Boji, Istanbul's Most Famous Dog | Regular Commuter on Ferries Buses Metro Trains | Oneindia News

A street dog named Boji has become a regular guest on Istanbul's busses, ferries, and metro lines. Images of him taking a seat or cuddling with passengers have gone viral. DW correspondent Julia Hahn just couldn't resist and went to meet him.
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[@lalzarzolianaful]

I finally know that Turkey is paradise for stray animals...what a lovely country...

[@miss55apple]

not completely true some extremist consider dogs as dirty and do all sorts of cruel things!

[@shiltapoona6559]

They try to be better and they very kind people 😍😘😇

[@patremagilbert8787]

Very nice

[@simhadridebnath1078]

@@miss55apple true Islam doesn't allow dogs as pet.

[@helenbrown2969]

When I went to Turkey crossing the Rd is a nightmare they don't like to stop to let you cross.. But if you're a dog they stop right away lol the dogs might be stray but they are well fed and water is left out for them and the dogs are friendly!! I love Turkey its a beautiful place with beautiful people..

[@gustavoheberle6265]

Congratulations to the people and authorities of ISTAMBUL, for the care and respect to the stray animals. A lovely city, and friendly people. I’ve been there in 2015, and enjoyed a lot. Boji is so cute and intelligent. They’re many others like him in the city . Greetings to all of you in Turkey from Brazil !

[@mahmutdemir5024]

Saludos from İstanbul 👋

[@makavelimusolini1036]

Obrigado bro.

[@m.m.7183]

Not anymore. Erdogan is on the stray dog genocide. He started with killing 1000 stray dogs in Turkey.

[@sangatrahasia861]

LUCKY THERE ARE NO INDONESIAN CHRISTIANS IN TURKEY,,,BECAUSE INDONESIAN CHRISTIANS EAT DOGS AND CAT... CHECK "TOMOHON"

[@hunk9730]

Also same people stand in queue to buy chicken and mutton, what about that? 😂😂😂😂

[@cheetabis]

"If he misses the train, Boji patiently waits for the next one.' #i💖🐕

[@LoveBirds0323]

He is just an amazing dog God bless him and I love him so much 🐕❤️😇👏

[@eskedardesta5197]

Boji I’m coming to see you 😘

[@sangatrahasia861]

LUCKY THERE ARE NO INDONESIAN CHRISTIANS IN TURKEY,,,BECAUSE INDONESIAN CHRISTIANS EAT DOGS AND CAT... CHECK "TOMOHON"

[@udanigunarathne6693]

Turkish stray dogs may be the most independent and respected animals…

[@vishalpujar8632]

But not turkey, chicken, lamb n beef

[@cleareyes2254]

@@vishalpujar8632 they believe in the teaching of Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, Jesus, Muhammad. they know which animals that they can eat or not, carnivores are not really healthy as food, if u vegan i still respect u tho. for me theres reason why we need amino acids in meat. prophet didnt eat them everyday tho, he love peas too. He love honey, blackseed, dates, chickpeas, olive oil, lamb, pomegranate etc. Even to kill animals, should kill at one strike, stressed animals are forbidden, don't kill animal in front of other animals, etc. from your name looks like from India, u know that India export lot of cows right.

[@vishalpujar8632]

@@cleareyes2254 I really don't understand "not healthy as food". The gist I get is whatever "killed in one strike" is acceptable, Well this can go beyond your 'ok to kill' subset of beings.

[@suziek888]

@@cleareyes2254 But Muslims dont kill in one strike and before the animal is dead it is hung upside down

[@wargreysama]

@@vishalpujar8632 Okay then why do you eat vegetables and fruits but water your roses and lillies? Same shit. Animals eat animals, humans are animals, get over it. Asking why this and not that is fucking stupid because that goes into "culture" and "palate" side of things. It's like me asking you what the fuck is with you and overspicing your food. LMAO.

[@txmoney]

Why can’t all governments treat their strays as respectfully and responsibly and, yes, as lovingly as Istanbul?!

