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Quake survivor vet sets up field clinic for quake-stricken animals

Quake survivor vet sets up field clinic for quake-stricken animals

Kübra Ünsal and her friends have treated 4,500 cats and dogs in the field clinic.

In photos: Military helicopters deployed to rescue cats trapped in Diyarbakır residential complex

In photos: Military helicopters deployed to rescue cats trapped in Diyarbakır residential complex

After an outcry from locals and animal rights defenders, the authorities halted the demolition to save pets in the buildings that were left severely damaged after the February 6 earthquakes.

23 February 2023

Demolition of Diyarbakır residential complex begins despite pets trapped inside buildings

FEBRUARY 6 EARTHQUAKES

Demolition of Diyarbakır residential complex begins despite pets trapped inside buildings

At least 14 pets are trapped inside a residential complex that was left severely damaged after the double earthquake.

22 February 2023 Tuğçe Yılmaz

Exhibition of pets prohibited but sales continue: 'This cruelty must end all together'

Exhibition of pets prohibited but sales continue: 'This cruelty must end all together'

Animal rights advocates say the new regulations will make it even more difficult to control animal breeding businesses and animal abuse will become "invisible."

8 April 2022 Tansu Pişkin

A portal for stray animals: ‘Be a hero to the animals on your street’

A portal for stray animals: ‘Be a hero to the animals on your street’

With its new design and interface, the KirikKuyruk.com (BustedTails.com) aims to make it simple for people to support, donate or adopt street animals in their neighbourhoods.

4 February 2021