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.

Please welcome two new girls to Hearts That Purr—Zoe and Chloe!Zoe and Chloe are bonded littermates who have spent their...
08/21/2026

Please welcome two new girls to Hearts That Purr—Zoe and Chloe!

Zoe and Chloe are bonded littermates who have spent their entire 11 years together, always with their devoted mom by their side. Sadly, after returning home from a trip, their elderly mom became ill. What should have been a minor illness quickly became a life-altering event, leaving her incapacitated and in a nursing home.

Though bedridden, their mom never gave up hope that she would regain her independence and return home to her girls. Friends, family, and pet sitters faithfully visited Zoe and Chloe every day, but after three months alone in the house, the sisters were beginning to regress. Everyone knew the continued isolation wasn't good for them. We're so glad they found their way to us.

It took only a few days for Zoe and Chloe to begin trusting us, and both are doing wonderfully. They've had visits from familiar friends, and we've been sharing photos with their mom so she can see that her beloved girls are safe, loved, and settling in.

Since Zoe and Chloe came to us through our Feline Guardian Program, we'll be responsible for their care for life. We still hope their mom will regain enough mobility to visit them someday. In the meantime, we've all fallen in love with these sweet sisters.

Zoe had us wrapped around her paw almost immediately. In her excitement for attention, she couldn't decide whether to purr or growl—so she did both! Chloe played a little harder to get, but it turns out she's quite the lover and can't wait for playtime. Both girls appear healthy, but they'll soon have full senior veterinary exams to make sure all is well.

Welcome to Hearts That Purr, Zoe and Chloe! We're so sorry your mom never had a chance to say goodbye to you, but we know she never stopped loving you or worrying about you. We're grateful we could help ease her mind by stepping into her shoes and continuing the love and care she gave you for all these years.

We have no words to describe this image of Amos sleeping in his favorite chair. Ok, maybe just two: Those feet!😻
08/20/2026

We have no words to describe this image of Amos sleeping in his favorite chair.

Ok, maybe just two: Those feet!😻

They say that boys have swagger and men have style....but gentlemen, like 12-year-old Mr. Kitty, have both. Mr. Kitty is...
08/20/2026

They say that boys have swagger and men have style....but gentlemen, like 12-year-old Mr. Kitty, have both.

Mr. Kitty is shy but definitely coming out of his shell. When he arrived here with housemates Momma Kitty and BK last month, we were told that the three may or may not be bonded. The family wasn't sure. Their human mom's advancing Alzheimer's took away her ability to fill us in about her kitties. We're learning more about them a little each day by interaction and observation.

As Mr. Kitty gets used to us and his new surroundings, we'll see his real purrsonality shine and we'll learn if he's a good candidate for our Senior Citizens and Senior Kittizens foster program. He has hyperthyroidism, but he's young and it can be easily managed with medication.

Making a good match between a kitty and a new foster mom or dad requires a thorough application process. The auditions are demanding...and that's just for the humans!

Thank you to Cyndi, Leia and Jasmine for the very generous Chewy gift card! The kitties will get to pick out what they w...
08/20/2026

Thank you to Cyndi, Leia and Jasmine for the very generous Chewy gift card! The kitties will get to pick out what they want.😺

We also wish to thank the anonymous friend who sent a Chewy box filled with all kinds of tasty and practical goodies for the kitties! LeeLee, Zoe (who has not yet been formally introduced to you), Jane, and Miss Molly really appreciate your kindness and love. They promise to share everything with the other kitties.

If you'd like to send the kitties a gift through our Chewy Wish List, here are the things we use all the time:
https://www.chewy.com/g/hearts-that-purr-feline-guardians_b80271518

That's Patches, living the happiest kitty life with his foster mom through our Senior Citizens and Senior Kittizens prog...
08/19/2026

That's Patches, living the happiest kitty life with his foster mom through our Senior Citizens and Senior Kittizens program.

You may remember handsome Patches who lost his humans and home in a very sad tragedy. When we took him in he seemed like he was going to be fine, but then suddenly became very ill. The vets couldn't pinpoint why. We think a combination of his newly diagnosed hyperthyroidism with stress, grief, trauma, and change of environment really took a toll on this senior boy. It was too much sadness for a little kitty to bear.

Fortunately, with lots of love and excellent care Patches recovered and is now thriving. We're glad Patches didn't give up. He now has the purrfect new home with a new mom who adores him completely...even if it means that she can never get up from her chair until Patches is finished with napping!

