If you have ever lived with an orange cat, you probably know that they can bring a very special kind of energy into a home. JoJo from Guizhou, China, is a perfect example. A Little Orange Cat Appeared It was an ordinary evening when a chubby little orange cat appeared near his future home. He looked a little unsure of his surroundings, but his bright eyes and warm orange fur immediately caught his parent’s attention. At first, he was simply a little cat who had appeared out o

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to share a home with two larger-than-life feline personalities, or if you simply want a sweet reminder of how incredible rescue and second-chance stories can be, you are in for a treat today. Let me introduce you to our newest addition to the CatSwoppr partner family: Flora, Coral, and their dedicated pawrent, Deblina. Both girls live with Deblina (who strictly operates as their full-time unpaid servant) in London, England. Flora, a...

A Little Treasure Named Debao When Debao first came home in Guizhou, China, his pawrents wanted to give him a name that reflected how special he was. Since he was a little tabby cat and his coat was not easy to describe with a simple colour-based name, she thought of him as a “treasure” that had come into the family. That is how he got the name Debao, meaning “a precious treasure.” The Most Sociable Cat in the Room She first met Debao at a cat shop. While many of the other ca

There is something truly special about a Sacred Birman. Maybe it is the striking blue eyes, the beautiful white gloves, or perhaps it is simply their gentle and affectionate nature. Meet Apollo, a LOOF Seal Point Sacred Birman from Fréjus, France, whose daily life is all about adventures, sweetness, naps — and, as his Instagram bio puts it, a few little mischiefs along the way. ✨ Through his Instagram account, @Le-Monde_d_Apollo, Apollo shares glimpses of his everyday life w

Since we last spoke with LUNI in 2023, the organization has continued its mission of helping cats in the community. While some things have changed, their commitment to improving the lives of street cats remains as strong as ever. LUNI (Love the Unwanted, Neglected & Ill-Treated!) applied for charity status and received in-principle approval as of April 2026. The organization continues to provide medical care, support feeders who are on the ground feeding community cats, carry

Last time, we shared the story of Jiaozi, an adorable cat with a name that means “dumpling.” This time, we’re introducing another little Dumpling with a completely different journey. Dumpling is a six-month-old Chinese field cat (tiányuán māo, 田园猫) from Guizhou, China. Although he shares his name with another furry friend (Jiaozi), his personality and story are uniquely his own. His journey to finding a forever home started with a simple adoption post online. The moment his f

Most people will never see a mountain lion in the wild. Yet every day these elusive cats quietly share Utah's mountains with hikers, hunters, ranchers, and outdoor enthusiasts. For Denise Peterson, founder and director of Utah Mountain Lion Conservation (UMLC), helping people understand these remarkable animals has become a lifelong mission. Who We Are We are a dedicated and diverse group of Utah residents that are interested in mountain lions, their protection, management,

Meet Jiaozi Jiaozi is a two-year-and-nine-month-old male Devon Rex, a breed known for its soft curly coat and playful personality. His unique black-and-white markings make him stand out—his back is almost entirely black except for a small white patch in the middle, while his front legs are white and his hind legs are black, giving him the appearance of wearing mismatched little socks. Energetic, affectionate, and incredibly people-oriented, Jiaozi loves spending time with his

I’m just a cat and life is a nightmare. That’s the line you’ll find on my Instagram, and honestly, it sums me up pretty well. I’m Emo, a silly Siberian boy living in Edinburgh, Scotland, and this is my story. How I came to my humans My parents are Robert and Leni. My dad is Scottish, my mum is Greek, and they picked me up from a family in the Scottish Borders when I was five months old. Apparently, naming me was a whole debate. My mum wanted to choose silly names, my dad want

Some rescue stories stay with you forever. For Save a Gato, Winky is one of them. Born without eyelids, Winky spent years surviving as a feral cat on the streets of Old San Juan, Puerto Rico. Every day was a struggle, as he lived with constant pain while trying to survive outdoors. When Save a Gato finally managed to rescue him, his life took a remarkable turn. Winky was matched with an adopter in Virginia who was committed to providing the specialized veterinary care he desp

