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I am Inviting Animal Lovers to Think

PENNED BY NAMİ TEMELTAŞ

I am Inviting Animal Lovers to Think

It is all very natural that I am bothered when I see the ones who don’t change their eating habits though we know that a life without consuming meat and animal products is possible and, on top of that, while we live with the label of an animal lover!

11 February 2019 Nami Temeltaş

Rights Defenders Do Not Celebrate World Animal Day

Rights Defenders Do Not Celebrate World Animal Day

Various events have been organized in Turkey to mark the October 4 World Animal Day; however, animal rights organizations have stated that they will not celebrate it on the ground that animals are still facing continuing and systematic violations and torture.

Man Who Raped Cat Sentenced to Jail but Released

Man Who Raped Cat Sentenced to Jail but Released

Tried for raping a cat, B.Ç. has been penalized on upper limit but he has been released given his period of detention. Rights defenders have said that the maximum penalty in the current system was imposed but the law must change.

14 September 2018 Çiçek Tahaoğlu

Calf That Escaped from Eid-al Adha to be Placed in Shelter

Calf That Escaped from Eid-al Adha to be Placed in Shelter

AHBAP Platform founder and artist Haluk Levent has declared that they will place the calf, who escaped from being slaughtered on the first day of Eid-al Adha, in the shelter.

Arrest of Man Who Raped Kitten to Continue

Arrest of Man Who Raped Kitten to Continue

Hundreds of people have demanded that they get involved in the court case of a man named B.Ç. who raped a kitten in İstanbul. The court board has accepted the demands. The attorneys think that the course of the case will also have an impact on the animal rights laws to be enacted.

20 July 2018 Çiçek Tahaoğlu

‘Licence of Cafe with Lion in Cage Cancelled’

ANIMAL RIGHTS FEDERATION OF TURKEY:

‘Licence of Cafe with Lion in Cage Cancelled’

The Animal Rights Federation of Turkey has announced that the licence of the cafe in İstanbul keeping a lion, crocodile, flamingo and parrots in captivity has been cancelled.

Reaction Against Cafe That ‘Exhibits’ Lion in Cage

Reaction Against Cafe That ‘Exhibits’ Lion in Cage

A cafe called Mevzoo is detaining a baby lion in a cage placed among the customers in İstanbul. Crocodile, flamingo and parrots are aslo kept in captivity.

Man Who Raped Cat Arrested

Man Who Raped Cat Arrested

Raping a three-month old kitten in Istanbul, B.Ç (55) was arrested for “killing an adopted animal unjustly, causing it lose vital abilities and damaging".

Investigation Into Murder of Puppy; One Person Arrested

Investigation Into Murder of Puppy; One Person Arrested

An investigation has been launched into the death of a puppy, whose tail and paws were cut and which was abandoned in the woods in Sakarya. The digger operator, who was previously detained and released as part of the investigation, has been arrested.

‘Phaeton’ Protest in Kadıköy

‘Phaeton’ Protest in Kadıköy

Don’t Get on Phaeton Horses are Dying Initiative is calling on all rights defenders to protest the cruelty against horses. They demand that the phaetons be removed and horses’ right to live be secured.

Animal Rights Advocates Speak Out in Mersin: "Live Animal Trade Must Be Banned"

Animal Rights Advocates Speak Out in Mersin: "Live Animal Trade Must Be Banned"

The Independent Collective for Animal Rights and Animal Rights Investigation Committee gathered in Mersin along with members of parliament after a ship carrying tens of thousands of cattle from Brazil under poor conditions arrived at the province.

23 February 2018

Meet New Star of Kocaeli City Theaters: Boncuk

Meet New Star of Kocaeli City Theaters: Boncuk

The dog named Boncuk, who was found exhausted by Kocaeli Municipality’s animal shelter, takes stage at city theaters now.

Animal Rights Organization Urges EU not to ‘Send Living Animals to Turkey’

Animal Rights Organization Urges EU not to ‘Send Living Animals to Turkey’

The Animal Rights Monitoring Committee has emphasized the animal rights violations taking place during the transportation of animals to Turkey.

21 December 2017

Ankara Mayor: Animal Sale at Pet Shops Must Be Banned

Ankara Mayor: Animal Sale at Pet Shops Must Be Banned

Ankara Mayor Tuna has said that there shouldn’t be any animal sale at pet shops and he will discuss the matter with the respective ministries.

27 November 2017

Protest Against Mall ‘Exhibiting’ Wild Animal in Cage in Ankara

Protest Against Mall ‘Exhibiting’ Wild Animal in Cage in Ankara

A shopping mall called Nata Vega Outlet exhibiting wild animals in cages under the name of “Adrenaline World” in Ankara has sparked reactions on social media. A petition has been launched.

