My husband and I have the deepest respect for this organization. They help animals that no one else will take the time for. Anytime I have asked for help or information they have been there for me.
In 2013 we bought a horse boarding ranch off Larkin Valley and started doing business as Equisance, Inc. Rodents were a HUGE problem and some research took us to the Barn Cat Program thru Project Purr. What helpful, knowledge people! They brought out four cats in a crate and helped us get started. Of those four, two, Catniss (Everdine) and Dave (Not so Brave) overcame their fear (long story – contact me) and tamed themselves into Feral-No-Mores.
Rescued Treasures, the store run by volunteers and donations is a delightful shopping experience in downtown Santa Cruz. Fun, decorative and beautifully arranged, this non-profit boutique is a destination. Such dedication.
Project Purr has stepped up to help us when feral kittens were delivered to the ranch. Again, kind, hard working people with patience, and limited resources helped the kittens. Three of the five became feral-no-mores.
In April, four more Project Purr TNR kitties came to join us with crates, litter boxes, blankets and toys. Such dedicated volunteers. The two kittens are on the way to being feral-no-more and the two older ones have a safe home in our large barn.
So far we have 8 Project Purr cats living productive, engaged, kitty lives with doting people who continue to see to their nutrition and care. And, no more unwanted litters coming from them.
This non-profit deserves to be recognized for the hard-work and efficiency they deliver to Santa Cruz County.
I have known Project Purr for over 20 year, as a volunteer and citizen of Santa Cruz County. It is an amazing organization run totally by dedicated volunteers. Project Purr rescues cats and kittens in Santa Cruz County and also provide free education and help to people who want to rescue feral cats in their neighborhood. They provide funding for free spay and neuter for these cats. Additionally, their Barn Cat program has given a new life to many cats who are not ready to be house cats. These “barn cats” provide invaluable service to keep properties free of vermin. Here’s a picture of our rat catcher extraordinaire, Priscilla, who came from the barn cat program. She is also an affectionate love bug after 5 years on the property.
Did a fantastic job with TNR of a community cat colony that would have otherwise been euthanized. They are now all happy, healthy and safe!
So many furry lives have been saved by project purr .. so many TNR stories .. Bless you Project Purr .. you have made a difference in the world !
Project Purr does amazing things for Santa Cruz County kitties. The team has managed to grow their fund raising organization to offer free spay/neuter to all feral cats in the county. This has had a major impact on controlling the feral cat population. Not only that, but the trap/neuter program has meant hundreds if not thousands of kittens have gone to wonderful homes. Our family has benefitted greatly from this wonderful program. Hats off to Project Purr!!
We have gotten 4 fabulous cats through Project Purr. This organization and their amazing volunteers are simply the best!
Love love love this program. I before my kitten 9 years ago. She was caught just when she was learning her feral ways. She is still on edge around unknown noises but we wouldn’t have it any other way. She has brought so much joy to our family and I am so glad I adopted from such a wonderful organization!! They helped socialize her and ensured she was going to a loving home.
Here is a picture of her an my youngest. They have such a special bond.
Through Project Purr, thousands of feral cats have been spayed/neutered for FREE, preventing tens of thousands of homeless kittens. And all we have to do to support them is shop at a gorgeous antique/vintage resale shop! I’m hooked.
Project Purr has been amazing! They helped me learn how to TNR the cats in my neighborhood and even came with me to my HOA meeting to have the project approved.
I’ve adopted 3 kitties ... all rescues through Project Purr
Love this organization and all the good they do in Santa Cruz County !!!
My favorite non profit! Saves thousands of innocent kitty lives. Generous and kind people who work endlessly hard toward their mission and beyond.
Project Purr has been responsible for saving thousands of cats lives, as well as for paying to neuter countless numbers of felines. I adopted two feral cats from them 4 years ago. Rosie was about a year old and Brody 3 months. They were both rescued from the shelter as “unadoptable.” Today they are indoor, living cats who fight to be on my lap. I am very selective about charities to which I donate monthly, and Project Purr is at the top of my list!
