Animals are kind of a thing here. Every place I've been, there have been dogs and cats wandering the streets. Unlike many countries, however, they aren't considered a nuisance but rather a communal responsibility. Shopkeepers will leave piles of meat around for cats, and most of the dogs have tags on their ears which means they've been vaccinated and are ok to approach. And cats and dogs alike are mostly very friendly and affectionate. Despite having so many roaming around, I've never felt threatened by a dog. I think the attitude of the Turkish people is transferred to the animals-- that is, people here take care of the animals, and the cats and dogs respond in kind.
I took some cat pictures when I went to Yoros Kalise this weekend, but the Internet is being very slow so I'll have to upload them later.
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