Puerto Vallarta, Mexico – Here’s the latest news from PuRR Project, a non-profit, no-kill feline shelter located just north of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico that provides homeless cats and kittens a recuperative stay with the ultimate goal of adopting them out to loving homes sterilized, vaccinated and disease free.
SHELTER UPDATE
Like most of the world, we are still in a state of shock at recent events and trying our best to figure out things on a day-to-day basis. The governor of Jalisco ordered a state-wide “Stay at Home” mandate on March 21, along with restrictions on bars, restaurants, theaters and other places where crowds can gather, and schools have been closed for several weeks.
Regardless, we still have to purchase and deliver supplies to the shelter each week. So far, there has been no shortage of kibble, litter and basic cleaning supplies at COSTCO. But there’s NO hand sanitizer, alcohol, Lysol spray or Clorox wipes to be found.
The long hot summer is always difficult but this one is surely going to be one for the record books. We just want to keep our volunteers, our vet, the families that live at the shelter and, of course all of the kitties, safe and healthy. Many thanks to all of you for your continued support and hoping all of YOU also stay safe.
GOOD NEWS!! We do have SOME good news! A grant was received from Terri and Gray Levy to update and expand the little isolation bungalows to include a fourth and larger maternity bungalow. A donation from Fred Marshall to honor his late wife has allowed us to begin total renovation of the old Acclimation building and “Linda’s Welcome Casita” will soon be finished. We’ll have more on this story and photos to share of both projects by next month. We are thankful for these generous donors!
UPCOMING EVENTS
In view of the current situation, there are no upcoming events planned. We had to cancel the last two Shelter Tours, Kitty BINGO and a planned Cinco de Mayo Fiesta at Daiquiri Dick’s.
The May 9 Garage Sale will likely be postponed, though we are still accepting donations of items for the sale. Contact us for information on how to drop off your donations: donate(at)purrproject.com.
The Saturday Adoption Booth in front of Daiquiri Dick’s has also been canceled (along with all the craft markets). Weekend adoptions at PetCo have been suspended until further notice.
With fund raising events cancelled, donations are the only source of funding to provide food, shelter and veterinary care for the 200+ cats & kittens in residence at PuRR Project. Any donation, large or small, will be welcomed to help us get through what will be a difficult summer. Click HERE to make a donation today.
Another way you can support the shelter is by Virtually Adopting one of our cats that will likely never have a home other than the shelter. It’s only $120 a year, or $10 a month, to virtually adopt one of these sweet kitties. You can learn more about our Virtual Adoption Program and how to give yourself or a cat-loving friend this gift at PurrProject.com.
KITTENS, KITTENS, KITTENS!
Who doesn’t love kittens? We have so many that either need homes immediately or will be ready for adoption soon. With the Adoption Post at Daiquiri Dick’s cancelled and PetCo in doubt over the next few weeks, we hope that we can find Forever Homes for some of these adorable PuRR kittens. Contact Linda at adopt(at)purrproject.com if you would like to adopt.
For more Kitty News, please visit PurrProject.com.
PuRR Project is a Non-Profit shelter in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico that provides homeless cats and kittens a recuperative stay with the ultimate goal to adopt them out to loving homes. All of our residents have been sterilized, vaccinated and are disease free. We accomplish this through our own efforts as well as collaboratively with other animal welfare organizations. Both monetary donations as well as donations of dry cat food are most welcome – and much appreciated. For more information, visit PuRRProject.com or send an email to info(at)PurrProject.com.