Stray dog using Istanbul public transit gains social media fame

He travels up to 30 kilometres a day and is respectful of all public transit rules. Meet Boji, Istanbul metro's best friend.
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[@al1665]

"He knows where to go and he has a purpose". When a dog has his life together better than you.

[@toomuchinformation]

😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@sitticpn5908]

🤣

[@scottsullivan234]

If only Hashi (the dog in Japan) was allowed on the trains...

[@ogunkazel8716]

😂😂😂😂😂😂you cracked me up.

[@brucekilby9957]

He is perhaps a reincarnated Human? Seems to know everything.🥰🇹🇷

[@areeBetu]

stray dogs and cats in Istanbul are very friendly to human, because the community treat them very well.

[@jamescheddar4896]

the dog isn't even stray, it sounds like the transit authority laid claim to him and even has him chipped

[@michaelpark5681]

Disgusting rotten cur.

[@kanwervikram6745]

In india too

[@jody024]

In other cities and towns as well, Always great to see!

[@entelektuel.yolculuk]

Pff, ye gotta see those dogs early in the morning or late at evening or night... Especially if ye are walking alone.... They become scary beasts to ye, trying to attack ye.

[@lauraleon138]

The way he sits demonstrates that he is a distinguished gentleman! 1:08

[@entelektuel.yolculuk]

Ye gotta see those gentlemen early in mornings or late in evenings or nights... :)) Eapecially if ye walk alone beside them... I'd pay to see ye walk alone beside them at the times that I mentioned.... Especially 3-4 of them together.... Ye guys are idiots.... Stray dogs must be collected by state and go to animal houses.

[@farzanatarana4876]

I turned your 666 likes into 667

[@MrSimon1909]

love how he looks around like hes greeting everyone before he finally sits down

[@bangbangboogie8671]

I was gonna say that same thing! Lol such a beautiful and gentle soul. He does not seem like a stray. I wonder where he’s going on his trips and what he’s thinking lol

[@rashmitharushi7057]

Agree 💯

[@jetorixjones]

The stray dogs of Istanbul are more civilized than the average train commuter in New York.

[@rfdc]

That dog seems to be happier than 50% of the world's population

[@nagihanyz]

:( bu doğru

[@NotSure416]

Dog doesn't have to pay rent.

[@toomuchinformation]

​@@NotSure416 Did he pay for a ticket?

[@thevcountdown9824]

@@toomuchinformation lol

[@notforyou1083]

dog travel for free

[@124068480]

Turkish stray dog gets more likes than our politicians here in Canada.

[@rrich52806]

Also our President Biden . “let’s go Brandon”

[@124068480]

@@rrich52806 lol true

[@classics39]

Not surprising really, given the state of politics anywhere..;)

[@salpa44]

More likes than Turkish politicians too 😀😀😀

[@124068480]

@@salpa44 lol

[@TanyaOwens]

I'm glad that they allow him to live his life fully and respect his travelling genius.

[@gulayydincer]

Ünlü olunca biraz tepki gördü sonra çok çok zengin bir aile onu yanına aldı

[@theTomaMato]

​@@gulayydincerhaydi ordan

[@ahudenizcnar1787]

​@@gulayydincertepki gördü kelimesi yanliş bir kelime sadece ruh hastasi bir manyağin ona zarar verme ihtimali vardi

[@lyziemeowmeowmeow9787]

Istanbul is like no place else. Truly a magical place.

[@kristinrutherford8779]

its a dump

[@lyziemeowmeowmeow9787]

@@kristinrutherford8779 agree to disagree.

[@Dagoth99]

@@kristinrutherford8779 Because that city single handedly holds 1/8 total country population in it. What did you expect?

[@yvzycl2654]

sen ahlaksız birisin....@@kristinrutherford8779

[@betsyj59]

Completely agree.

