Project MEXICATS-Esterilizar Salva Vidas

10/09/2026

Trapping in Tucson! It is the most rewarding thing I do after closing the corporate laptop for the day.
In Tucson we have resources, we have equipment, supplies, a network of wonderful volunteers who trap, transport, foster, clean and do whole lot more to help cats. We have a super community cat program that is is meticulously managed by a brilliant coordinator.
I joined this group in May of 2023 not only because I love cats but because I was intent on learning as much as possible and be able to take that knowledge to my hometown in Mexico. I will be sharing the work I do in the states because this is the community that led me to believe that we could do this work across the border.
Tonight we trapped 5 felines in almost record time. The weather was perfect and the cats were out enjoying the breeze that comes when the sun starts setting. We had all that is needed for a successful evening of trapping courtesy of Humane Society of Southern Arizona. These cats will have their surgeries and will be returned to their caretaker with updated vaccines and donning their eartip, the universal sign that someone truly cares about them. 🫶🐈

04/09/2026

Y ahora son tres!!! This cutie is Rumi. His story is more familiar than you might imagine.
I Corina Valencia was perusing a Persian rescue site because I ❤️ Persians. I am fascinated by their faces and their beautiful fur.
I came across a post about this precious boy looking for a home in Arizona. I commented where in Arizona? Response...Tucson! I was in disbelief that he was located here and I sent direct message to the caretaker and agreed to meet. I wanted info only. 😏
His story is sadly not unique. He was found in a cat colony...eyes and nose crusted over and intact. Maybe lost or possibly dumped. No chip, no collar, no missing cat posts. He was scooped up by a wonderful person who is a colony caretaker. He couldn't have landed in better hands! He received much needed care and was neutered and after 4 months it was time for him to find his forever home.
Our meeting was great and learned that someone from California would be coming to pick him up. I offered to foster if needed and parted ways.
Two days later I got a message that made me a three cat person. The caretaker thought I would be a better fit since I was local and asked "will you be his forever mom?" It was MLK Day weekend 2025 and I was out of town for the holiday. I responded. "I will be there on Tuesday to "meet" him. I packed the carrier just in case...
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28/08/2026

Her name: Sachilia, meaning child of happiness or fortunate child. A fitting name for a very special feline.
Sachi is from Agua Prieta Sonora Mexico. A true bonafide Mexicat.
I had always been a one cat person and content to have just the right amount of fur on my clothes. I was not looking to become a 2 cat person. It's too much...too expensive...too much cat hair.
But in 2022 this darling kitty was looking for a home after her two siblings had been adopted by individuals in the 🇺🇸 . The caretaker wanted the same for this kitten. A home in the U.S. where cats are known to be doted on and occasionally allowed on the counters. I was asked one last time before she was posted on social media as available for adoption.
It was Labor Day weekend, my grandma's birthday weekend only this year we would not be having a birthday party. My grandma died mid July that year and I knew the holiday would be extra hard for me. So admist my grief I said yes to the little Mexicat. I said yes to the chaos a kitten can bring to a one cat house. Yes to the extra fur and yes to feeling some joy again.

12/08/2026

Ichimei Pistachio Blue Eyes.
Corina Valencia was searching for a kitty to comfort her after a great loss. After searching the internet for weeks she came across this blue eyed scraggly kitten on a website that litterly saves animals from euthanasia. He really needed a home and she really needed a cat. It was a match!
Ichimei is the sweetest and most social feline of the Mexicats clowder. He is known to be found in the middle of the living room observing the white elephant gift exchange. Does not hide and is unfazed by chaos!
He is also known to lay on your chest after the loss of a loved one.
He is magical and his power is healing broken hearts. 🫶🐈

09/08/2026

Happy International Cat Day!!
Meet the felines that inspire and keep the humans of Project Mexicats working towards a better future for all cats.
In order of appearance they are: Ichimei, Sachi, Rumi, Leo, Oogie Boogie, Morita, Quique, and Pollo. Each of these gorgeous gatos has a unique story that is worth sharing. Stay tuned and get to know them!
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03/07/2026

This campaign has been a success thanks to everyone who donated, shared and volunteered 🫶🐈

Three years running strong, we want to ensure you are informed on how your donations are effecting the community! 🫂

Transparency around how programs leverage funds that allow us to do the good work we do with our partners is key and the least we could do to honor your donations ❤️

Here is to more trapping, sharing colony stories in from Agua Prieta, Sonora, México and your support taking us there 🫶

04/04/2026

Year after year our community continues to contribute to our annual campaign. Together we have sterilized over 300+ cats in the community of Agua Prieta México. Educated communities, families and individuals on TNR as well.

Today we start our campaign for our Annual Sterilization campaign and ask our community to join us and help us by donating, sharing and spreading the news.

A single unsterilized cat can lead to hundreds of kittens being born on the streets.

Help us change that.

Our goal is to sterilize 120 cats in Agua Prieta and prevent thousands of future strays.

🐾 Donate or share our GoFundMe and be part of the solution. 🫶🐈https://gofund.me/469d734fe

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22/03/2026

This past August I made a plea for cat food featuring a very hungry black and white kitty. Since that post this kitty has been spayed, given a name and set aside her fear of humans by venturing inside the caretakers house and claiming a seat at the dining table.
Her name is Chiquita. Which means small or little and fits her perfectly since she tiny, petite and adorable! She is also friendly and polite as she sits by the door to exit and do her business outside.
My heart is full watching this transition. What started as uncertainty for this kitty has blossomed into a true caretaker situation for her. She no longer goes hungry. She has freedom to go in and out of a house without getting shooed away and most importantly she is now truly loved.
My heartfelt appreciation to our supporters for continually showing up and allowing us to help these deserving Mexicats. 🫶🐈

12/01/2026

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🐱✨ Campaña de Esterilización Felina – Animal Medical ✨🐱

Durante esta semana cuidamos la salud de tu gatito y ayudamos a prevenir camadas no deseadas 💕

📅 Del 12 al 17 de enero 2026
💲 Costo especial: $400
📍 Calle 2 y 3 avenida 10
Toda la semana con cita previa

✅ Requisitos:
• Ayuno mínimo de 6 horas
• Agendar cita previamente
• Hembras que no estén en celo
• Hembras no gestantes
• Gatitos mayores de 4 meses
• Aplica para hembras y machos

🐾 Esterilizar es un acto de amor y responsabilidad.
📲 633 144 0200
Agenda tu cita por mensaje o WhatsApp, cupo limitado.

24/12/2025

Recuerden que regalar una animal en la Navidad es un compromiso de años. 🫶🐈