Kotor: the city of cats

Here, they are respected and cared for by all the citizens. There's even a Cat Museum. And those who recycle plastic give treats to strays.

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Who loves i cats cannot fail to know, and one day visit, the city of KotorKotor in Italian. It is located along the Adriatic coast of Montenegro, about 100 kilometers from Dubrovnik in Dalmatia and Podgorica, the capital of Montenegro. Kotor is the city of cats par excellence; there is no place in the world where felines are treated with as much care and attention.

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KOTOR THE CITY OF CATS

All the inhabitants of Kotor, by tradition, are very careful in taking care of cats, even when they are strays. An association, the Kotor Kitties, sterilizes strays to prevent them from causing problems. In the old part of the city, there's also a charming Cat Museum with postcards, photos, and vintage tickets. You can get a feel for this magical place by browsing its website. www.catsmuseum.org.

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And to encourage residents to take care of their cats, Kotor's administrators have introduced a special form of plastic collection. These are vending machines that allow those who insert plastic bottles to collect some. croccantini to give to the stray cats scattered around the city. The ratio is this: two plastic bottles are enough to donate one serving of kibble. Needless to say, the love for cats and the care shown by the local residents have become the main tourist attraction of the beautiful town of Kotor.

The images are taken from the Facebook page . Kotor Kitties

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