Amid financial hardship and health problems that forced him to stop working, Mohammed Lebric has found comfort in caring for cats. Between his family home and a small house he rented to shelter sick and injured strays, the young man spends much of his day feeding them and tending to their needs.
Meryem El Hajari has turned her family home into a sanctuary for stray and injured cats, sacrificing her nursing career to care for over 70 felines. Despite the emotional and financial challenges, Meryem's unwavering dedication provides a lifeline for these animals, offering them a chance at survival and a testament to the profound bond between humans and their animal companions.
In Essaouira, bike-rental shop owner Jad El Argane has become a local attraction thanks to his rescued cats, who ride perched on his shoulder as he cycles through the city, a bond that began unexpectedly when a pregnant stray sought his help in 2023.
Animal rescue association Comme Chiens et Chats lodged a complaint against a man who burnt 40 stray cats in Safi. Authorities in the city accepted the complaint in an unprecedented move.
Comme Chiens et Chats is an animal rescue association established to help stray dogs and kittens and find them a new home. Their objective is to build a refuge for all the pets they rescue, and raise awareness among Moroccans.