Most people would never care about stray dogs. Besides, with a lack of care from humans, stray dogs become quite dirty and smelly. However, there are still compassionate people in this world who care deeply for these animals and they would definitely do whatever they can to help these animals survive and have a better life.
During a snowstorm in Turkey, the temperature dropped and there was no place for stray dogs to stay to keep themselves warm. Several shop owners in the city decided to take matters into their own hands and opened their doors to the stray dogs in the city. The entrepreneurs didn’t care if the dogs would discourage potential customers from entering their establishment. All they wanted was to keep the stray dogs safe from the harsh cold weather.
This kind of compassion towards animals was quite infectious and people soon started to do their part to help these animals during the harsh cold weather. Some people even brought flattened cardboard boxes for the dogs to lay on and some gave blankets to the dogs for extra protection from the cold. No one wanted their names to be mentioned and all they wanted to do was to help these helpless animals.
Some shop owners gave the dogs food and water, which is truly a lifesaving gesture to these animals who doesn’t have anything. Many strays die because of exposure to harsh weather. A simple act of kindness to the stray dogs in Istambul by the locals goes a long way and the grateful animals were more than thankful for getting help. Thanks to the actions of the shop owners and many other compassionate people, the stray dogs in Istambul got their much-needed respite from the cold weather and the snowstorm.
By simply opening their hearts and their shop doors, the shopowners saved countless lives during that time. The shop owners don’t want anything in return and all they want is for other people to follow their example to be kind to stray dogs and give them the dignity and respect that they deserve. Here’s a heartwarming video describing how shop owners in Istambul rallied together and opened their doors to stray dogs during a snowstorm.
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