Fine for cat abandonment: $1286
This week, all of the Peru SIM missionaries were in Lima to attend our Spiritual Life Conference. Before the conference, we stayed near Parque Kennedy, which is known for its numerous stray cats. Since our kids love cats so much, the park was a big hit. We don't know who let the first cats free here, but we do know how they survive: several neighboring restaurants donate their left overs to the cats. They cover the sidewalks and don't even wake as people pet them. Others are draped from branches in the trees like pumas resting after a kill. But don't even think of dropping off your unwanted cat here, or you'll face a $1286 fine according to this sign. There is also a campaign to get the cats all adopted, but then why would anyone go to the park?
