Volunteer Janice being interviewed by KGUN9 news anchor Pat Parris. Hearts That Purr was visited by Pat Parris KGUN9 news anchor on January 30, 2026, to film the sanctuary and interview some humans and pet the kitties! It was all for the month of February's "The Giving Project – Doing Well, by Doing Good" in partnership with the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona. Each month, Pat and his co-anchor, Concetta Callahan, feature a different charity organization that is making an impact in...

Did you know that Hearts That Purr was included on the Catster.com list of the 10 Most Unique Cat Rescues & Sanctuaries in the US (2026 Guide)?

Hearts That Purr was honored to once again be part of the Día de los Muertos ofrenda exhibition at the historic Presidio San Agustín del Tucson Museum. Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is not a spooky holiday—it’s a beautiful tradition that celebrates the lives of loved ones, both human and pets, who have passed on. Ofrendas (altars) are decorated with photos, candles, and mementos to help guide their spirits back for a brief visit and remind us that as long as we remember them, they...