An international community working for the welfare of the animals was soon created. The 250 cats are now not only fed but also given medical care and shelter. They are also spayed or neutered and made available for adoption. They talked to passing tourists and soon an international community was working for the welfare of 250 cats. One of the oldest resident cats is the star of a book written by volunteer Deborah D Alessandro.
Sanctuary volunteers work a long day, seven days a week, in primitive conditions.
There is no toilet, one water faucet, and only minimum electricity.