[@turbomunch]

Use your brain. If that's even possible.

[@jim4829]

Why cant governments give humans this respect

[@denisewarner8982]

Wonderful. Glad he’s allowed to travel. Good people in Istanbul.

[@SeanHenderson]

I'm happy that they give him health screenings and makes sure he's safe. Even at night. He is definitely a good will ambassador for Istanbul! Boji enjoy your adventures! Stay safe!

[@moviesenthil]

Boji is a messenger - from a higher existence - showing us how we should live. Simple and carefree, never troubling others.

[@sanatani4710]

this shows the high cultural values,high education level of every citizen.

[@job2249]

Boji is more like stress reliever for the public transport 😊

[@ulrikefeller2611]

Wonderfull that he is free and he can go everywhere. He is so gentle to everyone we can see in the videos. Good luck and a wonderfull life, Goji❤😇😍😘

[@viratvlogs6988]

Its boji.

[@mikahist4155]

So true Ulrike . Hes a gentle giant! 💛

[@gattopallas7196]

Is Boji ...no Goji...😉

[@ericjasman2483]

its boji but yea hes super adorable

[@ulrikefeller2611]

@@gattopallas7196 ❤

[@sinhasinha6706]

So happy to see a dog being treated with respect and love. Hats off to the people in Istanbul! ❤💐

[@jeanettegayle517]

❤SO WHAT HAPPENS IF A CRUEL HUMAN BEINGS DONT LIKE DOGS....WHAT WILL HAPPEN TOO THAT BEAUTIFUL DOG THEN...RETHINK

[@user-bi1tt9gj1k]

@@jeanettegayle517 This is exactly what the mayor of Istanbul was afraid of. That's why he took Boji off the street and got him adopted by a Turkish billionaire. You can Google the story.

[@solu7784]

I'm so happy for Boji's sake that he can travel around without whining and snoring people. 💟

[@tea7506]

We can see how great people are in Istanbul.

[@procastination_is_my_passi4182]

He was probably a tourist guide in his past life and he loved it so much that he's still exploring and showing people around in his dog form

[@michaeldahm214]

Well done Istanbul! Here in Australia he’d be in the pound before he could scratch him self. Boji gives so much back to the society that looks after him and allows him to enjoy his travelling life. As another post says. He’s a great ambassador for the warmth and tolerance of the people of Istanbul. 🙏🏻

[@sickturret3587]

thank you as a turkish person but i think your continent is not the same as eurasia. i don't know if it is real or not but i read that nearly two dozens of species gone extinct because of stray rabbits and cats there. i have a turkish friend there in melbourne and i heard how strict the rules are. all of his dogs are chipped. but still i think that is better for all.

[@owatson7648]

I really love Turkey’s attitude towards stray animals. It’s very admirable and i strive to be as kind and accommodating as the Turkish people

[@liderataturk6685]

👍❤️

[@doresca1634]

Wonderful that the city looks after him. That’s so lovely. Makes me think that in a previous life Boji was some kind of pilot/driver. Boji is very cute!

[@jasoncoorg3824]

That’s called as civilized Turkish society ..liv life to the fullest Boji Istanbul loves you.

[@TerriblePerfection]

I hope Boji isn't searching for a long-lost owner, but is merely enjoying life's "ride." 🥰

[@optecio]

This dog is more well behaved than some passangers

[@chhayavarma4358]

Extremely happy to see people accepting dogs in public transport.

[@rajkumarelango]

Hats off, Istanbul and every single loving soul. And surely, Istanbul officials and vet

[@zainabfarooqui6253]

Really impressed by people's behaviour towards him!!

[@bramamortsell83]

Ooooo my God that’s wonderful, I would love to hug him. Thanks you for your pay attention with kindness. Well done Turkish People . Greeting from Stockholm

[@liderataturk6685]

👍❤️

[@sw33tfr0styy]

He sure knows how to enjoy different places 😄

[@jayjayn007]

It's wonderful to see their strays aren't getting abused, and looked after!

