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We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit cat rescue and sanctuary operating on Cal Poly SLO's Campus! At that time, nearly 400 cats and kittens roamed campus.

Cal Poly Cat Program (CPCP) started as a 1992 senior project by Garret Quindimil to solve the problem of a feline population at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo’s campus. The majority were descendants of pets abandoned on campus by students and other local residents. CPCP modeled their solution on the "Test, Trap, Vaccinate, Medicate, Alter, and Release" (TTVMAR) technique, developed by the National Feral

Cat Resource Center. The program was highly successful and effectively reduced the population through the years. The university campus now has only a handful of feral cats left, all of which have gone through our program, so they are sterile, vaccinated, and healthy. CPCP has now focused our efforts to helping the homeless and feral cat populations of San Luis Obispo county, running trap-neuter-release (TNR) programs and promoting feral cat humane education. CPCP also has a shelter located on Cal Poly’s campus with an ongoing volunteer, foster, and adoption programs in place. Our shelter facility also serves as a cat sanctuary for cats that are not adoptable or cannot be released. All of our cats are lovingly cared for by a network of volunteers and our nonprofit is entirely run on donations and grants.

06/29/2025

Introducing Summer Skies, a charming one-year-old kitty with a gentle demeanor and a playful spirit. While he may be calm and collected, he has a knack for finding joy in every game and adventure. His easygoing nature makes him a soothing presence, but when it’s time to play, he’s ready to jump right in!

Interested in adopting Summer Skies? Reach out to [email protected] for more info!

06/27/2025

Meet Captain Tater Tots! This ten-year-old kitty looking for his furever home where he can take a nap on your lap all day! He loves to wander rooms and meow at walls while also wondering what you are up to. Captain Tater Tots can be picky about his friends, so we recommend a home without other cats.

Interested in adopting Captain Tater Tots? Reach out to [email protected] for more info!

06/24/2025

Meet this big love bug, Fifi! Fifi is happy to cuddle, play, or just spend time with you! She always greets you when you come home & has the sweetest purr. She is such a loving cat and if you give her the chance she will be a best friend for life. Fifi is not the biggest fan of other cats so we recommend that she go to a home with no cats! If you’re interested in adopting Fifi, email [email protected] for more information!

06/20/2025

Meet Principal Herbert! This two-year-old kitty is full of personality and always on the lookout for his next adventure. His playful nature and curious spirit make him hard not to like.

Interested in adopting Herbert? Reach out to [email protected] for more info!

06/06/2025

These kittens, plus many more, need your help this summer! If you are staying in SLO County for the summer consider fostering one of these kitties! As a foster, you’ll receive all the supplies and training needed to feel comfortable and prepared.

Interested in fostering or have additional questions? Email [email protected]! If you are a previous foster, make sure to email us to show interest for the summer!

06/04/2025

Soon our student volunteers will be departing SLO for the summer, leaving us rather short handed. This is a critical period for the CPCP, a 100% volunteer-run nonprofit organization, and we need to recruit new community members to help maintain the shelter; could that be you? If you have any spare time over June 14th – September 18th we’d be grateful if you would consider becoming a volunteer. Duties include cleaning cages, litter boxes, refreshing water/food bowls, sweeping, etc.

Your efforts are especially valuable during this time when we have limited help and lots of cats to look after. Be a hero by providing a healthy and safe environment for our feline friends! There are a variety of shifts available and hopefully one will suit your schedule; even a day here or there is helpful. Caring for the kitties is truly a heartfelt and rewarding experience and we’d love to have you join our team. For more information on the program and to sign up for an orientation class please visit our website at calpolycatprogram.org or email our volunteer coordinators directly: [email protected]. Thank you so much for your support and we look forward to working with you!

06/03/2025

06/01/2025

Stop by Gold Bar Piercing at 1127 A Broad St on June 13th from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. to get a piercing and help support the Cat Program! Come meet some of the Cat Program cats, and 25% of the sales from the event will go directly to support our program.

05/31/2025

Come visit Seeds in downtown San Luis Obispo on June 11th to meet some of our cats and support the Cat Program! Make sure to mention Cal Poly Cat Program at checkout from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. to help support.

05/28/2025

Help support the Cal Poly Cat Program by purchasing an unlimited monthly membership with Sun Day Carwash! 50% of the $24 monthly cost will be donated directly to the Cal Poly Cat Program.

This promotion is valid through June 23.

Sign up now through our website by clicking the link in our bio and going to the “Events” tab.

05/26/2025

Meet Mr. Steal Your Girl, affectionately known by his fosters as Bernard! 💜From scruffy street cat to the sweetest, snuggliest house cat, Mr. Steal Your Girl will bring nothing but joy to your home. He always prefers to be cuddled up on your lap or chasing toys at your feet. His favorite toys are springs, ping pong balls, and mice on the ends of sticks. He’ll be your biggest fan, following you around from room to room so he doesn’t miss out on any fun. His favorite activities are bird watching, napping, and reminding you it’s time for dinner! Bring this sweet boy home if you’re looking for your new best buddy!

Email [email protected] if you’re interesting in adopting him!

05/25/2025

Meet Boq! Boq is an energetic and playful eleven-week-old kitten who loves to explore and have fun. He enjoys the company of his brother, snuggling up for naps, and following his humans around. Boq is always excited to see you and will happily greet you at the door when you come home. He’s looking forward to meeting you and having a space where he can run, play, and relax in the sun!

If you’re interested in adopting Boq, email [email protected] for more information!

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1 Grand Avenue
San Luis Obispo, CA
93407

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Cal Poly Cat Program (CPCP) started as a 1992 senior project by Garret Quindimil to solve the problem of a rising cat population at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo’s campus. At that time, nearly 400 cats and kittens roamed campus. The majority had been abandoned by students and other local residents. Feral cats were trapped, then euthanized by the local Department of Animal Regulations. Although this decreased the cat population, it did not solve the problem. CPCP modeled their solution on the "Test, Trap, Vaccinate, Medicate, Alter, and Release" (TTVMAR) technique, developed by the National Feral Cat Resource Center. Today we estimate the feral cat population on campus to be at 30. Most of these cats have gone through our program, so they are sterile, vaccinated, and healthy.

CPCP also has a shelter located on Cal Poly’s campus with an ongoing adoption program in place. Our adoption program has placed more than 1,500 cats and kittens into caring homes, and continues working towards a time of no more homeless cats! CPCP is working to get the 50+ cats at the shelter into temporary foster care or loving new families. These cats receive their daily love supplied by numerous volunteers, but they still need forever homes!