Prompted by a friendly cat in Tenerife, this article explores the near-zero risk of rabies on the Canary Islands. Thanks to strict animal import controls and geographic isolation, the islands have remained rabies-free for years, with no reported cases in domestic animals or humans. While bat-borne lyssaviruses exist in parts of Europe, they haven’t been detected here. The article reassures readers that Tenerife’s cats are safe to admire, though caution is always advisable for animal bites due to the risk of bacterial infections.