Istanbul vets make city's stray animals feel at home

In Istanbul, stray cats and dogs are not chased from the streets, instead authorities keep them in good shape, feeding them and giving them veterinary care.

[@michaeldavies2885]

I am in shock. For years thanks to the bias western media I thought turkey was a terrible country. But after discovering what turkey does the the homeless cats and dogs I think it’s the best country on the planet. I’m British by the way. Thank you for looking after these animals and including them into your society. Wish every country was like this.

[@EntoSanto]

The media is a great terrorist in this world.

[@alikoc3960]

"An individual who's not capable of loving an animal, can't be expected to love a human." Turkish saying

[@blade5896]

I’m no expert but I’m pretty sure animal laws in turkey are not enforced, I’ve heard many stories of animal abusers getting off with no punishment

[@buseaksoy6139]

Unfortunatelly medias show Turkey so bad and dangerous but why.... we are safe and enjoy country. We love animals so much... so... we love humans also... come to Turkey guys... we love you all ❤ dont believe to liar media ❤🇹🇷

[@TheOghuz78]

i am proud to be a turk and muslim

[@proboiriawan2204]

Turkey is role model of great nation for animal handle. much love to turkey

[@Metec53]

thanks :) from İstanbul

[@malumwho]

Most people are good to animals here in Turkey. But not government, at all.

[@malumwho]

@Maho ağa Unlike you, i participated in animal control in major cities. I ve seen what i talked about and unlike you im not a piece of shit who talks about things he has no clue from the seat that is carrying his 200 pound ass. Thank you.

[@malumwho]

@Aedin Ridmash nice to see you 😀

[@kebabfoto]

Yeah this really made me view Turkey in a more posetive light.

[@MsChashar]

All countries in the world should emulate and assimilate to this loving animal culture of Istanbul

[@Trace32]

not only istanbul, every citys in Turkey is the same.

[@godlyguts4483]

@@Trace32 agreed

[@Cornell90]

In most outher countries, we take care of them at home with a safe place to sleep. But I guess this is okay too.

[@tatarcavalry2342]

@@Cornell90 we have home pets too but we also take care of stray dogs cats and other animals

[@tatarcavalry2342]

@@Cornell90 at always there is a edgy guy like you in that matters lol

[@violetaaplasca1134]

Turks you are very good and kind to dogs,cats a million thanks to you

[@Name-tn1zg]

There’s literally a pet in every Turkish house wether it’s a bird, cat or a dog they have animals I live in Istanbul and I got a cat from a lady 3 months ago she had allot of cats running around her they were adorable ☺️ and the lady that gave us her cat still asks us how she’s doing and asking us to send her pictures she’s really sweet

[@Elizabeth20-]

Until a few years ago in Turkey, when we saw an injured or sick cat, we would call 153 (animal helpline) and a vehicle would arrive in a very short time and take the sick cat for treatment. But after the deterioration of the economy, the inflation problem and the refugee crisis, the state no longer wants to spend money on animals.😢😢

[@venomdealer790]

Turkey never fails to impress me. I love you Turkish people.

[@tursubey]

Teşekkürler kardeş

[@evanshall]

A civilized society takes care of its animals. The world can learn from Turkey.

[@dannycbe949]

OMG, I didn't know this!... respect to the Turkish people from India. Karma matters...!

[@Claronomes]

Thank you friend. It is just our Duty to help animals

[@siralonnevincenthan841]

I only knew that in 2018 when me and my family decided to have a vacation in Istanbul , we all so surprised the street dog and cats look so healthy and friendly, I was told that 🇹🇷 houses have some sore of birdhouse in the roof for birds, it that true?

[@Bezbebektekinana]

@@siralonnevincenthan841yes. You can see most people are feeding in the roof to birds. Pigeon etc.

[@yoobeepedmeinthebeep]

@@siralonnevincenthan841 My aunt is obsessed with birds and always puts her leftover breads on her window in case some pigeons stop by.

[@charlesleeray8728]

We love eating cows. Come and we will make you eat your God...