Some heroes don't wear capes—they carry cat traps, transport carriers, and endless compassion. For this edition of Guardians of the Whiskers, we're proud to introduce Save A Gato, a volunteer-run nonprofit organization based in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico. For more than two decades, their team has worked tirelessly to improve the lives of community cats through rescue, medical care, adoption, education, and Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR). More Than Rescue Save A Gato believes that ev

Hi, I'm Noortje Hello! My name is Noortje, and my age is still a little mystery. Before I found my forever home, I was discovered on an industrial estate and taken to an animal shelter. Nobody knew where I came from or exactly how old I was. But sometimes the best stories don't begin with all the answers—they begin with a second chance. Today, I live a wonderful life in the Netherlands with my loving cat parents, where I can truly be myself. The Day Everything Changed On Janu

Across the world, countless cats survive on the streets thanks to the kindness of ordinary people who choose to care. In our Guardians of the Whiskers series, we shine a spotlight on these everyday heroes—people whose compassion and commitment are changing feline lives, one whisker at a time. Today, we travel to Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia, to meet Adeq Limeh, a dedicated cat rescuer whose journey began with a single kitten and grew into a lifelong mission. One Kitten Cha

Margarita is a Magellanic kitty from Punta Arenas, Chile. She has spent almost two wonderful years in this world being spoiled by her parents. During winter, her little white coat blends perfectly with the city's snow, so her parents have to look for her very carefully. Her parents had been preparing to adopt another kitten and had everything ready, but sadly, that little one passed away before they could meet. Some time later, Margarita's mom's coworker knew someone who was

Just feeding street cats is not enough. Sandra and Adrián have known this for 27 years.Based in Cadrete, Zaragoza, Spain, just the two of them manage 7 colonies, 3 feeding points, and almost 100 cats. They also sterilise, rescue, provide medical care, foster and find homes. Every day, rain or shine. Over time, their spend grows. Some cats don’t make it. Many do recover and find a home. That’s what keeps them going.Their dream is to get a land and a house where they can bring

A look at how we think about AI — and what we actually do with it. AI has been all over the news lately. Companies like OpenAI and Anthropic are racing toward public markets at near-trillion-dollar valuations. OpenAI has confidentially filed for an IPO targeting a valuation of up to $1 trillion, while Anthropic — maker of Claude — recently closed a $65 billion funding round at a $965 billion valuation and filed its own IPO paperwork shortly after. Meanwhile, Alphabet has be

How did you get started and what do you do for the cats in your area? My name is Claudia. Nine years ago I moved to the Colegiales neighbourhood in Buenos Aires, very close to some railway tracks where cat colonies tend to form. Cats end up there mainly because people don't adopt responsibly, let their pets roam outside without sterilising them, and one day the cat doesn't come back home. It follows its instincts and ends up in these open spaces. That's where the reproduction

Meet Coal and Bailey from Caldicot, South Wales - two cat brothers who were originally born in Bristol, England, but since have moved. They usually are at home for health reasons, doing their cat stuff. But despite this, they still have a lot of fun running around the house being silly and cute and they give a lot of fun and happiness to their humans! How Coal, Bailey, and Ellie met each other Ellie found Coal and Bailey on an online advert, she spoke to the woman that wa

Across Europe and beyond, countless cats live on the streets without access to food, shelter, medical care, or the safety of a loving home. While many people walk past these animals every day, there are dedicated individuals who choose to stop, help, and make a difference. Guardians of the Whiskers is a CatSwoppr series that shines a spotlight on these everyday heroes—people whose compassion and commitment are changing the lives of cats, one whisker at a time. In this edition

What started as a passionate street cat welfare initiative has grown into one of the most impactful animal rescue and sterilisation programs in Indonesia’s Gili Islands. Since we first connected with LUNI (Love the Unwanted, Neglected & Ill-Treated!) Lombok, their mission has expanded tremendously — and so has the number of animals they are helping every single day. LUNI Lombok opened three years ago on Gili Trawangan, alongside a second smaller practice on Gili Air which ope