KEEPING STRAYS SAFE

A veterinarian vaccinating a stray cat recently at Rumelihisari district in Istanbul. City officials are increasing efforts to ensure the good health of street animals, and thereby, of residents who come into contact with them. Last year, 73,608 animals were cared for by 100 veterinarians and technicians, against only 2,470 in 2004. And no case of rabies has been detected in Istanbul since 2016, according to the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality.