Turkish firefighter rescues cat trapped in rubble; adopts it after animal refused to leave his side

BESTIES FOR LIFE: A Turkish firefighter helped rescue a cat from the rubble of a collapsed building and the animal hasn’t left his side since - so he decided to adopt it. READ MORE: abc7.la/3YFZQ2N

[@georgespalding7640]

This serves to remind us that not only thousands of humans have died in this earthquake but also thousands of pets we're also lost. Please pray for all of them.

[@silverlily4681]

🙏😭🙏, May their souls Rest In Peace 😰

[@OregonCrow]

That's because the cat was a stray in the first place. Sad how that man drives by stray animals all day, but once he knows he can get attention on the internet from picking one up, he does it ASAP.

[@septemberg.287]

My 🙏 for all the people and animals.. I would go help if I had the money to travel.. If I can volunteer please let me know I'd be more than happy to do anyting they could come here to the US and live with me if I could help anybody animals children families I'm willing to help God bless you all

[@melodiefrances3898]

My heart breaks for the animals. Wild and domesticated. And also for the people who lost beloved pets ...

[@lynab7964]

@@OregonCrow So you stalk this man everyday to know he passes by animals everyday ? Please seek help ur a weirdo

[@dmotta2811]

I wouldn’t leave that guys side either 🥰

[@codefinity]

😼

[@1momsrose]

👍

[@nicolechatel1001]

Lol!!!!!!!!!!!!😂. Yes this Ali is handsome! Sweet story

[@LyranSoul]

Right haha.

[@threetreasures7698]

He is handsome and cuddley. And loves animals!? What a catch he is!

[@gmagain]

The perfect man. Loves cats and is gorgeous.

[@JaisinaGaspar]

You can say that again😊

[@JaisinaGaspar]

@Anastasi Kekou Can't disagree

[@raphaellavictoria01]

I know, right? 😍

[@claireleblancfoster8010]

👍😉🤗

[@El_FzEq]

@@louis-we3yi You're assuming cat ladies aren't attractive & have a good heart. In this day and age of felines ready to conquer earth, most people are cat people, lords or ladies, grandpas or grandmas.

[@Leaveyt505]

Turkish people in general have a soft spot for animals since the Ottoman times ❤️🇹🇷

[@Egyptian_blue]

Turkey is known for having cats everywhere they love cats and even take care of them i hope all the cats could be rescued

[@Lilithnunacarrot]

Oh.. wow. I didn't knew that! Thank you.

[@mt.shasta6097]

@@Lilithnunacarrot Yes. Cats were beloved by the Prophet Muhammad.

[@cjohnson4342]

There are several channels here like Adorable Paws that feed and support cats in Turkey, please view and support them!

[@CharGC123]

Adorable cat, love that nose, and love that his rescuer adopted him. A needed smile in the face of such devastation and sadness.

[@PreparingGeneeskunde]

In Turkey they love both cats AND dogs.

[@juliaforjustice505]

High intelligence cat. It knew its family was gone. No other hope than to cling to his beautiful rescuer.

[@OregonCrow]

That's because the cat was a stray in the first place. Sad how that man drives by stray animals all day, but once he knows he can get attention on the internet from picking one up, he does it ASAP.

[@OregonCrow]

You're speaking from your emotions, relax.

[@savzavsav]

@@OregonCrow and what authority do you have to make this kind of assumption??? you’re really that miserable that you have to make up stuff to be mad about on a sweet video?? get a hobby

[@OregonCrow]

@@savzavsav You seem mad.

[@savzavsav]

@@OregonCrow that’s rich coming from someone who quite literally made up a reason to be mad in the comment section. you seem like you don’t have a life outside the internet.

[@daydreameraj9777]

They are gazing at each other like they are each other’s soulmates. 💕

[@sunshinef263y]

​@@nvoevcw Come on let others enjoy this brief happy moment in an overall horrific situation.

[@theinsightfulvisionary0197]

They really were!!!

