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HELP STREET CATS AND DOGS

UK registered charity helping neglected and abused cats and dogs of Turkey
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Helping neglected and abused street cats and dogs of Turkey
🇬🇧. International adoptions 🇬🇧 🇪🇺 🇺🇸 🇨🇦

ABOUT US
Established in 2017, Help Street Cats and Dogs is an all-volunteer animal rescue charity based in the United Kingdom. Our mission is to improve the lives of street cats and dogs in Turkey. We promote the importance of spaying and neutering within communities. By actively engaging in spayin

g and neutering efforts to prevent the birth of countless unwanted puppies and kittens of tomorrow. Through our dedicated on-the-ground volunteers, we protect and care for neglected, abused and vulnerable street animals. We provide them with essential food supplies, life-saving veterinary care, and outdoor shelters offering protection from the elements. We endeavour to find loving homes for as many animals as possible in the UK, USA, Canada, and Europe giving these deserving animals a second chance at life. OUR MISSION
🧡 Promote the care and protection of all animals, striving to prevent cruelty and alleviate suffering.

🧡 Advocate for the benefits of spaying and neutering to effectively reduce the population of street cats and dogs within communities.

🧡 Relieve the suffering of street cats and dogs by providing much-needed care, treatment, and housing for street cats and dogs in desperate need.

🧡 To find loving homes for these rescued animals, offering them a second chance at a happy and fulfilling life. HOW WE ACHIEVE OUR MISSION
🧡 Grants - We enable on-the-ground volunteers to provide food, water, outdoor shelters, and medical treatment to animals in their communities.

🧡 Spay/Neuter - Actively involved in promoting and organising spaying and neutering programs to help reduce the population of street animals.

🧡 Protection - We rescue cats and dogs from neglect, abuse, cruelty, and abandonment, giving them a second chance at life by finding them loving homes.

🧡 Treatment - We provide funding for life-saving treatment for sick or injured cats and dogs, ensuring they receive the care they need to recover and thrive.

15/06/2026

FUNDRAISER APPEAL – SHELTERS FOR TWO DOGS

We are looking to raise £500 to build outdoor kennels for two dogs.

We have recently taken in two dogs that desperately need our help. One is an elderly boy, and the other has ongoing leg issues that we are still trying to diagnose and treat.

We’ve moved them to a safer area, but we currently don’t have the right facilities to care for them properly. There are no local foster homes or people able to take them in, so our volunteer on the ground will be looking after them.

To give them a safe and comfortable place to live, we need to build outdoor kennels to protect them from the elements. We need to buy roofing materials, metal, wood, and other supplies to build secure shelters where they can rest, recover, and live out their lives with dignity.

The materials for one kennel cost around £250.

Please consider donating towards the materials to help us build them a safe place to call home. Every contribution, no matter how small, will help us make this happen 🧡💜

Donations can be made using the PayPal link
https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=MF4G6J2KVQHAA

31/05/2026

ADOPTION UPDATE - RIVER 😻

We are delighted to share that our beautiful blind girl River has found her forever home. 🏡✨

River was rescued in Türkiye as a tiny kitten after losing both of her eyes. She remained in our care while she grew stronger and prepared for her journey to the USA.

After taking her freedom flight to San Francisco, River has now found the loving family she deserves. Seeing her safe, happy, and thriving in her new home makes all the hard work worthwhile.

We are incredibly grateful to everyone who played a part in River’s journey — our dedicated volunteers on the ground, those who donated towards her care and freedom flight, and our wonderful flight volunteers who helped get her safely to her new life.

A special thank you for fostering and in San Francisco for welcoming River and helping her find the perfect forever home.

Happy life, sweet River. You have overcome so much, and we couldn’t be happier for you 🧡💜

15/05/2026

ADOPTION UPDATE – TILLY 😻

Our beautiful blind girl Tilly has officially found her forever home in San Francisco. 🏡✨

Tilly was rescued in Türkiye as a tiny kitten after already losing both of her eyes. Despite such a difficult start in life, with love, care, and support from so many people, she grew into the sweetest little girl and recently took her freedom flight to the USA.