[@shahzadahmedbutt5276]

That's why I love Turk nation beautiful by hearts and actions

[@MsChashar]

That’s it I’m going to Istanbul

[@marklisiecki5790]

My biggest respect to Turkey !!!Greetings from Poland 🇵🇱❤🇹🇷

[@marklisiecki5790]

@@cihankrk6235 Prosze bardzo bracie:)

[@alikoc3960]

An individual who's not capable of loving an animal, can't be expected to love a human." Turkish saying

[@hashimsanudin9469]

Well said...Bro...👍👍👍👍

[@ElderGod29]

Im literally crying right now. Never in my wildest dreams I thought I would see not just a city, but an entire nation standing together in supporting helpless animals. OMG! As an Indian Im giving Turkey all of my heart 🙌🏻🙌🏻🥰🥰🥰❤️❤️❤️❤️💯💯💯

[@Elizabeth20-]

Until a few years ago in Turkey, when we saw an injured or sick cat, we would call 153 (animal helpline) and a vehicle would arrive in a very short time and take the sick cat for treatment. But after the deterioration of the economy, the inflation problem and the refugee crisis, the state no longer wants to spend money on animals.

[@myowntravelchannel9883]

Amazing country, amazing peoples.salute u guy's.Istanabul heaven for animals.

[@teslacan]

There are all the same applications not only in Istanbul in Turkey

[@Bilikersu]

lmao people are killing animals and making them drink alchohol there

[@sensizsaadetneymis4994]

Aleykum Selam

[@sheriefernandez6217]

I wish every country followed turkey, truly a beautiful country

[@applenoi745]

My dream country..they treat animal very well. I wish one day I’ll be there 😊😊

[@ardaakkaya2122]

When you want you can visit our country. Our dog and cat friends waiting your care too

[@denizyasicioglu7714]

Turkey ❤

[@faintinggiraffe4621]

They are not "stray" animals. They belong to the city and the city belongs to them.

[@mtracy244]

🙂💙 🐾

[@robertch.519]

God bless Turkey. I’m so glad there is a spot on our Earth where animals are treated as humans!

[@angelserenade]

Someday, I'd like to visit Turkey and see for myself the care they offer for the stray animals. When you see animals and humans live in harmony, you'll know it's a great country.

[@ElderGod29]

Same! Been a dream of mine since a long time.

[@ayselersoy3788]

Türkiye'de birisi bir sokak hayvanına kötü davrandığını görürse o çevrede ki insanlar da insana kötü davranır. İslam dini hiç bir hayvana kötü davranılmasına müsade etmiyor

[@heyes3613]

Turks are beautiful people inside and outside respect 💜

[@manijeh9843]

Turkish people and their practice of caring for animals shows their decency and compassion. The world specifically those countries who mistreat dogs and cats should learn from Turkey.

[@stmark4181]

GOD bless these people. ALL the countries around the world should copy this type of compassion and service.

[@mitchelynterona7339]

The most kind people on earth..it reflects thier character of how they treat animals.

[@frifan217]

Now i know why Istanbul is one of blessed cities in the world. Assalamualaikum Turkey from Indonesia 🇮🇩 ♥️♥️♥️

[@Komedram_24]

Ve aleyküm selam

[@tredarc]

ve aleykum selam my brother

[@matlihan]

W.A.S

[@emrahpolat9658]

Aleykum selam

[@siyah-pubgmobile6914]

Aleykümselam

[@vbignacio]

Thank you Turkey! May all cities follow your lead.

[@wowso4]

The cats and dogs looks so healthy and happy. What beautiful, kind nation. God bless turkey 🇹🇷

[@romaparray8494]

Turkish people are really God's people,they are beautiful ,kind human beings,a nation is really judged by their treatment of animals

[@neoalpha9996]

What a beautiful culture and responsibility towards stray animals..my respect for these kind people has increased so much...god bless you guys..respect from my heart. 😇

[@amberc4154]

I am an Indian. I am an animal lover. I love Turkey for its compassion and care for animals, especially, Cats and Dogs.❤️❤️

[@amolkumarkushwaha854]

Country with special care for animal...... Surely advanced to progress and more peace...... Love for Turkish people.....

