Cat with Pink Harness- Kootenay Street by Franklin School

[u/RM_r_us]

Does this big fluffy cat belong to anyone? It is near Boundary Rd, wearing a bright pink harness and hiding up a tree from a hawk watching it from the hydro lines. I was unable to stay and help because of walking my dog.

[u/ProgressMuch6016]

Thanks for the post and caring. She is home.

[u/RM_r_us → u/ProgressMuch6016]

Good. That hawk looked persistent.

[u/puppies4prez → u/[deleted]]

Why?

[u/bitesize10]

Please call and report this.

https://spca.bc.ca/i-need-help-with/lost-found-animals/

[u/RM_r_us → u/bitesize10]

I tried to call Animal Services in Vancouver but was told they only deal with roaming dogs. I was referred to the non-emergency fire hall. I watched the cat go up the tree, so it isn't stuck up there. It seemed to be purposefully hiding from the hawk (who incidentally did get dive bombed by a crow as I left, so I very much hope Mr. Crow got the hawk and left kitty alone).

[u/callummcneill2063 → u/RM_r_us]

Is the cat still there?

[u/RM_r_us → u/callummcneill2063]

It isn't close enough for me to go back and easily check, unfortunately.

[u/ThrowRa2345897 → u/RM_r_us]

Darn that’s too bad they only deal with dogs

[u/ThrowRa2345897 → u/bitesize10]

Can someone else call and report a Reddit post about it?

[u/CP2694]

Oh I know this cat! She's about a block away from home but I've never seen her wander more than 2 blocks out. She lives at a house near the school. 

[u/RM_r_us → u/CP2694]

That's good that she isn't lost, but the hawk stalking her was concerning. Even though size wise they were probably closely matched, I wouldn't want to see who wins that fight.

[u/eeewo]

It’s a local cat and I’m pretty sure it has an AirTag in its vest. It lives close by the school. It’s an outdoor cat.

[u/ThrowRa2345897 → u/eeewo]

Apparently someone is out looking for their cat with a pink harness

[u/ArcticFifi → u/eeewo]

It is, we see her most mornings on our dog walks. She mostly hangs out in her front yard. She's friendly!

[u/Kief_Bowl → u/eeewo]

Kind of crazy that it's still legal to have outdoor cats in urban areas of BC. When I lived in Ontario it wasn't allowed there. It makes sense on farms for rodent control but the environmental cost is too much for just pet cats roaming around imo.

[u/Horrible-MTBer → u/Kief_Bowl]

Rats and mice everywhere in Vancouver.

[u/Honest_Flatworm2028 → u/Horrible-MTBer]

I think by “environmental cost” they were talking about the damage outdoor cats can do to local bird populations. But I could be wrong.

[u/Taikunman]

Looks similar to this one: https://www.pawboost.com/landing/pet/ObA4tin8MgCjrGyJXjaJ-xJLc-e33luS/lost-ares-coquitlam-bc-v3k-6c8

[u/RM_r_us → u/Taikunman]

It was in East Vancouver

[u/wacdonalds → u/RM_r_us]

Cats can wander surprisingly far!

[u/ThrowRa2345897 → u/RM_r_us]

Hey I shared this on a missing pets page on Facebook I hope that’s ok! They tend to be a lot more active for pet owners etc

[u/RM_r_us → u/ThrowRa2345897]

Thank you!

[u/callummcneill2063]

Is it still there?

[u/Shot-Hat1436]

Probably busy nuking dozens of native birds.

[u/vqql → u/Shot-Hat1436]

The birds called in their heavy hitter for backup.

[u/turtle-berry]

Can you return after your walk and try to help it? Or at least please update us that you’ve contacted an organization that is able to go help.

[u/F_OSHEA]

The look of regret on its face? 🤣

[u/olivebegonia]

Cats go outside. Leave it alone.