Action Alert from All-Creatures.org

In addition to the ongoing killing of stray dogs and cats in Türkiye, multiple cities are now implementing bans on feeding these creatures. Please consider adding your name to the Change.org petition to voice your support for Türkiye's cats and dogs.

Speak out Against Türkiye’s Bans on Feeding Stray Cats and Dogs
December 2025

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Click here to view the petition on Change.org.

The campaign text in English is as follows:

"Recently, in many provinces, including Ankara, Istanbul, Afyonkarahisar, Kocaeli, and Çanakkale, decisions have been made to ban the feeding of cats and dogs on the streets, violating their right to life. These decisions are completely contrary to conscience and human dignity, as well as to the principle of "keeping animals alive in their place" in Article 6 of Animal Protection Law No. 5199. The presence of animals on the streets is a result of our own mistakes. Leaving them to hunger and thirst is not a solution; it is cruelty. Offering a bowl of water or a handful of food is not a crime, but compassion. We demand the immediate lifting of these bans across Turkey, that municipalities establish regular and safe feeding points, and that the right to life of every living being be respected. Please support us with your signature. Because we are their voice."

Translation provided by Ipek G. Kulahci, Ph.D.

For more information on this situation, please see:

https://www.ipekkulahci.com/dogs.html

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Posted on All-Creatures: December 3, 2025
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