China temple ‘high-five cat’ raises paw to greet visitors, draws crowds seeking luck

A friendly feline at a temple in China has been dubbed the “high-five cat” because of the way in which it raises its paw to greet visitors. - Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin

BEIJING: A domesticated feline at a temple in China has been dubbed the “high-five cat” because of the manner in which it greets tourists who are flocking to the site seeking good luck.

The moggy, which wears a gold chain, greets tourists by raising its paw to meet the palm of people’s hands.