Torre Argentina Cat Sanctuary in Rome

The Torre Argentina Cat Sanctuary in Rome is home to many colonies of feral and stray cats that were drawn to the site after the 1929 excavation of temple ruins. The cats are now cared for by volunteers, and the shelter sterilises the cats primarily to control the feral population in the area.

The most famous cat shelter in Italy, the Torre Argentina Cat Sanctuary offers the best possible care to the most possible cats, managing a foster network along with other programmes to aid in both the short- and long-term well-being of the cats.

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Since 2004, immature or immunocompromised kittens can be taken out of the shelter environment and away from other cats to be fostered, giving them the best possible chance of survival.

At the shelter, you can adopt a cat as a pet or adopt one at a distance, meaning you sponsor a shelter cat and receive updates, photographs and other specifics about the cat from time to time. It is worth noting that the donations obtained through the distance adoptions are used to support not only the sponsored cat but the entire shelter.

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The Torre Argentina Cat Sanctuary is open to visitors every day for viewing of the cats and to pick up souvenirs made by volunteers. The sanctuary relies on donations and volunteers for upkeep and to find forever homes for approximately 125 cats a year.

Handicapped and older cats, or those less likely to be adopted, remain safely in the headquarters of the sanctuary, where feeding, cleaning, vaccinations and other necessary treatments for the cats are also performed. The sanctuary is under constant threat of eviction due to its presence on a promising archaeological site, but it has been able to remain due to the public’s support and donations.

Location: Largo di Torre Argentina, 00186 Roma RM, Italy

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