[@Rr77184]

Dogs have great personality...in fact all animals have.. I daily feed 7 community dogs of my Street..some of them sleep on my portico daily... I have got all of them sterlized except the youngest a 3 month puppy.. from Hyderabad India

[@petlover1429]

God bless you

[@animallivesmatter7852]

Thank you so much for being kind and caring to strays

[@ayina111]

Thank you for helping stray dogs. For me I help feed and spayed/neutered stay cats in my neighborhood. 38 cats so far, 3 are waiting to be little adult (all male). I live in Indonesia. Still too little people care to fix the animals here. And couldn't expect the government to do any action

[@lidiapereira7440]

Hi...Is there cat neutralization center in Hyderabad?

[@KimFert]

God Bless you! 🙏🏾

[@jeff6899]

He's World Famous !! Watched several video's on him recently. Much LOVE from here in the US to the People of Instanbul for caring for him and their other animals. GREAT story !!

[@liderataturk6685]

👍❤️

[@mujgankarasakal9042]

Biz Türkler şehrimizi istanbul'umuz ülkemizi hayvan dostlarımızla canlarınızla seve seve paylaşmayı çok seviyoruz Onlar bizim Can dostlarımız

[@davidk7441]

Thank you Turkey, I really respect your country's and people's kindness to stray dogs and cats. I love animals so much I think they're better than most humans.

[@liderataturk6685]

👍❤️

[@user-fw1hj3vv2k]

It has to be beautiful society and people to let animals live within them freely and provide to their necessities.

[@azizxasanov7964]

В Турции живут самые Добрые люди . Это факт . Они очень берегут бездомных жиаотных и стерелизуют и кормят . Это чудесная страна для бездомных живот . Сами люди позитивные добрые. Пусть во всем Мире люди станут такими добрыми как в этой Чудесной стране Турция. Пусть в этой стране будет всегда Мир и Чаша полна еды.

[@lylylala3747]

Aaamen💞

[@rebellefleur2993]

Amen 😊

[@marietheresa7866]

Praise GOD for the Amazing Turkish 🇹🇷 People.May their Nation stay ever Blest. AMEN. 🙏🌹🙏🌹🙏🌹🙏

[@aditjatar5113]

I would really love to visit this beautiful country with amazing people one day..!!!!!! 😊🇮🇳

[@lordbartok7014]

Your welcome my friend.

[@sandeephazarika7627]

I would love to meet Boji whenever I will visit Istanbul and like to spend some sweet moment with him during my city tour.

[@SoItGoes1985]

There is something peaceful about Boji patiently waiting. It's also comical to imagine he gets the notion to see the ocean. Good dog.

[@maricelbensurto2579]

Maybe his a Traveller in his past life. Nice to see everyone loves him..Live your life to fullest Boy! Have a nice trip..

[@Bibeksray]

I think a traveller soul have entered this dog..😇

[@sanatani4710]

Huge respect for citizens, they are making life of this child worth It's a joint effort every citizen of every country must do this..

[@ralucadudescu]

What an amazing dog! And how amazing can be the citizens of Istanbul! They are so kind and protective with Boji, as he would be a friend they just met in the city.

[@saisubhash8907]

He's more of a traveller than I ever was. Watta guy!

[@Angela-ok8rj]

The people are friendly and loving to Goji. He his so handsome and a celebrity.

[@koolanooj1665]

Country like India should learn from them. Here people pelts stone, throws crackers just got fun. No respect for animals. They are part of our living world. We should give them equality. A big love ❤ to Istanbul people.

[@prakashojha7548]

R u mad..most pple love stray..only some particular type or caste of pple.do such things...here in my city pple.love strays

[@subhendumurmu018]

@@prakashojha7548 why caste bro say some stupid people

[@ushakaimal1947]

Exactly, here people are so ruthless and cruel ,they torture strays no end. Too many sick and perverts and sadists people around here ,very heart breaking for animal lovers here.

