What do Roman ruins and feral cats have in common? They’re both considered part of Rome’s rich heritage. Cats were long prized in Rome for their ability to keep the rodent population in check, and were considered sacred animals, associated with liberty and divinity. Cats often traveled with Roman armies, protecting their stores of grain. There are about 300,000 feral cats in modern day Rome and they're protected by law. Any group of five or more cats living in a natural urban habitat is... The Roman Cat Colony Of Torre Argentina ..read more