Rome's Ancient Cat Sanctuary

[@torreargentinacatsanctuary909]

Thanks a lot!!! your followers are very generous and we are receiving their donations. Thanks again! your video is amazing. May we link it on our website?

[@HalfAsleepChris]

Yes of course! Really glad we could all help - you do truly wonderful work. Out of interest, what are Raphael and Tomassi’s real names?

[@ronaldvanjelgerhuis5949]

It can't be Delacroix, because Delacroix doesn't have eyes anymore 😔 I know because we have distance adopted him...

[@deleted-channel]

C a t

[@julian_xd5102]

Half-Asleep Chris hey chris i would like u to see this and let u know that ur videos are OUTSTANDING! I wish you alot more subscribers and views keep up these videos please!

[@torreargentinacatsanctuary909]

@@ronaldvanjelgerhuis5949 he could be Glauco. As I said, blind black cats really confuse me!

[@SweetHopeCookies]

My wife and I specifically went to “the square” to visit the cats back in 2012. At that time there was talk about prohibiting the cats but I’m happy to see nothing became of it. Cats at ancient sites in Italy is pretty common place but one of our favorite places for hanging out with cats was at a small cafe up in the mountain top village of Delphi Greece. Love the Italian tribute to your kitties! Wonderful video again Chris.

[@stellatecar7634]

I agree

[@daniidelrey]

I was born in italy, Napoli and went there :)

[@rnaodmsomething]

Did you know that this kinda happened in some ancient ruins in turkey? there is not a shelter though... Turkey has a culture of everyone just taking care of the strays there so the wild cats are friendly! if you ever want to just see cats in a different country i would recommend Istanbul!(in turkey), the ancient ruins are called "the Basilica of Saint John" here is the google map. www.google.com/maps/place/Basilica+Of+Saint+John/@37.9528348,27.3666609,18.25z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x14b94d574d77f2ed:0x11056fac46c6f02c!8m2!3d37.9528691!4d27.3675619

[@Kapin05]

3:29 _[Purrs in Italian]_ It's details like this that I really appreciate in these videos.

[@starrygeek759]

I'm Italian and the song's lyrics where spot on! But the pronunciation is ok. Really well done though! It's amazing

[@HalfAsleepChris]

Glad to hear it :)

[@scoobydoo9093]

aRgEnToOo Dai ci accontentiamo

[@gabri_maybe]

Yeah...

[@gabri_maybe]

*meows*

[@rubencalvo7690]

G o o g l e t r a n s a l a t e

[@alexanimations1168]

Somebody: What Should We Do With These Ancient Ruins? Me: *MAKE IT A CAT SANCTURY!!*

[@axiolot5857]

@@RH-ry8ve padum ptsssss

[@melchristensen8282]

To be fair, Rome is COVERED in ruins. There are ruins to spare, they're everywhere, so it's nice to see some also serve a function other than being a piece of history (which is almost important! but. you know. CATS.)

[@raffaeleirlanda6966]

San-cat-uary... 🤣🤣🤣

[@megansmith9063]

Fuuuuuk ME

[@ahaokatano3153]

I approve

[@boshikagebira4753]

Plot twist Julius Caesar wasn’t stabbed to death but instead was smothered by cats

[@MakusinMeringue]

Adorableness’d!!!!!

[@MakusinMeringue]

@hawkturkey UNSOURCED CLAIMS'D!!!!!! (not about the cat, but we don't know Iulius' dying words)

[@blankcat4273]

They sit on the human they dominated in the battle of war

[@PeanutWithWiFiAccess]

Aka, the most honorable death UwU

[@thatcabbageyoumetinyourdre8078]

I’m just mildly infuriated by the guys name

[@margeryk000]

I've been to Rome twice and have never heard of these ruins. Thanks for another fun and educational video! Keep up the great work. ATB : )

[@HalfAsleepChris]

You've likely walked passed them - they're very central and between several main sites :)

[@francescoterracina1882]

What, that is the foro romano, it's the second most important thing after the Colosseum 😅

[@leonardodavid2842]

They are in the middle of the city, and is literally full of cats (not amassed together, but just walking around). They also like hanging out at Trjans’s markets, as it is quite close.

[@melchristensen8282]

This is my favorite place in Rome! I found it by accident the first time, wandering around the streets. Looked over the edge into the sanctuary and started noticing cats. Lots of cats. It was amazing! I visited them properly then and every time I go back to Rome (I go once every two years, and in my defense, it's my favorite city to visit), I make it a point to go. I end up spending a few hours there, almost every single time. I always donate. Always. They do AMAZING work. These cats are so well loved!