20 November 2017

Parliamentary Inquiry by CHP for Animal Rights Violations to be Investigated

Parliamentary Inquiry by CHP for Animal Rights Violations to be Investigated

CHP MP Engin stressed that the Animal Protection Law should be changed in a way to prevent ill-treatment and be deterrent.

2 November 2017

Animal Rights Defenders Stage Demonstration in Front of Eyüp Municipality

Animal Rights Defenders Stage Demonstration in Front of Eyüp Municipality

İstanbul Eyüp Municipality’s ill-treatment against street dogs has been protested in front of the municipality. The street dogs as well joined the protest.

30 October 2017

Riot Squad Forces to Use Kangal Dogs as They Are ‘National’

Riot Squad Forces to Use Kangal Dogs as They Are ‘National’

İstanbul Security Directorate has taken 10 kangal puppies to İstanbul to be used by the riot squad forces.

Cage for Dogs Enforcement at City Line Ferries Ends

Cage for Dogs Enforcement at City Line Ferries Ends

Upon public reaction, the City Line has announced that the dogs will be let inside the ferry without a cage on the condition of being put a muzzle on.

Ways to Move Ants Away Without Killing Them

Ways to Move Ants Away Without Killing Them

If ants visit our home and we are disturbed by them, it is possible to move them away through natural ways rather than using poisonous methods and powders that kill them.

Yalova Municipality Fined 15,000 Euros for Torturing Animals

Yalova Municipality Fined 15,000 Euros for Torturing Animals

Yalova Municipality gets administrative fine of 15,000 Euros for torturing animal at the municipality shelter.

40 Dog Seized for being ‘Dangerous’, Who is the Dangerous One?

40 Dog Seized for being ‘Dangerous’, Who is the Dangerous One?

40 dogs were seized according to the “dangerous breed” notice in Turkey in 2016. The seized dogs are left for dead in shelters.

21 April 2017 Çiçek Tahaoğlu

CHP Deputy, His Dog Hold Press Statement in Parliament

CHP Deputy, His Dog Hold Press Statement in Parliament

Together with his Beagle dog, Dora, CHP Deputy Tanal has held a press statement in the Parliament as a response to the two AKP MPs holding banners reading “No Dogs Allowed” at the Parliament upon claims of AKP MP Balta having been bitten by some CHP deputies.

13 January 2017

Animal Rights Organization Urges AKP’s 2 MPs to Apologize to All Animals

Animal Rights Organization Urges AKP’s 2 MPs to Apologize to All Animals

HAKİM has called on AKP’s two MPs Satır and Enç to apologize for carrying a banner reading “No Dogs Allowed” at parliament.

13 January 2017

Dog Abandoned by Owner Not Allowed to Get On Ferry

Dog Abandoned by Owner Not Allowed to Get On Ferry

Ferry trips have been delayed due to a dog abandoned by its owner or owners who went to Kadıköy by ferry leaving the dog behind. The dog wanted to get on the next ferry to Kadıköy.

Statue of Cat Tombili to Be Unveiled

Statue of Cat Tombili to Be Unveiled

The statue of cat Tombili known for its pose of propping itself up with its arm, will be unveiled after its death.

Animal Rights Defenders Leave Black Wreath

Animal Rights Defenders Leave Black Wreath

Animal rights defenders have placed a black wreath in front of İBB and Experimental Medical Research Institute building ahead of the October 4 World Animal Day to draw attention to the right violations that animals are subjected to.

Campaign to Erect Tombili’s Statue

Campaign to Erect Tombili’s Statue

A petition has been launched to erect a statue of Tombili in the neighborhood where he lived in Kadıköy.

Swallow Nests Have Building Demolition Postponed

Swallow Nests Have Building Demolition Postponed

Demolition of the building of Special Administration has been postponed until as many as 1,000 swallow nestlings in 600 nests migrate.

Animal Rights, Speciesism Workshops for Children Begin

Animal Rights, Speciesism Workshops for Children Begin

Protecting and Improving Animal Rights Association has initiated the works of “Animal Rights and Speciesism Workshops”.

Number of Conscientious Objectors Reach 500

Number of Conscientious Objectors Reach 500

Sergen Sucu has declared his conscientious objection by submitting exemption despite his report of 69% handicapped.

Animal Rights Defenders Asked to Account for 1000s of Street Animals

Animal Rights Defenders Asked to Account for 1000s of Street Animals

In the demonstration held in front of the İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality, animal rights defenders have called the authorities to account for the thousands of animals delivered to Kısırkaya to be neutered yet not brought back later.

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