[@annagnr3002]

Ενα πράγμα που συγχαίρω τους Τούρκους,είναι η αντιμετώπιση των αδέσποτων ζωων...εάν ήταν σε άλλη χώρα αυτό οι περισσότεροι δεν λέω όλοι,δεν θα το άφηναν καν να μπει μέσα...μπράβο σε όλους σας..σας χαιρετώ από Ελλάδα.

[@trkbyzt]

Greetings neighbor

[@okhangunduz1254]

Efkaristo komşu 😊

[@hamideozer9269]

İstanbulda'n merhaba ❤

[@andalus7771]

doğru olan zaten insanların yolculuk ettiği bir araca başıboş hayvanların alinmamasidir. Türkiye'de her şey terstir ama.

[@ivanvincent7534]

Kudos to Türkiye for being so respectful to stray cats and dogs.

[@paulie4450]

Its a testament to Turkish culture & society that dogs & cats are treated with such dignity & love.

[@mus762]

Salute to you Turks for the love n affection you show towards dogs n cats.

[@jerrybrandt9776]

If anyone wants to read about the original Bojie - research a dog named Just Nuisance. The most amazing dog story you will ever read. He traveled around Cape Town during WWII and thought he was in the Royal Navy - visiting all the pubs and drinking beer with the British sailors. He also protected them when they were in fights and led them back to the base when they were drunk. He became so beloved by the sailors he was “officially” admitted into the Royal Navy and given his own uniform. He was one of a kind - until Bojie.

[@anugranmathimugan2778]

Just nuisance was a Great Dane , I read about him in the Encylopedia of Great Danes :)

[@neoloaded]

Reincarnation? Or can be explained in less mystical terms?

[@degenyakuza]

@@neoloaded lol😂

[@dsc0273]

@@neoloaded It makes you wonder sometimes

[@AlvinKazu]

The one that really hits me if the Japanese story of the dog "Hachikō." I believe the "Futurama" Episode with Fry's dog after Fry was frozen was based on Hachikō. Super sad/heartwarming story.

[@ollvebranch]

Istanbul is an interesting place. They have a huge respect for stray cats too, which wander in and out of shops and restaurants and get fed by the locals. Bacalar in Quintana, Mexico is a dog-friendly place too. It’s nice.

[@yuphasuphat676]

I live in Bangkok, one province in northeast, they eat dogs.

[@yuphasuphat676]

Eating in Thailand, take care, they use reptile, dogs, snakes. I don’t make up, reported by polices.

[@The.Original.Potatocakes]

The cats help with the rodents

[@hamideozer9269]

❤❤❤

[@annama.cecillegonzales4617]

Such a smart dog. I love how patiently waits for passengers go off then goes inside then finds a seat

[@sadhnasc4416]

I think BOji has a goal.may be he is looking for someone he lost and they used to travel together. Hope he meets that person one day❤

[@deekay1310]

Now my hearts broken thanks

[@faebalina7786]

i didn't think of that so so true but sad

[@simuchahal27]

exactly what i thought ! poor dog is stuck in a loop .maybe his owner dumped him on a train and the dog is trying to recreate his commute with the owner in hope of finding him !!!!!

[@The_Greedy_Orphan]

Or maybe he's a free spirit who loves to travel and is comfortable with everyone around him.

[@vandnasharma6934]

​@@The_Greedy_Orphan that's less beleivable since someone must have trained him the subway etiquettes and where the desired station is

[@abhishekmaurya9503]

Plot twist: He is an employee in disguise, just to save metro fee.

[@arelbaturay5910]

😂😂😂😂

[@hasanrzayetis1373]

Smarter than my little brother. He can't travel alone by 30 km. But Boji did... REspect.

[@johnalexander5535]

Brilliant and heartwarming story. Keep safe Boji.

