Istanbul: The Purr-fect city for cats! (I'm not kitten around!)

I noticed in Istanbul, Turkey there are so many stray cats and dogs. In this video, I take you around Istanbul and explain why there are so many cats.
I also have a small interview with a Turkish person and I asked him why Turkish people love cats.
Türkiye'de çok fazla sokak kedisi ve köpeği olduğunu fark ettim. Bu videoda sizi İstanbul'u gezdiriyorum ve neden bu kadar çok kedi olduğunu açıklıyorum.
Ayrıca bir Türk ile küçük bir röportaj yaptım ve ona Türklerin kedileri neden sevdiğini sordum.
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[@erkanerdin8109]

I am a teacher in Turkey. Here children are taught how to build a cat or a dog shelter and they are given their homework projects to design their own.

[@polyglotgrace]

Wow so cool

[@MoonlightSonata214]

That is the BEST homework project I have ever heard of! I wish every culture would adopt (no pun intended!) the Turkish way of caring for animals, and that every teacher in the world would give homework projects like yours which teach how to care for others. How wonderful you all are!!

[@user-ns2ws8np9o]

Great ppl of turkey Salam to u guys

[@Ehan57]

​​@@MoonlightSonata214 People also need a big heart to do this for our little friends

[@123Soleil57]

En Turquie, j'admire le respect qu'ils ont pour les animaux, c'est loin d'être le cas ailleurs. Ces pauvres minous aimeraient tellement avoir une famille pour les protéger. Heureusement que des personnes aimantés les nourrissent.

[@sofxriee]

Japan:We have cat cafes and even a cat island Turkey:Hold my cat

[@randomdude8202]

that is not surprising, Japanese and Turkish are similar based on hospitality. So it mostly extends to animals too.

[@Yilla0008]

I think Japanese people are friendly and animal loving like us Turks ☺️🇹🇷🇯🇵

[@huseyinyldrm8897]

They are not stray. İstanbul is their home

[@polyglotgrace]

That’s so true !

[@rottenheavenly6245]

They are stray...

[@erkamilhan7419]

​@@rottenheavenly6245they literally are not though. the main reason we take care of the animals goes back to pagan roots of turks, you must respect what was here before you. we are guests to them in istanbul :D

[@arelee7974]

@@erkamilhan7419 is it true that cat and dog can sense and give early warning when earthquake happen...

[@erkamilhan7419]

@@arelee7974 this is actually proven by science that cats and dogs can hear the subtle earthquake waves. there are two types of waves that cause an eartquake, named primary and the secondary waves. Primary waves are much faster, doesnt damage nor shake the ground as much as the secondary waves. We humans can not hear/feel the primary waves, but the stray animals can. and they ALWAYS react early (up to 10 seconds or something, nothing crazy)

[@ertuncdelikaya8237]

It's not only Istanbul. Every Turkish city I've been to is like that about cats and dogs.

[@vbrown6445]

I was about to say this. Everywhere I have traveled in Turkey is cat/dog and friendly and take care of their strays.

[@galih8421]

i read and watch a lot of articles and videos about cats and dogs in istanbul or turkey, but why there is no videos or articles talking about the poop and how to handle it?

[@tezcanuyank3446]

@@galih8421 state cleans them as public service people also collect the poop if they own the animal or have special places for animals to do their thing

[@galih8421]

@@tezcanuyank3446 ah, i see. so the strays are trained to do their bussiness in designated place? i kind of confused that nobody talking about how the people and the city handle the poop, because the city looks so clean. thank you.

[@evrenkavakli5672]

​@@galih8421t There is cleaners working for goverment They clean up and people also clean up them.

[@procastination_is_my_passi4182]

I used to work in Turkey for a bit and it was a night shift in the hospital. Walking back to my home was never lonely or scary because there will always be either a stray cat or a stray dog accompanying me home

[@istapul]

❤so much love for this people💙💙💙💙💙

[@ahmethan2801]

Our country is a beautiful country, yes, but there are too many stray dogs. Although there is no exact number, it is estimated that there are around 10 million stray dogs in total. This is an excessive number. Almost every month, you can see children killed and seriously injured people as a result of the attack of stray dogs in the news. The mass sterilization or drugging of stray dogs has been discussed here for the past few years.

