Updated: What’s 'The Cutest Tourist Trap in Town?'
Update — July 20, 2026
The fine for feeding cats on the boardwalk is now $101, and the estimated population of cats sheltering along the boardwalk from 2nd Avenue South to 16th Avenue North has grown to more than 20 — a number we’re hopeful stays manageable, provided they’re all neutered.
Back in April 2024, we agreed with the Sun News, which named our furrends on Myrtle Beach’s boardwalk the epitome of the city’s adorable side.
We also agreed with the Grand Strand Humane Society about the best way to care for the colonies. “The best way to take care of the cats is to feed them privately at the same time every day,” said Jess Wnuk, the organization’s director.
The reporter spoke with tourists and locals, as well as boardwalk and city staff, who shared their views about the stray and feral cats that call the wooden slats along the beach their roof.
Read the original Sun News article