[@karmenska]

Wow they are absolutely advanced in animal rights and respect for them. We should do this in every corner of the world.

[@SennaDzo]

In my country. Lots of people called themselves dog lover, cat lover, etc. But when it come to stray animals like these, the mercy act they could do is by kicking them away when the animal come asking for a piece of food.

[@aygun7328]

These kind of people can never be animal lovers

[@GeorgiaAndrea]

Wow I'd kick their ass if they do that in front of me.

[@altshift_]

Same. I live in the Philippines and Im lucky that my boyfriend is from Turkey. I cannot wait to get out of here.

[@iloveplumpgrannies174]

Same with people who call themselves dog or cat lovers but their love is exclusive to pure breed dogs and cats. They couldn't care less about the the mutts. They treat mutts as worthless trash.

[@ebrubaytas7099]

Biz ırk,cins ayrımı yapmadan bütün sahipsiz hayvanları severiz besleriz

[@rohithrohith1750]

Turkey people's so great in the world animals feed and care thankfully respectfully your all am Indian

[@jorvanne2003]

This is Istanbul, long live this lovable Country. Other countries should adopts.

[@ariagaify]

they are lovely and beautiful people. bless them

[@asamleong]

I wish all Malaysians, especially the Muslims, can behave like the Turks - be kind to all living beings, including dogs, cats, birds, etc.

[@silacengiz2235]

The comments made me happy thank you guys I'm from Turkey 🇹🇷 in here we give importance to animals . There are so many restaurants and shops let animals inside for warm place . We love them ❤️

[@florafauna1790]

God bless this country and their amazing people

[@Matt463634]

What a wonderful country with kind people.

[@ismailuzay4252]

And they are muslim :)

[@sadrick1639]

​@@ismailuzay4252 We love animals cuz we're Turks. It's not about Islam. (If it was about Islam, Islamic states (some of Arab countries and Iran) would be most animal friendly countries.

[@sej9231]

We love you Turkey!...Eli from USA

[@ferhatyildiz6911]

Bir türk olarak İstanbul'dan herkese selamlar. İyi bir insan olmak için yaratılmış her canlıya sevgi ve merhamet ile yaklaşmak gerekir. 😇

[@tararoast]

Turkey is the best role model for human kindness towards their animals honestly you can't disagree. In Australia our government, animal shelters & rescue groups are so bloody uncaring toward animals in need. I say this from my recent experience trying to find help with a stray mother cat & her 5 kittens I called the local animal shelter was told their full & refused to help then there's the so called cat rescue groups I got the same replied from them too, 2 & half months later I had to beg, plead and agree to pay $400 for the RSPCA to take them in. I give cat & kittens shelter & feed them but I'm not in a position to be able to care for them, I did my best. Don't be fooled fellow Aussies our society really doesn't care for animals in the way Turkey does. Shame on us & Shame on the fake cat & dog rescue groups they don't really rescue animals per sa which I found out the hard way. These groups go straight to the pound & pick & choose which animal "they deemed worthy of rescuing". So really they are not a true rescue group when they refuse to help people with stray animals. All they want is your donations. Most never even turned my calls or emails only 4 was able to give little advice.

[@dailybls]

Society should be able to tolerate street animals. In order to have pristine surroundings and zero risk for humans, most countries kill street animals in overcrowded shelters because there is no way you can ever build enough shelters anyway. What Turkey is doing is the most practical and humane solution. But it also takes a certain level of tolerance from the general public. It would not work if people complained incessantly or killed strays themselves for minor grievances.

[@wowso4]

I'm also from Australia and I agree with your comment they don’t care 😭😭

[@user-qt2et6jf2k]

I love dog and cat Thank to turkey 🙏

[@carolcornell6332]

Your country is very very kind ....I'd love to go to turkey. .how wonderful!

