CAT SAFETY PROJECT FOR FELINE RESIDENTS IN

DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY- DASMARINAS

Meomy Academy
De La Salle Univerity- Dasmarinas
Senior HIgh Shool

City of Dasmarinas, Cavite

Group: Ming²

Agos, Athea Shane B.

Arai, Rein F.
Bentir, Adela E.
Cavardo, Zymon Jorge J.
Villanueva, Mary Rose Z.

December 2023
Background

With the increasing population of furry felines presently roaming around the De
La Salle University-Dasmarinas complex, the environment progresses to become a
suitable area for students, faculty, and cats. Considering the cats’ level of understanding
concepts, it is in the hands of the people on campus to take action toward cat safety. In
adherence to the current projects and organizations of the university—namely DLSU-D
Neko, DLSU-D Cats, and DLSU-D Patriots of Animal Welfare and Support —the team
strives to promote cat safety by educating others through precautionary information and
guidelines. The project aims to encourage people to create a safe space where cats
may find comfort and relief just as the community does—enhancing the campus to
become a great lasting experience as a common ground for both felines and humans.

Understandably, the school campus has been developed and is ever-improving

to suit the needs of the students in their learning endeavors. Despite the various
elements that may not be safe for felines, acceptance, and pursuit of care for the
well-being of all inhabitants is highly encouraged. The acceptance to care for the
campus cats is central to developing a compassionate environment. Thus It is important
to acknowledge potential challenges within the campus. Designed primarily for human
activities, the campus may unintentionally risk the safety of the feline residents. Notably
the environmental challenges causing hazards are traffic, construction, mass
gatherings, and particular elemental factors that may challenge the campus cats.
Understanding and treating these risks is crucial to maintaining a common ground
between humans and cats on campus.

Cats, unlike humans, are highly sensitive beings. Unknowingly, various factors
are susceptible to stressors that may go unnoticed. Due to their petite size and
distinctive lifestyle, they are at greater risk of harm. It is crucial to recognize the potential
impact of our actions. Thus, the project will emphasize that any action instigated—be it
out of good intention or not— is not advised as there is no certainty on one's accurate
knowledge of handling cats. The complexity of feline behavior and the potential
consequences undermine the requirement to take an extra cautionary approach. The
uncertainty of one’s mindful cat-handling practices indicates the need for education and
awareness among the community members.

With these in mind, this project seeks to promote informed and responsible care
for campus feline residents. By providing accurate information about cat behavior,
needs, and potential risks, the team prompts to empower fellow people on the campus
to be considerate of the safety and well-being of the campus cats. Through
informational campaigns and collaborative efforts, this initiative aspires to develop the

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campus community towards becoming a community that values compassion,
responsibility, and awareness in the care of campus cats.

In conclusion, as the campus continues to evolve there is a need for collaborative

commitment to responsible stewardship. Extending care to all members of the
community, including our beloved campus cats. Over time, people of the DLSU-D
community can establish a campus that embodies compassion, understanding, and
shared responsibility for the welfare of our feline companions through education and
cooperation.

Project Description

The Campus Cat Safety Project aims to promote responsible cat encounters and
care while raising awareness about the safety of cats roaming on the university campus.
The project will involve the creation and dissemination of a series of informative and
cautionary posters designed to educate the university community on proper cat
interactions and highlight potential dangers for free-roaming cats.

Goals

The purpose of this project is to advocate for communal cat safety by focusing on
the following objectives:

1. To disseminate information applicable in real-life settings through educational

posters:
2. To keep passersby within the university campus aware and alert of the cats
roaming through cautionary posters:
3. To create an environment suitable for both humans and felines.
4. To promote mutualism between humans and felines through proper cat caring
and treatment.

Methodology

For this project, the team will be composing a series of informative visuals
throughout the university campus. provide information on cats, specifically those
roaming the area, to passersby through constructing eye-catching visuals in the form of
signs and posters. Prior to generating the informational visuals, research and
consultations with cat experts will be conducted to ensure the dissemination of
accurate, factual knowledge.

The posters and signs are then constructed through the use of the online photo
editor Canva. The visually engaging series of informative posters will cover topics such

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as: a) Understanding cat body language; b) Knowing the cats individually; and c)
Explanatory reasons for cat handling restrictions. Furthermore, the designed cautionary
posters to alert the community to potential hazards for free-roaming cats will include the
following: a) Traffic safety awareness; b) Dangers of toxic plants and substances; and c)
Responsible waste disposal to prevent accidental ingestion by cats. Upon confirmation
of the designs, hard copies of the posters will be created through printing and will be
promulgated within the DLSU-D campus.

A strategic plan will be applied for the dissemination of posters across the
university campus. Areas where cats are commonly seen, usually on lower grounds,
areas where they are fed, and areas where plants are present will be targeted the most.
Individual posters of the cats will be placed according to the area where they are
commonly found, or their “posts”. Additionally, Cautionary signs will be placed where
cats are most vulnerable such as on roads, spaces prone to large gatherings, and areas
that may contain materials of foods toxic to cats.

Resources Needed
To create informative and cautionary visual aids, the project will be printing the
posters and signs over Oslo paper for durability. To preserve the quality, the printed
materials will undergo matte paper lamination which will then be dispersedly placed on
campus walls with the use of double-sided tape as adhesive.

Expected Outcomes
1. Increased awareness of responsible cat care and handling.
2. Reduction in accidents or health issues related to free-roaming cats on campus.
3. Improved community understanding of the importance of responsible pet
handling.

Timeline
The Cat Safety Project is estimated to be completed within 6 months. The
project plan began in October 2023 and is expected to finish in December 2023 along
with the completion of procedures and material making. However, the presence of other
factors to be considered such as administrative approval of the project as well as the
distribution and assessment of the initiative’s impact, may extend the expected date by
approximately 3 more months. Therefore, the final estimated timeline would begin in
October 2023 and will be concluded by March 2024.

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 Appendix A
Informative Poster Sample Designs

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Cautionary Signs Sample Designs

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 Appendix B
Draft of Letter Request for Project Approval