[@DinarAndFriends]

I visited this wonderful place the last time I was in Rome, and gave them a nice donation. The people who run it are wonderful!

[@HalfAsleepChris]

They really are! They were kind enough to let us into the permanent section, and we left a nice donation too :)

[@DinarAndFriends]

@@HalfAsleepChris I discussed the issue of coronavirus with them. It turns out that they have done some very useful research on this: cleaning all the litter boxes with bleach and preventing new cats from sharing their litter boxes has cut the death rate from feline infectious peritonitis down dramatically. It's a pity that other cat sanctuaries won't follow suit.

[@Kapin05]

@@DinarAndFriends That's really interesting, I'm glad to hear there's people out there looking for these solutions.

[@jannetteberends8730]

Dinar AndFriends one of my cats died of FIP. But as I understand it, almost all the cats are infected with the corona virus. And they don’t know exactly why the virus mutates in some cats, so they die. The mutation is NOT contagious for other cats. And cleaning with bleach is not necessary. The virus doesn’t survive common soap. And bleach is very bad for the environment, really bad.

[@DinarAndFriends]

@@jannetteberends8730 >>as I understand it, almost all the cats are infected with the corona virus A lot of cats are, but most are not shedding it in their faeces. >>The mutation is NOT contagious for other cats. The reason why FIP cats typically don't transmit the mutated virus is because they are not shedding it by the time the disease develops, not because the mutated virus is not contagious. >>The virus doesn’t survive common soap. Do you have a link to research which backs this up? Personally, I wouldn't take the risk. >>And bleach is very bad for the environment, really bad. If you are referring to sodium hypochlorite then it's not particularly harmful because the hypochlorite ion degrades rapidly. It can form organic chloride compounds which are dangerous. However, the tiny amount used to clean out a cat litter when the cat has died or moved on is trivial. I would be (vastly) more concerned with the amount sprayed onto their cruelty-raised factory-farmed chickens.

[@thepip3599]

In ancient Rome, cats were allowed to wander wherever they wanted, even into temples. So really nothing has changed.

[@maruthinandan4343]

So even this is inherited by Istanbul/constantinople

[@hellokittyfanx3x]

I’m not sure but I think in some pyramids they had a small little entrance for cats and no human could enter I’m not sure

[@little_kitty1]

@@hellokittyfanx3x miners: ez

[@digge2210]

​@@maruthinandan4343yes

[@AngelDame17]

There's something immensely satisfying about the idea of hundreds of kitties running around ancient ruins.

[@LayllasLocker]

I had to donate, this story was so lovely. ♥ to all my cat lovers all over the globe. (p.s. I love all animals, but cats take a bit more special place in my heart). ♥

[@elinehummel]

The eyes of Tomassi are brilliant😍

[@HalfAsleepChris]

I know - he's such a cool looking cat!

[@chefevilee9566]

Eline Hummel They are he looks so cool

[@uglyscptato3043]

@@HalfAsleepChris tommassi amaza

[@ikatz876]

Tommasi/Tom has cool eyes

[@ReiToriyasuSan]

Galaxy eyes

[@quadded]

I went here! Right outside of the sanctuary I found a cat under a car, and me on the locals went on a chase to find and capture the kitten, one of the locals captured it and went on to turn it in to the sanctuary. Rome is a fascinating place

[@cateh6418]

Aww, as if ancient ruins weren’t cool enough!!!

[@v.dargain1678]

I always thought the Roman ancients were felix-hearted, so having this sanctuary haunted with felines makes sense to me .

[@jackieroberts6316]

I was in Rome in the late 60s and the ruins were full of cats. And, the elderly ladies were feeding them pasta!

[@victorhugofranciscon7899]

There isn't something more Italian than that

[@RiceCat63]

so you are 50-80 now?

[@jarrypason8885]

Hello Jackie how are you doing today.

[@badredraws]

I'm a simple (wo)man. I see Half-Asleep Chris video, I click

[@jk-gb4et]

*w a m e n*

[@badredraws]

@@jk-gb4et I don't know if you're trying to say wamen or amen and both fit equally well

[@VeraEdelman]

I am even simpler. I see cat, I click.

[@xtuhc]

Wo

[@axiolot5857]

@@VeraEdelman I am simplest. I click

[@syairasyairasyaira]

That theme song made me so happy I cried. I love your videos so much because they always make me happy. Thank you so much Chris

[@Hypn0Studi0s]

Chris go to Japan there's hundreds of cats there.

