Video showing Turkish street cat stealing a chicken from a supermarket for its kittens goes viral

A video captured by locals in Turkey showing a cat walking through the street with a whole chicken went viral on Tuesday.
Bystanders concluded that the cat had stolen the chicken from a nearby supermarket but cheered her on after realising that she was bringing the meal to a litter of kittens.
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[@fatma3238]

Turkish people have the biggest heart. May God bless the Turkish people so they can continue to take care of the animals

[@Deniz-gz4sr]

Amin pray for us please

[@emotionalvideos6897]

yes we saw that with their treatment to the syrians

[@Deniz-gz4sr]

@@emotionalvideos6897 did you see syrians treatment to turks?

[@ZyanFernando]

Classical TurkoArab beef above me.

[@papichilo9437]

​@@ZyanFernando 😅😂

[@Ari.B.47]

Nothing compares to a mother's love ❤️

[@Assalamu_alaykumwarahmatullah]

and ‎الله loves everyone 70x more than that SubhanAllah

[@Ari.B.47]

@@Assalamu_alaykumwarahmatullah 💯 %

[@truebeliever3948]

I was about to comment the same, the bag is so heavy ❤

[@spiritech7162]

Everybody's gangsta till the cat mother eats the babies

[@JonDoe-uq1mk]

A father's love is more than comparable

[@vlad-igor]

She's so tough! Trying to feed her babies!

[@Ari.B.47]

Honestly, nothing compares to a mother's love ❤️

[@Mr.Purrfect]

May Allah SWT bless these brothers with abundance!

[@patronzulfan]

Aameen

[@haziq0007]

Ameen

[@sanjaybalan3478]

Ameen ❣️

[@White_Wrath]

Jews created your religion

[@AfghanPalestinianMujahed]

​@@White_Wrathyour username says your personality

[@carbonoksit4086]

Do you hear how compassionately they call out to the cat? This is an incredible thing.

[@userxyz77]

This is the main reason why I want to go to Turkey someday. No country in this world, that treats their animals better than Turkey.

[@Gulchih]

It's Muslim culture, not just turks 😊

[@marmr000]

Turkish people are kind to animals they always feeding animals/ stray cats

[@fatma3238]

…and dogs, birds etc

[@devrimcidevrelerimyandi]

​@@fatma3238Praise yourself, praise yourself. Also tell them that you don't want dogs on the streets. Tell us how you torture animals. Love for animals or being a good person or even a bad person has nothing to do with race. The Turkish race is not a superior race.

[@Parkslopekid233]

@@devrimcidevrelerimyandiur mama was very superior in the bed room last night tho lmao snin ku rt aylenin herkeze gir im

[@Parkslopekid233]

@@devrimcidevrelerimyandiI’m smokin on that Apo pack rn 💨 💨 LMAOOOOO 🤣😂🤣😂 whenever I hear Kurdish ppl speak my ears bleed what a nasty language bruh lmao 🇺🇸 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@DanDan10101]

​@@devrimcidevrelerimyandithey are superior 😊

[@koopakoop]

Mother cat did not steal anything. She found this chicken, and now it's hers. She will share it with the kids.

[@reddevilsunited_2060]

Nothing wrong with what she did but it is still stealing. It's like saying if a lioness kills a deer for food then it's not killing cuz she did it for her pride ? Plus it's not just humans they take things from. Animals literally rob other animals off of their hunted food too.

[@robust5615]

​@@reddevilsunited_2060it is not stealing .they said she paid that shop with American visa 😂😂😂😂😂

[@haziq0007]

​@@robust5615 Nah she used a cat coin!

[@hailh3989]

So we will not kill it, we will regulate the cat population...

[@javaground]

​@@reddevilsunited_2060Ok human.

[@julkernyne8925]

Allah's creations are so beautiful. Such a lovely mother! ❤❤

[@RakanA]

Subhannallah ❤

[@zakirnaikahmaddeedat3651]

Masya Allah Allaahumma Baarik

[@mohitrajpal10]

No it's not his creation flat earth terroris🍆 resident

[@RakanA]

@@Lnk-jg5nm wtf

[@arpit9197]

Lol, best joke

[@joyduttagupta4262]

Turkish people are truly something else. This is beautiful to see. ❤ Loads of love, respect and unabashed admiration from an Indian😊😊

[@hamzamalik2533]

Animals don't steal. They are not humans

[@dojz9u3v]

Thanks, Einstein.

