Domestic Shorthair kittens & cats in Victoria, British Columbia

NOTE: Due to some inappropriate defecation, Speedy and Leo will need a little longer before they are ready to go to their new forever homes! You are welcome to submit an application and/or come down to visit them, however we won't be reviewing applications until a later date. Meet Leo and Speedy!As they have lived their entire lives together, they will have to go home together as a bonded pair.These two robust cuddle-bugs are as sweet as they come. Despite their large size, they will both do their best to be able to fit on your lap for cuddle time. They love laying on laps and chests and snuggling up close. They also go crazy for brush time.Speedy in particular (the one with more white on her body) seems to struggle with litter box usage, she usually poops right beside her litter box instead of inside of it, she does urinate in her box correctly though. They are both very on the overweight side and will need to be on a strict diet, as well as kept on a food sensitivity diet. As their size makes it hard for them to clean their backsides, they may need assistance from their adopter with a warm damp rag until they get down to a smaller size.They are very comfortable being picked up and held, and would make perfect pets for a homebody or someone seeking two excessively cuddly companions.Thank you for your interest in adopting! Do you think you could be Leo and Speedy's person? Apply today!Friendly tip: If you're looking for a surefire way to make your application to stand out, consider telling us a little bit about yourself in the "anything else you'd like us to know?" section! What brought you to adopt? Have you had any previous pets? What makes you the perfect match for this animal? Write as little or as much as you'd like!https://spca.bc.ca/survey/cat-adoption-application-victoria/ Visit the BC SPCA Victoria Center to potentially view this pet and apply to adopt in person; ORSubmit an online application and staff will contact the first suitable adopter to set-up a visit.Kindly note that due to the high number of applications, we will only be contacting potential matches to further review their interest.Please also note that some animals may not be available for public viewing due to limited shelter space, medical and behavioral reasons, or other contributing factors. We strongly recommend interested parties submit an application using the above the link to arrange a potential meet and greet.The Victoria Center is open for in-person adoption viewings Tuesday through Sunday, 12pm to 4pm, staff and animal well-being permitting!Animals cannot be held for potential adopters for more than 24 hours without a legitimate reason. Primary Color: Torbie Weight: 6.49 Age: 6yrs 4mths 3wks

NOTE: Due to some inappropriate defecation, Speedy and Leo will need a little longer before they are ready to go to their new forever homes! You are welcome to submit an application and/or come down to visit them, however we won't be reviewing applications until a later date. Meet Leo and Speedy!As they have lived their entire lives together, they will have to go home together as a bonded pair.These two robust cuddle-bugs are as sweet as they come. Despite their large size, they will both do their best to be able to fit on your lap for cuddle time. They love laying on laps and chests and snuggling up close. They also go crazy for brush time.Speedy in particular (the one with more white on her body) seems to struggle with litter box usage, she usually poops right beside her litter box instead of inside of it, she does urinate in her box correctly though. They are both very on the overweight side and will need to be on a strict diet, as well as kept on a food sensitivity diet. As their size makes it hard for them to clean their backsides, they may need assistance from their adopter with a warm damp rag until they get down to a smaller size.They are very comfortable being picked up and held, and would make perfect pets for a homebody or someone seeking two excessively cuddly companions.Thank you for your interest in adopting! Do you think you could be Leo and Speedy's person? Apply today!Friendly tip: If you're looking for a surefire way to make your application to stand out, consider telling us a little bit about yourself in the "anything else you'd like us to know?" section! What brought you to adopt? Have you had any previous pets? What makes you the perfect match for this animal? Write as little or as much as you'd like!https://spca.bc.ca/survey/cat-adoption-application-victoria/ Visit the BC SPCA Victoria Center to potentially view this pet and apply to adopt in person; ORSubmit an online application and staff will contact the first suitable adopter to set-up a visit.Kindly note that due to the high number of applications, we will only be contacting potential matches to further review their interest.Please also note that some animals may not be available for public viewing due to limited shelter space, medical and behavioral reasons, or other contributing factors. We strongly recommend interested parties submit an application using the above the link to arrange a potential meet and greet.The Victoria Center is open for in-person adoption viewings Tuesday through Sunday, 12pm to 4pm, staff and animal well-being permitting!Animals cannot be held for potential adopters for more than 24 hours without a legitimate reason. Primary Color: Torbie Weight: 7.88 Age: 6yrs 4mths 3wks

