Introduction to Istanbul, the city of cat lovers

I don’t need to say more about how cute cats are! Everyone can’t move as soon as they see a cat! After all, there are few animals as pure, beautiful and proud as cats. However, it has been a great welfare for cat lovers recently, because a cat movie was quietly released.

This documentary about cats has actually been widely circulated among cat lovers for a long time, and it is a must-do for cat lovers all over the world. The name of this documentary "Kedi" means "cat" in Turkish. The Chinese translation is "City of Cat Lovers" and "Cats of Istanbul", which completely clarifies the relationship between cats and the ancient city of Istanbul.

Next, let’s get to know Istanbul, the city of cat lovers! Introduction to Istanbul, the City of Cat Lovers

Istanbul in the previous impression is the former capital of Turkey, spanning Europe and Asia. It is the largest city and tourist attraction in Turkey. It has both the romance of Greece and the simplicity of the East. , the beauty is fascinating!

Hagia Sophia, Suleymaniye Mosque, Basilica Cistern, Topkapi Palace, etc. are all must-visit attractions in Turkey.

After watching this documentary, I realized that Istanbul is still a huge cat city!

According to official statistics of Istanbul, in Istanbul’s area of ??5,343 square kilometers, only There are as many as 125,000 free and ownerless cats on the streets, with an average of at least 23 cat owners per square kilometer!

And centuries ago, Istanbul was a trading port and navigation This is a transfer station where ships from all over the world dock. The cats kept by sailors to prevent rodent infestation on the ship will jump off the ship to play. If you accidentally miss the departure of the ship, you can find almost all kinds of cats from all over the world here. Cats!

People in Istanbul have loved cats for thousands of years. They believe that mysterious and cute cats are the bridge between themselves and the Lord, and there are also various legends about prophets and cats.

There is a saying in Turkey: "If you kill a cat, you need to build a mosque to be forgiven by the Lord." This shows that people love cats.

People are unwilling to restrict the free nature of cats, so they can freely go to any corner of Istanbul: sunbathing in front of Hagia Sophia, playing in the courtyard of the Blue Mosque, and in front of a Turkish kebab restaurant Enter and exit leisurely, and even jump up and down in the ancient city of Ephesus.

Wooden "cat villas" with local government logos can often be seen on the roadside in Istanbul. Blankets and pillows are often spread outside shop windows to give homeless stray cats a comfortable place. Resting place.

Meows don’t have to worry about food. The government and caring people will provide cat food. Restaurants, cafes, and even small shops and teahouses are also very willing to provide water and food to stray cats. They will also Get rid of expired and rotten items in the litter box so that cats don’t get upset.

The government has designated veterinary hospitals that provide free treatment for stray cats. If someone drives a car and hits an animal such as a cat or dog and takes it to a veterinary hospital, the state will reimburse your gas expenses according to Turkish law. If you want to adopt a stray cat on the street, the government will provide it with free vaccinations.

The cats living in affluent neighborhoods are even happier. They will be better cared for, and all of them will grow happy. Private universities not only build very good cat houses, provide free cat food, but also have dedicated personnel to take care of cats.

Because of people’s love and care, cats living in Istanbul can be said to be very individual. There used to be a fat cat "Tombili" who liked Geyoupara because of its cold and aloof attitude. Like it and have tens of millions of fans on Facebook.

After Tombili’s death, the government erected a bronze statue on the street where he often appeared.

There is a cat named "Pakize" who is a master of tricks. Every day he lies on the railing in front of the bank's ATM, posing and waiting for people to buy him dried fish...

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There is also a cat named "Gli" that made the international news. In 2013, Obama visited Turkey. At the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, he couldn't help but Stop and pet the cat.

In fact, in addition to being very kind to cats, Turks are very warm to all kinds of small animals.

You can see sleeping dogs everywhere in Istanbul, which shows that this city gives them a sense of security.

In blizzard weather, in order to prevent cats and dogs from being frozen, Turkey will provide them with food and warm nests. Stores will open doors to let dogs sleep inside, and cats will be brought to them. Give them a small nest at home.

The bread will also be strung on the branches to prevent the birds from starving in the ice and snow. Famous Cat City

Houtong Cat Village

Location: New Taipei, Taiwan, China

One of the top six cat viewing attractions in the world selected by CNN, located in New Taipei This small town in Ruifang District of Bei City got its name from the presence of monkeys in the early years.

The Houtong Cat Village, which has become popular in recent years, was initiated by a cat-loving netizen. A volunteer team was set up to improve the environment in the village and give cats a more friendly living space. The cute photos were uploaded to the Internet and unexpectedly received a huge response, attracting many cat lovers to come here for pilgrimage.

New Cat Island

Location: Japan-Miyazaki-Qingdao

This island is more truly called "Cat Island". There are only There are 22 people, but there are more than 100 cats. The number is currently 6 times that of residents. A Reuters reporter who once visited the island was shocked by the sight as soon as he landed on the island. Groups of cats could be seen everywhere on the island.

In 2013, photographer Thomas Peter uploaded a group of photos of the daily life of cats on the island to the Internet. The rare number of cats and the harmonious life of people and cats on the island attracted people's attention.

After numerous reports on TV stations and the Internet, this island began to become famous again as "Cat Paradise" and "Cat Island".

City of Cats

Location: Kuching, the capital of Sarawak, Malaysia

Kuching people like to say that Kuching is a cat city, because almost every home in Kuching All have cats. In Kuching, urban sculptures and handicrafts with cat themes can be seen everywhere. At the intersection of Chinatown, there is also a statue of a big white cat.

The famous Cat Museum has collected all kinds of strange cat collections, including the singer Elvis Presley, so it has become a popular tourist attraction.

Cats are so cute, when will you go to Cat City to pet cats!

Find a time and come to these places to pet cats!