To get out of your car on a street full of stray dogs, you need more than courage—you need a heart filled with purity. While these dogs may anxiously watch for other vehicles passing by, they do not surround us with love. These abandoned children, left to wander the outskirts of the city, eagerly await the arrival of a compassionate woman who faithfully feeds them every day, not only providing food but also love. Under her tender care, these once tired stray dogs transform into playful pups, as she is their devoted mother.
Seeing Istanbul from this vantage point offers a unique perspective on the city’s stray dog population, estimated at 130,000 and growing. In the video, you’ll get a glimpse of the lives of stray dogs along a stretch of just 1km, with countless other roads with similar populations. These resilient dogs navigate forests, highways, and landfills, eking out a survival by sheer chance. Although the country is grappling with a serious stray dog problem, it is important to remember that the problem primarily affects the dogs themselves, not humans.
In the midst of this challenge, there are individuals with a dream—to create natural sanctuaries for these homeless animals. Their journey has just begun but they always maintain faith that one day their dream will come true. Would you like to join them and help make this vision a reality? Thanks to their efforts, countless stray animals have received food, shelter, sterilization and medical care. You can support their mission by watching videos showcasing the plight of these animals and helping them.
For some people, the instinct when encountering a homeless animal is to provide food. At any age, compassionate people will go wherever needed to lend a helping hand. When they bought a wooden house, a dog sought refuge in their yard during the cold winter months. Gradually, the dog became a valuable companion after being abandoned by its previous owner. For many years, dogs have been a loyal and beloved presence in their lives.
For this beloved lady, a beacon of kindness and compassion, the reciprocated love from these four-legged friends is a testament to her nurturing spirit. Witnessing the happy reunion between her and the dogs eagerly waiting on the street brought boundless happiness. May her huge heart continue to radiate warmth and joy, serving as a reminder that kindness triumphs even in the face of adversity.