Shadow 3 and his senior gal pals, Jazz and Junebug. 🥰Every time we think 21-year-old Shadow is starting to slow down and...
08/18/2026

Shadow 3 and his senior gal pals, Jazz and Junebug. 🥰

Every time we think 21-year-old Shadow is starting to slow down and the end is near, he perks up around the pretty ladies. He says that love keeps him young! ❤️

08/17/2026

It's often said that when caring for an elderly kitty with chronic kidney disease, you should "treat the cat, not the numbers." 15-year-old Miss Molly is a purrfect example. To see this talkative, curious girl with her bright eyes, you would never guess that she has Stage IV (end stage) renal disease. We were surprised, but sadly, she does.

At this stage, a kitty has very little kidney function remaining and may suffer from lethargy, vomiting, dehydration, loss of appetite and an overall decline in quality of life. But Miss Molly isn't showing us that cat right now.

Since arriving at Hearts That Purr, she's been friendly, active, curious and hungry. We know cats are masters at hiding illness, but Miss Molly is also telling us something very important: she's still enjoying life.

We don't know everything that led Miss Molly's elderly mom to make the heartbreaking decision to have her euthanized. We believe her mom was struggling with the recent death of her son and her own health issues. While she did not have labwork for Molly we're sure she saw something wasn't right with her kitty. We believe her decision was made out of love and concern for Molly. Thankfully, we had the chance to give her and Molly another option.

There is no cure for renal disease, but specialized food, fluids, medications and other supportive therapies can help a kitty feel better and sometimes provide more good-quality time. As a retirement home for senior cats, we know a thing or two about caring for kitties with kidney disease. In fact, feline hospice care is an important part of what we do at Hearts That Purr.

We can't know whether Molly has weeks, months or longer ahead of her but what matters is that today she feels good. Today she is eating. Today she is curious, affectionate and enjoying being a cat.

Sometimes, when we rescue a kitty and have high hopes they'll have a long senior life, it doesn't turn out that way. But Miss Molly is much more than numbers on a lab report. Her quality of life and her will to live will guide us with her care from here. We're grateful we have the opportunity to give this sweet old girl the chance she needs to enjoy as many more good days and happy purrs as she possibly can. ❤️

"Do you expect me to get up and walk over there for my dinner? You can't be serious!" ~June Bug
08/17/2026

"Do you expect me to get up and walk over there for my dinner? You can't be serious!" ~June Bug

Today is National Check the Chip Day! We all know a microchip can help a lost kitty find their way home, but simply havi...
08/15/2026

Today is National Check the Chip Day!

We all know a microchip can help a lost kitty find their way home, but simply having a chip implanted isn’t enough. You also need to make sure the chip can be read and that the registration and your contact information are up to date.

Today we remind you to complete that important circle of protection!

The next time your cat is at the vet, ask them to scan the microchip to make sure it’s still functioning and can be detected by a reader. Did you know that microchips can fail or sometimes migrate from where they were originally implanted to other areas of a cat’s body? This is more common than you think especially in senior kitties.

Our 19-year-old BeBe is a perfect example. Her original microchip migrated from between her shoulders all the way down to her lower back! Take a look at her radiograph and see if you can spot it.

We discovered by accident that BeBe actually had two functioning microchips, but only one was registered to Hearts That Purr. Once we knew, we made sure the information for both chips was updated.

So today, Check the Chip! Make sure it can be found, make sure it works, and most importantly, make sure it leads back to you!

We received some sad news from Momma Kitty’s ultrasound. She has a gastric mass that is most likely lymphoma, and her ki...
08/15/2026

We received some sad news from Momma Kitty’s ultrasound. She has a gastric mass that is most likely lymphoma, and her kidney disease is more severe than originally believed. This was a double whammy we weren’t expecting, especially since her labs and radiographs showed no indication of either problem.

To be clear, without a surgical biopsy, we can’t say with 100% certainty that the mass is cancer or what type it may be. We’ve considered the treatment options carefully, but given Momma Kitty’s age and kidney disease, we’ve chosen compassionate hospice care for her.

Our goal now is simple: to help her feel well, comfortable, safe, and loved. We’ll continue supportive veterinary care, which may even help shrink the mass. And of course, knowing Momma has a peaceful home surrounded by plenty of love with us, may help extend her quality of life.

We’re heartbroken that Momma Kitty, who is at least 15 or 16 years old, wasn’t able to spend this last chapter of her life in the home she’s known all her life. Sadly, her dad passed away and mom is in memory care with end stage Alzheimer's. Sometimes life simply isn’t fair for people or for the kitties they've loved. But we're here for Momma Kitty now.

In the short time we've known her, we've fallen in love with this beautiful, gentle meezer. Whatever time she has, long or short, we’ll do everything we can to make sure she knows she is safe, loved, and home.

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