About White Cat Cats in Edmonton
White cats are less common in Edmonton rescue than black or tabby, so the list is usually shorter and moves faster. White is a colour rather than a breed, and nearly every white cat at the Edmonton Humane Society, Zoe’s or AARCS is a domestic shorthair or longhair with no pigment in the coat.
There is one question worth asking on every white cat, and most adopters do not know to ask it. Congenital deafness is genuinely associated with the dominant white gene, and the link is strongest in white cats with blue eyes, strongest of all with two blue eyes. Plenty of white cats hear perfectly well, so this is a question rather than a warning — but it is a question every white listing deserves. Edmonton rescue runs heavily through foster homes, so the foster usually knows within a day whether a cat responds to sound.
A deaf cat is a fine pet and often an easy one. Two things change: it must live indoors without exception, which is the Edmonton standard anyway, and you communicate by sight and vibration rather than voice. Most people pick that up inside a week. Expect a louder cat too, since a deaf cat cannot moderate its own volume.
White Cat Cat Adoption FAQ — Edmonton
How many White Cats are available for adoption in Edmonton?
As of August 2026, White Cats are rare in Edmonton rescue — only 3 are listed right now across 1 rescue on LocalPetFinder. They tend to get adopted fast, so setting an alert is the most reliable way to find one.
Are white cats deaf?
Some are, and it is worth asking every time. Congenital deafness is genuinely associated with the dominant white gene, most strongly in white cats with blue eyes and more strongly again in those with two blue eyes. Many white cats hear normally. Because much of Edmonton rescue is foster-based, the foster can usually tell you whether the cat responds to sound; if nobody has checked, a vet can assess it.
Is a deaf cat hard to look after?
Not in daily terms. Deaf cats play, cuddle and use the litter box like any other, and owners often describe them as unusually calm. Two things change: indoors without exception, because the cat cannot hear a car or a coyote, and communication by sight and vibration rather than voice. A hand wave, a light flicked on and off, or a firm footfall all work.
Do white cats need sun protection in Edmonton?
Indoors, mostly sensible placement. Alberta gets more sunshine hours than most of the country, and a white cat in a bright south-facing window can burn on the ear tips and the bridge of the nose, with repeated burning over years linked to skin cancer at those sites. UV-filtering film or moving a favourite perch handles it. Persistent crusting on the ears warrants a vet visit.
How do I tell a white cat from a cream cat?
Look in daylight for a warm buff tone and faint tabby striping, which a cream cat shows and a true white cat does not. It matters because white carries the deafness association and cream does not, so the questions differ. Shelter photos blur the two constantly, so ask the foster for a window-lit photo if a listing is ambiguous.
How much does it cost to adopt a White Cat in Edmonton?
Adopting a White Cat in Edmonton typically costs $100 to $300, and kittens usually carry a premium at $200 to $400. The exact fee varies by rescue, and older cats are often reduced. That fee is not a purchase price. It covers work already done on the cat: spay or neuter, vaccinations, deworming, microchip, and a basic vet workup, which would cost several hundred dollars more if you arranged it yourself after buying. Colour is not a breed, so there is no breeder route to this coat specifically, and the fee reflects the cat's age and the veterinary work already done rather than its markings. Ask the rescue what is included before you apply, since a few include extras like a starter bag of food or a first-month insurance trial.
Are these White Cat cats for sale in Edmonton?
Not for sale, for adoption, which is usually the better deal. Every White Cat here comes from an Edmonton-area rescue or shelter, not a breeder, pet store, or classified seller. Adoption fees are typically $150 to $500 and already include spay or neuter, vaccinations, and a microchip, versus roughly $1,000 to $3,000+ to buy a White Cat from a breeder. If you searched "white cat for sale edmonton," adopting gets you a healthy, vetted cat for a fraction of the price.
Where can I buy a White Cat in Edmonton, and should I?
You can buy from a registered breeder, but it is worth weighing against adoption first. A reputable White Cat breeder typically charges $1,000 to $3,000+ and often has a waitlist, while a rescue White Cat costs $150 to $500 fully vetted and may be available now. Be cautious of cheap "for sale" ads on classified sites and marketplaces, which are frequently backyard breeders or kitten-mill resellers with unvetted, sometimes sick animals and no health guarantee. If you do buy, insist on seeing where the kittens were raised and getting vet records. For most Edmonton families, adopting a rescue White Cat is cheaper, faster, and gives a cat in need a home.
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Looking beyond Edmonton?
Alberta rescues transport between cities and several operate province-wide, so it is worth checking White Cats elsewhere in the province before you give up on a match in Edmonton.