[@n.d.2429]

​@crazycat9003animals dont think like humans, killing is the only way to survive for a lion other than a human being. So your comment is not logic.

[@javaground]

​@crazycat9003Yes they kill. You should tell them to eat grass.

[@woulinx]

they are just kidding brother chill 😅

[@Mariet31]

Ypu clearly haven't seen seagull stealing

[@wirakertamangir]

Yes! So true!😢❤ Turkish people are humble than rest of the world! Thank you 🙏🏻😭❤️ I love you cats😻❤️😻💖😻

[@vickiashker6160]

True

[@jen9774]

She doesn't look more than a kitten herself. Bravo mama kitty

[@reddevilsunited_2060]

She is adorable but looks nothing like an actual kitten in terms of growth and size.

[@shadmansudipto7287]

​@@reddevilsunited_2060she is small, probably like 10 months old and her first litter.

[@Neppy1414]

i adore the Turkish people and their love of cats❤❤

[@vlad-igor]

Turkish people are so nice to the animals, it's so sad when an animal steals food cos it's hungry and trying to feed its family but people get mad, like someplace elsewhere people hit or cut paws of animals, it's so cruel! I'm so glad people are not stingy here!❤

[@user-tz2gn1pi8u]

You're crazy. Cutting hands of cats. You guys just seem to make up things. Cats have 4 paws and 4 legs, no hands.

[@chronic4laif]

​@@user-tz2gn1pi8uim pretty sure they meant paws but with broken english.

[@user-tz2gn1pi8u]

@@chronic4laif where had you heard or seen or read about people cutting cat paws for stealing food? You missed the basic point. This person has prejudice against certain people and is just making up stuff about this. But still remaining vague enough, so people won't debunk the false claims. And this person's English ain't broken. It's perfectly good. Do you know whom in western media is prejudiced against in regards to cutting hands of humans for thefts? This person is just feeding into the propaganda.

[@huseyinakekmekci1384]

​@@user-tz2gn1pi8uEnglish is probably not his native language, have respect, you know what he or she means

[@chronic4laif]

@@user-tz2gn1pi8upeople do declaw their cats simply as a way of punishment. Seen a video of a girl trying to say that" if it didnt want its paws gone it shouldve behaved " so people do actually cut cats' claws to punish them. The reason may differ. Im sure at least one psychopath has done it. And how is this propaganda ?

[@milantehrandubai]

Of course it's Turkey ❤ they're so loving and the best with stray animals

[@tiatetlajamir3990]

Turkish people are very kind to animals. I love them.

[@fawadalam-ss5eg]

Turkish people are humble than rest of the world 😊😊

[@to8686]

No, they are racist and there are many attacks on syrins and tourists. But they love cats

[@الارسولالله-ذ6ج]

اكثر بلد متواضع😂كم أنت جاهل اكثر بلد يضايق المحجبات و المهاجرين بس واضح لم يزورها لترا بعينك تواضعهم😂

[@gmzrmd991]

@@to8686 because syrians raping their children and young women, treatmen people to cut off their heads go and ask turks why they don’t like refugees and then we can keep talking. it’s not like the refugees turkey did take in are so peaceful and nice. if 20% are nice 80% are trash as humans.

[@gmzrmd991]

@@الارسولالله-ذ6ج what do you even know about turkey? stop talking lies if you hate turks you can say it openly

[@s.g.6107]

Turkish people are the best ❤

[@kristinjones3230]

What a good mommy..brings tears to my eyes..

[@horsewings3561]

Love that their not even upset, they just want to help the woman carry it to her children.

[@txwarriorbride5112]

Turkey is an awesome place. Went there manynyears ago, ppl were s0 nice, food is the best...and the country iz s0 beautiful.

[@sorayaprice3372]

What a Mamma ❤

[@swee7roll]

instead of beating the cat, they offered to help her. People in my country could never

[@debopammajumder5071]

Animals don't steal we humans do! They take it and it is our duty to oblige it

[@reddevilsunited_2060]

Cats are cute but animals in general literally fight and rob other animals off of their food too. It might not be a crime in their world but robbing is still the correct term to use, so nothing wrong with using the word steal here either.