[@InvincibleMan99]

You r wrong

[@pc_hmk2204]

Saying bulls*** abt our own country.🤦🏻‍♀️ I saw lots of time dogs travelling through local train with no problem. Don't judge country by some ppl. Lots of ppl give food to dogs/cats even monkeys on streets. Maybe u should go out & see it...😌and evil ppl exist everywhere nog just india. 🙄

[@brendasays2324]

He was probably a busy human in his past life. 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@jenniferd.9817]

Awesome story🥰I know that the people in Istanbul are very friendly towards stray cats and dogs.Sarper Durman is from Istanbul,he's a famous cat rescuer.And there's another famous man from Turkey,his channel name is Walter Santi.His house and garden is a paradise for cats🥰😻

[@hippopo900]

Wish Boji will have a wonderful and happy life always. Take care Boji.

[@sickturret3587]

he is adopted by a billionare. but i think he misses travelling. he was well fed by scores of people daily anyways but he also could travel between asia and an europe meanwhile.

[@hippopo900]

@@sickturret3587 wow, that's wonderful but you are right, he will missed the travelling dearly.

[@bendebeer8607]

Turkish people are just great! The way they act with animals has no equal anywhere in the world....

[@ushakaimal1947]

I wish great happiness for the people of Istanbul for their loving kindness for Boji. May God bless you abundantly. From India with love. Wish the same happens here.

[@esharamohanlal6578]

Lots of love from South Africa ❤️

[@k12dhruw4]

Some Indians take lessons from the people of Istanbul. #Respect

[@manilacu8142]

Thank you to Istanbul that they are taking care of Boji. I hope one day a loving family may adopt him so he can have a family to stay by his side and a forever home. make all this adventures and memories together 💖

[@ismailkaraduman1611]

Özgürlüğünü kimse elinden almak istemez, bojinin ailesi tüm şehir

[@sercanemreegemen6659]

Boji was owned by a famous businessman named Ali Koç. your wish came true :)

[@sangatrahasia861]

LUCKY THERE ARE NO INDONESIAN CHRISTIANS IN TURKEY,,,BECAUSE INDONESIAN CHRISTIANS EAT DOGS AND CAT... CHECK "TOMOHON"

[@marietheresa7866]

@@ismailkaraduman1611 👌👌👌👍👍👍✌✌✌💪💪👏👏👏👏

[@danzgeesce8343]

thumbs up for turkey's citizen 👍👍👍

[@paecpc]

Society which treat animals well are marvelous people, 👍 Turkish

[@Usernamee4687]

Wow this dog is wonderful. He wanders through Istanbul like a tourist! He is so much fun and adventurous. Reminds me of my old baby/dog 💔 Boji is clearly smart and living his best life

[@knowone353]

Makes me smile every time I see an article on Boji.

[@kiranmaryam1535]

Oh I love him , boji so cute

[@aru2279]

Boji is a good dog.Not aggressive towards strangers.

[@ramonasramek3771]

LOVE Boji, love estanbul great people 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@majorieterrazola2842]

Boji, you're so cute I wanna hug you. 🐾💕

[@srabonichowdhury6810]

I love you Boji plz stay safe Godbless you child ❤️

[@rickyflores1405]

Boji is just too cool!

[@benjicolin8614]

They teach humans ❤

[@rosaj2652]

Love from st lucia Boji ❤❤❤

[@user-bi1tt9gj1k]

Bless the wonderful people of Istanbul who provide a paradise for animals.

[@aditjatar5113]

Just came across this beautiful vid... Heart rendering, but nice of the Turkish people to welcome "the lovely, adorable Boji with open arms "!Just goes to show empathy still exists... It's just that he cannot speak, but he's definitely a stress buster...!! It's a feel good factor & more strays (unfortunate ones) should be given a royal treatment....!!!!! Even health check ups are done which is a positive sign.... Awesome vid 🤗😊😊🇮🇳

[@angelinathedrifter]

Boji'..❤ u brought a smile on my face at tis heartbreaking times..

[@esthergil8948]

Bojo is quite the adventurer.

