Langley loves its kitties, and there\u2019s stats to prove it<\/p>\n
Published 6:00 pm Thursday, July 16, 2026<\/p>\n
Langley topped the list for the community that loves its cats the most, based on adoptions, and the purchase of toys, treats, and other enrichment products.<\/p>\n
Ahead of PetSmart Charities of Canada National Adoption Week (July 20 to 26), PetSmart unveiled its second annual Top Cat-Loving Cities ranking. The list reveals that suburban communities and mid-sized cities continue to lead the way in feline affection.<\/p>\n
\u201cCats have become an increasingly important part of family life for Canadians from coast to coast,\u201d said Aimee Gilbreath, president at PetSmart Charities of Canada.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis year\u2019s ranking shines a light on the growing role cats play in people\u2019s lives and highlights the many ways pet parents continue to celebrate and care for their feline family members. We encourage all Canadians thinking about adopting a cat companion to visit a local adoption event during PetSmart Charities of Canada National Adoption Week at PetSmart stores across the country.\u201d <\/p>\n
Compared to the 2025 Top Cat Loving Cities ranking, 70 per cent of the cities in the top 10 retained their spot in the ranking, with Langley holding onto the number one position for a second consecutive year and two new communities joining the list. <\/p>\n
\u2022 Langley, B.C. (for its second consecutive year)
\u2022 Etobicoke, Ont. (District in Toronto)
\u2022 Kelowna, B.C.
\u2022 East York, Ont. (District in Toronto)
\u2022 Scarborough, Ont. (District in Toronto)
\u2022 Courtenay, B.C.
\u2022 Belleville, Ont. (newcomer in 2026)
\u2022 Nepean, Ont. (District in Ottawa)
\u2022 Nanaimo, B.C. (newcomer in 2026)
\u2022 Victoria, B.C.
\u2022 Cambridge, Ont.
\u2022 Saskatoon, SasK.
\u2022 Charlottetown, PEI
\u2022 Coquitlam, B.C.
\u2022 Barrie, Ont.
\u2022 Vaughan, Ont.
\u2022 St. Catharines, Ont.
\u2022 Red Deer, Alta.
\u2022 Kitchener, Ont.
\u2022 Regina, SasK.
\u2022 Stoney Creek, Ont. (District in Hamilton)
\u2022 Moncton, NB
\u2022 Guelph, Ont.
\u2022 Fredericton, NB
\u2022 Sudbury, Ont.<\/p>\n
July is also the height of \u201ckitten season,\u201d the time of year when most kittens are born and shelters and rescue centres are flooded with vulnerable kittens and cats, making it the perfect time to adopt \u2013 no matter what community they\u2019re in, Gilbreath said.<\/p>\n
During PetSmart Charities of Canada National Adoption Week, prospective pet parents can visit PetSmart stores to meet adoptable pets from local animal welfare organizations looking for their forever homes. <\/p>\n
Those who adopt pets during National Adoption Week are eligible to claim VIPP (Very Important Pet Parent) status, the highest tier in PetSmart\u2019s loyalty rewards program. Adopters can also receive an Adoption Guide with coupons worth more than $350 in savings so they can get all the food, toys and supplies needed to welcome their new addition. <\/p>\n
To learn more about PetSmart Charities of Canada National Adoption Week events visit PetSmartCharities.ca<\/a>. <\/p>\n The rankings are based on internal data from PetSmart Canada stores, which excludes Quebec.<\/p>\n Data was collected from June 10, 2025, through June 9, 2026. Cities were evaluated using two key metrics: the number of pet adoptions recorded in PetSmart Charities of Canada\u2019s adoptions database, and customer spending on select cat product categories, including toys, furniture, collars and leads, scratch products and treats. To ensure fair comparison, results were adjusted for the number of PetSmart store locations in each city and indexed against national performance. Final rankings were determined using a weighted formula: 50 per cent adoptions and 50 per cent product sales. <\/p>\n PetSmart has stores across North America, including more than 160 stores across Canada. PetSmart Charities of Canada is the largest funder of animal welfare in Canada. PetSmart and its charity branch have helped more than 400,000 pets find homes through in-store pet adoption programs. The Langley store has an adoption centre used by CARES Cat Shelter and other animal welfare organizations.<\/p>\n \u2022 READ MORE: Langley cat shelter takes in several cats from overwhelmed rescue<\/a><\/p>\n