[@dominusstyx]

😂😂

[@yagmurpolat7629]

Kesinlikle

[@celerysalt6761]

they are

[@Psilocybiant]

The Turks are such avid animal lovers. Respect and love from Australia

[@jenmarks6594]

Beautiful cat and beautiful firefighter. Such a sweetheart for adopting Incas.

[@snowwhitethesevendwarfs4608]

I have never really wished I was a cat, until now. Meow!

[@excelnorman9717]

Hahaha

[@butterfly597]

😂🤣😂🤣

[@Blaquebarbgamer]

Yeah girl he fine. Lawd hammercy.

[@eveyk.1204]

Ahahaha i know right, he is gorgeous 😂

[@Lulu-if4eg]

Snow White, are you gelous, hahahaha ⁉️😂😂👍🙋

[@Donley76]

The Turkish people are known for being compassionate animal lovers. Much respect.

[@Mariet31]

hmmm.... dogs not so much. It's horrible how they treat them.

[@ArabSlayerr]

​@@Mariet31 we're acting same to all animals if you came to some city in Turkey you can see it.

[@VolkannGul]

@@Mariet31 Only rabid dogs like you otherwise we treat them all equal.

[@semihbuke4247]

@@Mariet31 arrogant prick

[@ifeelsick258]

They literally have an animal sacrifice festival/holiday called “Kurban Bayramı” lol.

[@sooz9433]

That is one handsome man and one adorable kitty!! I saw him rescue the kitty and it was just clinging to him..😔 Bless these people 🙏

[@WitchBye]

I just love stories like this. The internet and news programs are so full of horrible and hateful behaviors, it is soothing to be reminded that there are still people like this firefighter in the world. That is one lucky and smart cat, obviously going to have a comfortable and loving home. The guy is handsome, brave, heroic, and an animal lover - okay, now I just want to marry him...

[@user-gv4qq6xo4o]

😉😉😉✌✌✌

[@jenmarks6594]

Me, too!!

[@uroojnafees3436]

Didnt see your last sentence coming 😆

[@juansarabia7530]

A nice story amid 45,000 human deaths. The living have to forge on.

[@obafemi_]

I wasn't expecting the last sentence 😀 be very happy together then ☺️

[@williamstearns7490]

This gave me a happy attack. Reminds me of the Mr. Rodgers quote about terrible events. “Look for the helpers. You will always find people helping.” 😊

[@OregonCrow]

That's because the cat was a stray in the first place. Sad how that man drives by stray animals all day, but once he knows he can get attention on the internet from picking one up, he does it ASAP.

[@williamstearns7490]

@@OregonCrow if he treats the cat well, then I don’t care. Give the kitty a happy home and I’ll gladly give him all the social media “likes” he wants.

[@sooz9433]

Yes!!✨️♥️

[@spetruck1]

Mr. Roger's shows should be put back on the air 💗

[@elainelessack]

​​@@OregonCrow No need to be so cynical! I am sorry about whatever has caused you to be so bitter about even the heartwarming story told here! Enjoy the little things in life; you will someday see that they are the very best things that happen in our lives! 🌟❤️🌟

[@BudandBloomWithBlossom]

Oh my gosh. This man is so handsome. God bless you for saving that precious cat.

[@pattif192]

Yes! First thing I thought and I'm not usually like that.

[@mindyourownbusinessplease1120]

Turkey is known for loving cats, dogs, birds... Animals. This is a real man. ❤❤❤

[@colleenfirz2857]

Wow sweet, beautiful to see the cat kissing him.

[@carlajohannes9987]

We are not only captivated by the cat but by the handsome rescuer!

[@ranazaman6121]

The cat refused to leave the firefighter's side out of gratitude because the firefighter rescued the cat. So the cat grew to love the firefighter and would not leave his side.

