Kittens and cats in Victoria, British Columbia

Viewable in Shelter: No, in staff-only area.***Meet Mochi!This big bruiser was a stray from Port Alberni. Mochi is a supersized marshmallow that has recently traded in his wild bachelor days for calmer, neutered life of luxury. With his plush physique, and a slow blink charm, and a purr that sounds like a distance motorcycle, Mochi is the definition of a "gentle giant". He was transferred down for him to have a bigger chance to find his forever home. Mochi need to be the only cat a home as he tested positive for FIV. If you think the big fellow would work in you life fill out an online application and we can set up a time to come in and meet him.***We are looking for indoor-only homes. Consider investing in a catio or "cat-proofing" your balcony/deck for supervised, outdoor enrichment.***Thank you for your interest in adopting! Do you think you could be Mochi's person? Apply today!TIP: To aid our team in making the best match possible, applicants are encouraged to write a little bit about themselves when prompted.https://spca.bc.ca/adoption/cat-pre-adoption-questionnaire/The Victoria Center is open for in-person adoption viewings Tuesday through Sunday, 12pm to 4pm, staff and animal well-being permitting.Note that we receive a high volume of adoption inquiries each day, and may not be able to follow-up with every applicant. Primary Color: Grey Weight: 6.53 Age: 4yrs 0mths 1wks

Viewable in Shelter: Yes, through window.***Meet Willow!Willow is a gentle little soul with a heart as soft as her fur. She greets each day with a quiet curiosity, happy to curl up beside you, and chirp for attention, or simply watch the world go by from her favorite sunny spots. She's friendly without being pushy affectionate without being clingy, and always ready to brighten your day with her calm, comforting presence. Willow will do best in an adult home as she has not been around young children and has never been outside so condo living is what she is used too. If you think Willow would suit your home apply online and we can set up a time foe you to come in and meet her. ***Thank you for your interest in adopting! Do you think you could be Willow's person? Apply today!TIP: To aid our team in making the best match possible, applicants are encouraged to write a little bit about themselves when prompted.https://spca.bc.ca/adoption/cat-pre-adoption-questionnaire/The Victoria Center is open for in-person adoption viewings Tuesday through Sunday, 12pm to 4pm. Kitten and puppy meet and greets are by application only. Some animals may not be viewable due to limited shelter space, medical and behavioral reasons, or other contributing factors. Note that we receive a high volume of adoption inquiries each day, and may not be able to follow-up with every applicant.  Primary Color: Grey Secondary Color: White Weight: 4.18 Age: 2yrs 0mths 0wks

Viewable in Shelter: No, in staff-only area.***Meet Sylvester!Sylvester has come into our care as a stray and so we don't know much of his past. He can be nervous to start in new situations but seems to adjust well and is a big sweetie.Sylvester is a recently neutered gentle man who wears his history like a slightly rumpled leather jacket- tough on the outside, soft as warm biscuits on the inside. With his rugged good looks and "I've-seen-some-things" looks swagger, he's equivalent to a retired biker who secretly loves birdwatching and cozy blankets.This guy is hoping to find a safe indoor home where he can get all the love!He is gentle and friendly, always loving a cuddle. He was in a bit of rough shape when we got him, and after some vetting we discovered Sylvester is FIV+ (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus).Fill out an online application and we can set up a time for a meet and greet.***We are looking for indoor-only homes. Consider investing in a catio or "cat-proofing" your balcony/deck for supervised, outdoor enrichment.***Thank you for your interest in adopting! Do you think you could be Sylvester's person? Apply today!TIP: To aid our team in making the best match possible, applicants are encouraged to write a little bit about themselves when prompted.https://spca.bc.ca/adoption/cat-pre-adoption-questionnaire/The Victoria Center is open for in-person adoption viewings Tuesday through Sunday, 12pm to 4pm, staff and animal well-being permitting.Note that we receive a high volume of adoption inquiries each day, and may not be able to follow-up with every applicant. Primary Color: Black Secondary Color: White Weight: 4.67 Age: 2yrs 0mths 1wks

Viewable in Shelter: No, in staff-only area.***Meet Tadpole!Tadpole is a sleek shadow-soft black cat with the swagger of a tiny panther and the curiosity of...well, a tadpole who never quite stopped exploring. Tadpole was a stray in Port Alberni and still needs to be neutered but could go foster to adopt until he has this done. If you think Tadpole would fit you home fill out a online application today.***We are looking for indoor-only homes. Consider investing in a catio or "cat-proofing" your balcony/deck for supervised, outdoor enrichment.***TIP: To aid our team in making the best match possible, applicants are encouraged to write a little bit about themselves when prompted.https://spca.bc.ca/adoption/cat-pre-adoption-questionnaire/The Victoria Center is open for in-person adoption viewings Tuesday through Sunday, 12pm to 4pm, staff and animal well-being permitting.Note that we receive a high volume of adoption inquiries each day, and may not be able to follow-up with every applicant. Primary Color: Black Weight: 4.44 Age: 1yrs 0mths 0wks

