In Istanbul, Turkey, swarms of cats follow you wherever you go. This is because cats are very much respected in this predominantly Muslim society. Islamic lore tells of a cat thwarting a poisonous snake that had
approached the Prophet Muhammad. In another tale, the prophet found his
cat sleeping on the edge of his vest. Instead of shifting the cat, the
prophet cut off the portion of the vest that was free and wore it
without disturbing the pet.
such sweethearts! I just posted about my 2 cats actually sleeping next to each other in the same positions. so cute.
ReplyDeleteGreat cat pictures! I'm wondering how that cat got up on the high ledge. And I'm wondering how he's going to get down!
ReplyDeleteLove their cute faces, especially the first picture... so sweet!
ReplyDeleteLOL old photographs only .... a great selection of pix. Have a terrific Tuesday.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes Molly
What great and adorable kitty photos!
ReplyDeleteWat een lieve foto's van katten.
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Chats des villes. Leur vie n'est pas toujours très simple. Mais ceux là semblent heureux. Les musulmans ont une attitude assez ambivalente envers les chats.
ReplyDeleteLa première photo me fait penser à une d'Hisia que j'ai mise sur mon blog il y a peu.
Beautiful pictures!!!!
ReplyDeleteSo many adorable photos in this selection. Had to smile at the kitty sleeping on the old photographs.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite is the one where you can just see the top of his head.
ReplyDeleteInteresting information about Istanbul and cats.
A lot of cats!!! Cats cats every where!! Does every body have lots of cats or are they stray cats?? I have 3 cats and when you are trying to get something done--that is a lot !!!
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Turkije en katten... we weten er alles van. Geweldig om te zien, alsook de manier hoe respectvol ze ermee omgaan. Pawkiss :)
ReplyDeleteSo many cats! Some photos are great and show how cats are always up to find a comfortable place for a nap ;) Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful scenes! Looks like he had a great time!
ReplyDelete❀ Bonjour et merci pour ta gentille visite ce mercredi sur mon petit blog
ReplyDeleteCes photos des chats sont MAGNIFIQUES ! J'adore !!!!
MERCI à toi.
GROS BISOUS et
Meilleures pensées d'Asie !!!! ❀
Great pics! Cats should be revered!
ReplyDeleteSo Mohammed was a pushover for cats, eh? Me too.
ReplyDeletewhat beautiful kitties!
ReplyDeleteSuch awesome pics! I love the one of the cat in the old photos box and the one of the cat climbing over/jumping up the painted wall. Such a great shot to capture!
ReplyDeleteThat's so neat that they follow you around. We love our 4 cats!
ReplyDeleteCats, no matter where they are, are adorable
ReplyDeleteMollyxxx