We have many responsibilities towards stray animals, especially cats and dogs. These responsibilities are a requirement of both our human and moral values. Here are some of these responsibilities:

1. Protect and Care for them

  • We must ensure that stray animals are safe and avoid behaviors that harm them.

  • We can make simple nests or create safe spaces for them to shelter, especially in cold weather.

2. Feeding and Water Supply

  • We can leave food and clean water regularly so they don't go hungry and dehydrated.

  • When feeding, we should take care to give appropriate food (dry food, boneless meat, etc.). Avoid harmful foods such as chocolate, onions and salty foods.

3. Providing Veterinary Support

  • When we see an injured or sick animal, we should call a veterinarian or have it treated properly.

  • Supporting sterilization projects is important to prevent uncontrolled breeding and an increase in the number of stray animals.

4. Avoiding Violence and Neglect

  • We must not use physical or psychological violence in any way, and we must not remain silent about the violence of others.

  • Cruelty to animals is a legal offense and should be reported to the authorities when necessary.

5. Adoption or Finding a Home

  • If we can, we can adopt a stray animal or help it find a safe home.

  • By supporting shelters and animal protection associations, we can ensure that more animals get help.

6. Paying Attention to Environmental Cleanliness

  • We should keep the food and water bowls clean and take care not to litter the streets.

  • By recycling waste such as plastic food containers, we can prevent harm to nature.

7. Creating Social Awareness

  • We can raise awareness of animal rights among the people around us and make efforts to increase sensitivity.

  • We can draw attention to the problems of animals through social media or local organizations.

Let's not forget that stray animals also have the right to life. It is our human duty to act compassionately and responsibly towards them. 🐾💛

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Gölyazı Natural Life Forms Protection Association is an official association that stands solely on the basis of volunteerism and is home to more than 1000 defenseless lives. It is affiliated to the Ministry of Interior of the Government of the Republic of Turkey and continues its life completely with the regulations of the association. None of our volunteers receive any salary, honorarium, etc. All revenues of our association are used for the lives of our guests.


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