8 Places Around The World You NEED To Visit If You Love Cats March 07 2019, 49 Comments
There are few situations in life that can't be improved by cats - even travel! And while traveling the world is a pretty awesome situation in itself, it can still be made better by cats. We've compiled a list of some of the best cat-centric stops around the world, from the US to Japan. These vacation destinations are guaranteed to have cat lovers purring like kittens!
1. Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum, Key West, Florida
This historical house is an ideal destination for literary ailurophiles. Located on the small island of Key West, this museum was once home to the famed author, Ernest Hemingway. The Hemingway Home and Museum is now home to approximately 40-50 cats, the majority of them polydactyl (having more than five toes.) The polydactyl cats are likely descended from Hemingway's original six-toed cat, Snow White, who was gifted to him by a ship's captain. The beautiful limestone house is a wonderfully preserved slice of history, even featuring Key West's first underground pool.
2. Temari no Ouchi Cat Cafe, Japan
Cat cafes are exactly what they sound like: heaven for cat lovers. And tucked away in the temple-dotted Kichijoji district of Tokyo is Temari No Ouchi, a cat café that looks like it belongs in a Studio Ghibli movie. Inspired by the concept of "nekko no mori", literally meaning "cat forest", Temari no Ouchi gives cafe guests a sense that they are just visitors to this feline fantasy world.
3. Torre Argentina Cat Sanctuary, Rome
Torre Argentina Cat Sanctuary lies in the heart of Rome itself, a protected area home to hundreds of free-roaming cats originally tended by “gattare” (local cat ladies). History buffs might know this square by name: the ruins these cats call home are none other than the site where Julius Caesar was assassinated. The cats spend their days sheltered amongst the oldest temples in Rome (400-300 BC), and can be found cat napping on the foot of an emperor’s statue or grooming themselves on the ruins of ancient pillars. Volunteers help care for the cats 7 days a week, and many of the cats are available for adoption.
4. Cat House on The Kings
Cat House on The Kings might seem like an ordinary house at first glance. But it’s home to the biggest no-kill, no-cage cat sanctuary in the United States. This cat sanctuary has about 700 cats roaming around at any one point and is home to the ultimate "Crazy Cat Lady" herself, Lynea Lattanzio, the sanctuary's founder. The sanctuary is available for tours and you can also involve yourself in the lives of the cats through webcams, sponsorship, gifts, donations and even participating in their foster cat program. And, of course, you can take a cat home yourself if you meet their adoption criteria!
5. Ainoshima Island, Japan
Cats outnumber the human residents on Ainoshima Island: in fact, at any given time there are only about 15-20 human residents on the island while the cats number nearly 120. That’s nearly 6 times the human population! While there is no overnight accommodation, if you’re in the mood for a cat-filled day trip this might be right up your alley (cat). In the past, the fishermen relied on ship cats to control the rodent population, which eventually resulted in the cats settling on and populating the island.
6. Tashiro-Jima Island, Japan
Another one of Japan’s famed cat Island, Tashiro-jima is a small island off the mainland of Japan. Its population is small, with only around 100 human residents, but it is truly a “cat island” complete with shrines to the feline residents and cat-shaped architecture. The cats don’t quite outnumber the humans on this cat island, but they still number in the hundreds. Islanders originally raised silkworms and used cats to control the rodent population; local fishermen would feed the cats that hung around the inns, believing that caring for the cats would bring them good luck and fortune.
7. Big Cat Rescue, Tampa, FL
Located on 55 acres in north Tampa, Big Cat Rescue is an up-close (but hands-off) big cat sanctuary that’s home to 14 species including tigers, lions, leopards, ocelots, lynxes, cougars, and other—often endangered—big cats. Visitors can take guided tours through the sanctuary, learning about the cats’ daily lives, their species, and the problems they face today. For those who can’t visit, there are live, interactive webcams throughout the sanctuary.
Founded in 1992, by Carole Baskin, Big Cat Rescue has grown to be the world’s largest accredited sanctuary dedicated to big cats, with more than 100 animals that have been abandoned or abused by their previous owners or retired from circuses. Big Cat Rescue also features a kitten foster program where volunteers foster cats (of the domestic kind) from their local shelter until they’re ready to be adopted.
