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

Ernie (†) didn't wait to be rescued: he chose his family himself. He appeared under a parked car in Vallejo, California. Tiny, feral, thin, full of fleas. Irene Wong and Ernie's human father Joe Zwetsloot thought he belonged to a neighbor. He didn't. They brought him back up the street. The next day, he was at their door again. And that was it. "It is the most strong bond between an animal and a human that I've ever seen," Irene said. What followed was 13 years of road trips,

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

At Global Cat PR Agency CatSwoppr, we love sharing stories that show the special bond between cats and their humans. This is the story of Milton Biscuit, as told by his pawrents in Dublin, Ireland. Milton Biscuit Sometimes cats come to you through your subconscious mind. You may be unaware of their presence in your life until one day they come up to you in person and you suddenly realize that “This is what I have been waiting for”. That was how Milton came to our family, u

In Eskişehir, Turkey, a small street cat is sitting in a clinic cage, waiting. Her name is Zeytin. She has been diagnosed with wet FIP. Without treatment, this disease is almost always fatal. With treatment, she has a chance. But right now, that chance is slipping away. Not Her Cat — Still Her Responsibility Zeytin doesn’t belong to anyone. She’s a street cat. But when she got sick, one person chose not to walk away. Narsis Omidvar stepped in. No organization. No funding. No

She never went looking for a family. The family just kept showing up at her door. One at a time. Unannounced. Each one a little more determined than the last. Catrina. The one who decided on a Saturday. Catrina was the first, and she arrived the way all the best things do: completely unexpected, on a random day in 2015, left at the entrance of a shop in Lima by someone who didn't leave a note. She was two weeks old. Small enough to fit in a palm. And she didn't want to eat. H

Hi there, fellow cats and humans. We’re June, Jay, and James — three very different purrsonalities living under one roof, each with our own quirks, routines, and special bonds. Together, we make quite the trio… even if we don’t always agree on everything. Our Humans (a.k.a. Our Staff) We share our home in Purmerend, The Netherlands, with our human cat mom Nancy, cat dad Tim, and since 2020, our little human brother Mason. June: I’ve been here the longest. I met my pawrents b

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

Truffles’ story doesn’t begin with certainty; it begins with survival. “Because I’m a rescue kitty, we’re not totally sure,” her mom explains when it comes to her age and early life. What is known is that Truffles was found on the streets of Nashville, Tennessee, USA, in October 2020, already an adult, already shaped by years of fending for herself. The vet estimated she was around three years old at the time - meaning today, she’s about eight. But those early years were anyt

Hello! I’m Jeeves, from London. Jeeves And yes, I live on a narrowboat on the canals with my pawrents: proof that cats can live on boats too. I didn’t plan this life. It sort of… happened. Much like me. I was a small surprise kitten. My mum had me just before getting spayed. My siblings were adopted quickly, and I was the one left waiting. Not rejected. Just… pending. Then two hoomans who already lived on my boat decided I looked like a cute future shipmate. Bold judgement. M

Hi! My name is Giovanni. I’m a three years old cat from Buenos Aires, Argentina. I live indoors and I take my daily responsibilities very seriously: testing toys, judging beds and making sure food arrives on time 🐾. Giovanni Somewhere along the way, my hoomans also decided I had style. That’s how I became a fashion cat. And yes, apparently also a catfluencer. This was never part of my plan. It started with one bandana that didn’t bother me much. You know… it didn’t interfere

Hi there! We’re Simba and Nala, twin cats from Venlo, The Netherlands. 🐾We’re also professional nap experts and catfluencers with more than 9,000 followers. Still not sure how that happened, but here we are 😸 Simba and Nala We were born on April 2, 2025, and we’ve been doing life TOGETHER (yes, in capital letters!) ever since. Eating together, sleeping together, playing together, occasionally fighting over food… but always having each other’s back. Being twins means one imp

