Escaped Cat from Ottawa Humane Society Saved Before Cold Snap

Jan. 20, 2025 —Just as the temperature in Ottawa plummeted, a post to a lost & found Facebook group saved a cat’s life.

Trippy, a six-year-old cat, was about to start the New Year in her new home after spending more than a month in the care of the Ottawa Humane Society – but as she and her new family were leaving the OHS building, an accident changed everything. In the blink of an eye, Trippy managed to slip out of her carrier and bolted away. Her adopter and OHS staff all searched desperately, but she was nowhere to be found.

For two weeks the OHS continued their search, knowing with each passing day she faced the dangers of weather, vehicles and predators.

Then, more than two weeks after her escape, she appeared at a kind person’s door almost four kilometres away. Thanks to a Facebook post she was quickly identified, and they managed to secure her and bring her back to the OHS, just before frigid temperatures hit Ottawa. If Trippy had stayed outside much longer she would have faced deadly weather conditions.

Trippy is doing well and is now recovering at the OHS. The OHS is thankful for the caring community that helped bring Trippy back safely and give her story a happy ending.

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Ottawa Humane Society
Stephen Smith, Senior Manager: Marketing & Communications
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