For years, Cypress College has been home to several colonies of community cats, cared for by students and advocates who leave out food and water on campus. But now, the animals have become the focus of a bitter dispute, with allegations of abuse, a police case, and even a $1,000 reward for information leading to an arrest.

According to online posts, including a TikTok video and a website created by advocates, multiple cats have been found dead on the college grounds, some with signs of blunt force trauma. The site alleges that Cypress College maintenance staff, acting under the direction of the college president, have been involved in harming the animals and removing food and water set out for them.

The reports have drawn sharp condemnation from animal welfare advocates, who point to Cal

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