We’ve been incredibly busy in📍Türkiye, from providing coats to protect strays to engaging in critical discussions and protesting against the new animal law.
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Protecting Strays and Advocating for Change in Turkey
Give a Coat to a Stray Program
This year, through our Stray Coat Program, we have already provided 580 coats for dogs and 255 for cats in the coldest areas of Turkey, where temperatures can drop as low as -20°C (-4°F). Thanks to generous supporters, like Elisabeth K., these coats have saved many lives, offering protection to vulnerable strays, especially puppies and kittens who are at the highest risk during the harsh winter months.
The coats are just as important as food and medical care. They keep the animals warm, help them recover faster, and protect them from the dangers of freezing temperatures. Without this extra layer of protection, many strays wouldn’t survive the harsh winter conditions.
This year, we urgently need to continue this vital work. More animals are counting on us to keep them safe and warm. By donating to our fundraiser or symbolically adopting these animals, you can directly support our efforts to provide warmth and care to even more strays. Every contribution makes a difference and helps us save lives during the coldest months.
Please join us in giving these animals the warmth and hope they need to survive. Together, we can make a lasting impact.
Open Session on Violence in Turkey
In November 2024, Wild at Life e.V. participated in a significant event hosted by the Turkish-Italian Fellowship Foundation at Casa Italia in Ankara, Turkey. Our Türkiye Representative, Nesli Gedik (pictured right), was honored to be a panelist alongside esteemed professionals, including the Ankara Bar Animal Rights Chief Lawyer and a Turkish Women & Children Rights Lawyer.
The session focused on critical issues of violence against the environment, animals, and women in Turkey, highlighting the intersections of these pressing concerns. The two-hour open session, held in partnership with the Italian Embassy, was warmly received and regarded as a meaningful step toward raising awareness and fostering dialogue on these vital topics.
We are proud to contribute to such impactful discussions, working toward a more compassionate and sustainable future for all.
Protesting Turkey’s New Animal Law
In Ankara, Wild at Life e.V. joined forces with Turkish NGOs, animal rights activists, volunteers, and opposition party officials in public demonstrations in front of the Supreme Court (AYM). These protests have been ongoing for four months since the introduction of the new Turkish Animal Rights Law on August 4th.
This law, which was initially presented as a measure to protect animals, has led to catastrophic consequences for stray animals in Turkey. Under the law, all strays are either condemned to death or face a lifetime of confinement in overcrowded and underfunded public shelters. These measures disregard the welfare of these animals and have sparked outrage among citizens and animal rights advocates.
The protests aim to convince the Constitutional Court to repeal this legislation. Demonstrators emphasize the ethical, practical, and humane concerns arising from this law and urge the government to adopt sustainable and compassionate solutions for managing the stray population, such as spaying/neutering programs and community care initiatives.
Together, we can make a lasting impact for the animals who need it most. Your support enables us to continue our work, from providing immediate care for strays to fighting for legal reform. Join us in our mission to protect the voiceless and ensure a safer, kinder future for animals in Turkey. Every action counts, and with your help, we can bring about the change they deserve. Thank you for standing with us.
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