By Johanna Gardener •
Published: 28 Nov 2024 • 9:00
• 1 minute read
In the town of Frigiliana, three cats have become the source of exhibitions, artwork and even science investigations after become renowned for stealing other peoples s clothes and items
A peculiar case of feline thievery has had everybody boggled in Frigiliana. The case of the pilfering pets may sound like something out of a children’s book, but the three cats, Dora and her two offspring, Daisy and Manchita have been helping themselves to bits and bobs around the town.
The three thieving cats are at the centre of international research
The three cats, owned by Rachel a local resident have been busy, getting their paws on items of clothing – mainly underwear- from washing lines, much to the horror of unbeknown neighbours. Not only have these felines gained notoriety for their criminal thieving but they have become stars at the centre of an international research project, investigating why cats steal things and bring gifts to their owners. They have also been modelling for photographs by Dutch artist, Anne Geene, a friend of Rachel’s, whose work is contributing to the global study on cat behaviour.
How can we return items to people stolen by my cats?
During the October Art Walk in the town, Geene held an exhibition showing photographs of the stolen items, with partial success. Anne and Rachel are looking for new ways to return stolen belongings via social media, posters or more exhibitions where Anne can also promote her books. Until then, their furry friends will continue to cause more havoc and embarrassment.
The Frigiliana felines now feature alongside other other international cat thieves in science journals and have even made headlines across Europe.
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Johanna Gardener
Originally from Manchester, UK and with a degree in English with Modern Foreign Languages, she has been a permanent resident in Spain for the past 12 years. Many of these years, she has spent working as a secondary school teacher, as well as in journalism, editing and marketing. She currently lives in the historic centre of Malaga, where she enjoys writing, walking and animals.
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