Many people in the world like cats. But in some countries, cats are more popular than others. Let’s find out which are the most cat-loving countries on the planet.
- Turkey. In the 8th century, cats saved the Turkish capital from the plague by killing rats. And the legend of Muhammad says that the prophet once cut off a piece of clothing so as not to wake his favorite cat sleeping on it. Perhaps this explains the boundless love of the inhabitants of the country, and especially Istanbul, for furry animals.
- Cyprus and Greece are a real paradise for cats. They walk on their own, and even in small towns you can find special feeding places.
- Japan is where the cat café was invented, the cat in the Land of the Rising Sun is considered a friend of man, there are many legends in its honor, temples and even an astrological year.
- Iceland – Despite the Icelanders’ sincere love for cats, it is not so easy to get a pet. To do this, you need to get the consent of all your neighbors and carefully monitor the animal’s diet and content.
- Italy – in addition to numerous shelters, there is a well-developed volunteer movement called “Cat People” that feeds and treats stray animals.
In the Middle Ages, European cats were persecuted, believed to be reincarnated by witches. That’s probably why they are protected by law today, almost on a par with humans. It is forbidden to throw a cat out – owners are punished with high fines. Every cat is chipped, and to get one, you have to prove that the cat will be in the best conditions. And in Austria and the UK, they introduced a pension in the form of milk and meat for cats.
Which countries’ cats impressed you the most? ✍️
