CiCi loved sun baths, wet food, Romeo (a former Campus Cat who became friendly enough to be adopted into a home) and keeping volunteers on their toes. CiCi was the best mama and kind of a floozy.

She will forever hold the title of Smartest and Slyest Cat that we have ever met. Volunteers were never able to successfully trap CiCi to have her spayed. For three years, volunteers were able to catch, tame, and adopt out kittens from five of her litters, plus TNR others. Zoe, one of her many offspring lives with one of our volunteers. Some of her babies, Nox and Loki, live on campus.

CiCi was brave and so sassy. Sadly she was hit by a car in spring 2024 and did not survive. Campus has not been the same without her.

Dusty, estimated to be about nine years old, went missing in July 2025 and is presumed no longer with us. He first appeared in 2021 after being trapped near the Gates apartment building. After neutering, he lived with Zion for about a year before moving to the largest feeding station, where he stayed ever since.

Dusty loved mealtime—especially wet food—and was always the most excited to greet volunteers.

He formed a sweet bond with Indie, often seen rubbing against him at feeding time. Though our cats live outdoors, they feel our care through food and shelter, and Dusty’s presence left a lasting impact.

Dusty and his larger than life personality are deeply missed.

Mama T, missing since early August 2025 and presumed deceased, was the gentle matriarch of her campus colony. Estimated to be 8–10 years old, she raised multiple litters before USI Campus Cats began trap‑neuter‑release efforts. Nearly all of her final litter was fostered and adopted through Vanderburgh Humane Society, a reflection of her sweet nature.

She adored wet food treats and loved staying cozy—either snuggled in her warm shelter or sunbathing. Her kittens were some of the sweetest adopted from campus, a testament to her kind spirit.

Mama’s grown kittens still on campus are Marley, Indie, Ashes, Eddie, and Skinny Minny.

Mama T is dearly missed.

Hobbes first began appearing at various feeding stations in February 2025. His visits were sporadic and unpredictable, and volunteers quickly noticed his fragile, grandfatherly demeanor. It was clear he wasn’t well.

He was finally trapped on Memorial Day, and a vet exam a few days later confirmed that he was terminally ill and estimated his age around five years old – much younger than anticipated. With heavy hearts, USI Campus Cats made the compassionate decision to end his suffering and give him peace.

Poppy was a tiny kitten discovered by one of our volunteers on June 10, 2025, at our largest feeding station. She was very young, fragile, and in need of care. Another volunteer welcomed her into their home to foster her, giving Poppy two precious weeks filled with comfort, affection, and safety.

Sadly, Poppy’s health declined suddenly. A visit to the emergency vet revealed that she was suffering from FIP. Although treatments now exist, Poppy was simply too young and delicate to endure them. She was clearly in pain and nearing the end of her short life.

With heavy hearts, USI Campus Cats made the compassionate decision to end her suffering. Poppy’s time with us was brief, but she was deeply loved.

Romeo, named for his affinity of roaming the beautiful USI campus as well as for his love of the ladies, was such a big presence in our program. True to his name, after his neuter, he fell in love…first with our volunteers, secondly with fellow campus cat Cici and lastly with a student who lived in the building by his feeding station. Waiting outside of her apartment for her daily, he had clearly chosen this student to be his person and the feeling was mutual. Upon her graduation, he was adopted by the student and lived a bougie life in the big city with the love and care all animals deserve.

In the fall of 2025, Romeo began showing signs of illness and shortly succumbed to complications of FIV. The charming personality of this Colby Jack cheese colored boy lives on in our hearts.