Turkey's unique cat hospital cures, finds home for street cats

Each year, around 4,000 cats receive treatment in Turkey's cat hospital, which was established 18 years ago by a group of vets in the capital city of Ankara.

Turkey's unique cat hospital cures, finds home for street cats

Six vets work at the hospital and all the needs of the cats, from surgical operations to vaccines, are provided. Tarhan Özçetin, a vet at the hospital, said that they did not want to look after dogs and cats under the same roof.

Turkey's unique cat hospital cures, finds home for street cats

"Physicians specialize in different scientific fields and medical departments, and so do we. This is why we wanted to specialize in cat treatment. Also, cats and dogs cannot get along well, not only in the wild, but also when they are domesticated.

Turkey's unique cat hospital cures, finds home for street cats

There are examples that cats and dogs live in harmony, but we avoid this uneasiness by establishing a special hospital for cats," he said.

Turkey's unique cat hospital cures, finds home for street cats

Numerous different diseases can develop in cats and their treatment might be prolonged based on the intensity of the disease.

Turkey's unique cat hospital cures, finds home for street cats

In winter, the vets frequently report upper respiratory diseases in cats. "In the summer months, we receive many injured cats, as they fall down from windows to catch food or mice.

Turkey's unique cat hospital cures, finds home for street cats

They are curious animals," he said. Özçetin said that they also receive emergency cases like cats injured in traffic accidents or having been hurt by people.

Turkey's unique cat hospital cures, finds home for street cats

The hospital's second mission is to find a home for street cats. "We have a special room in the hospital. Cat lovers, or those who want to own a street cat, can come and see them.

Turkey's unique cat hospital cures, finds home for street cats

Visitors can even come here to just play with the cats. This place allows them to interact with the animals," he continued.

Turkey's unique cat hospital cures, finds home for street cats

Street cats found by locals first receive treatment at the hospital and then are given to interested visitors free of charge.

Turkey's unique cat hospital cures, finds home for street cats

"Social media helps us to find new homes for street cats. Each year, we find homes for almost 100 street cats," he said.

Turkey's unique cat hospital cures, finds home for street cats

Turkey's unique cat hospital cures, finds home for street cats

Turkey's unique cat hospital cures, finds home for street cats

Turkey's unique cat hospital cures, finds home for street cats

Turkey's unique cat hospital cures, finds home for street cats

Turkey's unique cat hospital cures, finds home for street cats

Turkey's unique cat hospital cures, finds home for street cats

Turkey's unique cat hospital cures, finds home for street cats

Turkey's unique cat hospital cures, finds home for street cats

Turkey's unique cat hospital cures, finds home for street cats

Turkey's unique cat hospital cures, finds home for street cats

Turkey's unique cat hospital cures, finds home for street cats

Turkey's unique cat hospital cures, finds home for street cats

Turkey's unique cat hospital cures, finds home for street cats

Turkey's unique cat hospital cures, finds home for street cats

Turkey's unique cat hospital cures, finds home for street cats

Turkey's unique cat hospital cures, finds home for street cats

Turkey's unique cat hospital cures, finds home for street cats