Cyprus! A sunny, peaceful, Mediterranean island with pristine beaches, scenic mountains, and a rich history of ancient monuments and relics. The residents enjoy a relaxed pace of life and excellent standards of living—at least, for humans. For the nearly 1.1 million feral and stray cats roaming the streets, the reality is quite different.
Legend has it that cats were brought to the island by St. Helene to hunt the poisonous snakes that once plagued Cyprus, and this story still endures. However, today, the very descendants of those heroic snake hunters face significant challenges. The inadequate annual government funding for sterilization coupled with Cyprus’s favorable climate—where a female cat can give birth up to three times a year—has led to a chronic overpopulation crisis.
Animal lovers across the island are working tirelessly with limited resources to feed, heal, nurse, and neuter as many cats as possible.
If you want to help make a difference, simply clicking on certain ads supports their efforts—every little bit helps the stray cats find safer, healthier lives.
