Cyryl the Independent Cat (; Polish: Niezależny Kot Cyryl), also known as the Independent Cat Monument (Polish: Pomnik Niezależnego Kota), is a bronze statue of a cat in Warsaw, Poland, placed in the Balaton Park, within the district of Praga-South. It was designed by Bogna Czechowska, and unveiled on 29 May 2011.
History The sculpture was proposed by Cztery Łapy pet magazine, and financed by several pet food producers. It was designed by Bogna Czechowska, who previously also made the Happy Dog Monument, also proposed by the magazine. The name was chosen in an online vote.
The sculpture was unveiled on 29 May 2011. Every year, in the anniversary of the event, the Cztery Łapy magazine gives "Cyryl" awards to people who help stray cats.
Characteristics The bronze sculpture depicts a stretching cat, with its head placed low, resting on its front paws, and its bottom risen up, and with a curly tail. It is placed on a stone. The sculpture is meant to symbolize strey cats, as well as, human love and respect to animals. It is placed in the Balaton Park, within the neighbourhood of Gocław in the district of Praga-South.
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