Shrine Cats
Although I’ve lived in this neighborhood for nine years and have wandered by and even into this shrine a few times, only this past Sunday did I discover that six stray cats live there.
These cats live under the shrine’s protection and are cared for by neighbors, who provide food and water and who have constructed insulated homes for them.
The cats have names; there’s a guidebook about them, too.
Here are some photos and videos of the cats and shrine. I’ll have more in a subsequent newsletter.
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Stray Cats of Japan is a photo newsletter featuring images of Japan’s stray cats, which I publish whenever a cute kitty crosses in front of my camera’s lens. I hope you enjoy these photographs.
I love the idea of "communal cats" -- shrine cats, library cats, office cats ... More places need cats! 😀
I am enjoying this series so much, Bill. I am happy to see that these strays you show us seem healthy and well-fed and cared for. What about affection, I wonder? Do most of them allow you to pet them or hold them or do they run? That black and white sure is a fine looking fellow. I have seen so many photos of these sorts of red gates. What is their significance?