Hi there! My name is Mr. Marcel, I’m two years old, and my life began with a bit of mystery. I don’t know exactly where or when I was born. What I do know is that when I was about six months old, I was found in Spijkenisse, in the Netherlands. Some kind humans rescued me and contacted a foundation, which placed me in a temporary foster home in Rotterdam. After that, my life slowly but surely began to change. For a while, I continued living in Rotterdam with my new humans. Bu

When your cats become the ultimate muse for a design revolution, magic happens. Meet designer Vincent from Rotterdam, The Netherlands, the creative mind behind MUMU—a modular cat furniture system born from love, loss, and the simple observation that cats get excited when you rearrange the furniture. The Beginning: Two Cats, No Garden It all started with Pip and Puk, two adopted cats who needed an adventurous indoor life since their home had no garden. As a designer, this pres

Hi there feline enthusiasts! We’re Tsuki and Minnie 💕 — two Maine Coon sisters born on August 9th, 2023, currently living our best cat lives in Lyon, France. I’m Tsuki 🐾, a Black Smoke ball of energy. I’m playful, sporty, super social, and honestly… a little bit of a glue cat. Wherever our hooman goes, I go too. Tsuki And I’m Minnie 🐾, a black and white sweetheart. I’m gentle, cuddly, very greedy 🍗, and a little fragile because I live with dysplasia. But please don’t worr

Meow Everyone! We are Diego and Humphrey, two gentle, resilient and loving cats with rough pasts from Brisbane, Australia. Once we did not have a cozy and safe home, but one day our life had changed all over. We were adopted by our humans! Diego, is the calm one in our duo. He loves to eat, sleep, and move through life at his own pace as he gets older, he does not rush joy, he settles into it, and me, Humphrey, as an orange cat I am full of energy, curiosity and enough misc

Some humans think cats just appear in their lives. Like magic, or coincidence. We know better. Our names are Honey and Luna, and this is our story, told from where it truly lives: from inside a cat’s heart 🐾 🌙 Luna — I was still a kitten when I had to survive I was about six months old when the street taught me fear. My sister and I tried to stay close, but bigger cats chased us constantly. One day, she disappeared. I never saw her again….I was alone. Someone tried to find

The Story Behind the Page In the mountains of Córdoba, Argentina, where rivers wind through valleys and nature stretches endlessly, there's a home that pulses with life. It's not just the home of Siku, a 39-year-old mother, but of her two daughters (ages 8 and 10), six cats, and four dogs—a beautiful, chaotic family bound together by love. The Instagram page @gat0landias tells its story, but it began with a memory. A single cat who changed everything. "We started this page i

In your 20s, you will meet an animal that soon becomes your closest companion to teach you about life - you must keep them forever. For Nhi from Vietnam, it is Spidey and Coffee - the black kitties duo who keep reminding her of unconditional love, happiness, and responsibility. From seeking only small mental support, Nhi has been a cat mom to two lovely kids for almost two years. Doubling the happiness The moment Nhi saw Spidey, she immediately decided to be his cat mom for

It’s that time of year again: the annual (and by now almost traditional) CatSwoppr End of Year Recap! A moment to pause and reflect on what we’ve achieved, especially in terms of what we’ve been able to give to cats and our global community of cat fans. It is also a moment to look ahead and share what we would like to attain next. Since it’s impossible to list everything our team has noticed, experienced, and — most importantly — created for our digital cat community this yea

When you are ready for a cat, the universe will send you one, unexpectedly - that is how the Cat Distribution System works, and Miel’s sudden presence is an example of this miraculous system. On a typical day in 2020, Miel found her destined human family while wandering around and meowing on a street of Lima, Peru. No one knew exactly where she was from, whether she already had a family, but there was one thing the family knew for sure: Miel was a gift - she appeared to be

Get to know about “Cat Café Mirri” which is located in Finland, Turku! It all started from a dream, a university project and an inspiration from a cat called Mirri. We interviewed Iris, the owner of the café. How it all started and what inspired the cat café? Iris recalls the very first beginning of the cat café: “It was a mix of many things. I always knew I wanted to be an entrepreneur, just did not know what kind. I thought of mixing cats and coffee during a class in the 9t

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