[@elizabethfrancina4606]

He has more etiquette and manners than a human. We love him❤❤

[@MadMax-cg6gh]

Wow they let them live like he wants they are perfect 🥺❤ not all country are so kind and respectful to animals, and this big handsome fella could've been in trouble 😮 protect him at all costs ❤

[@florance2047]

Турки,вы лучшие люди на планете❤

[@neturevbuturev1626]

Thanks ❤

[@halbmond3506]

This is Boji !!

[@sharongibson1161]

He has places to go, things to see❤

[@cengizgizmen3040]

Thank you, BOJI you showed the world how beautiful istanbul is and how kind the Turks are love from istanbul.

[@mlrd2687]

It's nice that no one is abusing him, but I hope the dog is adopted and doesn't roam the streets anymore.

[@rinku123ize]

Yes... Turks are great... Love from india😍

[@sharonayuk4967]

@@mlrd2687 Apparently he has been adopted by some Billionaire family

[@DavidJordao]

My dog had to be put down a little over 2 months ago now… he would’ve been 14 this October 11th. I miss him dearly.

[@MrRMT1986]

:(

[@pasqualinamichelaconsiglio9391]

Sorry, for your loss. What breed was your dog? Lived a long life.

[@DavidJordao]

@@pasqualinamichelaconsiglio9391 he was a Wheaton Terrier

[@gulin2482]

😢

[@MyHandelsMessiah]

You’ll always have him in your heart 🥰

[@Subninja2012]

Dog is not afraid of anyone. Great place.

[@alesiaaugust6130]

What a great story! Boji you be careful out there. I'm glad everyone loves you and is nice to you ♥️😚 Safe travels.

[@mjremy2605]

This is the sweetest thing! What a clever and polite dog! I love how the Turks treat him well. My son rescued a dog from Moscow and named him Misha. This dog was a stray and could have been a Laika. He would ride the subways alongside my son, who brought him back to California. Misha attended lectures at Stanford with my son, got his honorary degree, and lived a happy and full life at Palo Alto and San Francisco. After he died of old age, my son made a Russian icon of him and put it up as a memorial. Misha was so independent and had such street smarts! Wonderful dog that was a great companion to my son in Moscow, Russia.

[@yasminmawani2157]

Boji 🐕 does not need to purchase a Ticket to travel. Probably, in his previous life as a human, he must be a regular commuter. Thank You.

[@user-rk6sm2hh3t]

Beautiful Love this and i love Turkey 🇹🇷 🇬🇧 🇹🇷 🇬🇧

[@JR-iw8du]

What a clever handsome dog and so well mannered and friendly. It's lovely that he is tolerated on the transport system. I'm sure he's made lots of human friends on his travels. 😊😊😊😊

[@liderataturk6685]

Er ist der berühmtester Hund der Welt. Es wäre Fantastisch, wenn Hollywood ein Film über Boji drehen würde.🙂

[@Mo_Mudabber]

Turkey is definitely the only place you’ll see cats and dogs and humans co-existing in peace on the streets as well as them chilling in stores and trains together

[@sayakchoudhury9711]

Istanbul sounds like a magical city!

[@keithstringer1140]

This dog makes me feel like I need to travel more! Awesome dog!!

[@shocklove1213]

🥺🥺🥺 he is so precious.

[@Stilbe]

These adorable strays are what i LOVE about living in İstanbul! I wish I could meet boji on my way😢 I'd probably lose my destination and end up traveling 3p km with him😂😅

[@Cook_Food517]

You turkish are best for concern about street dog.....love from 🇮🇳

[@blakearius]

I have a dog just like Boji. A 45kg Bourbal Mastiff/German Shepard, though Boji is probably a bourbal cross something else. Incredible intelligence, walks off the leash, knows every command in the book. He's a loyal guardian but also stubbornly independent just like boji.

[@sevenseasc8094]

Everything yours sweet heart 🐕🥺😎

[@scottcates]

The world is a better place when puppers ride free.

[@jeffcoley668]

This doggie has a high I.Q. for sure. Hope he finds a furever home.😊😊

[@Baltihunter]

They love their big dogs in Istanbul. You see them everywhere sleeping on the floor. They all seem peaceful

[@southernoregoncatmom6519]

Such a cute dog!