[@ozerilhan1]

Yes it happend to me many times. And once it was relly got my attention. I was just walking in the neighbourhood for some fresh air. A dog appeared and wlaked with me with some distance. After some walking (around 1 or 2 KM) another dog appeared and the first dog left. I automatically thought he handed over me to the other dog as i was leaving his territory he is protecting. Man they are even sharing the territory and following for potential criminal or victim situation. Just wow.

[@bruholojist3276]

if you were a little more short you wouldn't feel that secure

[@congratulations-]

@@ozerilhan1this happens a lot lol. Idk why. They might feel you being uncomfortable or something

[@myungbaklee8123]

The most impressive moment in this video is that cats are not afraid of people at all. This is the place I've always dreamed of. Someday I want to go to Istanbul and play with many cats & dogs.

[@daigosaito888]

In Turkey i met so many people who almost cant feed themselves, but they share with cats. 🌹 Love you Turkey

[@aybarsbaturay7213]

Ülkem adına Teşekkür ederim diago ❤❤❤

[@chromezephyr8959]

That is actually true. Couldn't believe back then

[@zulimafallat3151]

True , in Antalya we saw a guy collecting cardboards he stop in front of the restaurant and buy some food for the dogs and cats lay down in the sidewalk. Amazing.’

[@AbrahamsAnt]

@@zulimafallat3151I once offered a cat food in Antalya. Fish I think. In a Restaurant. It came to our table, looked at the fish, smelled it and just walked away..😂 I have never seen such spoiled cats! 🤣

[@shawnryn3766]

i just found out that there's an amazing country and people who love animal and treat them like there are precious .. and i was crying because i thought there's no such place like this. i pray that soon other country will love animals as pure as this turkish people..

[@suntzu2812]

All Turkic people do this. Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzistan, Yakutia, Uzbekistan and more.

[@kapikoyli]

@@rjmtd Bsg yvşk. Milyonda bir olan birşeyi söyleyip genelleme yapma Hain.

[@4CelciusDegree]

There are so many Turkish propaganda in the internet but as a Turk I can confirm that this one is true. I've literally never seen anybody hurting animals in my 22 years of life (if we don't count the cattles)

[@baldrick1485]

@@4CelciusDegree There are of course who hurt animals but they are exceptions, so you are right.

[@123Soleil57]

Chez nous, en France, les gens sont méchants et leur font du mal. Les enfants sont mal éduqués pour beaucoup. Leurs parents ne leur apprenne pas à ne pas faire de mal aux animaux. Il y a beaucoup cas sociaux.

[@yewbtang1848]

This shows how kind-hearted Turkish people are. I would love to visit the country one day.

[@polyglotgrace]

Turkey and Turkish people are awesome!

[@traviscruise]

I agree.

[@sammygreen7116]

@@polyglotgrace who told you that?

[@nazliisildakakademi]

Thank you 🥰 You’re very welcome. Much love from İstanbul…

[@daegnaxqelil2733]

dont generalize

[@haythamsherif7400]

To all the Turkish people may God bless and reward you for this. بارك الله فيكم وجزاكم خيرا عن تلك الحيوانات.

[@Deniz-gz4sr]

Amin please keep praying for us

[@RUFU58]

I love that the animals are treated like citizens! Or Kittizens! ❤️

[@busrabilgem]

İt's iron title why eupeans or another people doesn't like animals they doesn't love people also and they wants chaos with fake democracy at Middle East like reptiles?!😎

[@ishihayahajimagumpara9266]

It’s amazing they are all chonky or healthy size and they’re strays! They look like a household cat roaming outside

[@ElectricEmphasis]

6:19 When you said pack your bag and come to Istanbul...the cat immediately left your lap and ran straight to Istanbul Airport to welcome all the tourists to Istanbul :)

[@polyglotgrace]

haha yeah. I love that scene. Hopefully the cat is there to greet me next time I go!

[@Cevherbenn]

don't be silly cats in Turkey don't know English

[@travelstreetfoodvlog]

While we were eating at the restaurant in Kadıköy, Istanbul, a stray cat came and joined our meal. I added the video to our channel. Turkey is like a paradise for stray cats. 😍

[@polyglotgrace]

Turkey cats are the best!

[@Ryuugi17]

link ?

[@Scrat335]

But are they strays? I don't think so.

[@gerard4039]

They are not stray cats , they own the city as I see 😅😅😅. A stray cat usually run away from peoples ,,,, not as I see in Turkey :-) .

