I guess there is a spectrum between Madrid and "rural" with a matching slide in the mindset, true.
Castilla y Leon kitties seem to have it the worst. Many expats in more popular areas seem to take on responsibility for colonies through feeding/sterilizing at their own expense. I know someone...
a big problem especially in the UK where birds are attracted to gardens while simultaneously owners are told its “inhumane” to keep a cat indoors. Whereas the US it’s considered cruel to have outdoor cats due to the risks from cars and wild animals.
That being said I believe cats mostly prey...
Yes I agree. Despite a few disappointing outliers the Camino is generally a reflection of our times. It has changed a lot since my first in 2010, but in some ways it hasn’t changed at all…
I also went from peregrino to hospitalera. Both rewarding in different ways. It certainly gives you perspective! If nothing else, it made me a better pilgrim.
If you're a cat lover, steel yourself for some very thin and sickly looking ones in some areas. Often begging for food. It's heartbreaking.
As a gentle reminder to anyone who doesn't know, feeding cats human food usually does more harm than good. Especially bread, as it fills their stomachs but...
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