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Aaron the cat

Aaron is a street cat who lives on the Greek island of Skiathos. At night he can usually be found at the bottom of the steps which lead up to clock tower in Skiathos town. He is grey with white markings, mostly on his underside. During the day he can usually be found sleeping on a nearby wall, high-up so as to be just out of reach. He likes to eat wet cat food which can be purchased from the nearby supermarket. He is friendly and enjoys being gently stroked. There are many street cats on the Greek islands and whilst during the summer months they are fed well by the many holidaymakers and some local taverners but life on the street is not easy and during the low season (October - May) when the tourists stop visiting and the taverners are closed they stuggle for food, become under nourished and are at risk of illness or worse. There is a charity, based on the island which does a great deal to help the cats of Skiathos. The Skiathos Cat Welfare Association (SCWA) was formed in 2007 by Sharon Hewing who has been helping cats in Skiathos since 2005. SCWA became a Greek Registered charity in 2011 and they rely totally on donations via their website, Facebook, tourists, and various small fundraising events.