Meet Sophia!A long-term resident of our shelter, Sophia is looking for the perfect forever home! She will need to be the only cat in the household.Sophia is as cuddly as they come, far more than your average cat. Even when she is meeting new people for the first time, her instinct is generally to curl up in their lap first and foremost. She has a ridiculously easy time making new friends with people. She loves cheek and chin rubs and will quickly melt into pets.She unfortunately has had on and off diarrhea for a large portion of her life and this will likely continue. We believe it is a dietary/bacterial issue so she'll need to be on a hydrolyzed protein/allergenic diet her whole life. This has caused infrequent accidents where she doesn't quite make it to the litter box, although this isn't super common.Kind and attentive, she likes to be in whatever room her humans are in and enjoys curling up in laps. Her favorite toys include simple things like tin foil balls, ribbons, and empty tissue paper boxes. Sophia is a very chatty girl and is always very careful with her claws when playing. She is also polydactyl (has 6 toes on her front paw)!Come on down and meet this chatty bundle of love!Thank you for your interest in adopting! Do you think you could be Sophia's person? Apply today!Friendly tip: If you're looking for a surefire way to make your application to stand out, consider telling us a little bit about yourself in the "anything else you'd like us to know?" section! What brought you to adopt? Have you had any previous pets? What makes you the perfect match for this animal? Write as little or as much as you'd like!https://spca.bc.ca/survey/cat-adoption-application-victoriaSubmit an online application and staff will contact the first suitable adopter to set-up a visit.Kindly note that due to the high number of applications, we will only be contacting potential matches to further review their interest.Please also note that some animals may not be available for public viewing due to limited shelter space, medical and behavioral reasons, or other contributing factors. We strongly recommend interested parties submit an application using the above the link to arrange a potential meet and greet.The Victoria Center is open for in-person adoption viewings Tuesday through Saturday. 12pm to 4pm, staff and animal well-being permitting!Animals cannot be held for potential adopters for more than 24 hours without a legitimate reason. Primary Color: Black Secondary Color: White Weight: 4.43 Age: 6yrs 6mths 2wks

These cats are not open for viewing during public viewing hours. If interested, please submit an application. Accepted applicants will be contacted for viewing appointments.These felines are among a group of 11 we received from the 200+ Houston surrender. Now, they eagerly await their new forever homes -- could you be the perfect match. Eclipse is also one of our shy girls in need of a quiet home to help her adjust to life outside of a large community of cats, along with some socialization with humans it will help her to become a friendly adult in the future. Eclipse was spayed this week and is coming out of her shell a bit more as she is getting used to the shelter.Homes with young children and/or dogs will not be the best match for Eclipse. Thank you for your interest in adopting! Do you think you could be Eclipse's person? Apply today!Friendly tip: If you're looking for a surefire way to make your application to stand out, consider telling us a little bit about yourself in the "anything else you'd like us to know?" section! What brought you to adopt? Have you had any previous pets? What makes you the perfect match for this animal? Write as little or as much as you'd like!https://spca.bc.ca/survey/cat-adoption-application-victoria/Visit the BC SPCA Victoria Center to potentially view this pet and apply to adopt in person; ORSubmit an online application and staff will contact the first suitable adopter to set-up a visit.Due to the high number of applications, we will only be contacting potential matches to further review their interest.PLEASE NOTE that some animals may not be available for public viewing due to limited shelter space, medical and behavioral reasons, or other contributing factors. Kittens are not available for viewing as they are often in foster homes for health & safety reasons. We strongly recommend interested parties submit an application using the above the link to arrange a potential meet and greet.The Victoria Center is open for in-person adoption viewings Tuesday through Sunday. 12pm to 4pm, staff and animal well-being permitting!Animals cannot be held for potential adopters for more than 24 hours without a legitimate reason. Primary Color: Black Secondary Color: White Weight: 2.96 Age: 0yrs 6mths 3wks