[@Kayleigh169]

I want him. He’s so cute 🥰 the ways he’s sitting with his paws crossed he’s adorable

[@michaelclensbury9068]

That made my day, that's so beautiful

[@tonkabbify]

hopefully some family will adopt him and he can have a home of his own.

[@pauljonze]

Boji is amazing, I hope he’s being fed and has a nice place to sleep at night

[@Serkanbah]

under the protection of municipality

[@tomrishak3782]

boji is adopted by ceo of koc holding and little palace have been built in the koc holding forest in üsküdar , sometimes I see boji , it is bigger now

[@sickturret3587]

@@tomrishak3782 and didn't need it. he was fed by everyone else too for years and loved to travel. now he is just stuck in a place against his will. the koç family could do a better job by opening a shelter for hundreds of dogs who needed care instead of feeding boji caviars or something and keeping him from travelling.

[@yeembus]

@@sickturret3587 But, he's also kept safe from any possible dangers he might have run into. He'll probably live longer and he's most likely very happy.

[@aprilsmith3683]

I would go to Istanbul just to see Boji in person...🇿🇦❤️🐕

[@soph1986]

Love u Boji❤

[@mdj2742]

He’s so big and handsome. Turkey is a special place. The way they treat animals and respect nature is everything ❤❤

[@Khiz749]

That proves that stray animals are very wise and gentle and they are not dangerous. We should adopt them instead of buying.♥️♥️♥️

[@thepagan333]

He was a human in his previous life and used to commute daily to work and back home. He's just doing the same in this dog life. Hats off Boji 🐕

[@itsmanasK]

​@Blob B Why no?

[@TheRalphie2020]

❤❤❤😊😊😊

[@joski9030]

You might be onto to something and I’m not religious

[@anikpatra2837]

Aahhh I see you are a very distinguished gentleman ❤

[@carlberg7503]

Amazing and touching story. Does anyone have an update on this beautiful, super smart dog? If I lived in Istanbul, I'd try to adopt him. He deserves a loving home, especially as he ages.

[@bluetoe]

boji is adopted by the richest family in turkey. pup's now enjoying his life in their farm yard, i hope he still gets some urban tours too.

[@carlberg7503]

@@bluetoe Thanks for the update. It's a. wonderful, heart-warming story.

[@oguzhankaraca1101]

@@carlberg7503 He even got a Wikipedia page xD

[@eva-w]

He looks like he is part Kangal, so hopefully he's real happy now protecting the familie's property. Hope he's not missing his free old live.

[@nmo3148]

There is a law in India that says you can not remove a grown stray from its habitat. I wonder if Boji is happy in his new life?

[@rogermarin1712]

A distinguished gentleman

[@ourcollectivewisdom8769]

I really love this story. Someone set up a legal trust for this dog ASAP!

[@WingsTM]

he got adopted by Turkey's richest billionaire and lives in a mansion now 😭

[@sickturret3587]

@@WingsTM nope, i really suspect erdogan would allow a dog in his premises.

[@ophelias4172]

@@WingsTM really? That’s pretty awesome if it’s true. Though he probably is allowed to take his trips.

[@joli395]

@@WingsTM You are just kidding!

[@sharonayuk4967]

@@joli395 No. That person is actually correct. The dog has been adopted by some famous Billionaire family

[@Trund27]

Everyone’s friend; a friend to everyone. What a sweet poochy!

[@amazing9754]

Hope he is in his forever home now

[@hinoki2594]

beautiful dog living it up in a beautiful city

[@thedarthlord7724]

He has more purpose than me in life😢

[@onurozdemir3656]

+1 😂

[@abhaybajpai]

Okay Let me confess, He is way too Adorable 😍

[@BruceKarimi]

I'm afraid of going to Türkiye because I may not want to leave due to the infinite opportunity to pet all the beautiful strays.