[@anonymusanonymus3932]

I experienced the same thing during my vacation in Turkey some years ago. The hotel I lived in ran its own animal welfare project for cats❤. The cute furbabies were everywhere 😍, accompanied me at the beach and in the Café. They got to know very quickly, what's in my bag and pockets....Cat treats😂

[@davidwillhite421]

I visited Turkey in 2021, and also made a video about the cats. It was definitely a highlight of my trip!

[@ObamaBinLaden792]

I'm glad you had a positive experience.

[@sezaiozdemir4135]

Thank you very much for your nice thoughts about Türkiye 🙏❤️

[@Shahzada]

The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.

[@zerogrey3798]

That's not the complete saying, "judged by the way it treats it's children, elderly, and animals."

[@egggang5998]

Turkey my breath was taken away when i visited first time it was wonderful people are so kind whenever i go they offered me food and drinks for free when i mentioned i was from Macedonia one old gentleman had cousins in Macedonia and sent some clothes for them thru me, also he gave me package of Turkish BAKLAVA! i asked him why so many stray cats he answered me: They are no stray cats Istanbul is their home and we take care of them ❤

[@delly41]

it's true .every cat has neighbors we pet them, feed them and they save us from depression and mice to

[@TheRothmetal]

Maybe it's because we're so used to it, but it seems so normal to us that we're surprised when people from outside come and are amazed. It feels like it should be natural to us because we grew up with these things.

[@ViridisAmbrosia]

I wish other countries would follow Turkey's example, like my country the US. I like how the cats can really come and go as they please and they are often welcome in public establishments. I also like how the entire culture is oriented towards respecting our furry friends. ❤

[@zubeydebasar4194]

hi, actually, we are practicing what our religion, Islam, commands us to do. islam commands us to have mercy on all living beings on earth and in the sky. ❤️

[@atrox9346]

@@zubeydebasar4194 not everyone is Muslim you smart

[@zubeydebasar4194]

@@atrox9346 okay, you're smart, Mr. atrox. 🙃

[@zubeydebasar4194]

@@atrox9346 I say that we treat animals well because our religion commands us to do so. I'm not saying that non-Muslims are persecuting animals. The Turkish people have a saying; "We love what is created because we love the creator."

[@ViridisAmbrosia]

@@zubeydebasar4194 it's lovely :)

[@tagabulodchastityobedience7292]

GOD BLESS TURKEY and GOD BLESS ALL THE PEOPLE WHO LOVE CATS ♥️💐♥️💐♥️💐♥️💐♥️💐♥️💐♥️

[@serdarsakin4044]

God bless you too.

[@omuraterd]

Amen

[@ssj704]

5:42 "Actually, dogs as well" cat behind her: *head snap* excuse you?

[@Adszdosya]

I grew up in Istanbul and on my first trip abroad, I was very surprised to see no stray cats on other countries! I always thought "what are they doing with their cats?" as though every city must have a certain amount.

[@babygoosey]

Wow that’s so incredible!! Why can’t we have nice places like this in the USA 😭

[@Cevherbenn]

come here :)

[@seemabongback9250]

Dont worry you guys have drugs 🎉

[@timharper4246]

Because 99.9% of cats and dogs live in homes and not on the streets

[@evrenkavakli5672]

​@@timharper4246 we have many cats and dogs you can not take them home, it is impossible

[@zubeydebasar4194]

I'm Turkish. I don't feed cats at home because my father is sick. but I'm putting food on the streets. in the same way, I put baits for birds on the balcony of my house. they need it a lot in winter. turkish shopkeepers also feed animals.

[@nblackndiamand4648]

Вот за это Я и люблю 😍 😍 😍 Турцию... Люблю😍 😍 😍 кошек очень

[@gclcreativedesigner2611]

Beautiful country, beautiful city, my dream country.

[@nehir8160]

all these years they told us cats and dogs are enemies but in fact, the only enemy of animals is hunger. Istanbul is a very good example for this all animals are very good to humans and other animals even cats and dogs can live in peace that means no animal is intentionally aggressive or malicious, the cruelty they see from people and hunger makes them aggressive.

[@lorraineayres5724]

Who ever said that cats and dogs are our enemies Are pretty twisted people.

