Strasbourg: the incredible story of this cat who became a star on Google Maps

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The news can sometimes be depressing or even totally anxiety-provoking. But it There is some information that immediately makes us smile. And this is precisely the case in this article published by Actu Strasbourg. Our colleague reports that a cat has become a real tourist attraction in the Alsatian capital, so much so that it has even been referenced on Google Maps. Unfortunately, this page seems to have since been deleted.

A cat adored by the locals

Pichu, or Doudou and Minette for the more intimate, is how the locals have nicknamed this feline who is used to hanging out at 61, avenue de Colmar in the Neudorf district. Very friendly, the latter willingly lets himself be cuddled by local residents.

On the Google Maps page dedicated to him, some have shared a comment filled with love: “The nicest cat”, or even “Great cat, very sociable and welcoming, although he often takes a nap. A must-see if you’re passing through the neighborhood!”On Facebook, we were also able to read the amusing comment of an Internet user who even wonders: “Clearly, this cat has followers… he has an Instagram account”?”

Actu Strasbourg has managed to find the trace of Pichu's family, who has recently been wearing a collar. Célia, one of his owners, indicates in a local group of Mark Zuckerberg's social network: “We put one on him because we went to the vet so often to get him. People thought he was abandoned and wanted to do well. People often ask about him on the Neudorf Facebook group.”.

A precedent in Poland

This beautiful story is reminiscent of that of the cat Gacek who made the front page of the Polish press in 2020. And for good reason, this feline has become the star of Szczecin, the seventh largest city in the country. Particularly plump and friendly, he has received thousands of positive reviews on Google Maps. He even allowed himself the luxury of going beyond the 12th century ducal castle, which is nevertheless very famous in the town, reported our colleagues at Geo last year.

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This media coverage nevertheless had a negative effect on the animal's life. In fact, a shelter in the city has asked tourists and residents to stop feeding this obese cat to prevent it from getting sick from eating everything that falls under its nose.

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