Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - You may have heard about the recent plan to eliminate the growing cat population from the Isla Cuale. Unfortunately, this elimination has taken the form of poisoning, a very slow, painful death - and has also resulted in the deaths of other animals in the area.

Several rescue agencies are attempting to work with the local authorities, but due to the continued dumping of cats on the river, there is no easy fix to the problem.

Whether or not you are an animal lover, you must agree that these are God's innocent creatures and they deserve more humane treatment.

Purr Project has taken a number of these cats to our shelter where, after a complete examination by our vet and any necessary treatment (spay/neuter, vaccinations, tests), they have been assimilated into our existing group of cats.

We will take as many as we can and will attempt to adopt out as many as possible, but most are mature cats who have lived their lives on the river and may not be good candidates for adoption. We are already far beyond our limit of feline residents at the shelter and far beyond our already tight resources, but we feel it is necessary to move these adorable animals to a safe environment as quickly as possible.

We need your help. Your donation or your attendance at one of our fund-raisers (the fashion show at Daiquiri Dick's on January 12, our twice-monthly bingo games at Margarita Grill, or adult bingo at The Palm) will help us greatly in paying vet bills, buying needed meds and feeding these newcomers to our shelter. Many thanks in advance for your kindness. We cannot do it without you.