Hearts That Purr Feline Guardians

Hearts That Purr Feline Guardians Loving care for senior cats made homeless due to the death or illness of their human guardians. We do not operate a cat shelter in the usual sense.

Hearts That Purr Feline Guardians is a non-profit animal rescue organization dedicated to providing shelter and loving care for older felines made homeless due to the terminal illness, incapacitation or death of their owners. Traditional shelters and sanctuaries perform the wonderful and essential work of rescuing stray, abandoned, abused or neglected cats and usually focus on spay, neuter and ado

ption programs. Here, we understand the special needs of cats that were never unwanted but have been essentially orphaned. They are often fearful and stressed over the sudden absence of their trusted person and upsetting changes in their worlds. Older cats are especially traumatized in these situations and have a hard time both finding another home or living a happy life in a crowded shelter. Our programs and priorities are designed to carefully transition cats that are used to a secure and loving home and give them the next best thing when their owner passes away or must enter a hospice or nursing home. Hearts That Purr uses private, low-density residential group and foster homes to shelter these cats in need. Here, there are no cages. Our furry residents roam freely in beautiful, feline-only environments where they are guaranteed a lifetime of exceptional care and the individualized attention they remember from their previous homes. Whether it be lifetime care in our low-density residential group home, a new home through our strict adoption program, or placement in a loving foster home through our unique Senior Citizens and Senior Kittizens foster program, we always put the best interest of each of our feline residents above all else, just as you would with your own beloved cat. Hearts That Purr Feline Guardians is also passionate about educating people about the importance of planning for the ongoing care of their beloved companion animals, should a time come when they are no longer able to do so themselves. Our Feline Guardian program offers those cat owners without trusted family or friends willing to assume the responsibility of cat care, a superior alternative to a shelter, sanctuary or euthanizing a kitty before its time.

06/19/2026

Is that little Della? Why, she's adorable!

Do you remember how frail she was just last month when we pulled her from PACC's ICU? A geriatric kitty, she was surrendered there as a found stray. She was skeletal and near death. When we brought Della (named "Easy Peasy" at PACC) home to Hearts That Purr, we worried she wasn't going to make it. She was so frail she could barely stand on her own. She seemed exhausted and would just collapse into a deep sleep. We had to keep checking on her to make sure she was still breathing.

Della has improved by leaps and bounds now that she's receiving proper nutrition and care for renal disease and IBD.

Della feels so well these days, that she's now playing with toys...and very vocal about it. Listen to her holler at that bird. 😆 Isn't she wonderful?

Well, Junebug, that is definitely an avant-garde fashion statement! It's like you're wearing a little bolero jacket on t...
06/19/2026

Well, Junebug, that is definitely an avant-garde fashion statement! It's like you're wearing a little bolero jacket on top but going "au naturel" down below.

Junebug had a big spa day and we can tell she's feeling so much better now! She's sporting what is called a "gaucho groom" intended to tidy up the hasty shave done to her bottom area after she was surrendered at PACC.

Poor Junebug is so large that she has obviously not been able to clean herself for some time. Sadly, no one helped her either. Though she's a short-haired kitty, she was so badly matted all over that when she used the litterbox, her urine and poo got all over her bottom instead. This is what caused urine scald on her hind end.

Urine scald is like a bad diaper rash that leads to painful skin inflammation, irritation, and infection. Kasee the groomer, told us that Junebug needed three baths to remove the urine odor from her body. Can you imagine how awful this must have been for Junebug? We wish to thank Kasee and That Cat Groomer for coming out to help her feel special and pampered.

June also saw the vet and other than her weight and skin rash, we're thrilled to learn that she is a healthy senior. We think we can do so much to help her going forward. We'll help her skin heal and shed some pounds. Her fur will grow back better than ever. We think Junebug's transformation is going to be amazing. Just wait and see!

06/18/2026

Jazz is 17 and has struggled with her weight and other health problems for a long time. As a geriatric cat, she's now dealing with arthritis on top of it all. However, she's been doing really well on her d-i-e-t and it's starting to show! We're trying to limit the dry kibble and keep her on canned food. It's difficult because she likes to crunch, but she's doing it. Her hard work and sacrifice is starting to pay off, though. She's lost a little weight and has gained more mobility. For example, Jazz wanted to sit on that chair and by golly, she did it! From her response to volunteer Annie, you can tell how proud she is of herself. We're proud of her, too!

06/17/2026

Lee Lee was just trying to enjoy a peaceful morning lounging around on the rug, when those dang paparazzi found her. Can't a girl have a little "me" time?

