Izzy Blaber ‘19: One Cat, Two Cat, Previous Cat, New Cat!
If you realize me in any respect, you’ll know that I really like animals. Whereas nominally a canine particular person, I do additionally love cats (regardless of some allergy symptoms). So you’ll be able to think about my pleasure after I realized I’d signed as much as spend 4 months in a rustic that reveres cats! Whereas I miss canines (shout-out to Louis, my greatest fur buddy at house), they’re thought-about unclean within the Islamic custom, and they also aren’t standard in Morocco. Most pet canines listed below are saved by foreigners residing in Morocco, and strays aren’t handled very kindly.
Cats, conversely, are seen as clear; it’s stated that the Prophet Muhammad had a favourite cat named Muezza, and held all cats in excessive esteem. Due to this, there are cats EVERYWHERE! Massive cats, little cats, black cats, tabby cats, historic cats, kittens… you identify it! They roam round freely in cities, cities, the forests, my faculty campus, mosques, and so forth. In my expertise, there’s nothing higher than discovering a little bit feline good friend if you’ve had a troublesome day. I’ve left my door open for contemporary air and ended up with a cat hanging out below my mattress; and typically sitting in cafes, cats will come encompass you and watch for snacks. A few of them are bolder than others – they’ll soar into your lap and watch for treats (and watch you intently)! As a rule of thumb, I attempt to carry some Purell and Benadryl to deal with any lingering allergy points, in addition to some cheese or different acceptable snacks.
Listed here are some footage of my favourite cats from my time right here:
So, for all you different cat-lovers on the market, be assured that Morocco is the place for you!
