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Community cats of Cyprus

Are there more cats than humans in Cyprus?

PoC avatarPosted on October 19, 2022 by Michael BroadOctober 19, 2022

This is a reference to domestic, stray and feral cats as there are no native wild cats on the island of Cyprus. There are probably more cats than humans on Cyprus in 2022. The estimated number of stray, feral and … continue reading…

Posted in irresponsible cat ownership | Tagged bad cat ownership, cat owner mistakes, cyprus, funding of TNR, irresponsible cat ownership, sterilising cats, TNR | Leave a reply
Spotted street stray cats of Cyprus

Is it legal to own a wild cat in Cyprus?

PoC avatarPosted on May 11, 2022 by Michael BroadMay 11, 2022

This is about individual residents owning wild cats of any species. It is not about businesses and enterprises for which there are different regulations. As usual, when it comes to searching for legislation about the possession of exotic animals such … continue reading…

Posted in keeping wild cat species | Tagged Animal laws, cyprus, keeping wild cat species | Leave a reply
Community cat of Cyprus

Why are there so many cats on Cyprus?

PoC avatarPosted on July 15, 2021 by Michael BroadJuly 15, 2021

The key reason why are there so many community cats on Cyprus is because not enough are being sterilized. The question is not about domestic cats but semi-feral community cats. Although there needs to be an education program to improve … continue reading…

Posted in community cats | Tagged Community Cats, cyprus, feral cat problem, Neutering cats, spaying and neutering, sterilising cats, veterinarians, voluntary work, volunteers | Leave a reply
First domestic cat in Cyprus grave

How did the cat become domesticated?

PoC avatarPosted on May 17, 2020 by Michael BroadMay 17, 2020

For a long time, people believed that the first cat was domesticated in ancient Egypt about 3,500 years ago. There are lots of records of domestic cats of that time as we well know. This information is still disseminated on … continue reading…

Posted in first domestic cat | Tagged african wildcat, cat domestication, cyprus, domestication, early domestication of the cat | Leave a reply
Abandoned cats and dogs flown in from Cyprus

Flown to UK: cats and dogs abandoned in Cyprus because of coronavirus

PoC avatarPosted on April 13, 2020 by Michael BroadApril 13, 2020

Companion cats and dogs have been abandoned on the island of Cyprus over fears they may spread Covid-19.

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Posted in cats in emergencies | Tagged abandoned cats, air travel, cat rescue, coronavirus (2019-nCoV), cyprus, relocation | Leave a reply
St. Nicholas of the Cats

St Nicholas of the Cats

PoC avatarPosted on December 14, 2019 by Michael BroadDecember 15, 2019

St Nicholas of the Cats is a Byzantine convent in Cyprus which in 1996 housed only five nuns and a feline population of over 200 cats. This convent has a long and interesting history. The convent is situated near the … continue reading…

Posted in Cat History | Tagged cat history, cat history pictures, Community Cats, cyprus, religion, religion and the cat | 4 Replies

Cyprus: where there are more cats than people

PoC avatarPosted on August 13, 2017 by Michael BroadAugust 13, 2017

Cyprus is a country where the domestication of the cat has gone decidedly pear-shaped because there are thought to be more cats than people. It is estimated that if you combine stray dogs and stray cats their population is twice … continue reading…

Posted in Human to cat relationship | Tagged cat domestication, Cat News, cyprus | 3 Replies

Harvey’s 37 Cats in North Cyprus

PoC avatarPosted on August 26, 2013 by Michael BroadDecember 11, 2019

Introduction We are in Northern (Turkish) Cyprus (see map for location) today to have a look at some of Harvey Harrison’s 37 cats. Yes, he cares for 37 cats. That puts him in the top rank of cat carekers. No … continue reading…

Posted in Turkish Van | Tagged cat breeding, cyprus, turkey, Turkish Angora Cat, Turkish Van Cat | 29 Replies

Nicosia, Cyprus: 400 Protest at Kitten Killing

PoC avatarPosted on August 4, 2013 by Michael BroadOctober 7, 2013

Intro: recently a kitten was killed in full view of restaurant clientele in Nicosia, the Greek part of Cyprus. The kitten was first bludgeoned with a stick and then kicked into the road. This is the story (opens new window). … continue reading…

Posted in Animal Cruelty, Animal Rights, cat haters, Cat Health, cat welfare, Human to cat relationship, killed, Stray Cats | Tagged animal cruelty, cat cruelty, Community Cats, cyprus, killing cats | 35 Replies

Kitten killed while people eat at Cyprus restaurant

PoC avatarPosted on July 30, 2013 by Michael BroadDecember 31, 2017

The title is correct. A kitten jumped onto a table at the Aglantzia taverna in Nicosia, South Cyprus, the Greek governed part of the country. The table was unoccupied and was close to another table where customers were sitting eating … continue reading…

Posted in Animal Cruelty | Tagged animal abuse in greece, animal cruelty, cat cruelty, Community Cats, cyprus, killing cats, stray cats | 72 Replies

Birth of a New Cat Breed

PoC avatarPosted on May 25, 2012 by Michael BroadSeptember 22, 2019

by Michael (London, UK) Cyprus Cat – photo by galarapid The birth of a new cat breed is being acted out on the island where the most ancient evidence of the domestic cat was found – Cyprus (note: the article … continue reading…

Posted in Cat Breeds | Tagged cat breeds, Cat News, cyprus | 7 Replies
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