[@shaguftaparkar7829]

Also turkey

[@leonlawson2196]

shagufta parkar where they’re eaten

[@jebediahkerman2972]

Leon Lawson no that’s dogs also it’s in China not Japan

[@dory232]

@@jebediahkerman2972 I mean if the famine has ended, why would they have a reason to eat cats and dogs? They don't. Nobody does.

[@jebediahkerman2972]

Dory the Fish China China is eating cats

[@broccolisalad9556]

This is bringing back memories, I remember walking past this with my tour group, and everyone thought they were strays. It’s good to hear that they’re being looked after.

[@AverytheCubanAmerican]

I'm sure your cats would love those ruins

[@bilerman3364]

Avery the Cuban-American youre everywhere

[@jk-gb4et]

@@bilerman3364 like in name explain

[@IRTG2006]

You are literally everywhere

[@kerzariz8717]

Everytime EVERYWHERE

[@demonplays445]

You comment on JackSucksAtGeography videos!

[@shaunvlog]

Love your videos Chris and ama cat lover too 😻 I just moved to London, would love to meet up some time and chat KZbin if you’re ever in town

[@rcat777]

Verified comment with 6 likes?

[@happyrider4343]

well, he has like 170,000 subs

[@bramblesandnugget1420]

Bruh third on verified comment

[@sharkycat1096]

Everyone else on KZbin: DONATE TO TEAMTREES Half-asleep Chris: Donate to the Cat Sanctuary

[@Void-el7lr]

tree cat.

[@juno9058]

@@Void-el7lr Cat Tree

[@hay0099]

Just where teamtrees plant their trees.

[@axiolot5857]

@@juno9058 Cree

[@kos2919]

Why not both?

[@_The_Worst_]

Oh my goodness...😮...Lots of kitty's...😍❤🥰 I'm so happy that the cats are being taken care of...👌🏼💯✔ This is such a beautiful and blessed place...🐈‍⬛

[@ciaotiziocaius4899]

I live in Rome and whenever I'm sad i just go to Piazza Argentina to hug some cats

[@Euodia746]

This is so sweet. I loved living in Rome so deeply and you made me miss it so much now.

[@nickthenickname8507]

I went to go find my cat that always gives the best hugs so I walked into the living room and remembered she past away not to long ago, I really miss her she was the best cat I could ever ask for she was beautiful and had the cutest voice she would give you hugs and lick you're face when you were sad, I miss her kisses and her beautiful eyes. Rest in peace pitter I will always love you

[@beanman5361]

An archeologist who is a cat person would love this place.

[@zoeloza1338]

Adorable! This is so awesome that these cats that would be stray and probably in danger in this city are been keeping safe this is wonderful

[@pawwalker3492]

I'm so glad you went there. There was talk, about five years ago, of getting rid of these adorable kitties. I donate to them from time to time 💖 I would LOVE to go there.

[@julianmrgl9568]

im italian and i LOVED the italian theme song

[@allgone4615]

Chris you are a rock star! Your video skills, story skills and narrating are fantastic. Every video is unique and entertaining. You found your nitch in life! Please never stop creating these wonderful little stories. All this plus cats! Danielle has found herself a winner. This installment is nothing less than magnificent. You make me want to fly to Rome and see this historical beautiful square and all its feline residents. It’s definitely now on my bucket list to see. Thank you for a great little diversion from our daily grind. Magnifico!

[@110percentcanadian6]

Thank you for uploading I was getting bored like most others in the comments.

[@MaiMazoku]

OMG! How did I miss so many cats? I just came back from Rome a week ago and was passing by these ruins several times a day. It’s incredible! Thanks for sharing! 😻

[@Wayzor_]

Cats, Ancient History, and Chris. Three of my favorite things.

[@dawndogs6301]

Chris, I really wish there was a way to help support your channel more than I have. I can't stop watching your videos even if I'm watching the same thing over and over again. I love what you do for your cats and your creativity. Thank you so much for these wonderful videos.

[@elleemmeenneo5977]

As italian, I can only love it. Un abbraccione da parte di tutta l'italia! (A big Hug from all the Italy!)

[@ws5397]

They are reminiscing over their past lives as lions & tigers -- remembering those delicious gladiators.

[@ZeroTwo-rc1cv]

Gladiators murdered the animals not the other way around

[@acegoose7301]

@@ZeroTwo-rc1cv but they did eat prisoners

[@daliusgalbraith1206]

man i feel bad for Tomassi, he looks like a great cat and deserves lots of love! Anyway great vid! I love your cat videos!

