Christmas is a magical time of year, full of joy and excitement. For many of us, it’s a time to exchange gifts with our loved ones and show them how much we care. But what about our feline friends?
If you’re looking for the perfect gift for your cat-loving friends (and yourself), we have just the thing. Introducing the Street Cats of Vis calendar, a beautiful collection of photographs featuring the street cats of Vis, Croatia.
By purchasing this calendar, you’ll be directly supporting the work of Street Cats of Vis, a small, volunteer-run project in Vis that aims to help street cats all over the island. The project relies on donations to pay for all vet bills, fostering, adoption, and other related expenses.
Vis is one of the smallest inhabited islands in Croatia, located about two and a half hours from the mainland. Resources for humans are rudimentary there, and for animals, it’s even worse. For over 20 years, there was no vet on the island, but now there’s a small vet clinic that’s open once per week (usually).
Despite the efforts of Street Cats of Vis and other animal welfare organizations, spaying and neutering is still not a widely accepted practice. Many people prefer to let nature take its course, resulting in overpopulation and the unnecessary suffering of so many unwanted cats and kittens. Dumping, poisoning, and other cruelties are unfortunately still common.
Progress has been made through targeted TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) efforts as well as the visibility of volunteers doing the work and helping people who want to help cats. However, it’s a slow process, and the project relies on the support of people like you to keep going.
The Street Cats of Vis calendar is not just a beautiful addition to your home or office. It’s a tangible way to support an essential project that’s making a difference in the lives of countless cats. 100% of each calendar purchase goes directly towards helping the street cats of Vis.
Each year, the Street Cats of Vis calendar features new photographs of the cats and tells their stories. It’s a unique and heartwarming way to celebrate the holidays and show your support for animal welfare.
To order your Street Cats of Vis calendar, simply fill out the form at https://tinyurl.com/cat-calendar. Unit prices are 1 = 90 hrk / 12 € / 10 £ / $12, 2 = 80 hrk / 11 € / 9 £ / $11, and 3+ = 70 hrk / 10 € / 8 £ / $10 (plus shipping and handling if required).
If you’re unable to purchase a calendar but still want to support the project, you can make a donation via streetcatsofvis.com. Rehoming rescued cats is an important part of the project too, so if you’d like to adopt or can volunteer to transport a cat, please get in touch.
In addition to the Street Cats of Vis calendar, be sure to check out Cats of Morocco, another beautiful calendar featuring the felines of Morocco by photographer Lisa M. Collard.
This holiday season, let’s remember the cats who need our help and show them some love. The Street Cats of Vis calendar is a wonderful way to do just that while adding some feline flair to your home or office. Order your calendar today and support a vital animal welfare project in Croatia.
