Students
Please Do Not Adopt Pets without a
Lot of Thought Beforehand 
Do not adopt pets without a lot of thought beforehand. Generally,
student life is very transitory and accommodations are temporary.
Adopting a pet is a commitment for the life of the animal, which
in the case of cats can be upwards of 20 years. Are you ready at
this point in your life to make such a commitment? What would you
do with the pet during the summer or quarter breaks, and what about
when you graduate? It is unfair to adopt a pet and then unload her
at a shelter or worse - abandon her. If you know any students thinking
about adopting a pet, discuss these issues with them and make sure
they understand the serious commitment caring for a pet is.
Please Do Not Abandon Your Pet
Do not abandon pets. If you have a pet you can no longer keep,
contact
Campus Cat Coalition helpline, and we will assist you in
finding a new home for him. Many people abandon cats on campus because
they believe the cat will survive, and they may think that it is
a better alternative than bringing the cat to a shelter. Contrary
to popular belief, domestic animals do not automatically return
to their "natural" instincts and cannot fend for themselves.
Humans have bred domestic companion animals and they have become
dependent upon us for survival. Many abandoned cats die from starvation,
disease, and abuse.
Help Educate Fellow Students and University
Community Members
Help educate fellow students and University community members.
Spread the word about animal welfare, and about the importance of
responsible pet ownership. Refer people to this web page for information,
and links to other resources. Many cases of neglect and cruelty
to animals are due to ignorance, and by educating people you can
help reduce suffering.
Become a CCC Member
Become a CCC member and work with us to care for the homeless cats
on campus, and those awaiting adoption. Volunteers are needed to
feed at various stations around campus, you can take daily, weekly,
or weekend shifts at any number of stations near your residence.
Most feeders get to know the cats they feed, and the cats know them.
If you miss a pet at home, feeding and caring for the campus cats
can be a rewarding experience that can fill that void, without taking
on the responsibility of adopting a pet. The cats awaiting adoption
are boarded at a nearby veterinary clinic, and they need to be petted,
brushed, and given attention to give them the confidence they will
need to make an affectionate pet.
If you cannot make a regular commitment, we also need help with
occasional events, like fundraising Market Stall sales, information
tables, and special projects. Volunteer your unique talents in any
way, Contact
us with your ideas!
Be Aware of Cats in Your Area
Be aware of cats in your area. Report any new cats or cats that
looks lost, hungry, or sick. Report any kittens immediately, because
Campus Cats Coalition needs to get the mother and kittens, get them
to a veterinarian for vaccinations, health care, and spaying of
the mother and the earlier we find them the better. Kittens have
a good chance to be adopted out to homes when they are ready to
leave their mother.
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