[@asabrimujahid2373]

Unbeatable mother love & sacrifice

[@sheikmuhammad3894]

Ah, something nice and wholesome. Much appreciated.

[@azrilia1]

Turkiye is the best nation to protect animals

[@Andy_Holmes]

What an adorable thief!

[@waseem7o584]

Not thief😡 In turkey every shops are free for animals

[@aquarius1500]

BLESSED PEOPLE THESE TURKISH....MashALLAH may ALLAH bless them always 🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍💖💖🥰🥰🇿🇦🇿🇦the world just know how to make war😊😊

[@azarif3581]

Good mom

[@afafsulieman462]

In Istanbul and Turkey, cats are king!

[@RickyMikky]

that cat is a really strong and independent woman .. ❤

[@classics39]

This. And so determined...amazing.

[@NoobYoutuber83]

A mother is a real warrior

[@fatenehshaikni4573]

This is her pride animal doesn't know anything about stealing and she is a mother ❤

[@patrickdawkins8585]

I love how the brother leaves the cat to feed her baby .. god bless them ❤❤❤

[@erikalulea3608]

Aaww sooo cute , I so love Cats, May her and her kittens be safe.

[@woulinx]

Being parent is comes with responsibilities you dont live for yourself anymore you live for them. MashaAllah we need to take some lessons from animals. Many parents left their child alone and run away. Shame on them...

[@alis3519]

Like a mum, struggling with the shopping 🥺🤲❤️🤲

[@anonymousanonymous1997]

The generosity in Turkish hearts ❤️ is beautiful mashallah!! Million of refugees from all over the world seek refuge for this reason! 👏🏾✊🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@Splendiferous64853]

Good for her ❤

[@theposhfreshie]

Turkish people are one of the best Muslims, subhanallah. They represent Islam so beautifully.

[@Crazy-youtube1234]

Hahah😂😂 14% they are not pray What are talking about 46% it is atiazm ⚛⚛⚛⚛

[@Crazy-youtube1234]

And they are racist they hate arab Balieve me are not😏😏😏😏😏😒😒😒

[@theposhfreshie]

@@Crazy-youtube1234 100% their mannerisms are beautiful. Better than the majority of our arrogant Muslim people.

[@theposhfreshie]

@@Crazy-youtube1234 oh and I forgot one more thing. They don't speak such crude language like yourself and go around judging others as if they are God.

[@jalanetauraa3600]

L'arabie saoudite les premiers 😊

[@sonbahar5296]

He asks her "Shall we carry it there for you? ".

[@gertrudessangalang9778]

A mother will do everything for her children’s!❤️

[@freesurfer76]

don't type "steal" ; i 'd pay it for her

[@yondaime9586]

mothers love in animal version..

[@patriciahenricycruzalegui4547]

Mothers will always provide ❤

[@Goldenskies__]

She's trying to feed her babies ❤ That's what a mom does ❤

[@faebalina7786]

Sad to say in my country they wouldn’t be so compassionate The result of high levels of illiteracy

[@dzulkafleysamad3825]

Turkish are nice people

[@zippymufo9765]

Beautiful mother caring for her children

[@AimyLizz]

She's a good mama

[@ikramkhan7484]

Nothing compare to mother ❤️

[@justjosie8963]

What a beautiful, wonderful mamma.

[@thecoco784]

Lovely ❤❤❤❤ Please people... always look around for hungry or sick animals. They need our help!

[@max-te8ib]

Turkish peoples so kind i love them❤❤

[@sandybeebe9149]

the love of a mother is endless .Devine protection

[@angelahannant3867]

May Allah bless you all as you help the animals 🙏🏽

[@heidigroom518]

I'm glad they let her keep it. 🥺☺️🤍🧡😽

[@f-ergo9670]

You can tell a lot about a people from how they treat their animals.

[@supernova7848]

She went shopping, she paid for that chicken with her own salary 😂

[@anwaransari2081]

A mother's unconditional love

[@Gigika313]

Dear mama!