[@ikatz876]

you mean Tom...

[@anandakishore7854]

Rip tom and reggie :(

[@thecarmaster3089]

@@anandakishore7854 Suddenly also Bella died...

[@anandakishore7854]

@@thecarmaster3089 wut?

[@sk.n.9302]

We just went to Rome & visited the cat sanctuary! My 17 yr. old daughter said it was one of the highlights of her trip (& we made a small donation).

[@OfficialNickyG]

3:13 My new favorite song

[@pigmisteryone7515]

Hi Half-Asleep Chris I absolutely love to watch your videos after school and in my spare time, I am also from Britain and can relate to your videos all the time thank your so much for the great videos.

[@Alskasaur]

2:53 I know the poor boy is blind, but he has the most beautiful eyes I have ever seen, on human or animal!! I feel like I'm looking into two little galaxies!!!

[@Bottlethebubbles]

A big role model, part of my childhood, recently passed away and I'm devastated. this is the nicest fanbase I know and It would really help to see your support thank you

[@robbicu]

I remember the cats at the colosseum when I was there 35 years ago.

[@bookmouse2719]

I went there in the 70s and remember them in the Colosseum too

[@chunkeymonkey999]

this video sparked so many memories of when i went to Rome about a year ago, thank you!

[@bellosardo84]

hahah your accent is cute when you speak Italian. It's Raffaello and Tommaso.

[@97Corvi]

Non dovrebbe essere Raffaele e Tommaso ? 🤔

[@elleemmeenneo5977]

@@97Corvi In teoria, E' più giusto Raffaello, Perché in Inglese "Raffaele" é come in italiano.

[@strangeranon2408]

Omg, thank you for uploading this. I was at the cat sanctuary about 7 years ago. Miss this place so much, and glad to see it is still standing!

[@CrimsonNova927]

2:30 THAT CAT IS SO CUTE I CANT 😭😭😭

[@Galvion1980]

Thank you for this fascinating story, Chris! Looooove the Italian version of the cat song!

[@LpsPinkPetalPaws]

:0 I've been there! The cats are so sweet! This sanctuary is amazing, a truly great place. I was pretty young when I went there, but I got a book about a cat that lives in rome and it was my favorite book in childhood.

[@holeinthehat]

Your videos always make me smile - Thank you and please don't give up!

[@shaguftaparkar7829]

Wow thank you for uploading I was getting bored :)

[@jannetteberends8730]

Thanks for uploading this video. This is really a versatile channel. You are a real renaissance person, lots of interests

[@MickPlays6680]

0:26 love how the Sound syncs with the tune

[@jewelxox]

wow.just wow amazing work and ideas.could never have seen something so heart warming well done to Torre Argentina Cat Sanctuary!!!

[@hartmann3288]

Went to rome at the beginning of the summer holidays 2019 on holiday. It was bloody hot

[@patchescatcharity6858]

This is a good video Chris and thanks for letting us donate to these lovely cats

[@meivues]

Me, as a cat lover: MOOOM CAN I LIVE HERE?

[@PeanutWithWiFiAccess]

**shows you a single picture of a Japanwse town** try and count the amount of cat things you see here.

[@CC1Andrea]

Such a great video! So heart warming to see how people take care of cats, specially the permanent residents♥️

[@milogumball5755]

This actually made me get tears. I wish my country could do something like this.

[@whatzupLizzy]

Love the song. Thanks for sharing. This shows the power of tourism and local people to make sites real and meaningful 🐱

[@SupremeLeaderKimJong-un]

Argentina claims the Falklands, soon they’ll claim that Roman square. Although it makes sense why Argentina loves Italy

[@heatherstorck7204]

They claim the Falklands because it is right off their coast and they don't like it being used as a military base that close.

[@thecatpersonuk9962]

Miss Heather's World just saying is this the real Kim

[@_fedmar_]

It's nice to see the places i see everyday talked about by many people with this much interest.

[@frank_calvert]

Cats: known for knocking stuff over People: lets just put them near the ancient ruins

[@leonardodavid2842]

I don’t know what kind of cats you have at home, but I doubt those cuts Can move any ton heavy marble monument.

[@fulcrum2951]

Cats understood the value of those ruins compared to our cups

[@flavioamico2179]

Thank you for displaying my city’s beauty on your channel!

[@stefan6347]

Here in Indonesia we just let stray cats up and about, even sometimes letting them inside our classrooms and workplaces.

