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Cats for Rehoming in Canada

15 cats being rehomed directly by their owners, across 8 cities

Looking for a cat being rehomed by their owner? These cats are listed directly by their families, not by shelters. You get the full story from the person who raised them: litter habits, how they are with kids and other pets, their routine, and why they need a new home. Owners' emails are verified, every listing is reviewed before it goes live, and contacting an owner is free.

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Sev and Lily - Domestic Shorthair available for adoptionOwner Rehoming

Sev and Lily

2.5 years • Domestic Shorthair • Winnipeg

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Ollie - Tabby available for adoptionOwner Rehoming

Ollie

7 years • Tabby • Halifax

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Cosmo - Domestic Shorthair available for adoptionOwner Rehoming

Cosmo

1 year • Domestic Shorthair • Dauphin

Medium SizeMedium Energy✓ Kids, Other Cats, Dogs
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Ninja - Domestic Shorthair available for adoptionOwner Rehoming

Ninja

2 years • Domestic Shorthair • Vancouver

Medium SizeMedium Energy✓ Kids, Dogs
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Rascal - Domestic Shorthair available for adoptionOwner Rehoming

Rascal

2 years • Domestic Shorthair • Winnipeg

Small SizeMedium Energy✓ Kids, Other Cats
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Johnathan - Domestic Shorthair available for adoptionOwner Rehoming

Johnathan

2 years • Domestic Shorthair • Winnipeg

Medium SizeMedium Energy✓ Kids, Other Cats
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Luna - Mix available for adoptionOwner Rehoming

Luna

3 months • Mix • Vancouver

Small SizeMedium Energy
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Milo - Domestic short hair available for adoptionOwner Rehoming

Milo

5 years • Domestic short hair • Edmonton

Large SizeMedium Energy
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Celeste - domestic longhair available for adoptionOwner Rehoming

Celeste

6 & 3/4 yrs • domestic longhair • Toronto

Large SizeLow Energy
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Patsy & Kittens - DMH available for adoptionOwner Rehoming

Patsy & Kittens

1.5 years • DMH • St. Catharines

Small SizeMedium Energy✓ Other Cats
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Caliope - Domestic Medium Hair available for adoptionOwner Rehoming

Caliope

5 years old • Domestic Medium Hair • Regina

Medium SizeMedium Energy✓ Kids, Other Cats
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Peach - Long Domestic Blue Cream Tortoiseshell available for adoptionOwner Rehoming

Peach

4 years • Long Domestic Blue Cream Tortoiseshell • Regina

Medium SizeMedium Energy✓ Kids, Other Cats
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Tangerine - Short Hair Mixed Calico available for adoptionOwner Rehoming

Tangerine

9 years old • Short Hair Mixed Calico • Regina

Medium SizeMedium Energy✓ Kids, Other Cats
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Columbus - Domestic short hair available for adoptionOwner Rehoming

Columbus

5 years • Domestic short hair • Hamilton

Medium SizeMedium Energy✓ Kids, Other Cats
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Orio - Domestic shorthair available for adoptionOwner Rehoming

Orio

5 years • Domestic shorthair • Hamilton

Small SizeLow Energy✓ Kids, Other Cats
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Cats for rehoming by city

Owner listings are spread thin, so it is worth checking nearby cities too.

Regina3Winnipeg3Hamilton2Vancouver2Edmonton1Halifax1St. Catharines1Toronto1

Adopting a rehomed cat is different from adopting through a shelter, and for cats the difference matters more than it does for dogs. Cats find shelters genuinely stressful, and a rehomed cat goes straight from one home to another. You can ask the owner the things that actually predict how the first month will go: which litter they use, whether the cat hides from visitors, how they were with the resident dog.

Most rehomings happen because life changed for the family, not because anything is wrong with the cat. A move, a new baby, a landlord who said no, an allergy that turned up after years of living together. Every listing includes the owner's reason in their own words, and we encourage you to ask follow-up questions before meeting.

Owner listings are a small share of what is available on any given day. If you don't see the right match, browse rescue cats from shelters across Canada or look for a dog being rehomed by their owner. New rehoming listings are published within a day or two of submission.

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Cat Rehoming in Canada: Common Questions

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Where can I find cats for rehoming near me?▼
Right here. LocalPetFinder lists cats being rehomed by their owners across Canada alongside rescue listings, so you can browse both in one place. Every listing shows the city, why the cat is being rehomed, how they are with kids, dogs, and other cats, and a direct way to reach the owner. Use the city links on this page to narrow to your area, or browse the full national list below.
What does owner rehoming mean?▼
Owner rehoming means the cat is being placed in a new home directly by the family that owns them, without going through a shelter. You get the cat’s full history from the person who knows them best: whether they are litter trained, how they handle other pets, whether they hide from visitors or greet them at the door. For the cat, it means skipping the stress of a shelter, which cats find harder than dogs do.
Are there free cats and kittens in Canada?▼
Sometimes. Some owners rehome without a fee, and each listing shows the fee up front, including when it is $0. That said, a small rehoming fee is usually a good sign rather than a cost to avoid. It filters out people who collect free animals for resale or worse, which is a real problem on classifieds sites. If a free cat is the right match for you, adopting one through a platform where the owner’s email is verified is much safer than a "free to good home" post.
Why do owners rehome their cats?▼
The most common reasons have nothing to do with the cat: a move to housing that does not allow pets, a new baby, a landlord change, a health issue, or someone in the household developing an allergy. Allergies are a much more common trigger for cats than for dogs. Each listing includes the owner’s reason in their own words, so you can judge the situation yourself and ask follow-up questions directly.
Is adopting a rehomed cat safer than buying from Kijiji or Facebook?▼
Generally, yes. LocalPetFinder verifies each owner’s email, keeps their contact details private until they respond to you, and reviews every listing before it goes live. We also publish safety guidance for meeting, vetting, and transferring a pet in a private rehoming. Classifieds sites do none of that. No platform can vet a private rehoming completely, so still meet in person, ask for vet records including spay or neuter and vaccination history, and trust your judgement.
How do I contact an owner about a cat?▼
Open the cat’s profile and use the contact form. Your message goes to the owner’s verified email, and they reply to you directly. The owner’s email address is never shown publicly. From there you arrange a visit, ask about vet records, litter habits, and behaviour with other pets, and settle the details between you.
How should I introduce a rehomed cat to my home?▼
Start them in one room with their litter box, food, and a hiding spot, and let them come out on their own schedule. Most cats need a few days to a couple of weeks before they are comfortable in a whole house, and a rehomed adult who has just lost their family often needs longer. Ask the owner what litter and food the cat is used to and keep both the same at first. Changing everything at once is what causes litter box problems in the first month.
How do I adopt a rehomed pet in Canada?▼
If you searched "adopt a pet rehome" or "pet rehoming near me", this is the national version of exactly that. Browse the cats listed by their owners below, open a profile, and contact the owner through the form. There is no shelter application queue: you deal with the current owner directly, meet the cat in their home, and agree on the handover between you. Looking for a rehomed dog instead? There is a national dogs-for-rehoming page too.