Let Them Feel Safe Again

Give a Stray a Home

Wild at Life’s “Give a Stray a Home” program provides essential care and comfort to stray dogs adn cats by donating dog houses and building shelters. These safe havens protect dogs from harsh weather conditions, keep them warm and dry, and significantly improve their chances of survival and eventual adoption.

Give a Stray a Coat

Our “Give a Stray a Dog Coat” initiative helps keep stray dogs warm and protected during cold and harsh weather. By donating dog coats, you provide vital insulation and comfort, helping dogs stay healthy and safe. This simple but powerful gesture makes a real difference in their daily lives.

What Truly Helps

Wild at Life’s stray animal program is crucial in Turkey now due to the government’s recent law allowing mass euthanasia of stray dogs. This law has sparked widespread protests and outrage among animal welfare organizations and citizens. The program provides vital support to stray animals, offering them a safe haven, medical care, and a chance for adoption.

Key Concerns with the Government’s Approach:

• Inhumane Solution: Critics argue that euthanasia is not a humane solution to manage stray animal populations, citing the country’s history of animal welfare issues.
• Lack of Infrastructure: Municipalities lack the facilities to house and care for the large number of stray animals, leading to inhumane conditions.
• Ineffective Solution: The law doesn’t address the root causes of stray animal overpopulation, such as insufficient sterilization and education.

Alternative Solutions:

• Sterilization: Animal welfare organizations advocate for sterilization as a humane method to control stray animal populations.
• Adoption: Promoting adoption and providing support for animal shelters can help reduce the number of stray animals.
• Education: Educational campaigns can raise awareness about animal welfare and responsible pet ownership.

Wild at Life’s program is essential in providing an alternative to the government’s approach, offering care and compassion to stray animals in need.

How Your Support Is Used: January Costs (Ankara)

We believe in full transparency. In January alone, clinic and care expenses for our two areas in Ankara (not including additional regions we support) totaled €10,800, with further essential costs including:

• Shelter adoption fees: €800

• Pet transfers: €1,200

• Spay & neutering: €3,500

• Food: €2,500

• Feeder car repairs: €800

• Pet hotels: €2,500

Every donation directly supports life-saving care and practical solutions for animals in need.