[@IOSARBX]

Half-Asleep Chris, I loved this video so much, I had to hit the like button!

[@TheTNTerminator]

[Purrs in Italian] is the best thing I've seen all day

[@dankdegl612]

When i have panic attacks i watch ur videos and relax for a moment. It's nice. I just want you to know that many people care about and apreciate your videos c:

[@aaronswannell]

If you look at the website in the description and go to cat story’s it is so SO sad😢

[@fraserwhite4180]

It was unbelievable I saw this video and went to Rome because of this and it was unbelievable sadly it was under construction but I saw a few cats, some look like reggie,Bella and Ralph! I recommend!

[@xelaredna3663]

THIS DOES PUT A SMILE ON MY FACE...

[@NipoteZia]

I stumbled upon this wonderful place many years ago while in Rome! Fabulous!

[@Blu2jz621]

I really like the song they made, what language was it in? I liked it

[@mustafamendeleev6461]

In Italian I think

[@starrygeek759]

Yep in italian

[@ikatz876]

👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍

[@metalcathead7527]

This is the cutest channel i have ever seen 😻. Keep up the good work, Chris 🙏😻

[@lissaban]

1:53 that cat looks like Reggie who I will so dearly miss even though he isn’t even my cat

[@lkcbeck]

I love this channel!!! Your cat (Ralf) is so precious and fluffy!!! I am 8 years old!! And I love cats!!

[@exilelol1321]

Rest In Peace Tom. We will always remember you

[@stealyourspoons1049]

i seriously adore your bloody videos.

[@PeanutWithWiFiAccess]

The secret your history teacher never told you: _Brutus was a group of cats_

[@timmyfriedland8008]

Wow!! Amazing episode. So interesting and heartwarming. Thank you!!

[@SadPringlesCat]

Is it just me or does it look like Tomassi has galaxies in his eyes.

[@darciaglaucerica]

If you ever come to Valencia or Madrid, make sure to visit their cat cafés (La Fábrica de Huellas in Valencia and La Gatoteca in Madrid). They're both amazing organisation that focus on giving cats a lovely forever home and in educating humans about respectful co-habitation with cats. I'm particularly fond of La Fábrica de Huellas, I go there every week for a milkshake and some cuddles and plan on adopting one of their cats as soon as I get a job. They don't have a time limit of their visits, only ask you to consume something while you're there to help with the project. La Gatoteca is lovely as well but has a time=prize situation (1 hour is €6.50 and includes something to drink). I still make sure to visit it when I visit Madrid.

[@jarrypason8885]

Hello Darcia how are you doing today.

[@yaraymaryerson335]

0:33 Reggies soul

[@JasmineSurrealVideos]

Oh how very very amazing, I haven't got a lot of money, I'm a cat artist, but I will definitely try and contribute something to this noble cause. Thank you for drawing it to my attention. 😻

[@jarrypason8885]

Hello Jasmine how are you doing today.

[@ChonkyCats]

1:41 Where the writer of Garfield found his inspurrrrration

[@Mertlox]

I love your editing on your videos, great work bud! :D

[@bayareaaviation17]

No one: Not a single person: Not a single Italian person: Some Roman Boi: LETS MAKE THIS PLASE A CAT PLACE FOR NO REASON AT ALL!!!! Great vid Chris!!!

[@bigbiemacaw]

That’s cool, I just found your channel 3videos ago and I like your story but telling style so I’m a new subscriber,..love from Ireland

[@smurlix5676]

People want to remove the cats? *Prepares to commit hate crime*

[@tehamill1]

These travel videos are great, can't wait for more content!

[@chloeheck9887]

4:13 looks like my cat

[@iwonarabij680]

WOW! I love cats especially grey kittens theyre cute and you cant get enough of them this sanctuary is amazing I wish i lived with the cats that are in the sanctuary This video gets my sub and like thanks chris :)

[@nzoomed]

Any idea who is looking after the cats during the Covid-19 lockdown?

[@neutronalchemist3241]

The same people who look after them normally. It's allowed to take care of animals, and pet shops are open for that very same reason.

[@RJ-mn7rn]

Watched this as I recently listened to a sweet and short podcast about the history of the sanctuary and it's opera singing founder. I think the series is called "This is Love" It's nice to listen to; something to take your mind off quarantine etc.

[@therandomdog_]

0:42 giant cat

[@thesamjames1763]

I am going to donate now! Love your content Chris!

[@Kristofer_M.P]

Im learning ROME at my school

[@critterfriendly9055]

Really enjoy your variety and your kitties are adorable.