On October 11th, the Cal Poly Cat Program hosted an adoption event to help find furry friends a new owner. However, it’s not always easy to connect the kittens with a forever home, especially in a college town. Reporter Makena Locsin has more.
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Pandemic pets: Students adopt animals to cope with isolation
Goryl has had Oakley since March when she decided to adopt while working from home. Goryl originally got the Australian shepherd puppy during the stay-at-home order, and she now lives with Oakley in San Luis Obispo.
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Cal Poly Cat Program: Providing homes and learning oppurrtunities
Animal science students are putting the Cat Program on campus to use.
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A double rescue: Pulling away from panic
Animal science sophomore Nora Williams was surprised when the dog she rescued was able to help her more than medicine could.
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Cal Poly cares for cache of campus cats
The Cal Poly Cat Program (CPCP) was started in 1992. Almost 1,000 cats have gone through the program and over 700 have been adopted out.

