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A grim discovery at Sfalangiotissa cemetery has left animal lovers in Limassol reeling. On Saturday, September 20, nearly 30 cats were found dead, with foam at their mouths and injuries suggesting deliberate poisoning.
"We live in 2025, and it is time to show respect and care for animals,” - Anthi Mouzouri,
Volunteers who care for the cats, most of them abandoned pets, were the first to find the scene, describing it as “heartbreaking and infuriating.” Four kittens were rushed to a vet in critical condition; two later died.
Some of the cats had collars, hinting that they may still have owners searching for them. The incident has reignited calls for stricter enforcement of Cyprus’ animal protection laws, which explicitly forbid poisoning or harming animals.
“We live in 2025, and it is time to show respect and care for animals,” said Anthi Mouzouri, coordinator for the Environmental Movement’s Action Group for Animals. “How we treat the weakest members of our society says a lot about the kind of world we want to live in.”
The Limassol Animal Police are investigating, and authorities urge anyone with information to come forward. Volunteers are also asking for more frequent monitoring of the cemetery to prevent future tragedies.
Animal rights groups warn that this is not an isolated case, and they are demanding stronger action to protect abandoned and stray animals from cruel acts.
