Taiwanese town of Houtong becomes cat lover's paradise | Video

Houtong, May 15 (EFE).- Houtong, a mountainous town in northern Taiwan, has turned from a mining town into a cat lover's paradise.

Once bustling with miners, the town now attracts visitors with its population of a couple hundred stray cats, who share the space with restaurants, cafes and shops dedicated to the felines.

Houtong's renaissance began in 2008, when a Taiwanese photographer documented local efforts to care for stray cats.

Visitors are greeted by friendly cats and a community dedicated to their welfare, including a volunteer service that promotes neutering and adoption. (Camera: JAVIER CASTRO BUGARÍN).

FOOTAGE SHOWS CATS AND PEOPLE ON THE STREETS OF HOUTONG VILLAGE IN TAIWAN.

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Date: 15/05/2024 07:50 (UTC)
Credit: EFE
Source: EFE
Topic: Human interest » Animal
Human interest
Type: Rough cut
Duration: 293 seconds
Reference: 55013573153
Relevance: Normal