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animals Tuxedo Cat goes to the Hospital for its Treatment

Location: Istanbul, Türkiye



Summary:
Istanbul, Turkey is known as the "City of Cats" or "Catstanbul" because of its large population of stray cats whom have roamed the metropolis for thousands of years.

More about Catstanbul:
Current Population
Estimates of the number of stray cats in Istanbul range from 100,000 to over a million.
Care
Residents take care of the cats by:
  • Placing food and water bowls on the streets
  • Building small cat houses
  • Organizing feeding programs, spay and neuter initiatives, and veterinary care
Cultural acceptance
Many Turkish citizens view street animals as communally owned pets. In Islam, cats are considered ritually clean animals.
No-kill policy
Turkey has a no-kill, no-capture policy for stray animals.
History
Cats may have come to Istanbul from ships that brought them to protect food and cargo from pests. Some cats may have wandered ashore and never returned.
 
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