Found a cat on the streetcar tonight
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Found a cat on the streetcar tonight - July 30, 2026
TLDR: I found a cat on the streetcar and am hoping to find the owner!
I got on the streetcar tonight and this very sweet baby was all alone. I asked the other passengers and nobody claimed her (haven’t confirmed gender I’m just going with she/her because vibes). I spoke to one passenger who said they saw someone earlier with a wagon or cart that had two animal carriers in it, one of which was empty. The pet owner got off the streetcar and a few stops later the person noticed the cat. It sounds to me like maybe the cat got out by accident and the owner didn’t notice. I suppose there’s a chance she was left on purpose, but I’m leading with compassion here and assuming this was accidental. If that’s the case, I can’t imagine how torn up the owner must be right now. I’d love to get this girl back home.
The streetcar driver said she was being told by control to try and get the cat off the streetcar—like just usher it out onto the road….! I was not ok with that and neither was the driver. I carried her home in my arms and she was quite calm. She’s been fed, has a litter box, etc., so she’s all good. She did some exploring and is hiding and/or asleep in a closet now (she can get out whenever she wants to). I plan on bringing her to my local vet in the morning to check if she has a microchip. I’ve made posts on my personal social media tagging the TTC and Toronto pet rescue accounts but thought I should post around reddit too. If there’s a subreddit you know of that this should be posted to, please feel free to share.
Image 1 - a calico cat laying on red streetcar seats, looking at the camera
Image 3 - the cat in OOP's home, standing on a brown couch that has blankets and pillows on it.
Relevant /Top Comments
Commenter 1: She looks super clean. Definitely a pet cat. Or you just got hit by the cat distribution system.
Commenter 2: If this was on the 506 after or around 8pm, I saw this cat? The woman with the carriers got off around gerrard and woodbine but I swear I saw her put the cat back in the carrier. Before that she was just letting the cat hang out on the seat beside her
>Commenter 3: Yeah, I'm a streetcar operator and I can confirm that I've definitely seen this woman. She also has a rabbit and usually has a big wagon with two carriers, I saw her the other day and noticed she was letting her cat sit around with her. Normally she gets off somewhere along Upper Gerrard.
I don't know whether she abandoned it intentionally or forgot about it. Either option is sad. :(
Commenter 4: I think I've seen this same cat on the streetcars before. Last time I saw it, it was travelling with a man and woman who also had a pet rabbit with them. Hope the owners can be reunited with their pet soon! [also included a picture of the cat on streetcar seats, but in between people]
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Update 1 - updated in post the next day (July 31, 2026)
UPDATE: I brought her to the vet (shout out Dundas and Euclid animal hospital ✌️) and found out our angel DOES NOT HAVE A MICROCHIP. This is disappointing because it will be harder to find her owner, but we will keep trying!!!
Thank you all for the suggestions on who to call and where to post! Pleeease feel free to repost and share this wherever you think it belongs.
Relevant /Top Comments
Commenter 5: Thank you for doing the right thing! If you haven't tried this already, you might also call the TTC's lost and found line to see if the owner has already contacted them.
Commenter 6: Blast on media and keep her safe.
Saw the woman looking for this cat around 10pm at gerrard and river. She was obviously frazzled and said the cat was on a car 1-2 ahead of that one. She talked to the driver but I got off before could see any resolution. Glad you kept her safe.
>OOP: Thanks so much for this information!!!! Calling TTC lost and found now
Commenter 7: The owner is most likely to contact TCC if it was accidental, so you should call them and leave your details in case that happens.
>OOP: On hold as we speak
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Update 2 - updated in post a few hours after Update 1
UPDATE 2: I called TTC lost and found and left my contact information with them. Hopefully the owner calls in!!! Will continue posting and calling elsewhere.
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Update 3 - updated in post the next day (Aug 1)
UPDATE 3 (AUG 1): Still looking for the little angel's owner. I want to thank everyone who has DM'd me, commented, and helped by sharing this post across different FB groups and platforms. I don't have the capacity to poster around subway stations and the 506 streetcar line as some have suggested but if others feel inclined, I definitely encourage it! The posters could direct the owner to me here on reddit, or to this page:** **where I can be contacted. TTC lost and found and different shelters have my information as well.
As for the little one, she's doing well. At times she's skittish, but other times she is curious, warm, and lively. She loves treats, as she should. Friends of mine have offered to give me their cat Luna's harness for our girl (Luna passed away suddenly quite recently and she is very missed--treats and tuna cans to Luna xo), that way when she is returned the owner can keep her safe while on transit.
We've been calling her Josie (3 reasons: during the pandemic lockdowns we fostered a dog and called him "Dougie" after the Twin Peaks: the Return character played by Kyle MacLachlan, so it felt like a nice tradition to keep; Josie and the Pussycats; our cat is named Jazzy and we liked the sound of "Jazzy and Josie"). I can't add more photos to this post, so I will put a cute one from last night in the comments below.
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OOP also left a comment update around the same time as update 3, featuring a picture of the cat sprawled out on a red, orange, and yellow rug.
Here is Toronto’s own, stretched out with her treats last night. Update 3 just added to the original post. Still looking for her owner :)
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Update 4 - posted in response to a comment the next day (Aug 2)
Commenter 7: Hey! I ran into the cats owner! The TTC lost and found office was closed for the weekend, and I couldn't message you directly with her info. Feel free to message me, and I'll connect you two!
>OOP: 🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷
Kitty is back with her mum!!!!!!!!!
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Update 5 - updated in post shortly after previous update
FINAL UPDATE: CAT HAS BEEN RETURNED TO HER RIGHTFUL OWNER!!! It was a very cute reunion, full of face licks and biscuit making. They were both very happy to be together again.
Thanks everyone for the upvotes and comments and spreading the word. So glad we got a happy ending.
❤️🐈
Lastly, a bunch of people have asked about my purse 😂👜 it’s made of wool and my MIL got it for me at an artisan shop in Sucre, Bolivia.
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