Hope 4 Paws Alanya

Hope 4 Paws Alanya We are rescuing and helping out with the care of handicapped street cats. Fostering and home searching. Help us help. https://linktr.ee/Hope_4_Paws_Alanya

Our Sunday morning already starts with an emergency 🦺 We just received a message about this kitten. It's been found in t...
22/09/2024

Our Sunday morning already starts with an emergency 🦺

We just received a message about this kitten. It's been found in the pouring rain from last night abandoned by his mom.

It has been seen by a vet and it was very clear that its eyes are lost. The student who found it can't keep him nor take care of it and asked us for help. The little kitten needs help desperately as it's condition is not well at all 😭

Unfortunately we aren't able to take it in before it finds a sponsor.

Who can help this little kitten 🙏🏼
https://donorbox.org/sponsorship-program-16

p.s. video of when it was found is in the comments

I simply can't understand that there is no one who sees the love that Pepsi has to give. She is one of the biggest goofb...
20/09/2024

I simply can't understand that there is no one who sees the love that Pepsi has to give. She is one of the biggest goofballs that I know. With a heart that is so big and full of love ❤ (of course she demands cuddles back in reward)
I want her to feel the love that people can give. I wish she will find an amazing family that takes her how she is. Of course she comes with advantage as she is missing 1 front leg. But Wait with being sorry for her. Just let her run, and then when you were able to catch her, feel sorry for yourself because this girl ROCKS at 3 legs.

If you can't take her then at least share her messages
Sharing is caring lovelies 🐶❤🙏

We do our best every day 24/7 to take care of them all but the fact is that these 42 cats (and 1 dog) are still without ...
18/09/2024

We do our best every day 24/7 to take care of them all but the fact is that these 42 cats (and 1 dog) are still without a sponsor.

Without your support for their food, stones etc we can't keep taking care of them.

And that's why it's so dang important to find sponsors for our cats.
You can share a sponsorship, you can do a half sponsorship but it's important for us that we can count on you !

Either you want to sponsor 1 time or monthly 🎉 we are happy to know this.

With this link you can make it an automatic reminder of your sponsorship.

And please write the cat of your choice in the description like shown.

It's nice to keep in contact like this we can update you how your cat or dog is doing ❤️

https://donorbox.org/sponsorship-program-16

18/09/2024

I just got this video. This cat has bad mouth problems and needs to see a doctor.

But our clinic bill is over 100.000 tl 😭 so I need support first before I can take this cat to the vet.

Who can help us out here 🙏🏼
https://donorbox.org/veterinary-bills-3

Again a cry for help.People don't know we are full. If we can't find a sponsor we can't take this little one in 😭Barely ...
16/09/2024

Again a cry for help.
People don't know we are full. If we can't find a sponsor we can't take this little one in 😭
Barely 2 months old and already blind and helpless

https://donorbox.org/sponsorship-program-16
*Please mention new black kitten*

12/09/2024

Looking for a pet transfer from Alanya to Kayseri
Anyone?

!! Possible found her new home 🏡!!Posting for a friendThis British shorthair girl 14 months old is looking for a home. S...
10/09/2024

!! Possible found her new home 🏡!!

Posting for a friend
This British shorthair girl 14 months old is looking for a home. She is not castrated yet, but a must for the new owner. Fully vaccinated and chipped.
She has had 1 nest kitten, 7 weeks old now, kittens already found a home.

Her name is "Pera"

If needed we can help with her transition for moving to another country.

09/09/2024

Here’s What’s Been Happening To Turkey’s Stray Dogs Since The ‘Massacre’ Law Passed

It’s been nearly a month since Turkey passed the ‘massacre’ law that many feared would lead to a mass culling of the country’s beloved street dogs – here’s what’s been happening since

Since the passing of new Turkish legislation – deemed as the ‘massacre law’ by activists – at the end of July, pictures and videos have been shared on social media revealing the scale of abuse towards stray dogs; and it’s exactly what activists warned of when the bill was being debated.