[@user-sx1qk4mg5l]

너무나잘생기시고천사님너무고맙습니다냥이야행복하렴천사아빠랑

[@laurapearson3370]

Beautiful cat and a handsome man 🔥

[@CarmenGonzalez-xq9fu]

Handsome man 🙏🙏🙏 Thank you for Saving this Beautiful Cat 🙏🙏🙏🙏🥰

[@bride4jesus0126]

Turkey is a GREAT nation with great people and they are so kind! Many prayers for the people and animals in Turkey and around the world suffering.

[@malloryg4251]

Lovely people, terrible government. To think, the loss of life could have been greatly reduced if the corrupt building inspectors weren't paid off by equally awful people.....

[@nurtenkaya9923]

​@@malloryg4251 actually the governance can only be the reflection of the ppl according to prophet Muhammed, Turkish ppl are nice in general but we don't know what our rights are, we don't know how to revolt and speak up when there is a violation against our rights.

[@mannyblackstar]

​@@malloryg4251 I still cannot say about their people but yeah the government sucks. They have a habit of backstabbing those who help them in their greatest meet

[@mannyblackstar]

​@@nurtenkaya9923 if that's so then I'll say the whole nation is like a snake in the grass

[@nurtenkaya9923]

@@mannyblackstar majority, the problem is ignorance, not knowing what we deserve as tax payers, not being able to revolt when our rights are being abused. Most ppl in Turkey would take advantage of you if they have the chance.

[@miaomiaochan]

Turkish people famously love cats and treat even the street cats like royalty, so I'm not at all surprised that "Rubble" was so friendly and affectionate despite her terrifying ordeal.

[@napalmsf]

If street cats are treated like royalty, why are they in the streets?

[@toxic_clownz]

​@@napalmsf They are fed, looked after and free. Every corner of İstanbul is filled with cats. It's like a community they have, and they're happy.

[@napalmsf]

@@toxic_clownz 🐈

[@husoelrey]

@@napalmsf Don't worry we have enough cats in our homes too 😸

[@nobo2979]

Both adorable.

[@doriswalton]

A CUTIE FINDING A CUTIE SWEET DEAL. ADORABLE 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍.

[@blablabla0990]

I don't understand why people still call Turks barbarians. Turks are very compassionate , merciful, kind-hearted and helpful people.🤍 Love Turks

[@ebrukaya3201]

It is because of our history. Past is past anyway...

[@MuratYLDZ974]

Turks have always been the dominant party throughout history. And this took centuries. Europeans called our ancestor Attila the whip of God. Because of our ancestor Metehan (Mòdú Chānyú), the Chinese have put their fear into their songs for centuries. You know more or less about the Ottoman Empire. It is understandable that we are an object of hatred as a result.

[@blablabla0990]

​@@MuratYLDZ974They are putting too much unnecessary pressure on the Turks when it comes to history. Moreover, the Turks did not interfere with anyone's religion and language, but ⭕vikings were so savage they ruined people but right now they look so cool in movies, so cute in cartoons Europeans colonized by force and used people as their slaves. ⭕current American Australians massacred natives living there ⭕the Greeks forcibly occupied the maritime border of other societies under the name of colonialism and massacred in the Peloponnese peninsula. ⭕america dropped bomb on japan for trial purposes I'm not even talking about ⭕Germany and many more like this... in short, every human history is full of massacres and cruelty. no one has the right to judge another society with barbarism

[@wolftotem539]

Consider the source; euro colonizers called my ancestors "savages" and committed the worst atrocities against us. Rape, murder, torture... All while hiding behind a bible. I wouldn't put any faith in their words.

