The Cat Sanctuary at the Roman Ruins

I’m here in New York City after a trip through Europe and one of the places I stopped at was Rome. There’s a story going on in Rome that really caught my eye—the idea that there are cats hanging out at all of these ancient ruin sites.

I was at the Terra Argentina, a famous site where Julius Caesar met his untimely demise, and at this site there are cats everywhere—sleeping in the shade, hanging out right on the very place where Julius Caesar was stabbed. At first it seemed like a weird coincidence, but then I learned that there is a cat sanctuary right next to these ruins that’s fighting to protect the stray cat population of Rome and give them a good home. They’re struggling against the Roman government to help give the cats of the Roman ruins a place to stay—they’ve got to live somewhere!

The Cat Sanctuary at the Roman Ruins
I’m here in New York City after a trip through Europe and one of the places I stopped at was Rome. There’s a story going on in Rome that really caught my eye—the idea that there are cats hanging out at all of these ancient ruin sites.

I was at the Terra Argentina, a famous site where Julius Caesar met his untimely demise, and at this site there are cats everywhere—sleeping in the shade, hanging out right on the very place where Julius Caesar was stabbed. At first it seemed like a weird coincidence, but then I learned that there is a cat sanctuary right next to these ruins that’s fighting to protect the stray cat population of Rome and give them a good home. They’re struggling against the Roman government to help give the cats of the Roman ruins a place to stay—they’ve got to live somewhere!

The Cat Sanctuary is run by volunteers who feed, water, and provide medical care for the cats living among the ruins. They’re also working with architects and historians to create “cat-friendly” spaces within the ruins so that the cats can continue to live there without being disturbed or displaced. So far, they’ve been successful in getting approval for five such spaces, but they’re up against some stiff opposition from people who see the cats as nothing more than pests.

The Cat Sanctuary at the Roman Ruins is doing important work to protect Rome’s stray cat population. These cats have been living among the ruins for centuries, and it’s important that they be allowed to continue doing so. The volunteers who run the sanctuary are working hard to make sure that these cats have everything they need, and they’re also working with architects and historians to create “cat-friendly” spaces within the ruins so that they can continue to live there without being disturbed or displaced. If you’re interested in helping out, you can donate money or time to this worthy cause.