Paphos Purrs

My name is Devon and I am the co-founder of Paphos purrs SCIO52400. We are raising funds for Paphos Cat Patrol to help two very special blind boys, rescued in Paphos, Cyprus. They have finally found the most precious gift of all - a loving forever home in Ireland. Now, we just need your help to get them there.

✨ Tima’s Story

Tima was rescued from the streets in a heartbreaking state, completely blind and very sick. One of his eyes had to be removed, but despite everything, he has never lost his gentle spirit. Tima is a sweet, cuddly boy, soft and kind like a little bear. He has no bad thoughts in his mind, only love to give.

Tima has been living with PaphosCatPatrol.com for close to a year, receiving care, love, and affection while waiting for his perfect travel companion.

✨ Hercules’ Story

Hercules (affectionately called Hercy-Percy) was rescued during a TNR effort at the Aliathon Resort by Devon (Paphospurrs.com) and Luanne (Fishingforfelines.com). Like Tima, Hercules is blind, and one of his eyes had to be removed due to infection. But his blindness doesn’t stop him from being brave, loving, and full of personality.

Finally, Hercy-Percy was the perfect match for Tima, and together they are ready to start their new life.

Their New Beginning

After everything they’ve been through, these two special boys have found a forever home in Ireland, where they will be safe, loved, and cherished for the rest of their lives. All that stands between them and their happy ending is the cost of flights and travel arrangements.

✈️ How You Can Help

Flights for rescued cats are expensive, and we cannot make this happen without your support. Every donation, big or small, brings Tima and Hercules one step closer to the new life they so truly deserve.

Please help us get these two beautiful souls home. Together, we can give Tima and Hercules the happy ending they have been waiting for.

Thank you for your kindness, generosity, and for believing in second chances.

UPDATE BELOW - 16TH NOV 2025

Our ten-year-old son, William, was deeply moved during our holiday in Paphos by the sight of so many vulnerable stray cats at the Aliathon holiday village – many pregnant, some injured, and all hungry. Inspired by their plight, William is determined to make a difference.

We're fundraising to support Paphos Purrs SCIO 052400, a registered charity founded by Devon and Rob (who relocated from Edinburgh) Their crucial mission is to stabilise the hotel's cat colonies through Trap Neuter Return (TNR) – a humane process of sterilising, providing essential vet care, and returning the cats to their home at the hotel. Their work is supported by Paphos Cat Patrol HE454935, a Cyprus charity led by Natalie and Marcello. They tirelessly focus on Trap-Neuter-Return and provide urgent medical care for many sick and injured cats across Paphos.

Government funding for TNR in Cyprus is very limited so most activity falls to charities and kind hearted individuals who rely solely on donations.

With thanks to TNR expert, Luanne from Fishing for Felines who helped partner with Paphos Purrs to sterilise the first 52 cats.

Here’s an update on the incredible work your support will help continue:

We wanted to share an update on all the hard work happening at the resort. We've been busy, and thanks to your incredible support, we've managed to sterilise a fantastic 87 cats! It's a huge win, especially with so many females included in that number.

We've prevented so many kittens from being born into a difficult life, but we're also facing a new challenge. As winter is upon us the hotel has reduced numbers in guests and it’s the prime time to sterilise. Our next big push is to sterilise the remaining kittens. Our rough guesstimate is 20 cats left to sterilise.

We have spent the entire fundraiser of £1,240 as of 15/11/25. €300 was donated from the hotel and Paphos Purrs funded our first 37 cats who were sterilised. Our funds are now spent. This is where we're asking for your help. Would you be willing to:

* Share our mission and fundraiser with your network?

* Sponsor a cat and cover the cost of their sterilisation? €60 per female & €35 per male.

* Get creative with a fundraiser of your own, like a bake sale or a charity event at work?

This is where your help is so vital. Due to the sheer number of cats, our fundraiser couldn't cover all their additional medical needs. Paphos Purrs stepped in to fund this critical care, saving lives like these:

* Rosie: She was suffering from a severe upper respiratory infection and gingivitis. Paphos Purrs funded her antibiotics and dental surgery, where five teeth were removed. She is now recovering well and happily back home in the resort.

* Ziggy: We found this tiny kitten in a critical state. He was treated for a severe blockage and later diagnosed with Giardia and parvovirus. Thanks to the care he received, Ziggy made a full recovery and is now looking for his forever home!

* Bowie and her family: When we spayed Bowie's mum, we identified that she and her four kittens weren’t quite right. They all had Giardia. Paphos Purrs took the sickest runt of the litter Bowie into care and mum and the three kittens stayed with Anabella to ensure they received their treatment. While Bowie is still receiving more intensive care for her illness, her mum and three sisters have now made a full recovery and have been returned to the resort.

Your donations did fund tests for Granny Alita, an older cat who hangs out around the Ice creams shop Haägen-Dazs. We discovered she is FIV positive, but her bloodwork is stable and she has a great appetite. After a week in foster care with Anabella for a much-needed bath and grooming, she is now back in the resort being monitored.

It's been a tough but rewarding time, and we're so happy to share that many cats from the resort have already found homes, with a lot of interest in sending them to the UK! These adoptions require fosters, testing, flight fees, and pet passports to keep the cats safe.

Your help is the only way we can keep going and get ahead of this. Thank you for making a difference!

Keep up to date by following PaphosPurrs on Instagram & TikTok @paphospurrs

UPDATE - 19TH SEPTEMBER 2025

We managed to sterilise a fantastic 74 cats!

Help me and Paphos Purrs to feed the cats of Cyprus and to take care and help them on their journey to becoming more nurtured and cared for cats.