This sweet little bundle of fun is Chewie. He's a well-rounded kitten who is looking for a home with other cats that will keep him mentally stimulated. Chewie was found hiding under a wood pile when he was only 4-5 weeks old. Right from the start, Chewie has been a playful, curious, and sweet little guy. He is great at playing by himself to keep busy, but he also really loves to wrestle with the other kitties in his foster home. A rough and tumble kitty that can keep up with Chewie would be ideal. For some reason, Chewie seems more comfortable with male cats, but he might do well with a female cat that has a very motherly instinct. It can take him a little bit of time to get used to a new cat, so one that is patient with him is ideal. Since Chewie was a single kitten, he didn't learn bite inhibition when he was very young so he uses his mouth a lot. He likes to chew on toys, but also on fingers and toes. It's important that Chewie's new family appropriately kitten-proofs the home, and can work toward making sure he knows which substrates are Ok to put in his mouth and which are not. Since he can be mouthy, Chewie wont be the right fit for a home with children. Thus far, he has zero experience with dogs. When Chewie is done playing, he is snuggly. He has a great purr and will share it with you while he perches on your shoulder or curls up in your lap. He is food motivated, and loves treats, but isn't pushy about it. He will come running if he hears the treat bag or a can being opened. He loves to watch what's going on in the kitchen and will sit by your feet to supervise, but he's not a counter jumper. If you'd like to learn more about Chewie, please visit https://victoriapets.ca/adoption-process/ for information about our adoption process. You can also find a copy of our online application at that link.

Valka and her kittens, Tuffnut (aka Tuffy), and Toothless (aka Toofy) are a really special trio of cats and we're looking for the perfect home for them. Valka spent most of her short life living on her own, fending for herself as a stray. This past summer she had 3 kittens and when they were quite young they became ill and one of the kittens sadly passed away. We were able to catch the family shortly thereafter and have nursed them back to health. This family is so bonded to one another that we would really love to see them stay together long-term. Toofy & Tuffy were born as feral kittens and have come a very long way since then, but they need to find just the right home to help them thrive and continue on with their socialization. Valka is a domestic cat but she obviously has significant trauma from the experiences that she's had and it takes her a really long time to learn how to trust new people. It will take a very special person to give this trio the right home, but if you are an experienced cat-caregiver and are comfortable working with under-socialized cats, we'd love to hear from you. Toofy is the black & white kitten and he was the more curious and forward of the two brothers at first. He may be the smaller of the two, but Toofy was the first one to be brave enough to accept attention and handling from his foster mom. The key to this boy's heart is through food, but he can be a bit pushy for his food too so you have to find a balance. If he knows that you have food for him he gets grabby. Once Toofy trusts you, he is sweet and follows you around asking for attention. He has a wonderful purr and is a real gentleman. Tuffy (orange) is the more dominant of the two kittens once he's settled in, but he started out much less brave than his brother and it took a long time for his confidence to build. When he first arrived he would hiss, spit, and strike at his foster mom (out of fear) if she got too close. She spent a long time building his trust and Tuffy is actually quite pushy now and barges his way to the front of the line to get attention. He is now the more forward and friendly of the two kittens and really just craves attention. Like his brother, he does sometimes give love-nips when he gets over-stimulated during a cuddle session. Tuffy will purr, and rub, and roll around to get attention but every few pets he gets a bit over-stimulated and he will nip at his foster mom. She will take a very brief time out from petting him and then go right back to it until Tuffy starts to get over-stimulated again. He is learning quickly and does understand the word 'no' but it's important for his new owner to have a good handle on how to read Tuffy's body language and have experience working with under-socialized cats. These two boys are food motivated, which makes them a bit easier to work with. Valka takes a lot longer than her boys do to trust a new person and will definitely spend a lot of time hiding when she goes to her new home. She really needs someone to give her space and let her come out of her shell at her own pace. Valka really follows the lead of her boys so once they start to trust someone and interact with them, she starts to trust as well. Once she trusts you, she will rub on you, purr, and interact gently. This trio will do well in the right home. They have the potential to become the best little companions but it is going to take them quite a while to get used to a new home and develop trust with a new person (or people.) It took their current foster mom several months before any of them would allow handling. They are afraid of dogs because before they came into our care they were in an environment where they were regularly chased by aggressive dogs. They have been around other cats and are OK with them as long as the other cats are nice to them. It is very important that they go to an adult-only home; they cannot be around children. If you are interested in this trio, please visit https://victoriapets.ca/adoption-process/ to learn about our adoption process and to find a copy of our adoption application. We'd love to hear about your home and previous experience with under-socialized cats. Please note that this trio is only available for adoption to those living on southern Vancouver Island or the Gulf Islands.