[@denizyasicioglu7714]

We love cats dogs turkey ❤ turkey ❤ turkey ❤ turkey ❤ turkey ❤ turkey ❤

[@merrymerry938]

GOD BLESS THESE PEOPLE OF ISTANBUL..I WISH PHILIPPINES ALSO LIKE THIS

[@inner_wave]

May Allah reward you

[@ilove2929]

Walk the talk, they are. God bless, and hope the legacy continues ❤🙏

[@halimadaoudi6015]

Much Love To Turkey And The People Of Turkey That They Give Medical Help And Food And Water To All The Animals Who Live On The Streets Thank You Very Much Goodness Is On The High Level By Allah

[@aclau7]

I love Turkey for doing this, what a great program to care for our four-legged friends. ❤️👍🏼🙏🏼

[@aaravgamingffyoo]

Salute this country 👍🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@karinaphaedrajonny6424]

يالله احمي تركيا و كل من شبهها في حب الحيونات افديك بروحي يا تركيا

[@marietheresa7866]

Love, Respect and a Big SALUTE to you beautiful souls with so much compassion for strays. BRAVO, 🇹🇷🦃

[@xloqytp9138]

Bravo Turkey! I m going to visit you soon 😍😍

[@trusttheprocess2833]

I love this People! Wow!!!!💖💖💖💖💖

[@mikasagagare6126]

I love this beautiful people...ive never seen anything like this...people like them are blessed with kindness and pure heart.

[@shahnazsheru3096]

May Allah bless you turkey. Allah is very happy with your good deeds. Lots of respect n love🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@inflames433]

☪️☪️☪️☪️☪️☪️☪️

[@levolevo1059]

Every life is precious..there is no small life or big life ...

[@Michelle.Leslie]

No rabies case in 3 years?! That's amazing!

[@Samchan72573]

God blessed the country. 👍🐶

[@poonpolchitra-dhara8490]

Your compassion is truly beautiful. Much respect. Love. Blessings.😊🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤💛💚💙💖💟

[@SAMMIsLIFE]

Bless them for taking such great care of the strays.. i wish all countries were like this.

[@bibichakadiwata1676]

Istanbul is such a wonderful place full of beautiful and kind people 😍😍😍😍 thats why their city is so blessed..

[@jsn3221]

Congratulations for being the best humans on earth🙏🏻🤍 bless you Turkey♥️

[@goncakoseoglu4655]

Congratulations and thanks Turkey.

[@tixanthrope]

İngilizceniz çok iyi. İngiliz misiniz?

[@halimardayldz3572]

@@tixanthrope bxhedhdbhsbd

[@yasinadibelli5742]

Teyze why u dont talk to turkish ?

[@ashleydixon8281]

This should b everywhere this heals the heart

[@praiseworthy]

Well done turkey for the care and love for animals 🙏🏽

[@alanis1616]

This amazing clip makes me wanna live in turkey, wish that my country also doing this or all the countries rather

[@JyothiRao-tn7sq]

My biggest respect to the people of Turkey 🥰🙏🏼🙏🏼👏🏼 thank you lovely people❤❤❤ saving poor voiceless animals

[@niladrisaha6024]

Great service Turkey 🎉

[@phoenixrising5088]

What a loving compassionate nation of people. Every country needs to learn from this. The most compassionate country in the world,apart from the UK, towards Animals. I'm from the UK where we don't have stray Dogs. Thank you Turkey for your beautiful Country.🙏😍

[@IRP01]

Thank you Turkey!

[@rakeshshrestha4122]

I wish stray animals are treated the same way all over the world

[@shaguftamughal2289]

Allah pak bless them always 🤲❤️love from Pakistan 🇵🇰

[@jenniferkoster1942]

If only the people & governments of the U.S. treated animals here with the same kind of respect & compassion.

[@vikaschaudhary1441]

God bless you people of Turkey ..I wish in India people cared of strays like you people..

[@bruhh87]

As a Turk, I just heard that there is such a service to stray animals :) Maybe it's because, I don't live in Istanbul. But people all over Turkey are taking good care of stray animals. Of course, there are people who treat animals badly. But the number of these people is very low and most of the people are against these people.

[@asile8259]

There is a service u can use all over Turkey to reach municipalities '153'. And it is also used for vet services for street animals at İstanbul. 153's vet services are free of charge but after the check-up, they take animals to shelters.

[@nokedjohnson8244]

This is so cool!! If I die please God let me come back as a dog or cat and let me and my family live here!!!

