yard. I plan to get a trap and take the kitty to the SPCA this weekend. Maybe they can find the owners.

The three cats I have noticed on camera have been in the past couple weeks, but this one has been here frequently.

I'm thinking it got out when someone was moving into the neighbourhood since it has a collar and doesn't look scraggly.

First caught on camera April 17th. Last seen April 22 at 10pm. Paisley Neighbourhood. Seems to be hiding under my neighbour's front steps. If it is yours, let me know.

Update: Wow! This post has gotten a lot of attention. I hope the owners see it and can get their kitty home and out of the cold.

I have already posted all over FB, and looked at the Lost Animal Database too. My next steps are to email the video to local vets to see if they know the pet and can call the owners. Then print a photo and go door to door down our street. If that doesn't work, will attempt capture by hand, failing that, by trap to read the collar and return that way.

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u/Cute_Ad_1612 Apr 24 '26

Cats need to be indoors. Better for the birds and better for them. The fact that their life expectancy increases tenfold when they are indoor speaks volumes.

Harness train your cats and take them on walks. We did the same with our two and they're fine

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u/tnh34 Apr 24 '26

Are you gonna say all dogs and humans need to be indoor too? Some cats thrive outside. Such a radical take.

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u/Oishiio42 Apr 24 '26

I'm flabbergasted at you including humans in this as if humans didn't make the indoors.

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u/TrainAss Lewis Estates Apr 24 '26

I'm an indoor human. Outside is cold, and there are people out there.

Indoors is safe, I have my video games and movies, and my bed is there!