Ginger and Momo are a bonded pair of kitties who are looking for a special home together. This pair came to us from a home with an excessive number of cats that were not socialized properly when they were young. Ginger was heavily pregnant when she was rescued and she and Momo did a great job raising their kittens. This pair has since been spayed/neutered and now it's their turn to find a loving home. They have both come a very long way socially since they first came to us, but they still have a long way to go. Ginger and Momo are both shy kitties who are specifically looking for a home that is experienced working with under-socialized cats. They also need a home where there is already an existing cat (or cats) to help them acclimate to a new environment. This pair arrived in our care in March 2021 and it took them until August to start coming out of their shells. They spent most of their time hiding and avoiding contact with humans. They are now both interactive, chatty, and social in the sense of wanting to be able to see what's going on in the house and not hiding any more, but neither cat is comfortable being touched. Momo will allow handling if he doesn't have the option to run away, but Ginger is still feisty if you try to handle her. We cannot guarantee that either of these kitties will ever be excited about being touched or handled, but we expect that they will become comfortable members of their new family. They really need someone who is willing to give them the home that they deserve to blossom in their own time. These two are great with other cats and will do best in a home with existing cats. The other cats in their foster home really helped them come out of their shells and assisted with their socializing. They are also eating Royal Canin Calm Diet and get Purina Calming Care supplement to help them feel more comfortable while they continue with socialization. Neither cat is very playful so a home with older, more quiet cats might be better than a house full of energy. This pair is not at all comfortable with dogs. In their previous home the only experience that they had with dogs was negative so they are terrified of K9s. They need an adult-only home. If you would like to learn more about Ginger and Momo, please contact us at victoriapets@gmail.com.

Ginger and Momo are a bonded pair of kitties who are looking for a special home together. This pair came to us from a home with an excessive number of cats that were not socialized properly when they were young. Ginger was heavily pregnant when she was rescued and she and Momo did a great job raising their kittens. This pair has since been spayed/neutered and now it's their turn to find a loving home. They have both come a very long way socially since they first came to us, but they still have a long way to go. Ginger and Momo are both shy kitties who are specifically looking for a home that is experienced working with under-socialized cats. They also need a home where there is already an existing cat (or cats) to help them acclimate to a new environment. This pair arrived in our care in March 2021 and it took them until August to start coming out of their shells. They spent most of their time hiding and avoiding contact with humans. They are now both interactive, chatty, and social in the sense of wanting to be able to see what's going on in the house and not hiding any more, but neither cat is comfortable being touched. Momo will allow handling if he doesn't have the option to run away, but Ginger is still feisty if you try to handle her. We cannot guarantee that either of these kitties will ever be excited about being touched or handled, but we expect that they will become comfortable members of their new family. They really need someone who is willing to give them the home that they deserve to blossom in their own time. These two are great with other cats and will do best in a home with existing cats. The other cats in their foster home really helped them come out of their shells and assisted with their socializing. They are also eating Royal Canin Calm Diet and get Purina Calming Care supplement to help them feel more comfortable while they continue with socialization. Neither cat is very playful so a home with older, more quiet cats might be better than a house full of energy. This pair is not at all comfortable with dogs. In their previous home the only experience that they had with dogs was negative so they are terrified of K9s. They need an adult-only home. If you would like to learn more about Ginger and Momo, please contact us at victoriapets@gmail.com.

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.

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.

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.

If you are looking for a single cat to be your one and only, Autumn is your gal. This young calico beauty is a great little cat who is very social and easy to get along with. She is almost the perfect cat, but she does have two pretty specific needs when it comes to her new home: Autumn does not like other animals, so she needs to be the only pet in the home, and she really does not like to be stuck indoors all the time. She needs access to a safe, outdoor area, or preferably a catio. Autumn first came to us from another rescue after being abandoned in a field with her kittens. She was thin and dirty, but had done a good job of caring for her babies. They have since been adopted, and now that Autumn has been spayed, it's her time to shine. The vet has estimated her at 3 years old. Autumn's foster family says that she is curious, independent, and gentle. She is very social and curious with new people too; she's always looking to say hi and get some pets! She purrs a lot, and seems very content with life. Autumn is low energy but will play with toys when she's in the mood. She's very respectful of the home; she doesn't knock things over, jump on counters or scratch furniture. She would be great for a family that has a human(s) around lots of the day. Despite enjoying spending time inside with her humans, Autumn loves to spend time outside. She doesn't ask for much and doesn't try to escape out the doors or windows, but she longingly spends all day staring outside when she's being kept in. Her current foster home has a catio and she loves spending time outside. Autumn would be really happy with a safe, outdoor area that she can spend some time in, or perhaps a catio so that she can enjoy nature. During her time we us, we have discovered that Autumn does not like other animals. She dislikes other cats, but she absolutely hates dogs! She even gets upset if she can hear a dog barking in the neighbourhood. Most of the time Autumn is a great, easy going cat, but when she hears dogs it really upsets her. She needs to find a home where there aren't dogs barking nearby. If you have a quiet, comfortable home and would love some company, Autumn might be perfect for you. Please visit https://victoriapets.ca/adoption-process/ to find out how to adopt.