[@ErikKart]

Thank you Istanbul for treating cats and dogs with love and respect ❤ Precious little angels

[@kickiniitbak]

I love this. The cats and dogs seems so happy. Free to go where ever they desire and know that they will sleep in a warm place with a full belly :). So heartwarming!

[@jannepetersen4660]

That worries me a bit, because this sacred Heaven for animals, are not everybodies taste, and migrants are not the best animal lovers there is, so if they come to Turkey and dont behave towards the animals, kick them out for crying out loud, they dont deserve a decent life then.....

[@sevincuysal8468]

Çok haklısın İstanbul kedilerin evi göçmenlerin deyil

[@GeorgiaAndrea]

The Turks taught me and my countrymen so that we would also take care of our stray animals better❤

[@M60gunner1971]

Rifle salute to the Turkish people for their gracious treatment of animals, the entire world could learn a very great lesson from this. Thank you all.

[@carrieannmcleod5219]

I knew that Turks were kind hearted towards strays from watching videos on KZbin but didn't realize to what extent. We can learn from their example. This is how we should all treat our strays. Having a stray jump up on your lap instead of hiding shows the level of comfort they have around humans. I've had a colony of feral cats (since implementing TNR) for 15+ years. I feed them daily and most runaway until I leave.Thank you for sharing a remarkable custom by wonderful people.

[@nursedabalc1884]

It always surprises me that people are surprised by the cats on the street in Turkey😅

[@polyglotgrace]

haha yeah. In Thailand there are not that many strays and the ones that are aren't friendly.

[@mad_max21]

That's because everywhere else, people kick the shit out of strays and therefore strays don't trust people and even attack them.

[@sofxriee]

​@Pushiswin I live in Turkey but not İstanbul. But many of the cats are friendly, not just İstanbul

[@jannepetersen4660]

@@polyglotgrace I dont lik Thailand....they treat animals bad.....and the food is bad to......

[@jannepetersen4660]

@@mad_max21 Animal abusers dont deserve to live....

[@teepraveen]

I remember seeing so many cats in Istanbul, it’s really heartening to see random strangers feeding them, in fact most of the locals carry pet food in their pockets to feed them. Nearby princess island is an island of cats , in Izmir if you open a packet of chips you will be shocked to see 100’s of then suddenly springing out from the ruins ..Turkey is cat lovers paradise …

[@help-ek7hf]

Трогательно, какое уважение к животным. Спасибо всем, кто заботиться о бездомных кошиках.

[@maybeonedayyy577]

Sadece İstanbulda değil tüm şehirlerimiz kedilerle doludur. Sokaklarımızın süsü neşesidir kediler❤❤❤

[@iodboi]

I don't understand what you have written, but it deserves an upvote regardless :)

[@maybeonedayyy577]

@@iodboi I said that cats are not only popular in Istanbul, they are loved and cared for in every city of Turkey.

[@TheWaterCat4139]

As a person that loves cats in Turkey, my country is heaven for me

[@bosnahYUG]

Dogs and animals should live with us like this and we should feed them.

[@kokoumer1588]

Dogs are animals lol

[@bosnahYUG]

@@kokoumer1588 i meant dogs and OTHER!

[@Threenames3]

No we shouldn’t bruh who the f want to feed a mutt

[@LEGOpachinko]

@@bosnahYUG Australians might disagree

[@ipekyolu33]

@@LEGOpachinko Why? I have a neighbour in Turkey Australian lady she feeds, maybe 20 cats in the garden.

[@catlady3360]

It warms my heart the way the Turkish people are so kind and loving towards animals. Do you know if many are taken into people's homes? I have 2 cats and they bring so much love snd happiness. Bless the Turkish people for their warm and caring nature.

[@polyglotgrace]

I saw many people make little houses for them outside their homes and always have water and food outside their buildings or window sills.

[@kujklokp]

Once she started listing the interesting places stray cats are sleeping on i immediately remembered the stray cat we are taking care of for 8 years. I found her sleeping on my bed for countless of times after leaving my room window open. lol.

[@2904-Siir_antolojisi]

Our animals are friendly and hospitable just like our Turkish people.😊 Animal love is part of being human Thank you very much for this beautiful video and your nice thoughts about my country.🙏👍🇹🇷🌸☘️❤️

[@turetskiy.shpion.]

