THE STORY BEHIND 3P
How it all began.
3P began with cats in my garden and people who refused to give up on their animals. I am Julia Hartmann, founder of Precious Paw Patrons. This is how helping individual animals grew into 3P.
Every cat had a name.
I lived in Turkey for 13 years, during which time I cared not only for my house cats but also for dozens of stray animals. The most challenging period for me was when Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) swept through the cats in my garden. At that time, I could not save them, and all the cats that became ill sadly crossed the rainbow bridge. During the worst week, I lost six of them, leaving me feeling devastated and helpless.
Each cat had a name and a unique personality. I cared for them, fed them, and loved them every single day.
2021: Help beyond my own garden
In 2021, I began a private fundraiser after discovering the first Instagram accounts dedicated to advocating for cats with FIP. Over time, even more accounts focused on animal welfare in Turkey joined our group. These committed rescuers work tirelessly to help animals in need by providing food, medical care, and shelter. Thanks to the generous support from abroad, they have been able to continue and even expand their life-saving efforts.
2023: Giving the work a lasting structure
By 2023, unpaid fundraising had become a major part of my life. I reached a crossroads where I needed to decide whether I could continue. The large number of accounts I was managing led to a significant amount of money flowing into a private bank account. Moreover, the time spent communicating with rescuers and donors, updating spreadsheets, transferring funds, and coordinating assistance increasingly felt like a full-time job.
I could not simply leave these people and animals behind. The work needed a lasting structure. That is how Precious Paw Patrons came to be.
Our work, made possible together.
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