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Save the Cats of Rome

Save the Cats of Rome

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Started by Anonymous 13 years, 8 months ago
The authorities are threatening to close the Association of the Cat Colony at Torre Argentina, Rome. They are using the excuse that the association occupies space within a Roman Temple. They pretend to forget that concrete pillars holding up a road cut right into the temple. They have abandoned the other tenples that are older by several centuries yet for their own political ends they threaten the health and safety of thousand of cats. The association has sterilized more than 29,000 cats within the last decade, they maintain 40 other colonies with food and medicines. Without heir work Rome would be filled with sick and maimed cats, as it was after WW II for many years.

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December 9, 2012

Seeing one thousand signatures for our cats at Torre Argentina reminds me that so many people value these animals as much as I do. It is heartbreaking that the city would threaten this sanctuary when we have worked so hard to keep these creatures healthy and safe.

Reached 1,000 supporters

December 9, 2012

November 26, 2012

Seeing this level of support reminds me that these cats are not alone in their struggle to keep their home. My heart is full knowing so many of you value the work done at the sanctuary as much as I do.

Reached 100 supporters

November 1, 2012

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Eugene Ovcharenko
10 years ago Featured

Please let them stay! they do such an important job and contribute to the positive image of the city!

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Ellen Sedlack
11 years ago Featured

When in Rome.....visit the cat sanctuary! I had the most fantastic opportunity to visit last August. Great staff, great Cats! I have never been to such an uplifting facility to help cats in need. Carry on the great work you do, know you are supported around the world and I am extremely humbled to have had the opportunity to visit. I will be back just to visit you all! You bring kindness to the cats in need who have no voices but souls of angels. I stand behind you to keep on your work for them!

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Karen Kugell
11 years ago Featured

Whether we visit Rome or not depends on whether Torre Argentina cat association is there waiting for us. Archeologists, do you really want to reject tourists?

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Irene and Gordon Hay
11 years ago Featured

Visited this sanctuary in September. A wonderful place (for both cats and where Julius Caesar was assassinated) with wonderful volunteers. Save the Sanctuary, Save the Cats of Rome.

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sophia rubenstein
12 years ago Featured

senti! what would Roma be without the sweet colonies of beautiful gatti. this is an outrage.

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victoria picotte
12 years ago Featured

I helped at Torre Argentina for several years while I lived outside of Rome. I not only witnessed on a daily basis the hard work accomplished by the people of TA, but experienced it firsthand when I would bring in cats/kittens from Zagarolo. Three cats from Zagarolo returned with me to the US. The amazing dedication and hard work for i gatti di Roma must continue forever!

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Anonymous
9 years ago

https://www.change.org/p/outlaw-cat-declawing-in-michigan-usa

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Jaylee Adderley
10 years ago

How can people live with themsleves for hurting inocent animals better yet someones pet!

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