The new law, introduced by President Tayyip Erdoğan in response to concerns about the estimated four million stray dogs in the country, mandates that municipalities will have to collect stray dogs and house them in government-run shelters where they would be neutered and spayed. Dogs who are terminally ill, pose a health risk to humans, or are aggressive will be euthanised under the law.

When the legislation passed at the end of July, activists feared that dogs would be killed as shelters wouldn’t be able to house the overwhelmingly large number of dogs on the streets.

“The new law sends a clear message to street dogs and to those who look after them,” a post from the charity Animal Friends of Turkey reads. “You’re on your own, the government doesn’t care about you.”

It continues, saying the law is “essentially a free pass for anyone wanting to create problems for street dogs”.

Now, only a month after the law’s passing, there are images and videos swirling around on social media of mistreated dogs and mass graves preparing for their impending deaths. Photojournalist Tunahan Turhan has been documenting the grim reality of what is happening on the country, as well as the impact on animal rights activists and locals on Instagram.

Are the reports true?
“Most of it is true,” Ahmet Kemal Senpolat, a lawyer and president of Animal Rights Federation in Turkey (HAYTAP), says about the posts circulating on social media. “We keep receiving news of ill treatment or killing from different parts of the country.”

Municipalities, according to Ahmet, are now “fearless” and “bare faced” because of the law.

“They are doing anything they can do to get rid of the surplus of dogs,” he says. “They are and will be committing more violence against dogs under cover of collecting street animals for public health and safety. Their cruel actions are varied: picking up animals from their own area to throw them in the middle of nowhere, poisoning them after collecting, squeezing the dogs into tiny holes called shelters, and killing them inside or outside those shelters.”

Lisanne Hilley, a 34-year-old activist living in Aydın, Turkey who runs Melez, a private shelter for more than 70 dogs and partners with Animal Friends of Turkey, says she is worried about what is happening in areas where there aren’t animal lovers.

“We only know what is going on in areas where there are large and strong enough groups of animal rights activists to diligently observe what the municipalities and shelters are doing,” she says. “We are in the dark about what is happening in areas where there aren’t people to track what the authorities are doing.”

She has been told of mass graves found in different parts of Turkey, ready for a surplus of dogs. Even before the new law, she suspects these mass graves were being made use of as the poor conditions of Turkey’s shelters meant that dogs were dying daily in shelters of starvation, illness or injury. She expects they will be filled faster now.

“New dogs are definitely being killed, but to what extent this is more than how things were before is impossible to verify,” she says. “Many of the bodies of the dogs found in the mass graves appear to show signs of brutal violence, but again, as neither the shelters nor the municipalities are under any obligation to truthfully report what they are doing, all we can do is speculate what horrors those dogs went through.”

Lisanne confidently says that cases of animal abuse on the streets have increased.

“For the portion of the population who doesn’t like dogs, the new law is being seen as a free pass to do whatever they like to strays,” she says. She believes that cases of mass poisoning of street dogs by citizens have increased.

Ahmet worries all of this is simply for political purposes – that’s it’s being done “just to win the locals’ approval for less strays.”

“It’s a sign of improved public health and smaller burdens on the public budget,” he continues. “They do not care about their methods for the sake of pleasing some citizens. No matter how unjust or inhumane they are, they can come clean with one blurry justification: the dogs were dangerous.”

How do locals and tourists feel?

Just as there was a split of opinion when the law was being debated, the public is split in the aftermath of its passing.

“On one side, there is the majority of the public which opposes the massacre law,” Ahmet says. “On the other side, there is a heterogenous group of animal massacre fans.”

Those who oppose the law are frustrated and anxious, desperately trying their best to keep dogs alive and healthy.

