Kato — From Fear and Violence to Trust and Safety

Kato was forcibly removed by police from a private owner in France. Unfortunately, we do not know much about his past, other than that he was living in very poor and violent conditions. The owner used Kato and other wild cats, including servals, to intimidate people. The animals were kept in small crates in the back garden.

After the operation, our largest partner, AAP in the Netherlands, took responsibility for Kato. It was AAP who recommended that Kato should come to us here at Rescue Zoo. As the only zoo and rescue centre in Denmark, we have the necessary experience and the right facilities to care for Kato.

When we said yes, things moved fast. The transport was complicated by COVID restrictions across Europe, but we made an arrangement with a Belgian rescue centre to meet halfway. We took over Kato in Hamburg and could immediately sense that we were dealing with a very special animal.

Despite his traumatic background, Kato has developed remarkably quickly. He loves the daily training and the attention he receives. With each passing day, he gains more trust in his dedicated keepers. It is a great joy to follow his journey from fear to freedom.