8. Gotokuji Temple, Japan
Maneki-neko, aka the “waving cat” or “Lucky Cat” has its very own temple in Japan, just one short train ride away from Tokyo. This Buddhist temple is populated with thousands of happy Maneki-neko figurines of all shapes and sizes, beckoning visitors and promising to bring them good luck. There might not be actual cats, but these smiling ceramic kitties make for one great Instagram photo.
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God’s Little People Cat Rescue in Greece. Haven’t been but it is in the top of my bucket list.
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Amy on March 23 2019 at 07:15AM
PAWS Bangkok in Bangkok, Thailand! We are dedicated to making this city safer for our beautiful Thai street cats.
Beverley Hinton on March 23 2019 at 06:56AM
The Cat Boat in Amsterdam, fantastic place where they help and rehome and Sharks Bay Umbi where they spay, better and look after the cats in their five centre and hotel in Egypt … Many that I helped years ago are still thriving
Diane M on March 22 2019 at 11:14PM
Does anyone know about a cat rescue in Malta? Someone told me they saw one as they left the cruise port in Valetta, Malta.
Christina Martell on March 22 2019 at 07:36PM
Lanai cat Sanctuary Maui
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Lanai Cat Sanctuary! 600+ Hawaiian lions live there, it is pure paradise to cats and cat people alike!
https://www.facebook.com/LanaiCatSanctuary/
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Lanai Cat Sanctuary
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https://lanaicatsanctuary.org/. Hawaiian island of Lanai off Maui.
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Istanbul, Turkey
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Der Pozenboat in the Netherlands
Mimi on March 22 2019 at 04:11PM
Cats Museum in Kotor Montenegro. A tribute to all things cat.
Dean on March 22 2019 at 03:33PM
Le Moustache Cafe, Paris and Cafe Katzentempel, Munich and Le Comptior Des Chats, Bordeauxand Espai DeGats, Barcelona.
Sarah on March 22 2019 at 03:33PM
Lions, Tigers and Bears in Alpine, CA.. Highly regarded rescue and sanctuary From the website: “Lions Tigers & Bears is home to more than 60 rescued animals and 19 species, including lions, tigers, American and Himalayan black bears, grizzly bears, bobcats, mountain lions, leopards, an African serval, llamas, horses, goats, sheep, chickens, a miniature horse, miniature donkey, peacocks, and a macaw. Lions Tigers & Bears is a model sanctuary, offering the highest standards of care for rescued exotic animals. Our sanctuary features an administrative and volunteer office, a feed room, a barn, pasture, and a state of the art medical facility. With room to grow, we hope to provide more lifetime homes to abused and abandoned exotic animals in need of a better tomorrow”. https://www.lionstigersandbears.org/
Nancy on March 22 2019 at 03:19PM
Lanai Cat Sanctuary-Hawaii
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Temple Tree At Bon Ton
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· Temple Tree is a unique experience. The collection of Chinese, Malay, Indian and Eurasian buildings makes the resort so special.A percentage of all profits go directly to Langkawi Animal Shelter & Sanctuary Foundation (LASSie). You can even walk the dogs if you wish as the sanctuary is on site.
There are a lot of cats all over the resort! Some come sleep with you in your house if you let them; they aren’t a pain and of course add to the unique charm of the resort.
Chandra on March 22 2019 at 02:56PM
Kennedy Park in Lima, Peru
Carolyn on March 22 2019 at 02:48PM
Turkey and the Lanai cat sanctuary in Hawaii
Jennifer Zemelka on March 22 2019 at 02:23PM
Affogato cat cafe in Cleveland, OH opened recently!
Marie on March 22 2019 at 02:10PM
Surprised not to see the Greek islands. And yes, Turkey.
Madeline Leader on March 22 2019 at 02:04PM
Love, love, love Key West. the cats roam the whole island.
Laurie on March 09 2019 at 02:55PM
Conservators Center in North Carolina, US
Scott on March 09 2019 at 03:23AM
San Juan, Puerto Rico — huge cat population and the Save-A-Gato Cat Sanctuary, too.
