More UCLA Cats

Blog readers will recall our post on the demise of Powell Cat (including its links to US financial stability).* There are other cats, apparently being fed in violation of official policy. From the Bruin:

UCLA’s current policy on taking care of stray cats on the Hill has left student caretakers and fans worried about their furry companions’ futures.

The cats on the Hill, with student-given names such as Sproul Cat, Big Mama – also known as Tux – and Cali, have become well-known to residents. Sproul Cat, which has striped tan fur, first received attention on the UCLA subreddit in February. His friend – Cali, a calico cat – is known for her feisty personality, whereas Big Mama, a black cat with a white tuxedo underbelly, is very friendly around humans, said a student caretaker, who wished to remain anonymous because of the restrictions placed on feeding.

The caretaker originally started feeding the stray cats at the beginning of the academic school year. They said they noticed a previous UCLA Residential Life staff member had left cat food on the steps of Delta Terrace after they were no longer able to care for the cats.

Since then, the caretaker said they buy cat food with their own money once a month. Other students at Delta Terrace have also pitched in their own money to pay for food, toys, treats and even a small bed, they said. Both Big Mama and Cali typically hang around near Delta Terrace, while Sproul Cat roams around the entire Hill throughout the day, the caretaker said...

Full story at https://dailybruin.com/2023/05/10/hill-policy-on-feeding-stray-cats-sparks-worry-concerns-among-residents.

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*http://uclafacultyassociation.blogspot.com/2023/03/dead-cat-part-2.html; http://uclafacultyassociation.blogspot.com/2023/03/dead-cat.html.