[@funnyshista7304]

😁😁

[@Tina-702]

Love this ! Çok Güzel !

[@tulpin]

Fantastic !!

[@beatcloudtv2421]

I hope all country are like Istanbul taking care of stray cats and dogs

[@ilovemyfurrykids6607]

This is so heartwarming! I wish every country would follow this example. 🙏🐾❤️

[@purpi8598]

They not stray ,they living free life❤

[@cj_29huttula]

Now one of the place on my list that I would love to visit someday “Istanbul” ❤️ because I’m a dogs and cats lover❤️

[@chefaravin1981]

Turkey are blessed by god

[@ErelfBow]

They are angels 😞 may Allah protect all those defenseless angels from freaks.

[@6168lucky]

Truly holy city I love istanbul 😺😺🐶🐶

[@iscreenshotnfts7954]

Well this is my new reason why I like turkey

[@spiderliliez]

I'm excited to visit Turkey once it's safe to travel, only because of its people and the cats!!!

[@mindyjbelz4711]

love this society … caring for animals

[@keremtuna5306]

As a Turk, I m very pleased of seeing your positive comments. May Allah bless you All!

[@systemofcolorfulpills]

Are you related to Onur Tuna?

[@pitbullbully6807]

her seyede dini koymasaniz olmaz amk

[@huseyinsagr7097]

@@pitbullbully6807 MAY ALLAH GUİDE YOU.

[@Abman31]

Their beliefs made them be so compassionate. Bravo

[@doggyboy6330]

This has nothing to do with faith, only conscience

[@godlyguts4483]

@HABABAMDEBABAM Don't worry, Allah forgives you if you are truly sorry. may the Allah forgive you

[@canwick5678]

Its not about beliefs... atheists are as sensitive as muslims in this country, we dont have to seperate every attitude in religions. we do that because we have humanity inside s

[@definitelynotacheater]

@HABABAMDEBABAM Then tell me why stray dogs are being killed in Pakistan ? It has to do with someone’s conscience and heart

[@duruay7374]

I am an agnostic but I love stray animals in my country as much as I love my pets in my house. It is about what we call humanity not beliefs

[@sandbachmerrygold8558]

I love Turkey.May Allah always showers His Blessings on you for being compassionate towards his creation

[@srrk3500]

I love how the Turks are so kind to the animals. I went to Turkiye in June this year. I love it so much. I will go back someday.

[@gizemyalcn5590]

Yeah its like we live with cats and dogs in THEIR HOME and its purrrfect

[@purberri]

You can judge the character of a Nation on how they treat animals

[@naso1236]

absolutely

[@user-ww6rr7xy5k]

Well done turkey

[@douglaslew1099]

Well done Turkey - I get my highest salute! 🫡

[@ritageorge2348]

What good people they are, really amazing. If only more countries were like this. I live in Australia, we have few strays because we aren’t allowed to buy or adopt animals that are not nurtured. However our cats are no longer allowed outside, councils are taking away their rights claiming they kill birds. Sad, and very childish, probably more aimed at the owners being fined, money is their god. On top of that the people themselves either hate cats or dogs, more neighbour disputes over that than anything else. All in all it’s a very disgruntled country.

[@aqshaberlianalmakawi1542]

Allah love you

[@inflames433]

☪️☪️☪️☪️☪️☪️

[@Asiyah2000]

Allahu akbar

[@mdnmm8565]

Turkey is not muslim country

[@ottomangrandson6694]

@@mdnmm8565 What??😂😂

[@mdnmm8565]

@@ottomangrandson6694 TURKEY İŞ NOT MUSLİM COUNTRYYY

[@ritamarita980]

Thank you Turkish 💓❤️❤️❤️

[@thraciensis3589]

Turkish people are animal lovers and caretakers in every sense of the word. They have ancient Shamanic roots. They were believing in Shamanic-Tengrism in ancient times. In Tengrism , you are ONE with nature. You protect and believe in the balance of nature. Turkish people converted to Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Buddhism, Manicheism, and many became Atheists and Agnostics, but they still kept their Shamanic ways within!!!!

[@warpeace4058]

Much love for all the ppl that’s helping the animals!!