Foster City Feral Cats

This is for those cat-lovers out there. As my family and I took a ride along the Bay Trail (San Mateo-Foster City) we happened to see a healthy-looking stray cat. Concerned that it was lost, I got off my bike and tried to call it over. As I got closer I noticed another cat walking about, then another, and then two more. Where were they all coming from? We wondered if anyone knew these cats were here…

Apparently, some years ago, people used to drop off unwanted cats and kittens along this trail. Those stray cats survived and began reproducing, creating a whole population of feral cats near the levee. We found a flier along the trail that explained the program in which friendly felines are found homes and so far 95% of the others have been spayed/neutered. Volunteers are even assigned to feed the cats. You can find more information from the Homeless Cat Network or on the Project Bay Cat Facebook page. I hope these kitties find good forever families!