The new girl has the saddest eyes we've ever seen. We don't know much about her story. She's about 14 years old, and her...
06/16/2026

The new girl has the saddest eyes we've ever seen. We don't know much about her story. She's about 14 years old, and her person passed away. Somehow, she ended up with someone who didn't even know her name and couldn't provide the care she desperately needed. Thankfully, they realized she needed help and brought her to PACC.

Her shelter intake notes broke our hearts: "overweight, severely matted with urine scald, dirty ears, overgrown nails, and declawed front paws." Barely able to walk, it was clear this sweet girl had been struggling for a long time. The intake staff at PACC named her Cinnabar.

Sadly, we see this too often. When people become ill or pass away, beloved cats can be left behind. Sometimes, they are in great need of long-overdue vet care that is never addressed. Senior cats in poor health are especially vulnerable in crowded public shelters because they are less likely to be adopted and often need specialized care. We are grateful to PACC for taking this gentle kitty in and giving us a chance to help her.

Because no one knew her real name, we decided to give her one of our own: June Bug. She is quite round and reddish brown like her tiny beetle namesake. Plus, she came into our lives from nowhere, just like those summer beetles! June Bug is
one of the nicest cats we've ever met. Though understandably confused and not feeling well, she already seems grateful for the kindness and comfort we've offered her. A happy future awaits this kitty!

June Bug is seeing the vet today for a full senior checkup. We know she has a painful UTI, skin rash, and suspect some other medical needs ahead of her. She is very obese, yet has obvious muscle loss down her spine. We're not sure why, but at Hearts That Purr, we'll do everything we can to care for her body and lift her spirits. Whatever happened in her past does not define her. She is safe. She is loved.

Welcome home, June Bug! We are sorry for all you've been through in recent times but things will get better. We promise!

06/16/2026

"Oh my goodness! Is this thing moving? What is happening?"

This senior lady recently lost her person. A friend tried to take care of her but it didn't work out and she wound up at PACC. She doesn't know it yet, but she's on her way to a new life at Hearts That Purr.

Don't worry furbaby! You'll be in your new home soon. We already love you... and there's a lot of you to love!

06/15/2026

This old catz still got game! Even though FluffN is 16 and has CKD, he still likes to play. The hunting instinct of his big cat ancestors runs strong in his spirit!

Who is that dashing fellow? Is he new around here? Wait a minute! We know that guy. It's FluffN! FluffN is all clean-sha...
06/14/2026

Who is that dashing fellow? Is he new around here? Wait a minute! We know that guy. It's FluffN!

FluffN is all clean-shaven, silky smooth, and smelling divinely thanks to an overdue spa day from That Cat Groomer. FluffN, who came to us from PACC in April, is 16. Sadly, he lost everything when his person had to go into hospice.

FluffN has renal disease and was a little disheveled, especially after his side was shaved for a surgery to remove a benign tumor. We had to wait for everything to heal before a proper grooming. Normally, we would have preserved more fluffiness, but we wanted a nice fresh look for him. Plus, FluffN loves being on the catio and things can get hot and dusty out there these days. He's going to stay nice and cool all summer, now.

Thank you Kasee and That Cat Groomer for coming to visit and pamper Mr. FluffN. We can tell he feels great!

Here's a happy Hearts That Purr alumna update about a kitty named Zoey. We took in Zoey from the Pinal County public she...
06/14/2026

Here's a happy Hearts That Purr alumna update about a kitty named Zoey.

We took in Zoey from the Pinal County public shelter just over five years ago. She wound up there after her person died. A neighbor had originally taken her in but Zoey was so terrified of the new place, people, and other pets that she hid. The neighbor thought she had run away, but found her hiding after three days! Zoey was starving and dehydrated when she was taken to the public shelter. She was depressed and shutting down. She probably would not have made it out of there, but we learned about her story and knew we needed to try to help her.

Back then, our main concern was getting Zoey to eat and then addressing all her other ailments as she was in poor condition. We were so fortunate to have a dedicated foster who helped Zoey get over her depression and grow stronger each day.

The happy ending to Zoey's story is that her foster mom adopted her! Despite all her ailments including a head tilt and hearing loss from a past trauma, ibd and valley fever--Zoey is thriving! We think she's about 18 or 19 years old now and incredibly happy.

Kitty rescue work can be emotionally taxing for us humans, especially with elderly cats. Seeing such a happy ending for a kitty like Zoey, is a tonic for our souls!

Della, Que Bella!
06/14/2026

Della, Que Bella!

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