[@jenniferwagner3595]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ I'm jealous with this country 😭😭❤️❤️

[@kianigeetv]

Oh my goodness my heart the world should respect all creatures just like boji 💙💙💙💙

[@rajibgohain1476]

Wonderful dog with great sense.

[@KotdwarsehuBC]

"Thank you for all those who help rescue and / or have rescued animals"

[@HumanLinkCenter]

Hello Istanbul...from Bangkok...and my regards to Boji :)

[@cleareyes2254]

dogs with eartag in Istanbul means they already got doctors that see them regulary .they also pet cats in home mostly, but they didnt kill strays, they provide food for them and they can choose any roof to sleep at night, they also build hospital for storks (Turkey is in their migrate rute, and sometime lot of sick storks)

[@marietheresa7866]

May Blessings from Heaven rain down upon the Awesome Turkish people.

[@ceputehching-ching1503]

Boji's career is my dream wandering around Istanbul by trams, ferry & buses..FOC

[@rajkumarelango]

Love you Boji. From India

[@mohitsingh5665]

He must have the purpose behind this...may be old memories of being with someone and wondering like this.... every dog is creative and have personality in his own way

[@jiranyavarodvivat2434]

Perhaps he was raised by one owner and travel to find his old house.

[@oliviasiewlanpang2851]

Thank you all for loving Boji 🙏❤️ God bless Boji and everyone 🙏

[@VijayaLakshmi-ct4tc]

EXTREMELY SUPER. Love from INDIA

[@khushbu83able]

Respect and love for this kind of countries and country men🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@roihandayani9339]

Istanbul people, their act to be okay with a stray dog getting in the tramp is just wonderful , God bless those cities and the residents that sharing life with living being ❤️❤️

[@renjunimvlogs7784]

The people are so kind.

[@miki-eg2jc]

Good hearted people there, they respect stray animals, beautiful country..

[@bluediamond8060]

Boji doing something new in his life....chill....🐕

[@kayadelarenta4554]

I absolutely love this !🥰

[@oppoandroidf1174]

😊😊😊👍👍😍😍😍🐾🐾 Thnkyou to the dog or animal friendly community there in Istanbul for being so kind to Boji..🐕🙏

[@Sara-vb9xs]

شكرا لكم ياشعب تركيا العضيم رفق بي حيوانات اجمل شيء في الحيات

[@LK2972]

Im so glad Boji is being taken care of. I recently heard about him through KZbin and now I follow him on social media. I was so amazed to hear how people in Estambul are so friendly towards him and how they take care of their strays. 🥰 I wish more cities were like that.

[@sitthapromwasphornsaran5736]

You folks in Istanbul are nothing but saints and angels !

[@shazzz2909]

Such a majestic beast

[@humanchildofgod3126]

He carries a SOUL. God bless this dog.

[@dusica1904]

He is absolutely gorgeous ❤❤❤ What a beauiful spirit he has ❤

[@SASH27O]

Thanks to the people of turkey who cares for animals because nowadays very few people show compassion to animals.

[@sunilayya8948]

I just love turkey. Such beautiful people.

[@deepalazarus2399]

Beautiful dog. Glad the commuters treat him well.

[@jimontgomery3865]

Praying someone adopts him

[@chingcheewoo913]

Hope this beautiful story can happen in my country, Malaysia.

[@pamfoxman1666]

This is so beautiful and amazing. Incredible how they are takin care of the dog. Wonderful to see beautiful people care for him

[@tamals22]

Lovely . May God give Boji Long Long life before his cinsciousness leaves for astral Travel

[@christinavelazquez8931]

This kind of reminds me of hachi with Richard Gere! By the end of the movie I was in tears 😭🌹🙏💖!

[@thunderbogs8940]

Woww your so cute,handsome dog and brilliant

[@igorslocks]

Boji is the best! And big respect to ppl of Istanbul for their kind & sensible approach to stray animals!! A lot of the world can learn something here. May You continue to be blessed!!!🐕❤