Responsible Cat Ownership

Keep Your Cat Safe, Healthy and Home

Every year in Saskatoon, approximately 1,500 confined cats are picked up by Animal Control. Sadly, only 7% are returned to their owners. You can help change that.

By spaying or neutering your cat, keeping them safe outdoors and linking a microchip to a valid pet license, you protect your pet—and help reduce community cat populations in Saskatoon.

Outdoor Play — Do It Safely

Cats can enjoy fresh air and outdoor stimulation, but allowing them to roam freely puts them at risk.

Safe outdoor options include:

• Using a leash and harness (maximum 2 metres)
• Building or buying a catio (cat patio)
• Taking your cat out in a pet carrier backpack

Important: Cats must be on a leash and under control when off your property.
Fines for at-large cats start at $100.

Spay or Neuter Your Cat

Spaying or neutering isn’t just about preventing unwanted litters, it improves your cat’s health and behaviour.

Benefits include:

• Reduces unwanted litters and stray populations
• Prevents disease and infection
• Stops heat cycles and reduces spraying
• Promotes calmer, more affectionate behaviour

One unspayed female cat and her offspring can produce over 400,000 cats in their lifetimes. 

Funding is available to assist low-income pet owners to have their cat spayed or neutered. Visit saskatoon.ca/ssnp for more information. 

Microchip + Pet License

A valid pet license linked to a microchip is the best way to reunite with a lost cat.

Licensing ensures your cat has:

• Quick identification
• Temporary shelter
• A direct path back home

Already microchipped? Make sure it's linked to your pet license.

Be Part of the Solution

Keep your cat safe by supervising them outdoors, ensuring they are spayed or neutered and making sure they are microchipped and licensed.

Responsible cat ownership keeps your pet safe and reduces the number of stray and community cats in Saskatoon.

Learn more and license your cat at saskatoon.ca/petlicensing.