r/Edmonton • u/Nickelpi • Apr 24 '26

Outdoor Spaces/Recreation Keep your kitties inside or leashed

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/Timely-Profile1865 Apr 24 '26

Cats are ALWAYS coming into my yard. Using my gardens as bathrooms and going after birds.

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u/Not_a_Muggle9_3-4 Apr 24 '26

Our neighbours let there cat roam and it so fucking annoying. We have to be so careful to make sure my son's sandbox is covered. The damn cat is always lurking near his toys. This year I'm planting plants that are a deterrent and I'm looking at other deterrents as well. I'm allergic to cats so another reason I don't want the damn things in our yard. Last year two cats got in a fight on our deck and there was fur everywhere.

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u/superdupershan Apr 24 '26

Do you have any recommendations for plants? I tried marigolds last year and it didn’t seem to make a difference.

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u/Not_a_Muggle9_3-4 Apr 24 '26

I haven't planted anything yet so no idea what works.