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Charming and Heartwarming: Stories from the Cats of Egypt Facebook Page

October 22, 2021
Magdi, a cat featured on Cats of Egypt. Photo: Cats of Egypt

Cats are complex creatures that are admired on a global scale, as evidenced by their prevailing online presence in the meme community. This admiration rings truer in Egypt because ancient Egyptians not only kept cats as pets; they would also mummify them for ensured companionship in the afterlife or as votive offerings to deities with feline qualities. Egypt’s stray cat population is widespread across all governorates, and any Egyptian with a cat as a household member would affirm that each one has a special personality, making it an intriguing endeavor to try and determine what they’re thinking. A Facebook page titled Cats of Egypt has gotten close to achieving this feat by allowing the nation’s cat-loving community to submit first-person narratives of the cats they rescue or encounter on the street. Garnering more than 100 thousand followers, the page has become vastly popular in its attempt to give a voice to the voiceless, raising awareness about animal welfare through a humorous and creative approach. Each story in the page is special and unique, and we’ve compiled some of the most charming ones for your enjoyment. Mocha, who isn’t a fan…


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