The story of “Lost Dogs” applies to almost every country in the world, from Russia to South Africa to Puerto Rico… to Turkey.

In addition to undocumented reports from animal welfare activists that 50 stray dogs were thrown from a bridge in Istanbul, we now have documented proof of abuse in yet another death camp posing as a shelter. In a CNN iReport we see undercover footage recorded at the Kadir Topbas Hasdal Municipal shelter in Istanbul. The scandal was originally uncovered by Let’s Adopt!, which places blame on the Mayor of Istanbul, Kadir Topbas. Let’s Adopt is pushing for a complete overhaul of the turkish shelter system.

We are asking you to please contact the major and demand the correct application of Turkish Animal Welfare Law 5199, which declares Turkey a no-kill nation for dogs.

Muhsin Dogan direct line: + 90 212 45521400
Email: Muhsin.dogan@ibb.gov.tr

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