[@swtxp]

Glad nobody kicked him out. Such a smarty ❤

[@nuranozdil96]

Çok seviyor seyehati, nasıl koşturdu ve koltuğa oturunca nasıl rahatladı ve esnedi.Kendini mutlu etmesini biliyor öyle çok ilgi milgi de istemiyor.Hiç bir insana yanaştığını ve sevdirmeye çalıştığını da görmedik.Asosyal insanlar da böyledir.onlar için kendi rahatları ve zevkleridir, insan aramazlar.

[@ClassicAudiobooksInspirations]

çok mutlu sokak köpeği 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@tytania3545]

It's my dream to visit Istanbul! What a great model to follow... bet they don't have a rat problem.

[@yvzycl2654]

fare yok....

[@MoltenSnowball]

Living his best life, enjoying travel

[@silentbliss7666]

He has such kind and gentle eyes ... if I were having a bad day and then saw him in the train or bus, it would have lightened me up immediately :)

[@fiyahflamefebruarytv9809]

Wow what a smart doggie! That's amazing that he has a concept of time, how to ride public transit, he definitely knows when to get off, and where he's going.

[@michaelwinkelman7165]

Beautiful story and his manners are better than many humans if you ask me.

[@GeorgiaAndrea]

This is when you know a country has done something right and the rest of the world should learn from Istanbul.

[@albertjingga3422]

Wow..what a smart dog, Awsome!❤

[@aprilpotts9308]

Aww this is precious ❤️

[@rajatjain2157]

A angelic gentleman with a tail not wings , i love you buddy

[@AJM01]

What a cool dog!😊

[@jayeshsharma9013]

this is what makes me believe in re-birth! Then a gentleman, now, a gentlemen dog!

[@ffragsks]

How can u resist taking him home?!!??? I rly hope no one hurts him 😢

[@tjm34]

No one does that's his home the whole community takes care of them also medical care all paid by the city

[@deekay1310]

Nah not in Turkey.. He is very safe there.

[@ffragsks]

@@tjm34 that warms my heart 💜

[@bikeshorts-motovlog]

Love Turkey From Nepal🇳🇵

[@pollybrady3191]

Loved the story. Blessings from England.

[@pettdog78]

I just heard about this guy on dw news. Had to come on KZbin to give him a thumbs up. Hope he's doing well. 🙏

[@aru2279]

Boji is more decent than many humans.

[@aleehussen9448]

“The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.” Mohandas Karamchand Gandh

[@JuCarlos-ex8ip]

Such a beautiful story

[@mackny2001]

I wonder if his previous owner was homeless? He seems like a very loyal respectful companion ❤

[@deepbrit]

He is so adorable

[@Grmario85]

This is so beautiful and heartwarming.

[@edwinw8782]

Soo beautiful stories!

[@darrelldamon2745]

Uplifting story!

[@carolynthornton8017]

IN MY VIEW This is a wonderful story about a wonderful dog. Thank you.

[@johnrickard8512]

I believe public transit should be a free service to all citizens of a city, and that includes sapient animals.

[@atiksafari8582]

A smart dog

[@mrgod5139]

He’s here to save the world❤

[@zeynepbusbee6886]

Ah yavrum ❤

[@racingheart92]

Life is so mechanical, dull, boring without animals.

[@nuraytauchert9905]

Aşkım benim yazık böyle bir hayat sahipsiz yavrum 😭

[@umay_c]

Ömer Koç sahiplendi Boji'yi. Mis gibi hayatı var şu an :D

[@nuraytauchert9905]

@@umay_c çok sevindim inanın

[@peternawarowski]

A city commuter without ticket.

[@manashiranidas3566]

Boji is very interesting . But,a big salute to Istanbul public . Indeed, the city , have a heart!

[@abutsho4911]

One more reason to love Istanbul

[@teddyruxspin8480]

He's the new company mascot