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Cal Poly Cat Program

Cat rescue in San Luis Obispo, CA

The Cal Poly Cat Program (CPCP) is a non-profit shelter operating on Cal Poly San Luis Obispo University's campus. Our organization is made up of students, faculty, staff and community members who care about the health and happiness of both feral and domesticated cats.The program was started in 1992 as a senior project by Garret Quindimil to solve the problem of a rising cat population at Cal Poly. Using TNR, the cat population has been successfully managed and our volunteers are able to focus their attention on rehoming cats in need. Our adoption program has placed more than 3,000 cats and kittens into caring homes. We continue to work with other agencies to reach a time when there are no more homeless cats.

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1 Grand Ave
San Luis Obispo, CA 93407
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1 Grand Ave

San Luis Obispo, CA 93407

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Adoptable pets at Cal Poly Cat Program

We'll also keep you updated on Peekaboo's adoption status with email updates.
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Peekaboo

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 5 mos
San Luis Obispo, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Concrete's adoption status with email updates.
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Concrete

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 6 yrs
San Luis Obispo, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Prescott's adoption status with email updates.
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Prescott

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs
San Luis Obispo, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Opal's adoption status with email updates.
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Opal

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 11 mos
San Luis Obispo, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Rocco & Paisley's adoption status with email updates.
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Rocco & Paisley

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 yrs
San Luis Obispo, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Lola & Lyly's adoption status with email updates.
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Lola & Lyly

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 8 mos
San Luis Obispo, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Prince Ali's adoption status with email updates.
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Prince Ali

Domestic Longhair

Male, 1 yr 8 mos
San Luis Obispo, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Toblerone's adoption status with email updates.
Bonded Pair
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Toblerone

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 6 mos
San Luis Obispo, CA

Rescue FAQs

San Luis Obispo County

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Approve Application
  • 3. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 4. Pay Fee
  • 5. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Many of our adoptable cats are rescued from other shelters where they likely wouldn't have made it very long. We are a "no-kill" shelter, which means our kitties have ample time to patiently wait for their forever home. Our volunteers get to know each cat very well and we pride ourselves on our matchmaking skills.

Each potential adopter is screened to make sure they are the best match for them and for the cat they are interested in. We can find you the purrrrfect fit!

All of our cats are current on their vaccinations, microchipped, spayed/neutered, treated for parasites, and tested for FIV & FeLV. If you'd like to adopt through our program, please contact our Adoptions Coordinators at adoptionscpcp@gmail.com.
Please keep in mind that every adoption requires application approval and payment of an adoption fee. Single kittens and adults under 10 years of age have an adoption fee of $100 while pairs are $150. Seniors and special needs cats are $75 for one and $100 for a pair. We will not be separating bonded pairs. CPCP follows a 2-kitten policy, meaning that all kittens must be adopted in pairs unless the adopter has another young cat in the household that can serve as a playmate for the new kitten.

Please do not hesitate to ask questions if you have any, and thank you for choosing to help homeless pets in need! To get started on our adoption process, please email us at adoptionscpcp@gmail.com!

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We'll also keep you updated on Trolly's adoption status with email updates.
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Trolly

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Senior
Atascadero, CA
We'll also keep you updated on KYLE's adoption status with email updates.
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KYLE

American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, 8 yrs 3 mos
San Luis Obispo, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Lance's adoption status with email updates.
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Lance

Chihuahua

Male, Senior
Creston, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Cashew's adoption status with email updates.
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Cashew

Tabby

Female, 3 mos
Paso Robles, CA
We'll also keep you updated on PAUL's adoption status with email updates.
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PAUL

Husky

Male, 4 yrs 8 mos
Santa Maria, CA
We'll also keep you updated on PRETZEL's adoption status with email updates.
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PRETZEL

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 mos
Santa Maria, CA

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