This wonderful group has helped myself,and many others fix our ferals.One of our ferals,Alphie, has been tamed and has lived with us for 18 yrs.We trapped and fixed a whole family of ferals,and they found homes.Blackie with us,though he would only stay in our outside shed,he was very affectionate,and lived a good long life.The mother cat was adopted to be a barn cat.We would never have been able to fix and tame,or release all these great cats without Project Purr's help.They are the best!
I have been donating to Project Purr for almost 20 years now. During that time, Project Purr has enabled me to trap and fix over a dozen feral neighborhood cats. They also assisted me with vaccinating and altering several kittens so that I was then able to find loving homes for them. Project Purr has been a constant source of support and assistance providing veterinary care, cages and traps, advice and in-person help with injured cats, ferals and mothers with kittens. By mobilizing financial support through donations and their second-hand shop, they have been able to educate the Santa Cruz County community about Trap/Neuter/Release and have reduced the feral population dramatically. Their barn cat program has trapped, altered and safely relocated countless feral cats to help with rodent eradication throughout the county.
Project Purr was instrumental in helping my mom and me care for a cat colony. They provided traps and tips and no cost spay and neuters and vaccines for the animals that we captured and then returned helping them to lead happier longer lives. I will always be thankful to project purr for helping us keep the feral cat population safe, healthy and not breeding.
Project Purr is a fantastic organization. This is truly a labor of love. They are dedicated and passionate about making a difference in the lives of cats. We have adopted 6 feral cats from Project Purr and it was a wonderful experience. Our 4 acres are rodent free and the cats provide daily entertainment chasing each other through the treetops and much needed companionship for our sole dog. There is nothing funnier than watching the cats deal with the chickens stealing their food and sunny napping spots. The cats enact revenge and tackle the hens when they're rooting about. Even my cat hating husband is now a fan of our beauties. They work hard for their Friskies and come when they are called.
Project Purr is an incredible organization with a compassionate mission, a solid management team, and dedicated volunteers. Project Purr has made a huge impact in the community by humanely controlling community cat populations through Trap-Neuter-Return, rescue efforts for kittens, and adoption. They also educate people about how to humanely help feral cats while also providing advice and assistance. They have spayed/neutered thousands of cats, which has humanely prevented future generations of homeless cats from being born. Not only do they help cats, they also address the root causes of cat homelessness. Project Purr is a truly exemplary animal welfare organization!
Project Purr helped us save two feral cats who were living at Lakeview Middle School but needed to be relocated. We had previously had the cats fixed but our principal said they had to go anyway. We found a new home for our ferals (through a flyer at Aptos Starbucks) but had no idea how to successfully transition the cats to their new environment. Lynne at PP let us borrow a hutch (for 3 weeks) and all the supplies we needed (for free), plus she spent hours answering all my questions. I am happy to report the cats have stayed put in their new home and seem to be happy and healthy.
I needed a trap on short notice (having found a dumped kitten running around my neighborhood, clearly hungry and terrified). Lynne called me back right away, I got the trap, got the kitten, kitten rescued/adopted out by Project Purr. Quick action on everyone's part saved the day. This is not the first time PP has stepped forward for me, and for the animals, it's just the most recent example.
Project Purr comprises an extraordinarily dedicated and compassionate team that serves feral cats and kittens in Santa Cruz County. They oversee a large TNR program, maintain feral communities that don't reproduce but do hold the niche. They also place ferals who have no safe colony as barn or garden cats, providing extensive wisdom and support to help people establish these beautiful helpers as rodent control troops. They hand tame and socialize feral kittens, and place them in loving adoptive homes. And, last but certainly not least, they are active advocates, educating and assisting. They are well organized and they truly care. I have had only positive experiences and I recommend them without reservation.
Just found the Great Non-Profits site tonight. Was posting a review for something else (unfortunately a very bad experience) when one of my "fur babies" jumped in my lap. Thank you, Project Purr, for bringing these super sweet little kitties into my life.
We had a great initial meeting, a smooth adoption, and 2 (!) cute additions to our family.
We continue to send the foster parents updates. Thank you for helping these small beings who need someone!
