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İstanbul man agrees to pay ‘alimony’ for cats’ care after divorce settlement

İstanbul man agrees to pay ‘alimony’ for cats’ care after divorce settlement

While pets are considered "movable property" under Turkish civil law, some court decisions in recent years have allowed for such arrangements based on the Animal Protection Law.

20 October 2025

Ayşegül Erkaya-Arslan

Bursa shopping mall sets up cat traps

Bursa shopping mall sets up cat traps

A neutered cat that had been cared for inside the mall for the past two years was relocated after being caught in the trap.

19 August 2025 Ayşegül Erkaya Arslan

Fourteen cats in treatment after being rescued from rubble in İzmir earthquake

Fourteen cats in treatment after being rescued from rubble in İzmir earthquake

Many people have applied to adopt the cats, according to a municipal veterinarian.

5 November 2020