The city of Osmangazi provides nutrition for stray animals in the city. While street cats in Turkey usually are fed and caressed by the people, this is possible only to a limited extend in the corona lockdown. Therefore the municipality deposits animal food at designated areas and collects sick and needy animals for further treatment.
Contact: Şenol Dülger
Several of Düsseldorf’s cultural institutions offer tours and events online. The Aquazoo (a renowned zoo for mainly aquatic animals) streams online shark feedings. The local theatre Schauspielhaus offers behind-the-scene tours and the Maritime Museum (Schifffahrtsmuseum) can be visited virtually. Read more here (in German)
Contact: Stefanie Nietfeld
The district municipality in Sultanbeyli, Istanbul, is feeding stray animals during the corona lockdown. While shops are closed, the local veterinary service units leave animal food at central places. In Istanbul, there are thought to be 130,000 dogs and 125,000 cats roaming free. Other measures of the municipality aim to prevent the spread of the virus in public places like bazaars and to support people in need.
Continue reading “Istanbul – Feeding stray cats and dogs”Cardiff Dogs Home is operating a re-homing procedure which aims to find the best possible home for each dog in their care and to keep the number of people at the Dogs Home to a minimum. Hundreds of people already expressed an interest in being a temporary dog carer, potentially becoming a permanent owner. Read more here.
Contact: Beverley Watson
