The mix reportedly skews kitten-heavy this weekend, with some calmer adult cats in the mix for households that don't want to survive a kitten's first year. Based on community chatter, at least one black kitten (a "void," in the parlance) is drawing attention. Adult cats at these events tend to get overlooked — worth a look if you want a cat that already knows what it's doing.

No BART direct to this one — it's South Bay, so you're driving or Caltrain to Sunnyvale station with a rideshare leg. Street parking on El Camino is available but tight on weekends; the shopping center lot attached to the Petco is your best bet. No hold system confirmed — based on the Reddit thread, it appears to be same-day adoption only, so bring your carrier if you're serious.

If you only have two hours: get there by 10am when the animals are freshest and staff aren't yet stretched thin. Bring a carrier. If you're on the fence, you'll lose your nerve by noon.