[@muslimresponse103]

masha’Allah

[@peaceworld3589]

Mothers love

[@thestraightpath8236]

ماشاء الله ALLAH HUMMA BARIK

[@Happy_Potato0]

She found it and now its hers to feed the babies 😢❤❤ MASHA'ALLAH ❤

[@orlandonecesito4904]

Very responsible mom.

[@fulanichild3138]

Much love to Turkish people being kind to cats! Please have her spayed. She will be healthier and live longer after being spayed. It is the greatest gift you can give a cat.

[@stephenmangkiu8355]

That's the mother love..lm touch to see her😢😢😢

[@Syeda27]

The street is so clean

[@biancanagy3342]

I love how they love and look after street cat's in Turky ❤

[@fainted_Zacky]

She bought it using her cuteness😂

[@shereemorgan1430]

Good mom!

[@leashy1204]

She's such a good little mama!!🙏❤💚💜💙💛😍

[@Azzlack18]

Mashallah so intelligent 😍

[@heidigroom518]

Aww poor mama just wants too feed her babies so precious. 🥺🤍🧡😼😇😼😼😼

[@cristinabella9251]

Bless these warm animals 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@amannehal]

Masha ALLAH … ALLAH’s one of the best creation called Mother ❤

[@mohammedseedat59]

Just beautiful

[@mdmehemoodalam]

Mother's love is infinite 😊😊😊

[@victoriashively9567]

She just wants to feed her family. She doesn't mean to steal. She has a lot of mouths to feed.

[@roselee4445]

Sweet mama

[@nadasalem1538]

you go Mom 👏💝

[@tmpqtyutmpqty4733]

Turkish ppl deserve an award for their treatment to cats. No country comes close.

[@Mintunke]

She is hungry even human being, and they don’t have money. They are hungry. They still leave her alone.

[@susettesantiago5509]

How gracious and beautiful for the men to let her have the chicken ❤❤❤ blessings

[@JanetJames-dw6xo]

Clever girl.

[@sabrwrv6809]

MashaAllah BarekAllah 🥰😻

[@shaistaijaz2019]

Awww 🥰 that’s how mother luv is ❤😭

[@389voynich]

Bless her❤❤

[@norashikin4333]

🥺 mother's love😘♥️♥️♥️👍

[@_.Alina_.1]

МА ША АЛЛАХ 🤲🤲🤲🤲ТУРК КЪАРНАШЛАРЫБЫЗГА АЛЛАХ ПЕРЕКЕТДЕН НАСЫБДАН АЙРМАСЫН❤

[@vlad-igor]

Poor kitty!!

[@irtazaazam2573]

Not necessarily. Even stray cats are treated very well in Turkey. The kittens had their own little cat houses

[@runtv9376]

Видно, что киская кормящая мамочка. Надыбала корм и несёт своей семье. Какая умничка❤

[@zamzamahmed8139]

​@wolmark-ym9pw you are right. it is true. I went there on holiday in 2021. The government puts out random dog and cat shelters in the streets like in europe they put out alk those green recycling bins. So animals go inside it during winter amd summer when it is too hot. They also built self feeding ones in the streets during covid so that street animals will not starve during lockdowns. Also the dogs we saw all had chips on their ears so the vets check on them and the dogs go where they wish to go. I met some in tourist areas. The turkish people and shop owners regularly feed them so they are never hungry. When i was there a cat had 5 kittens inside Hagia Sofia mosque. The security people took care of mama and babies and when the kittens got bit oder they gave them to local tourists. So thats how turkish people are kind to animals. Google the self feeding houses they built during covid. I saw it on TRT.

[@milomilo178]

Turkey people are so nice and kind people if this incident had occured at my place then this cat would already be given a death sentence...Lovely people with beautiful heart....Much Respect 👍

[@nodanceswithwolves8425]

I just love Turkey and her people! ❤

[@lilliankeane5731]

If only Maternal instinct could be harnessed for the world, the love , the strength, bravery and the determination could save our species. ♥️🙏.

[@bauhnguefyische667]

My kind of shop lifter!😹

[@JosefaSevilla-n6l]

hay q hermosa madre mina como busca la comida asus hijitos q mi Dios bendiga alas person q ayudan al mamá minina🐱🐱😍😍😘😘❤❤❤

[@antixocialman]

so cute