Last Updated on 13 December 2025 by Vanessa
Kotor Kitties just released their 2026 cat calendar, and it’s the purrfect Christmas gift for cat lovers. Every sale helps feed, treat, and spay or neuter the stray cats of Kotor.
Kotor Kitties calendar 2026: the purrfect Christmas gift for cat lovers
This Christmas, many cats curl up by a crackling fireplace. They have a full bowl of food, a fluffy blanket, and maybe even a new toy under the tree.
But not all cats are this lucky.
Others are still out there ❄️
In the medieval streets of Kotor, thousands of stray cats roam the alleys.
With its stone alleyways and dramatic mountains, Kotor looks absolutely magical in winter. But the season brings cold nights, damp winds, and plenty of rain.
Stray cats huddle under benches and balconies to stay warm. Many search for scraps. Some battle illness.
They don’t have soft blankets or warm laps; they don’t have dinner waiting; they only have the streets — and each other.
Why so many cats? A quick look at the numbers 🐱
Cat populations don’t just rise; they skyrocket unless spaying and neutering keep things balanced. Here’s the simple math:
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One female cat can have 2–3 litters per year.
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Each litter usually has 3–6 kittens.
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Kittens can become pregnant themselves at around 5–6 months old.
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If even half of her daughters continue reproducing at that pace, one unspayed cat can lead to thousands of descendants within a few years.
It grows like a family tree that doubles and doubles and doubles. What starts with one cat quickly becomes a whole colony. And in a place like Kotor — where many cats live outdoors — this cycle repeats nonstop unless someone steps in.
An overcrowded cat population may look cute, but it creates constant hardship.
Food becomes scarce, and many cats stay hungry for days. Weak kittens lose out to stronger adults. Illness spreads quickly through crowded groups, and untreated infections turn deadly. Mothers exhaust themselves trying to feed litter after litter, and many kittens don’t survive long enough to grow up.
How the Kotor Kitties cat calendar helps ❤️
Kotor Kitties is a small but determined welfare group focusing on spaying, neutering, and providing medical care for Kotor’s strays.
Their work directly slows population growth and reduces suffering. Every sterilized cat means fewer kittens born into hardship. Every treated cat gets a real chance at comfort and health.
The new calendar is full of charming photos of Kotor’s beloved cats.
They feature the cats of Montenegro as they live — in vibrant tropical shrubbery, snowy mountain bridges, or on long stretches of beaches. They don’t just appeal to cat lovers or TNR people (trap-neuter-return), but also to everyone who appreciates gorgeous scenery or iconic landmarks.
It’s cute, it’s useful, and it directly funds:
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High-volume, targeted spaying and neutering (more than 16,000 cats so far!)
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Emergency medical care
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Long-term wellbeing for Kotor’s stray population
And because Christmas sneaks up on everyone, this cat calendar also doubles as a perfect last-minute Christmas gift for cat lovers in your life.
Purchasing this calendar doesn’t just help one cat. It helps reduce suffering for hundreds or even thousands.
In the UK and Europe, the Kotor Kitties cat calendar costs £14 plus £4 postage. You can buy it here.
It’s also available for $17 in the USA and for $18 in Canada. You can get your copy here.
Final thoughts 🎄
This Christmas, you can make a real difference for cats who don’t have a warm home to return to.
Pick up a calendar, share this post with friends, and celebrate the season while knowing you helped lonely cats stay fed, healthy, and safe. It’s a small act with a big heart.
Photos courtesy of Kotor Kitties.
Help even more stray cats across the world 😿
You can do even more to support stray cats by picking up other cat calendars that give back.
The Paros cats calendar and the street cats of Vis calendar both direct their proceeds to feeding, caring for, and providing medical help to local stray cats.
Every calendar you buy helps give these cats a better chance at a safe and healthy life.
5 responses
What a great gift for cat lovers! We loved exploring Kotor, seeing the many cats wandering the streets of old town, and visiting the cat museum.
Pretty calendar photos, the kitties are adorable.
Take care, have a great day and a happy week.
This is an amazing idea. As a cat lover I might buy one of the calendars for myself
I will see how many the budget will afford this year, but there will be at least one.
Thanks so much for sharing! it is so important to care for stray cats both for their well-being and the protection of bird and native populations of small mammals. What a great initiative, and super cute cats!.