[@zeynepak9479]

Evet Türkler dünyanin em nazik en merhametli insanlarıdır..Sehirlerimizde hayvanlar özgürce ve sevgiyle yasarlar..Loves from Türkiye❤

[@marthaz1183]

Cat has very good taste ❤ 😊

[@b.visconti1765]

Looks like the biker has found a new partner to ride with..love the story🙏❤️👏👏👏

[@alexitselentis7904]

Big respect and love to you all, thank you and big respect and love from Greece ❤️ 🇬🇷

[@alkarisi2585]

Thanks for everything, and love from Turkey ❤️

[@haven_lady675]

Why look at you two! I love it when people from countries with a historical rivalry come together. Make me a bit hopeful. 😊👍

[@islam.155]

شئ رائع🌹 أن تساند جارك التركي ، تحياتي لك من مصر

[@selimkapinya3948]

King thank you brother 👑

[@crispynindunyas5216]

thanks neighbour for best wishes😢

[@ascent8487]

Of course everyone is talking about it. He’s gorgeous, he’s gentle and compassionate towards innocent creatures, he’s courageous and there is a cute cat involved. The internet loves all of those things.

[@lisabowers2197]

Well I can rescue the rescuer if a volunteer is needed. And he can bring the cat along with him. Great job❤️

[@emilmenglou4653]

I'll fight you for him haha

[@queencerseilannister3519]

Read my mind! lol

[@dalian9341]

Lol

[@raindancer3330]

I watched a video about the love Turkish people have towards animals, they provide food, and shelter for them. I love famous statue in tribute to a cat that was well loved by the community.

[@TASconfidential]

This cat said: “You saved my life, therefore you are MINE.”

[@shiroumxm2052]

brave tough men are usually the most loving and caring

[@cameltoeinspector6015]

God Bless Him

[@modtomodern]

Tragic situation, but look at that guy!! What a face!

[@kittenpawsbb]

Turkish fire fighter? Can we say new model. 🥰🐱

[@voyagerlast]

greetings from Turkey 🇹🇷 this is not just one. hundreds of animals rescued by people who are civillian or firefighters or rescue teams etc. disaster huge 11 cities. is a size of italy. we civillians here still sending aid to there. cheers.

[@rosalynne8792]

Beautiful man! Beautiful pusscat! Beautiful story! Beautiful outcome! Blessings to all! I 🙏🏼 for all affected by this tragic event.

[@buyukmeric]

Love love love from Turkiye 💕🙏💯🙏💕🐈🐈‍⬛🐈🥰💗💖

[@rosalynne8792]

@@buyukmeric 🥰🐈🐈‍⬛🐕🤗👍🏻🇦🇺

[@mannyblackstar]

​@@buyukmeric your government sucks

[@sonic.garden]

@@mannyblackstar bhai social media pe inhe bol k kya hoga? Chhod ye sab! Hamari help aur efforts ko to media coverage tak nhi diya gya waha.

[@mindymoore8194]

What a nice man. He’s so handsome too.

[@fayesmith2406]

Wonderful man to save this kitty & adopt it. Beautiful cat & handsome man.❤

[@lovewins6319]

Aw. God bless 🤗

[@jdawg93]

That's not the only *Cat* purring for this dude.

[@jameswebb6938]

Türk insanının yüzünde sevgiyi, samimiyeti, insanlığı görebilirsiniz.

[@mehmetcakir2347]

hı hı o yüzden 20 senedir tayyip e oy veriyorlar.

[@jefffacade]

Sending love and prayers both Türkiye 🇹🇷 and Syria 🇸🇾 much love from Philippines 🇵🇭

[@_natallias]

Thank God he adopt the cat!!💗✨

[@melodiefrances3898]

A very sweet moment amongst all the horror ❤️😻

[@daskapital3532]

Beautiful cat and handsome guy. Many years together in love and health

[@vsirrmk]

Love and respect and warm wishes to Türkiye from 🇨🇦 Canada.

[@luvtoyscollector3373]

Aww such a cute cat 🐈‍⬛

[@natevic1867]

The cat and the man are so beautiful

[@sharoneastwood.1025]

HOW GORGEOUS 😍 IS THAT MAN AS WELL. HERO 🦸🙏.

[@gudduentertains]

I love cats. God bless Turkey and it's cats and caring humans. Love from India

[@michelledion8847]

Animals sense things in people. You can tell her is such a special and strong man..grabbing his helmet and goggles and helping…I wish i could hug him.

