When the temperatures in Istanbul dipped below freezing, a Turkish mall decided to spread some warmth—no, not the retail therapy kind. Atrium Mall in Bakirkoy threw open its doors to provide a cozy haven for homeless dogs, allowing them to escape the icy grip of winter. Instead of roughing it on the snow-covered streets, these lucky pups found themselves snuggled in blankets, with bowls of food generously left by kind-hearted volunteers.
Ali Cetrik, an onlooker, shared his heartwarming experience, saying, “They put cardboard under and blankets on the street dogs. A woman was feeding them.” He snapped some adorable photos of the pooches lounging in front of stores, adding, “There are good people who make life beautiful. What a heart. Thank you.” And you can bet he’s right—who wouldn’t want to help sweet pups in need?
With an estimated 150,000 stray dogs roaming the streets of Istanbul, the community rallied together. Citizens dropped off boxes and blankets to craft makeshift dog beds, ensuring the furry friends stayed warm. One passionate volunteer noted, “If all of us can help as much as we can, all the stray animals will be in good shape,” and emphasized that “the street animals need help all over the world.”
Some retail workers went the extra mile, opening their shop doors to let the dogs snooze inside instead of on chilly mall corridors. Penti, a women’s clothing store, shared delightful photos of the dogs catching some zzz’s, reminding us all that “only true love warms up.”
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In summary, the Atrium Mall in Istanbul has shown us that compassion knows no bounds, especially when it comes to helping our four-legged friends in need.