THIS AREA IS NOT SAFE FOR CATS.
Numerous kittens have been observed in the square.
Dead kittens are also found in the same area, especially towards the end of summer.
This situation may be related to the heat, malnutrition, and the possibility of exploration.
The coastline serves as both a habitat for stray animals and a public space
where human-animal interaction intensifies.
ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY - CERRAHPAŞA
“Avcılar Mayor Handan Toprak visited our faculty to sign a protocol
between Istanbul University Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and
Avcılar Municipality regarding the diagnosis and treatment
of animal diseases and serious injuries.
Following the signing of the protocol, the treatment of animals
Following the signing of the protocol, the treatment of animals
involved in traffic accidents or injured in various ways
will take place at our faculty.”
AMBARLI SQUARE, STREETS /// SHELTER, FOOD
An excess of pet food was observed in Ambarlı Square;
this indicates a well-intentioned but irregular feeding habit.
Recycled furniture parts (drawers, beds) are
frequently used in cat house construction.
Local government support is visible, but
the continuity of maintenance and cleaning services is limited.
The abundance of food and water bowls indicates a well-intentioned
but disorganized feeding system.
It has been observed that pet food bowls,
especially those located far from shops, are very dirty
and have not been cleaned for a long time.
AMBARLI SQUARE, STREETS /// SHOPKEEPERS, PASSERSBY, REGULARS
The coastline serves as both a habitat for stray animals and a public space
where human-animal interaction intensifies.
Individuals who regularly walk along the beach have a
more sustainable relationship with the cats in the area,
but the number of kittens is increasing daily alongside the resident cats.
The seamstress [Aunt Aysel]
She stated that every evening she takes the stray cats into her shop and lets them sleep inside.
She stated that every evening she takes the stray cats into her shop and lets them sleep inside.
Indeed, almost every evening she spends 10-15 minutes trying to get the cats inside,
searching for them on the street, and sometimes even taking one of them home.
She also keeps food and water bowls in front of her shop and cleans them daily.
Workers going to the mosque during Friday prayer time
A short conversation was held with three workers.
They stated that they did not harm the animals,
but they also did not directly interact with them.
A woman with a baby stroller stated that there was a lot of cat food
around the cat houses, which sometimes caused pollution.
She said that she loved cats but that they attracted a lot of ants and flies,
and that she was hesitant to let her child come into contact
with the cats because of this dirty sight.
A cat lover at the cat shelters in front of the market
He stated that he always puts water in front of his door,
that he can't constantly change the bowl [and sometimes loses his bowl],
but that he washes it occasionally.
A middle-aged woman out for a walk was pouring food on the ground;
she mentioned that sometimes she buys food alone and
sometimes she buys food collectively with her friends.
A middle-aged man fishing on the beach stated that there are more dogs
than cats on the beach, that there are no permanent shelters for them,
but they are always there and react to the sound of motorboats
[police officers patrol the beach on motorcycles].
Hardware store owner stated that his daughter is at the shop during
lunchtimes and that she loves cats very much, and that he feeds and
cares for the cats out of respect for her.
The woman carrying cat food said that her motivation was thinking that
the food was perhaps the best thing the cat had eaten that week,
and that this thought filled her with love.
"It feels really good to see them wobbling as they eat."
The woman who feeds cats in front of her door
My sister regularly feeds the cats in front of her door now, saying that
she recognizes them and that they are not alone, that she is practically protecting them.
She also mentioned that she is extremely happy when she puts out food
in front of her house and then sees that it's finished.
The individuals interviewed generally exhibited a sensitive attitude towards stray animals.
Another problem reported by many people, particularly in this area, is that old cat houses are being broken and left in the middle of the street.
"Nobody collects the old ones."
STERILIZE, VACCINATE, AND SAVE LIVES
"3-Story Villa" Project and Subsequent Transformation
As part of the project launched in 2015 with the slogan
As part of the project launched in 2015 with the slogan
"Our Cute Friends Are Happy Here," "3-story villa shelters"
were placed at 10 locations in the district.
These shelters were made of special wood and
protected with metal roofs and wire mesh.
The aim was to provide cats with a semi-natural but safe living space,
protected from both the cold and external threats.
However, as of 2019, the municipality decided to remove these shelters
However, as of 2019, the municipality decided to remove these shelters
due to increasing cat deaths and uncontrolled sickness.
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