As a Turkish I can tell you that cats living in Turkey really know who to trust. I mean, they can approach you as if they have known you for a long time : )

[@polyglotgrace]

Yeah haha

[@daegnaxqelil2733]

it depends

[@KenanRaptor]

Also the ottomans never had issues with the plague because it spreads through rats and mice. And because of the cats they never have a mice or rat plague.

[@JakeStar-oe9ev]

I live in an RV in America with my cat and she loves to ride up on the dashboard. I wish more people loved cats here, they are perfect animals and quite intelligent.

[@traviscruise]

😂 This is great! I want to go to Istanbul now!

[@annabelle3510]

They're so cute ❤ Couple of years ago I was on a vacation in Istanbul and I spent most of my time caressing street dogos and cats. There was this cafe somewhere near Museum of Innocence and I enjoyed drinking my coffee there because cats would come and climb on my table and on my lap, it was so enjoyable ❤ PS: I love your microfone lol

[@johnnyherbert7313]

That is a intersting culture! Amazing!

[@ibrahimkagizmanli2780]

Kültür değil sevgi

[@tugceblr7063]

@@ibrahimkagizmanli2780 :pp

[@lesly3905]

Yes it's amazing country for cats and for who go there for holiday, who love cats must go there to their holidays 👏👏👏👍💕

[@suatakbay]

We do not have cats in Istanbul. Cats have Istanbul :)

[@maxirodriguez2922]

mis respetos y ADMIRACION hacia este pueblo turco....!!! cuanto tenemos que aprender....de ellos....de esa cortesia....AMOR❤hacia estas criaturas😘💕💕💕💕

[@polyglotgrace]

Siiii

[@sezgin-in2uv]

Ne yazıkki herkes böyle değil hayvan katliamı yapanlarda var çoğunlukla kedilerin hepsi kaçıyor nedenide onlara zarar verilmesi

[@egetpl6833]

@@sezgin-in2uv bu özellikle bazı şehirlerde oluyor ve bunları yapan insanlar normal değil ekstremist ve hastalar hatta insan bile değiller

[@gonulcalkran6801]

Biz Türk halkı olarak bütün hayvanları severiz sadece kedileri değil bütün canlılar değerlidir bizde

[@gonulcalkran6801]

​@@sezgin-in2uvonlar manyak ruh hastası çünkü onların toplumdan atılması lazım ki etrafa bu canlılara zarar vermesinler

[@ashleyjackson8538]

It’s good that people look after the kitties

[@umbelocanal2]

Muito fofo esses gatos 😻❣

[@polyglotgrace]

Simmmm

[@PMS1950]

Excellent you tuber. Beautifully presented and it's so heartening to learn that Istanbul is so kind and caring to its cats and dogs.

[@polyglotgrace]

thank you!

[@yucelahmetcevik9586]

Biz İstanbul'da kedilere sevgi ve ilgi gösteriyoruz kedilerde sokaklardaki bütün fareleri ve zararlıları yok ediyorlar Güzel bir işbirliği üstelik gönüllülük ve sevgiye dayalı

[@gonulcalkran6801]

Biz onları karşılıksız seviyoruz fareleri avlasin diye degil

[@monalisa6599]

J'aimerai tellement que l'on fasse la même chose en France, merci à la Turquie de montrer l'exemple. I wish we could do the same thing in France, thanks to Turkey for setting an example.

[@610yrcmyc3]

Thanks monalisa . I am from turkey 😊

[@daegnaxqelil2733]

bien dit mec

[@unutulmazsozler]

You can start by respecting Black people in our country. Also, if you stop thinking of yourself as a superior race, you can become a true animal lover.

[@monalisa6599]

@@unutulmazsozler For me all living beings are equal, there is neither inferior nor superior, all are complementary and have their rightful place in the world. Thank you for not confusing the leaders of a country (I live in France) and the people who live there. Thank you. We do not all share the repressive vision of the current power. Pour moi tous les êtres vivants sont égaux, il n'y a ni inférieur ni supérieur, tous sont complémentaires et ont leur place légitime dans le monde. Je vous remercie de ne pas confondre les dirigeants d'un pays (je vis en France) et les gens qui habitent. Merci. Nous ne partageons pas tous la vision répressive du pouvoir en place.

[@unutulmazsozler]

@@monalisa6599 I didn't say for the people of France, I said for the French administration. I apologize for the misunderstanding. But the rulers of France are very racist. They also hate Turks and are doing everything they can to divide our country. Especially Sarkozy was. Unfortunately, Erdogan doesn't like the French either. With love to the people of France.

