There are cats in Argentina's Recoleta Cemetery. Live ones.

They lurk among the magnificent mausoleums and sun themselves among the tourists. Some are friendly. When I petted a grey tabby, three tuxedo cats came to compete for my affection. And later, a long-haired calico crawled into my lap and purred madly.

Caretakers feed the cats daily. As of 3 August, 2007, there were 61-cats. Most of them have names. When a new cat shows up it is neutered and released into the population. They receive medical attention as needed.

The cats are well cared for. As they should be.