Stray Cats And Dogs In Turkey

Stray dogs and cats in Turkey.

Stray cats and dogs in turkey. They are so beautiful. Demetrios Ioannou Aug122019 1208PM EST. Turkey does have a population of sick or injured stray and feral cats as well as homeless dogs and at least one rescue group is addressing the problem.

In Turkeys largest city Istanbul which has the most confirmed Covid-19 cases there are some 162970 stray cats and 128900 dogs according to the citys 2018 figures. It was estimated that there were 17839 95 CI. True friends Turkish social-media users have largely praised the move with many thanking Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu.

In Istanbul alone a megacity of 15 million people there are thought to be 130000 dogs and 125000 cats roaming free. On one hand I love how people and animals here live together on what often feels like equal terms. Holiday resorts like Akyaka where there are so many visitors pensions and restaurants in summer months become places where unwanted animals are dumped.

And as a result there are many private citizens who do their part to feed and care for the stray dogs and cats of their areas. Additionally lots of viral videos of animals in Turkey have helped get their plight out into the world. There is a rich vein of lore explaining why this ancient metropolis is so stray-friendly and this documentary.

8439-11942 stray cats in Ankara Turkey. Turkeys Interior Ministry recently issued a letter urging local administrations to protect and feed the countrys hundreds of thousands of stray dogs and cats as residents stay at home to contain the spread of coronavirus. In Turkeys largest city Istanbul which has the most confirmed Covid-19 cases there are some 162970 stray cats and 128900 dogs according to the citys 2018 figures.

1Department of Parasitology Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Van Yuzuncu Yil University 65040 Van Turkey. Turkey has an incredible amount of stray cats and dogs. Genetic Analysis of Toxocara Spp.