“Private shelters and animal lovers who don’t have a shelter are desperately trying to look for ways to keep their beloved strays safe,” Lisanne says. “There have been some heartwarming stories of owners of unused plots of land offering the land up for free for anyone who wants to build a safe shelter for street dogs there.

Ahmet “likes to see” the protest, but says he “can’t see much influence of it on the government’s actions”.

Even so, he hopes they continue.

Is there an appeal?

On 15 August, Turkey’s main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) applied to the Constitutional Court on Thursday to annul the law.

“We call on the Constitutional Court to cancel all articles of the related law and prevent the inhumane treatment of innocent lives,” senior lawmaker Gokhan Gunaydin said when the appeal was made.

Ahmet says the appeal argues the new law is “against the basic right to life for certain species”.

The appeal also raises a problem regarding the confusion about what can be done to the animals and by whom.

“Although we believe these two arguments are strong enough to cancel the legislation, we are not optimistic about the result since the overall Turkish judiciary system is not functioning properly,” he says.

Is there anything that people can do?
While Ahmet continues to work with colleagues to appeal the law, he says there is plenty that people supporting the rights of animals can do, including starting neuter and release campaigns. He thinks if it is shown to be an effective means of controlling the stray dog population, the government might be persuaded to use it.

He also asks for animal lovers to continue visiting government-run shelters in Turkey.

“The staff can then notice the public eye on them,” he says. “It may also show the government that animals are not ownerless.”

Lisanne says people in private shelters are “overwhelmed” responding to the cries for help for dogs who need saving from government-run shelters. She’d love to see more adoptions and support.

What can I do?

To join in the fight you can share images and videos on social media – especially those with info written in languages other than Turkish – to help generate a global awareness.

There is also a petition to sign (a translated version exists here) that calls for an urgent sterilisation campaign and the banning of pet sales instead of rounding up and euthanising them, and another petition calling on the Turkish government to reverse the bill.

If you’re able to, you can also donate money to charities such as Animal Friends of Turkey or .

by Lauren Crosby Medlicott
20 August 2024

Half way for today 💪🏼
09/09/2024

Half way for today 💪🏼

When you're too early at your favorite place for Cosmo's 6th round of chemotherapy
09/09/2024

When you're too early at your favorite place for Cosmo's 6th round of chemotherapy

08/09/2024

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04/09/2024

Have a nice evening
Alfie is playing and Bumi can enjoy with him 😂

This poor baby came in today after no one was interested in taking care of it. His tiny body has suffered a lot and he w...
03/09/2024

This poor baby came in today after no one was interested in taking care of it.
His tiny body has suffered a lot and he weighs barely 2 kilos.
His blood isn't good and all signs are going towards neurologic FIP
He is on a serum now to get extra fluid. We started medication immediately. Now trying to get him started eating. If not we have to go back tomorrow
His clinic bill is already running and his FIP capsules will come soon I hope 🤞🏼
A picture from the clinic bill from tonight's treatment is shown. Video is shown in the comments

If you want to help us please follow the link underneath.
https://donorbox.org/veterinary-bills-3

Joining Hands for Paws: A Call to Support Disabled and Blind CatsThe disabled and blind cats, whose lives are a daily jo...
28/08/2024

Joining Hands for Paws: A Call to Support Disabled and Blind Cats

The disabled and blind cats, whose lives are a daily journey of bravery and resilience. These special felines require more than just love; they need dedicated care and resources to live fulfilling lives.

Teaming up for this noble cause, we can make a significant difference. With a small contribution of just 1 euro, you can join a movement that extends a helping hand to these extraordinary cats. Your donation can help provide medical treatments, special equipment, and comfortable living adjustments that cater to their unique needs.

Caring for a cat with disabilities might involve creating a safe indoor environment, using pet-safe products for hygiene, and providing therapy and exercise to enhance their well-being.

By joining forces and contributing just a little, we can ensure that these cats receive the love and care they deserve. It's not just about the funds; it's about being part of a community that values all lives, regardless of their physical abilities.