[@haraasaap4797]

Love from india 🇮🇳♥️👍

[@danbillington]

I love cats so cute and cuddly.

[@Dinsiz_Kemalist]

Videoya bayıldım! Catistanbul! 🐈❤🇹🇷

[@valerietaylor9615]

I’m surprised these street cats are so friendly. But I’m glad the people of Istanbul like cats, and take such good care of them. 🐈‍⬛🐈🇹🇷

[@AlexMkd1984]

Turkey ❤️love from Macedonia ❤️

[@610yrcmyc3]

I am from turkey . Thanks bro . Turkey and Macedonia friend 😊

[@user-hm1kt2ox5t]

There is no country named Macedonia

[@zubeydebasar4194]

​@@user-hm1kt2ox5t What is your problem with Macedonia?

[@hamzakorkmaz01]

​@@zubeydebasar4194 She is from Greece. They have a region called Macedonia and they are afraid of reclaiming of Macedonians.

[@zubeydebasar4194]

@@hamzakorkmaz01 you say classical greek 👌

[@FlRAT]

The way to understand whether people living in a region in Turkey are well; If the stray animals there are not running away from you, the people of that region are good.

[@000aysh]

That’s exactly right

[@okantumuklu]

They are our friends and it is our greatest debt to help them.

[@ineine2014]

Kucing yang pemberani dan menggemaskan. Terimakasih sudah berbagi cerita tentang hewan yang menakjubkan ini

[@betovieira9034]

Amo gatos, tenho seis. Penso que o mundo todo deveria respeitar assim como em isambul

[@polyglotgrace]

Simmm

[@minamiyamoto9976]

Thank you for making this wonderful video. Istanbul, Turkey is definitely a Cat's Kingdom, but why? You have solved one of my biggest mystery for so many years.

[@busrabilgem]

İt's wrong title why eupeans or another people doesn't like animals they doesn't love humanity also and they wants chaos with fake democracy at Middle East like reptiles?!😎

[@esrat2508]

Thank you for the video. I just watched to see some cats:D Btw I am from turkey and the interviewee doesnt say “pitty” he says “merhamet” which is a turkish word with a deep meaning describes loving, kindness and empathy etc. Its transition might be closer to “mercy”. And about that rat story, I’ve heard of it when I visit athens reffering their rat issue, relating their stray cats exist the same reason as turkey. I was surprised, because such story is not popular in turkey lmao. I dont think that might be the reason. In fact, most turks doesnt even know about that story lmao and a lot of stray dogs are also populated for no rat reason. Also, in other turkish cities there are a lot of stray dogs and cats. I think it is because, culturally we are raised by the value of pure love. We are thought to love every life, especially those vulnerable animals. We also don’t like the idea of “silencing” animals in shelters as it feels inhumane

[@polyglotgrace]

Thank you!

[@turkey4957]

the Turkish government is horrific though, look at how they treated Enes Kanter the Turkish NBA player who dared to criticize them

[@turkey4957]

the people and cat culture may be nice but their is no true free speech in turkey and that deserves more attention

[@mete1866]

​@@turkey4957 what do you know about him

[@zubeydebasar4194]

​@@turkey4957 enes kanter is a member of the FETÖ terrorist organization. The FETÖ terrorist organization has killed hundreds of people in Turkey. I think you are also supporting this terrorist organization. not only the government does not like Enes kanter, the Turkish people do not like him either.

[@jazzdub4958]

Great video. Lovely country full of cheeky cats, not forgetting the dogs as well.

[@madhavsingh5833]

Your videos are so helpful for me thank you so much love from india 🇮🇳

[@alperenbaser7952]

There are also bird houses mostly on mosques.

[@polyglotgrace]

So cool

[@ike4425]

The only thing makes all Turks united around one idea is that love of cats and dogs, our fellow citizens , compatriots. Thank you for the great video Grace and kudos for your good Turkish skill

[@nanditadholua6867]

So beautiful video #Istanbul huge #Respect for showing kindness towards 😻 #Cats and 🐶 #Dogs 🐾🐾

[@johnczech7074]

Wow! How interesting! Thanks beautiful lady!!

