Welcome to the Jungle: inside Jordan's cat sanctuary - in pictures

The Cat Jungle is a haven for abandoned pets and feline lovers alike

A Jordanian woman, Nihad Ashouri, second from right, has opened a sanctuary for cats in the capital Amman. All photos: Reuters

During the pandemic, Ms Ashouri noticed that a lot of cats were being abandoned by their owners. She opened The Cat Jungle to provide a safe space for the animals.

The shelter allows cat lovers to spend time with the animals.

It took Ms Ashouri six months to take in the cats living in the sanctuary, which now number close to 40.

The Cat Jungle has proven a popular concept and it is always full of eager customers.

A cat receives a treat.

Children interact with a cat through a window.

Girls pet a cat at the sanctuary.

People can feed the animals, take photographs and learn about the different types of cats.

The entrance to The Cat Jungle.

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