At 86, Anthony Hopkins is one of the most revered talents of our time – but it turns out the award-winning star has a much more important role than actor, that of  cat lover!

The Oscar winner took to Instagram to celebrate International  Cat Day, and shared a series of adorable snaps of him cuddling rescue  kittens from Ouarzazate, Morocco.

here he was filming earlier in 2024 for his new project.

The first picture in the carousel saw Anthony cuddling the tiny feline to his chest, with the   kitten tucked into his chest and staring down the camera.

A second snap showed a ginger kitten stretching on the bed on their back and reaching their paw toward the camera.

As a third featured a close-up of a white kitten and his sweet pink ears.

In a fourth picture two of the cars were cuddled up together asleep in her bed, and a fifth showed a sweet cat squinting their eyes at the camera. The final picture showed three of the cats curled up together.

All appeared to be available through Help Adopt Moroccan Animals, a “refuge in Marrakech for street animals at risk”. The company also shared Anthony’s post on social media, and thanked him for advocating for the animals.

Anthony has been a longtime supporter of animals, and in 2023 he and wife Stella Arroyave, 67, teamed up with Paws of War to cover the expenses of animals who needed rescuing internationally.

“Being able to help support each of these missions is an honor,” the actor said in a statement after the news emerged. “We love animals and want to do all we can to support the great work that Paws of War is doing for our military members. My wife and I are happy to be supporting such positive outcomes.”

Paws of War is a nonprofit that helps reunite U.S. armed forces and the animals they saved during deployments.

“Since 2014, we have brought more than 600 dogs and cats, rescued by our troops serving overseas, to safety in the U.S. We have provided 100’s of Veterans with service and support dogs rescued from kill shelters,” the organization says on their website, sharing that their mission is to “honor and support our veterans, active military members, and first responders with services that enrich their lives through the rescue and training of service dogs for independence, adoption of companion animals, rescue of overseas animals in war zones, and other essential services to assist our heroes in need”.
Anthony Hopkins, at 86 years old, is not only a legendary actor but also a passionate  cat lover. In a heartwarming celebration of International Cat Day, the Oscar winner took to Instagram to share precious moments with rescue kittens from Ouarzazate, Morocco, where he was filming for a new project in 2024.

The carousel of photos he posted captured the pure joy and affection between Anthony and the adorable felines. In one image, he cradled a tiny  kitten close to his chest, the kitten gazing sweetly at the camera.

Another photo showcased a ginger kitten playfully stretching on the bed, reaching out its paw towards the lens. A close-up shot of a white kitten, with its delicate pink ears, melted the hearts of his followers.

There was also a picture of two  cats cuddled up, fast asleep, and another of a cat giving a squinty-eyed look to the camera. The final image depicted three cats snuggled up together, radiating warmth and comfort.

These precious  kittens are available for adoption through Help Adopt Moroccan Animals, a refuge in Marrakech dedicated to caring for street animals at risk.

The organization expressed gratitude to Anthony for using his platform to raise awareness and advocate for the well-being of these animals.

Animal welfare has always been close to Anthony’s heart. In 2023, he and his wife, Stella Arroyave, joined forces with Paws of War to cover the expenses of rescuing animals in need around the world.

Anthony emphasized the importance of supporting such noble causes, stating, “We love animals and want to do all we can to support the great work that Paws of War is doing for our military members. My wife and I are happy to be supporting such positive outcomes.”

Paws of War, a nonprofit organization, is dedicated to reuniting U.S. armed forces with the animals they bonded with during deployments.

Since 2014, they have brought over 600 dogs and cats rescued by troops overseas to safety in the U.S. Additionally, they have provided service and support dogs, rescued from kill shelters, to hundreds of veterans in need.

Through their mission of honoring and supporting veterans, active military members, and first responders, Paws of War offers essential services that enrich lives. Their initiatives include the rescue and training of service dogs for independence, adoption of companion animals, and the rescue of animals from war zones.

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