‘Cats on a Train’ is not the sequel to Samuel L. Jackson’s 2006 masterpiece ‘Snakes on a Plane’, but it certainly should be. On Sunday 10th September, a Japanese civic group joined forces with a railway operator in Ogaki, central Japan. An event was held which allowed some 30 cats free roam on a train, hoping it will raise awareness of the culling of stray cats in Japan. Passengers were feline fine as they had the opportunity to mingle with these meowing companions on a moving train across the city of Ogaki. The one-day event was hosted in partnership with Yoro Railway Co Ltd and a non-government organisation called Kitten Café Sanctuary. Guests had the option of lunch as cats frolicked throughout the train carriages. The number of cats in
Japan admitted to shelters has dropped by around 70 percent to 72,624 in 2016 from 237,246 in 2004. That has reduced the number of cats culled from 238,929 in 2004 to 45,574 in 2016. The cat population in Japan currently stands at around 9.8 million. If the idea of a cat café tickles your fancy, then London’s longest running, Lady Dinah’s Cat Emporium, is situated near Shoreditch High Street station - bookings are essential. Today’s update is a little shorter than usual, so I’m just going to fill the remaining space with pictures of everyone’s favourite ex-stray, Karren Brady, and her kittens. Hopefully nobody will notice…
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