Spain: Are cats equal to people?
Cats

When we mention Spain, the first thing we expect is that it is an exciting nation with the blood of matadors flowing in its body and talented in sports, especially football. and basketball, but if you are really on the Iberian Peninsula, in addition to experiencing the exotic customs from the Mediterranean, you can also experience their unique love for pets.

Many countries in Europe advocate equality and freedom of life, so they also do the same for the pets around them. With profound love. According to a recent study released by the Spanish Affinity Foundation, 31% of Spanish agents believe that their pet dogs or cats are more important than their partners.

Hainhao research analyzed data on more than 6,000 Spanish brokers and found that 43 % of people live with pets, 76% of people said they like companion animals, 74% of people feel more happy living with pets, and 71% of people said they often interact with pets and can "understand" them Pet's mood. According to reports, the proportion of people holding the above views is probably similar in Spain, but the proportion is higher in the Canary Islands.

The study further pointed out that among pet owners, 75% of them have a very close relationship with their pets. Deep, but the other 25% of people have a more realistic relationship with their pets, a relationship based on mutual benefit.

In addition, in a small town in Spain, residents advocated a vote for "cats and dogs should have the same rights as humans" , the final result is to allow them to enjoy various national rights as "non-human residents". This is a memorable event for animal lovers and a very meaningful step on the road to animal rights protection. 

SpainTrigueros del There are many fortresses in the town of Valle, and they are better known than the locals' admiration for animals, but this time the new method taken by the mayor Pedro Pérez Espinosa is really eye-catching. After the outcome, he also emphasized his responsibility and said that he would respect the wishes of the people and their cat and dog partners. He said: "Cats and dogs have lived with us for more than 1,000 years. As the mayor, I not only have to represent the people but also serve other lives." 

< p style="text-indent:2em;">The main purpose of this vote in Trigueros Town is not actually to ensure the rights of merged pets, but more to focus on the sport of bullfighting. Under the new order, the town bans all activities that would cause the maiming or death of non-human residents, so that bullfighting and other activities that come into contact with blood can be effectively curbed.



Spain: Cats are equal to people?
Picasso And cats

In Spain, there are many celebrities who love cats, such as Picasso. They not only love cats, but also paint cats in their masterpieces.In 1881, Picasso was born in Malaga, southern Spain. As an adult, the place where the young Picasso went most often was the "Four Cats" cafe. As the iconic name "Four Cats" suggests, this is the so-called Barcelona version of the famous Chat-Noir in Montmartre, Paris. At that time, many artists in Catalonia visited Paris, which they had always longed for. It was said that Barcelona was very sensitive to the circulation of Paris. Therefore, as an important creative element, cats often appear in the works of masters as supporting characters and metaphors.




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