[@autumnkeller443]

Cat looked very healthy for being trapped 10 days. Cats seem to bounce back from traumatic events very quickly.

[@HH-he4pw]

Cats naturaly could survive more than 1 day without eating. And it seems like the cat was fat before

[@vitalinadombrovska5714]

I also want to get adopted by that firefighter and promise to stay loyal not leaving his side

[@septemberg.287]

The 🐱 is like I'm free and my hero I will not lev his sight.. Thank you for adopting a beautiful cat you're a beautiful person thank you sir God bless your people I pray for you guys from Colorado USA

[@vasilikigatsi8180]

Respect the turkish people have with cats...so sad ,send my love to all people suffering🙏love from Greece

[@Deniz-gz4sr]

❤efxaristo

[@Pusongmammon666]

That's a very good looking man

[@jujubeans7337]

Two handsome guys. I give them both a kiss. Stay safe and thank You for being the hero

[@mattcyr2022]

That guy is a hero.

[@stephanielane1821]

Beautiful story, he was the cat's hero, now the beautiful kitty loves him, and has love in return 💖

[@brendasprankle9394]

I love this story. Love this story. So glad you adopted the cat, he will love you forever.

[@winniejohnson5559]

Man please that cat will be running around and doing what cats do.. that cat doesn’t know anything except survival instinctive behavior .. that’s what animals do.. 😂😂

[@shiroumxm2052]

@@winniejohnson5559 well.. no.. If you ever had a cat and really make a bond with him/her.. you would know they are very loyal too!! they can be as partner as a dog.. I use to think like tou but then a adopted a little boy I found in the street under the rain, he was like 3 weeks old, he follows me everywhere and even defend me! ajaj

[@spiderwort6291]

Now that’s a Real Human! We need to all get back to being human and who we really are! Wake up please. ❤️🥰🇨🇦

[@ayfer5315]

Cats are angels of the world. Turks love animals ❤❤❤.

[@fatimam.4790]

In the end, the cat will rescue him from the trauma of seeing so many dead bodies. Cats are the best.

[@pamelahomeyer748]

This is so adorable thank you for sharing. Animals can help us so much

[@jackiealba5421]

So sweet!! Awesome. Your new best friend! So cute 😍

[@lizb4156]

Nice guy to keep this beautiful cat.

[@ARCADER_RAPPER]

Tanrı Türkü Korusun....🙏🇹🇷😢😣😥😭 God Bless Turk and Turkiye.🙏🇹🇷😢😥😭

[@baharackaln6541]

Bize yardım eden tüm ülkelere çok teşekkürler tabi arama kurtarma köpeklerinizede sonsuz teşekkürler🙏🇹🇷

[@ebenzershroff5354]

I love turkey🇹🇷 ❤❤❤❤u guys are a inspiration!!!! Any country and it's citizens who treat it's animals so sweetest is sure to become world power in 🔮future!!! Amen 🙏and God bless this guy and the cat and all such kindred souls who are so kind and caring... May their tribe increased!!!!

[@KandeeKush]

wow he's hot, kind hearted AND athletic. What's not to like.

[@gulamvira3644]

God always wants his angel rescuer to stay with this beautiful cat he rescued. Love from Tanzania

[@davidkrausell1741]

Cute cat🐈

[@pedrocarvalho6492]

Such a wonderful story. So fed up of sad news and atrocities towards all forms of living beings.

[@emmagevorgyan3881]

Սիրուն կատու ապրիր երջանիկ 🐈‍⬛❤️

[@tomrogers4667]

This proves animals are smart, dont tell me other wise.

[@user-vj1kg6kt4u]

Wonderfull hero!!! Love from Greece!!!

[@staceyannequin]

Bless that heroic fire fighter and his new friend 🙏 😍 beautiful and heartwarming ❤

[@AANLoveVintage]

Handsome Turkish man. Adorable baby.

