Mexico's National Palace Cats Make History

The 19 cats who roam Mexico's National Palace have achieved something remarkable. These feline residents became the first animals in the country's history to be declared living fixed assets by Mexico's former president last spring.

What Does This Special Status Mean?

Fixed assets typically refer to buildings and furniture owned by the government. But this special designation means the country's treasury must legally provide for these cats for their entire lives, regardless of who leads the government.

This decision wasn't made lightly. The Roman cats have lived on palace property for over fifty years, making them an important part of the location's culture and history.

Living Like Royalty

These privileged felines wander freely through the historic halls of the National Palace. They often crash important meetings, seemingly unaware that some discussions are meant to be confidential.

One particularly bold cat made headlines after hijacking a presidential press conference. The cat charmed reporters so thoroughly that staff had to step in and put the feline on a treat limit!

Special Care for Special Cats

The palace cats enjoy amenities most house cats could only dream about:

• Custom-built houses throughout the palace gardens
• Dedicated feeding stations
• A personal caretaker assigned just to them
• Their own dedicated veterinarian

Each cat has been vaccinated, sterilized, and microchipped. They live within the Palace gates full-time and receive regular checkups to monitor their health.

Business as Usual for the Feline Residents

Despite their historic status, the cats themselves don't seem to understand what all the fuss is about. From their perspective, they've already been running the place for decades—the humans just finally made it official.