Istanbul, just like many other cities in Türkiye, faces a rather important challenge with its large population of stray dogs. Estimates suggest there are between 130,000 to 150,000 stray dogs in the city. Not that they are considered to be a problem by many as a lot of the city’s inhabitants treat stray dogs with compassion and consider them part of the community. They are also often fed by residents and seen as living symbols of resilience. But not everyone agrees. 1 The Challenges2 Culling of Stray Dogs3 A Plea for a Humane Approach4 Respect for Both Human and Animal … Continue reading How to Adopt A Humane Approach to Stray Dogs in Türkiye