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

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,

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

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

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

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

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

Endang from Medan, Indonesia, never planned to run a rescue. She helped one abandoned cat. Then another. Today, she cares for +60 rescued cats inside her own home in Medan on Sumatra 🇮🇩 This is an independent rescue with no team or safety net. Just her daily love, care and hard choices. Showing up, even when it’s hard. You don’t have to live nearby to help: following her, sharing her story, or donating food, supplies, or funds helps keep her work going. You can also follow

Everyone can help🐾 Cristina from Madrid, Spain, has been caring for homeless cats for years. It started with Tasmi. Some cats have found a home with her. Others are part of colonies she supports every day, together with other caregivers and shelters. She feeds them, builds shelters, helps with vet care, and shares their stories online to change how people see street cats: but as little lives that matter. She doesn’t do this alone. She’s part of a network of people who simply

Behind every great cat product, there’s often a deeply personal story — and Purrlys® is no exception. We spoke with Janet, founder of Purrlys®, about her rescue cats, Coco and Paco, and how their health struggles led to the creation of a feline oral care solution grounded in science and compassion. From Coastal Australia to Cat Parenthood Janet lives in Stanwell Park, a tiny coastal village in New South Wales, about an hour south of Sydney. It’s there that she and her husband

In the quiet corners of Ibiza — far from beaches, nightlife, and postcards — there is a place where hope purrs softly, and love shows up in whiskered form. Its name appears more and more online: La Casita de Mishu Ibiza, a tiny but powerful cat rescue in Ibiza run entirely by two people with hearts far bigger than their resources: Mila and her husband. This is not just a story about a cat shelter in Ibiza. It’s a story about compassion, resilience, and the extraordinary impac

In a world that never stops scrolling, clicking, or scheduling, stillness has become a luxury. And yet, somewhere between the noise of notifications and the quiet hum of a laptop, peace returns — in the shape of a purring cat. Welcome to PawVibesZ (still known on social as @pawsitivevibesz ), the world’s first platform turning Zoom calls into moments of calm, mindfulness, and emotional grounding through virtual cat therapy sessions. Founded by Iván Álvarez Paniagua from Madr

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