The cats of WVSU

October 4 is Kindness to Animals Day by virtue of Proclamation Number 537. This month, let's think of the cats of West Visayas State University. 

Just like any other university around the world, West Visayas State University is home to a dozen or so feral/stray cats. The cats make their presence felt the moment you enter the front gate. Lady Guard, a short legged female tabby is the designated leader of the security guard cats. She lets out a soft meow to alert you of her presence. Her sweet, munchkin kitten like appearance often delights visitors and the security guards alike. You would often find her sleeping near the entrance gate or lazing in a sunny spot near the WVSU Cultural Center. Then there's Bogart, a black and white cat that not so long ago got adopted but was promptly returned to the campus. Apparently he is more suited to be a campus cat rather than be a house cat given his love for people watching. You can find him loafing contently on the covered shed facing the cultural center. He loves the gentle pats that the students give him and the occasional treats. If you are lucky, you might spot the sassy, cheeky semi-orange cat Melo. When he sees a familiar face, he enthusiastically sidles up to ask for head pats or food. Of all the front gate cats, Melo is the  devout eater and attention seeker.

Other buildings in the campus have their own cat colonies and are lovingly attended to by volunteers. Looking after the cats however is purely voluntary and often depends on the resources of people who have committed themselves to caring for these gentle yet helpless animals. Fortunately there's university based group Campus Stray Care that seeks to generate financial support for the care of the WVSU campus cats. 

If you're a cat lover, student or alumni of the university and would love to support the the WVSU campus felines in your own way, Campus Stray Care is open to receiving donations in cash or in kind (cat food, medicines, vitamins and the like). Adoptions are also welcome. 

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