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Cats of Hong Kong

26 November 2021

You may not think Hong Kong is a city of cats but keep your eyes peeled. In the right area, you’ll quite often catch strays skipping under cars and shop cats lounging amongst the wares. Let’s explore Hong Kong with Cat-teris’ own Jessica Tang and her feline friends.

Prince Edward

Known for the luscious flower market, Prince Edward presents more than new leafy additions to your home, but it is also a hub for many furry felines. I have found that some shop cats usually show their faces during quieter moments at the flower market, when the usually packed streets filter out into an odd but welcome calm. Others seem to relish the opportunity to watch people-watch. They sit firm whilst you furiously snap photos but they never fail to divert their eyes whenever you try to get them to look into your camera lens – can’t get the models these days!

This cat favours quieter hours. This particular photo was taken during a lull in a T8 typhoon whereby the thundering footsteps were replaced with thundering rain. They prefer to lounge around the shop front and accept the occasional pet from passersby rather than brave the crowds. 
This cat favours quieter hours. This particular photo was taken during a lull in a T8 typhoon whereby the thundering footsteps were replaced with thundering rain. They prefer to lounge around the shop front and accept the occasional pet from passersby rather than brave the crowds. 
  • Just around the corner you will find this one-eyed feline and their sibling – the latter is more cautious at first. The Gigi and Bella Hadid of flower market cats!
  • Do not disturb. He is resting. 
A personal favourite cat of mine. Finding comfort on this cardboard sofa (the comfort level is debatable but I see no complaints being had), this cat enjoys a little sunbathe and snack. On this connecting alleyway, between the two busiest streets that house the flower market, you’ll find this cat lounging in some sort of makeshift comfort! Quite often you will see cats choose this path over the congested streets it connects to.
A personal favourite cat of mine. Finding comfort on this cardboard sofa (the comfort level is debatable but I see no complaints being had), this cat enjoys a little sunbathe and snack. On this connecting alleyway, between the two busiest streets that house the flower market, you’ll find this cat lounging in some sort of makeshift comfort! Quite often you will see cats choose this path over the congested streets it connects to.
  • Often, I will find cats skirting about near this flower bed. They are most active at night when the paths are clear and they are free to practice their jumps and runs, using the shelves of put away plant products as a sort of DIY obstacle course.
  • Sleek but moody. You’ll find them unmoving and snoozing at the front of one of the many pet shops on Tung Choi street. Whilst their peers are confined to glass boxes, you would think they would embrace the freedom. Nope. Naps only… very relatable.
Not loud and proud but quietly confident, this cat is not shy to the camera but is too cool to make direct eye contact with the lens. It truly knows its angles. The ultimate cool cat?
Not loud and proud but quietly confident, this cat is not shy to the camera but is too cool to make direct eye contact with the lens. It truly knows its angles. The ultimate cool cat?

Mong Kok & Sham Shui Po

  • Displaying an array of film and cameras, SHOWA is not only a great place to buy your next snap-happy purchase but also a great spot to check out the shop’s resident pet. I like to think they are as hipster as the shop’s contents. Sporting a low-key but stylish scarf and vacant stare, they are fitting the image quite well. 
  • Amongst the busy market crowds of Sham Shui Po, who knew a box of $10 fidget toys would provide such kitty comfort. 

Central & Tai O

The population of these furry friends is not isolated to Kowloon. You’ll find them in the occasional medicine shop on Ko Shing Street, being carted in cat backpacks (yes, that is apparently a thing) or wild strays whizzing past under cars in the villages of the New Territories.

  • You know you’ve hit the dazzling streets of Hong Kong Island when you get off the Star Ferry and are greeted by this designer cat! With a fluffy coat, sleek tail and an impressive movie star distant gaze, they look ready to take the runway. 
  • Famous for its fish sauce, Tai O fishing village is no doubt a small haven for the pet population here. This paired with the slower pace of life makes for some real chill cats.
You may not think Hong Kong is a city of cats but keep your eyes peeled. In the right area, you’ll quite often catch strays skipping under cars and shop cats lounging amongst the wares.

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