Let's Make a Better Future for the Puppies Longing for a Warm Home!

The Bilkent Animals' Friends Society, the first university club to protect animals' rights in Turkey, visited the 100 Yıl Animal Shelter in Balgat on Saturday, February 24. They made a small contribution of food for the dogs with the bread, milk, and dry dog food. The devoted authorities and staff at the shelter, which is currently housing about 7,000 dogs, gave the group information about the general conditions and problems of the place. The main problems of the shelter, where there is constant classical music on air, include lack of space for the dogs because there are too few adoptions taking place. However, the inadequacy of food despite all the efforts (such as those of other volunteers and visitors) is another important problem for the shelter. Why there are no foundations regularly donating food to the shelter (although even simple bread works as dog food) is inexplicable. Because it is unrealistic to expect solutions to all of the problems from the municipalities the club’s aim is to increase public awareness for the animals' right to live. The Bilkent Animals' Friends Society is looking forward to your suggestions and contributions.