[@habibakhan7827]

Beautiful things to see sister. Thanks for your kindness dear. God bless you sister.🙏🙏🙏❤🥰

[@erikaavram8081]

Danke fürs zeigen süß süß danke und ihre Hilfe und Unterstützung der Kätzchen danke danke

[@1227sunflower]

Thank you for sharing this video. I adore cats and think they are the most beautiful creatures. It’s good to see them cared for and protected. 🐈💕

[@selonely1676]

Great Video, just a small thing to add, the Ottomans had cats and love for cats even before the Rat problem. Same thing goes for dogs and other animals! Still, it is a great Video!

[@businesshike4380]

Love from india 🇮🇳♥️

[@user-xb7kt4fv4n]

Animals are so grateful

[@markmark2080]

Greetings from Colorado, I really enjoyed your video, thank you...I wish the same attitude prevailed here in the States...

[@abdulwahidhameed]

Thanks for sharing. I saw love for cats in Istanbul first hand when I was there.

[@0D0ZER0]

I've missed my city. Hear me out people, you should definetely visit istanbul, history, pets, and hospitality is there.

[@polyglotgrace]

I agree! It's my favorite city

[@azra_saday]

One thing I love about being turkish is that whatever city I go to there are cats EVERYWHERE

[@Arme.555]

แมวน่ารักมาก

[@polyglotgrace]

ใช่คะ อิอิ 🐱

[@furkanberk5847]

Harika bir video 😻😻

[@polyglotgrace]

Cok tessekuler

[@mustafakemalpasha983]

I live far from the center of Istanbul, yet even here, every apartment has a stray cat. I think the reason why Turks love cats is that they believe cats possess a certain level of consciousness, and they hold them in high respect. The common saying among Turks is that 'cats know who God is, just like humans do'.

[@dragnolive2366]

Omg you are so sweet i love from india 🇮🇳♥️

[@PACormier]

I'd love to visit there🙏🏻💖

[@heroiccombatengineer6018]

Tbh every major city could need something like this, especially dense crowded mega cities like NY. Imagine a disease like the plague breaks out again, it would be devastating.

[@gunchill6954]

Now I can officially say that, Istanbul is my favourite city.

[@user-ns2ws8np9o]

Beautiful baby cats with their babieatos

[@cemyatman]

Polyglot Grace thank you so much for adding this video....I liked....

[@polyglotgrace]

Thank you!

[@user-sy7if6no6q]

This is so amazing. All I see is kindness and love for these animals

[@MyHolidayArchive]

Great videos. I have been to Turkey before on the southern coast, but never been to Istanbul. Maybe I will check it out in the future. 😃

[@RichieLarpa]

This video was well made, thank you for opening my eyes a little and introducing me facts about cats in Turkey.

[@1907FENERBAHCESK]

We love animals so much ..Thank You for so nice video..🇹🇷❤️🤍🌹

[@ozgun6611]

there r also a lot of stray people in Istanbul. And there is also Stray kids from Korea.

[@ishakbey5971]

Animals are free in Turkey. We give them water and food and let them walk freely as they want. We love them but putting them in a house and making them live there, it is like a punishment for them. Once I have found a kitten in a mosque garden, I thought this cat is hungry and need a warm place to live. I took him home, fed him, cleaned him, gave him a warm place to live. But the cat was so energetic he turned around my room like so many times. He was happy but deep in my heart I wasnt satisfied. Because I had to take care him now, its a big responsibility. Spending time with him, buying foods, cleaning his mess, going for vet. It was almost like having a kid for 12 years. But this energetic cat maybe had a family outside could be happier. Even I wanted to keep the cat as a friend, doing this because of I wanted so, and didn't even think what the cat wants. This made me think deeply. Because this cat was made for hunting, running, playing. Not for sleeping at home for his whole life. At the end the next day I brought him back where I took it, left him some food and milk. Gave him freedom 😎 So the result is. We can help them but they must be free to go outside walk around 5-10 kilometers around. So they need to connect with their family.

[@JohnSmith-uy7sv]

Love it. thanks so much. I am always watching "meow meow" on youtube. Now I am thinking differently about them if all Turkish cats are very well fed and cared for.

[@MT-ij1kg]

Thank you a lot for this nice video. I enjoyed it :))

[@610yrcmyc3]

I'm a Turk . Especially women in Turkey love cats very much. As a man, I love animals very much. However, no matter what country, there are people who love animals in every country, as well as people with bad character who harm animals. Animals are friends of people. they establish friendship bonds with us. Please warn those who harm animals.