[@heiketreichel2361]

So sweat!! Greatest from Germany ❤🐈❤

[@charlanetrapani30]

Beautiful ❤

[@AceGreene360]

How about that cat, though? 🤣

[@lisabowers2197]

Wait a minute, which one are you calling beautiful? Lol

[@pascalroux9923]

"We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals" Immanuel Kant

[@thereseh7507]

Awe! This man has a genuine, beautiful soul! Kitty knew that! Love LOVE LOVE stories like this 😻😻😸

[@stonepasta5296]

Save humans, pet on the back. Save cat, instant recognition!

[@nancyarbogast7987]

Beautiful man, beautiful deed

[@nitroday4061]

Wonderful people ❤️👍🙏 Thank you for saving displaced cats and dogs due to earthquakes. Please be safe always Greetings from the Philippines 🇵🇭

[@betweenthepoles]

It’s a fact: Every fireman in the world is gorgeous and soft-hearted! 🙂❤️

[@puddingbaeks]

best kind of human💖

[@beata8605]

Vďaka vám, dobrým ľuďom, že pomáhate aj zvieratkám❤Boh žehnaj vám turkom a vašej krásnej Zemi, večný pokoj obetiam🙏🙏🙏💗

[@meryemordu3584]

Allah protect all good humans. Thank you for your prayers. Love from Turkey ♥️

[@ER-ot4bh]

👏👏👏👏

[@nomercy5718]

@@meryemordu3584 Ingilizce yaziyorsun God yazsana be yobaz

[@meryemordu3584]

@@nomercy5718 Yobaz sensin. Hem de cahilsin. Zorbalık yapmayı kes! Buraya güzel duygularımızı paylaşmak için yazdık. Duygularımızı kirletmeye hakkın yok! Yaptığın şey terbiyesizlik ve tek kelimeyle iğrençsin! Üstelik burası da böyle bir iğrençliği yapmanın yeri değil. Allah, özel isimdir; Yahudiler de Yehova diye yazarlar. God ise İncil de "Mesih'in babası" anlamına gelir. Anladın mı cahil!

[@nomercy5718]

@@meryemordu3584 cahil bir Arap beyinlisin. Tanrının özel ismimi olur. Allah Arapça Tanrı demektir ve islam öncesinde de putlara böyle seslenmişlerdir. Tarih bilmezsin sadece Arap gibi öter durursun. Yobaz ve cahilsin.

[@mandanamirshekari6528]

Love their look ❤ Happy and being safe together,so touching 🙏💜🙏💜🙏💐💐💐💐💐🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛🧑‍🚒🧑‍🚒🧑‍🚒🧑‍🚒❤❤🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷

[@lizztrimper2372]

What a wonderful Story finally some Happy news praise God

[@arlene5722]

Thank God for firefighters🙏😻💘🕊️

[@mandanamirshekari6528]

You are our hero, we pray for all of you working so hard saving lives,love beautiful 🐈‍⬛ ❤🙏🙏🙏🙏💜💜💜💜God bless you all 🌺🌺🌺🌺

[@iamgabriel5823]

Great story.

[@LaggardlySort]

The cat literally got rescued by gigachad himself

[@devrimumit5700]

What a heartwarming and hopeful story, when our many cities and towns have almost been erased from map, let alone our thousands of loved ones passing way in the recent earthquakes in Turkiye. Beautiful cat, beautiful rescuer though. "Enkaz" means rubbles in English. I wish his/her names was Umut/Ümit (Hope), Nasip (Grant) or Yaşam (Life) recalling the good things happening following the devastation we've been through, but not the devastation itself.

[@M.A1issa2]

I agree !!!

[@eleonorapichler671]

Danke für die Hilfe ❤️💚🤗🐈💚❤️🤗🐈🐈🐈🐈🐈🐈🐈🐈🐕🐕🐕🐕🐕🐕🐕🐕.