12 September 2014

A few animals from Turkey...

We always see many cats and dogs when we are away and often I feel so bad for them. This time there were many positives which made me feel so much better for the many animals there.
                                            This cutie was obviously well fed and relaxed..

                                        This one was waiting patiently for his owner to get his outer clothes off so they could go for a cooling swim. He ran down alongside him to the beach and then waited with a look that said hurry up. His owner told me they went into the water every day as it was so hot.
                                      I didn't see any one person with these two but they had several people during the day who obviously looked out for them and were very friendly..

                                       This cutie loved attention every time we went passed where he lived..
                               Down in the town there were lots of cats and this one was weaving in and out of our legs and letting us stroke and pet him.
                                          I made the mistake of picking him up and he let me know he was not happy by scratching me. The shop owner was so upset but said the cats were feral and although friendly now not used to being picked up yet. They were though all getting much more used to people. The best news was that the shops are open all year round and one of the ladies who lived there had instigated a TNR program and all the cats had been neutered and returned and were fed very well each day.
                              One of the large bowls of food left out for the kitties. Look at this cutie taking advantage of the buffet.
               I cat tell you how happy I was to hear about the TNR program and to know they were looked after so well. A huge improvement on other years. Hope everyone is well. I will try to get round the blogs and catch up as soon as I can.

16 comments:

Frankie Furter and Ernie said...

You captured some lovely pictures of the Kitties dogs...and the TURTLE.

Fuzzy Tales said...

What a great trip! And that's just fantastic news re: the TNR program. Let's hope more people get involved not only there but elsewhere, and that TNR becomes the norm at some point in the future.

Anonymous said...

What wonderful pics. A pleasure to look at and read, Ginger Jasper will always be remembered with your utter devotion to animals. Bless you Carol.

Yvonne.

Katnip Lounge said...

HURRAH for TNR! And for folks who care for homeless creatures.

Summer said...

How great that TNR is starting to reach countries that you wouldn't think of at first! My human says thank you for the lovely card.

san said...

We loved all the pictures and it's great news to hear of the TNR programme. The doggies and cats are lovely to see and the one turtle as well.

Brian's Home Blog said...

They are all cuties and I sure am glad that nice llady is helping those sweeties!

The Florida Furkids said...

Thanks for sharing...how nice about the TNR program too!

The Florida Furkids

♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥ said...

Beautiful animals, and god to hear they are cared for. What a handsome husky, too bad someone shaved him. That is so not necessary as our furs keep us cool in the heat and warm in the cold.

Woos - Phantom, Ciara, and Lightning

Mr Puddy said...

Pawsome ! Me & Mom are so happy to see you have a great trip :)
xox

Sasha said...

how interesting. Thanks for the post.
Sasha

TimberLove said...

Pretty huskerboo, good to know he is taken care of,

NukNuk

meowmeowmans said...

Thank goodness there are people who are helping these sweeties. Great photos!

My Mind's Eye said...

Thank goodness there are those folks helping with the TNR....and being sure the feral kitties are fed.
Hugs all around Madi your bfff

Kari said...

Aren't they all so beautiful!!!! The little black kitty is gorgeous. "Nashville Cats" said it best. Jasper would be pleased.

Mark's Mews (Marley, Lori, Loki, and Binq) said...

We are glad to see the kittehs an woofies well-fed!