Greece and the Greek islands are inundated with stray, abandoned and feral cats. The majority of them are born in the spring and survive through the kindness of tourists who feed them. At the end of the summer season the tourists leave, and some cats survive through the kindness of local Greeks.
Is it rude to feed cats in Greece?
Be careful where you feed the cats. They can be unwelcome in some restaurants and tavernas and other customers may not welcome their presence. This can lead to restaurant owners taking brutal action. Ask your travel rep or some of the locals where it might be acceptable to feed the strays.
How do you avoid cats in Greece?
Do Greeks keep pets?
As of 2022, 15 percent of households in Greece owned a pet dog and 14 percent owned a cat.
Where is the island that is infested with cats?
AoshimaAoshima might be the most famous cat island in Japan. Its nickname “Cat Island” is no exaggeration because there are only 15-20 residents on the island but more than 120 cats, about 6 times the human population! Aoshima is a 1.6 km long island located in the Ehime Prefecture of southern Japan.
What is the most common pet in Greece?
Paintings, writings, and sculptures from ancient Greece reveal that dogs were, by far, the most common domesticated pet and prized for their hunting abilities. Breeds, such as the Laconian, were well-regarded for speed and hunting skill while the Molossia was a huge breed used for big game.