Here’s a link to a story about San Juan cats:
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Danielle Singer on March 08 2019 at 05:56AM
American Museum of the House Cat in NC is a weird little road side attraction
Pia Angela on March 08 2019 at 03:14AM
Cat Museum at St. Petersburg, Russia 😻
Scorpion on March 08 2019 at 01:54AM
Turkey
Jill on March 08 2019 at 01:13AM
Ummm… Lana’i Cat Sanctuary!!!!!
Carrina Fine on March 08 2019 at 12:56AM
Check out Kennedy Park in Lima, Peru.
TJ on March 08 2019 at 12:27AM
Cedar Cove Feline Conservation & Education Center in Louisburg, Kansas, is a Nonprofit sanctuary that cares for endangered large cats & educates people about their preservation needs. These are all rescue cats cared for 100% by volunteers and donations.
Bruce on March 07 2019 at 10:46PM
Jardin botanico in buenos Aires, Argentina
Jean Jenn on March 07 2019 at 09:28PM
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They have donkeys, horses, parrots and other “pet” birds, as well as dogs and cats.
They are at: www.bestfriends.org
The big cat sanctuary in Tampa, Florida is also wonderful……people who want all zoos and circuses and traveling zoos shut down MUST think about what then happens to the animals….they cannot be returned to the “wild”…most were born or raised in captivity and would not survive.
Think of both these places if you can possibly donate regularly to each!!!! They certainly get no tax money.
Natalie on March 07 2019 at 08:47PM
De Poezenboot in Amsterdam. Cat sanctuary on a house boat!
Jay on March 07 2019 at 05:05PM
Siros Greece is crawling with cats!
Cathryn on March 07 2019 at 05:04PM
The cat park in lima peru
Teresa Ellis on September 15 2018 at 04:40PM
It’s nice to know that there are cat lovers around the world!
Vanya on September 10 2018 at 05:47AM
Le Café des Chats in Paris!
Carys on September 10 2018 at 04:52AM
Malta! Specifically St Julians/Sliema
Claudia on September 09 2018 at 04:18PM
Oasi felina Su Pallosu (Sardinia, Italy) https://www.gattisupallosu.org/?page_id=2&lang=it_IT
Adriana on September 09 2018 at 06:24AM
The Tala Monastery cat park in Tala in Cyprus. 800 kitties all car d for and funded by volunteers. There are spaces for kittens, mummy cats with kittens and adult cats that roam in and out the cat park. You can adopt them too. It’s like heaven 😁😁😁
Janka Vollman on September 08 2018 at 06:32PM
Old town San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Claire on September 08 2018 at 12:07PM
The church St Nicholas of the cats in Akrotiri Cyprus. Apparently they imported 1000 cats to kill all the snakes. Now it’s filled with cats and the nuns feed them!
Carinna on September 08 2018 at 09:17AM
In-Sync Exotics is Wylie Texas! They rescue big cats from people who think they can keep them in their house and take sick or old ones from zoos to nurse them back to health. You get really up close and personal with them!
Vic on September 08 2018 at 12:31AM
The Gili islands between Bali and Lombok. They ban motor vehicles and dogs and cats rule the beaches. Brilliant.
Justine on September 07 2018 at 06:09PM
Black Jaguar White-Tiger Big cat sanctuary
Robert on September 07 2018 at 05:19PM
The Lanai cat sanctuary in Hawaii
Margaret on September 07 2018 at 05:15PM
The Best Friends a Animal Sanctuary, in Kanab, Utah! A huge no kill sanctuary that’s Amazing! This where (22) of Michael Vick’s dogs went, sent by the Courts. Thirteen were rehabilitated and found forever homes! The Sanctuary has approximately 1,600 animals there. About 500 cats/kittens. They have a forever home if not adopted out. You can stay in rental cottages/cabins or in the town of Kanab. You can volunteer while there and even take a cat or dog home with overnight in one of their rentals, to see how you both get along. The sanctuary is in the Angel Canyon so stunning beautiful. There mission is “Save them all by 2025”! They are working on zero animals, in the USA, euthanaied by 2025! We recently moved about 1-1/2 away and look forward to volunteering in the near future.