Let's unite for these gentle souls and show that in a world of challenges, there's a beacon of hope and kindness ready to shine. Your support can turn the tide for disabled and blind cats, granting them the joy and comfort they so rightly deserve.

Join us, and together, let's create a haven of hope for these beautiful creatures.

https://www.teaming.net/hope4pawsalanya

Last night she finally came.A very tiny kitten barely 800 gr. Who doesn't know better. And has no problem or what so eve...
27/08/2024

Last night she finally came.
A very tiny kitten barely 800 gr. Who doesn't know better. And has no problem or what so ever with her little body.

But boy has she 👀 to drown in and she fits her name "Fiona" so well

Today was her first visit to the vet Bremen's Hayvan Hastanesi
We made x-rays and found out how her little body is made. She is born like this, it's a genetic disorder. She has several issues going on.

1- Her pelvic area - where the hip is attached is severely bigger than normal.
2 - She has no bones or soft bone tissue between the area that should have been her knees. Therefore she can't bend her legs.
3 - She has hyper flexibility in her under legs - foot so they can bend both ways or too far in one way.
4 - Her bones aren't developed properly which means that the density of her bones are not even 1mm thick but 0,8mm

But she is happy like all kittens are and just wants to explore and play

She is now in our quarantine for the coming 2 weeks. We will get to know her better and see what kind of personality she has and in the meantime we will see what kind of help she needs more and how we can make all things easier for her

But I have an idea that "Fiona" will surprise us all with her spirit of life !

If you are falling in love with her beautiful eyes 👀 know you can help us help her make her life easier

Please follow her link below 👇🏼
https://donorbox.org/fiona-the-orphan-kitten

We urgent need your help !Who can come and help usThere are cats & dogs enough to brush or cuddleAnd the are very good i...
25/08/2024

We urgent need your help !
Who can come and help us
There are cats & dogs enough to brush or cuddle
And the are very good in messing thing up and leaving hair everywhere

Payment will be in hair, love, cuddles & drinks etc
more information please write us 0553 260 44 64

22/08/2024

We received a cry for help
Please this girl can't move her legs They are just as stiff as 2 sticks

The video will explain it all
Who can be her sponsor ?

Without sponsors we aren't able to take in any poor baby who needs our help

She was found when her mother was found dead. Her brothers are ok but she seriously needs help

www.donorbox.org/orphaned-kitten

Meet PEPSIThis amazing sweet girl is longing for a home of her own. There where she can run, play, and most importantly ...
20/08/2024

Meet PEPSI

This amazing sweet girl is longing for a home of her own.
There where she can run, play, and most importantly get the attention and love she deserves.

Don't get me wrong we love her ❣️ and that's the reason why we are looking for a home for her.

Don't let you get distracted from the fact she has "only" 3 legs, believe me, if I say she is just as fast as a 4 legged dog. (we have had to run after her many times)

Pepsi is a kangal mix girl, 5 yrs old turning 6 in January, castrated, vaccinated, and ready to go just now, no extra waiting needed.

She is friendly with children, dogs, cats, goats and chickens and can be as goofy as possible.

She has her zoomies and loves to play but also to just be there and relax. She rather chooses to be outside than being inside.

So a home with that possibility would be the best. She loves to be brushed but doesn't like water in the way of swimming or rain.

Travel by car she is not all too happy about because she gets car sick.

Also important to know that she has had Leishmania 3 yrs ago, she stays under control to make sure it stays away.

Please help, share, or open your ❤️for her

If you want more information please write on WA +90 553 260 44 64
Her adoption fee is being used for her travel papers. We can explain to you directly.

And believe me, if I say she is worth it ❤️❤️❤️

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Tepe Mahallesi, Kocaali Sokak 6 D1
Alanya
07400

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https://linktr.ee/Hope_4_Paws_Alanya

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