What makes this even more special is that Tilly has been adopted alongside a rabbit friend she met in her foster home 🐰🧡

We are beyond happy for this outcome and so grateful to everyone who was part of Tilly’s journey — from our volunteers on the ground, to those who donated towards her care and flight, to our amazing flight volunteer.

A huge thank you as always to our wonderful rescue partners in San Francisco, for helping make stories like this possible.

Happy life, sweet Tilly. You were always worth saving 🧡💜

26/04/2026

AN OLD BOY WHO DESERVES BETTER

We found this old boy on the side of the road — skin and bones, struggling to breathe, and clearly very unwell. His cropped ears suggest he once belonged to someone, likely used as a livestock guardian. When he was no longer “useful”, he was simply dumped and left to fend for himself 😢

He’s not neutered, exhausted, and has clearly been trying to survive for far too long without food.

Thankfully, our volunteer came across him in time. He’s now in our care, receiving food and medication. We’re hoping he will start to regain his strength in the coming days.

It’s heartbreaking to see how easily animals are discarded when they are no longer needed. They are left to starve, suffer, and die alone.

We would really apprciate some support for his ongoing care such as food and medicaiotn. Donations can be made via the PayPal link in bio.

We will do everything we can to give him the care he deserves now 🧡

05/04/2026

FREEDOM FLIGHT UPDATE – Finley, River & Tilly

We’re so happy to share that Finley, River and Tilly safely arrived in San Francisco.

Tilly and River are now settling into their foster home
until they find their forever families.
Finley’s adopter drove all the way from Seattle to collect him from the airport. He’s now safely in Seattle, settling into his new home and has already met his Turkish Kangal dogs and Chester, also one of our former rescues..

Transporting cats internationally truly takes an international village to make it happen. A huge thank you goes to:

🔸 Our incredible volunteer on the ground, who rescues, fosters, rehabilitates, and prepares these cats for travel. Without her, these cats would never have had a second chance.
🔸 Our amazing flight volunteer, Caitlin, for escorting them safely to the USA.
🔸 Give Me a Shelter in San Francisco for welcoming Tilly and River and helping find their forever homes.
🔸 And finally, everyone who donated towards their freedom flight— we are so grateful. You made this journey possible.

We’ll keep you updated when Tilly and River find their forever homes.

23/03/2026

FREEDOM FLIGHT FUNDRAISER FOR FINLEY, RIVER & TILLY ✈️

We are fundraising to cover the flight costs for three blind cats – FinlEy, River, and Tilly. All three were rescued either from the streets and shelters, and despite everything they have been through, they now have the chance to start a new life in loving forever homes in San Francisco and (Finley in Seatlle).

To make this possible, we need to raise $540 (around $180 per cat) by 30th March to cover their flight costs. This is their chance at safety, care, and a future they would never have had on the streets.

Please consider donating and sharing to help us get them on their freedom flight. Every contribution brings them one step closer to their new lives ✈️🐾

Donations can be made via our PayPal link https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=MF4G6J2KVQHAA

15/03/2026

BACK IN OUR CARE

This girl was once in our care and was taken to a local shelter for treatment to help manage costs. We’ve occasionally work with shelters in the region for minor procedures because private veterinary care can be extremely expensive, but we always monitor things closely and collect our animals as soon as possible.

Unfortunately, this time everything was delayed. We were told inspectors were coming, paperwork was needed, and there were constant bureaucratic reasons why we couldn’t collect her. At the same time, our rescue vehicle had broken down, making it even harder to organise transport.

When we finally managed to collect her, we were shocked. She was skin and bones. This is the harsh reality of what can happen to dogs left in shelters. She was never like this when she went in. She was a healthy, well-fed dog.

The most important thing now is that she is back with us. We will continue her rehabilitation at our feeding hub, where she will receive proper food, care and monitoring until she regains her strength.

Sometimes rescue teaches hard lessons. This is one of them 😔

08/03/2026

LIFE OF STRAY CATS IN ISTANBUL

The streets of Istanbul are filled with countless kittens, many of whom have likely lost their mums far too early. This little one appeared to be alone, wandering and vulnerable, until she found comfort beside a stray adult cat. Thankfully, the adult cat has accepted her and allowed her to stay close, giving her a sense of safety and warmth.

Our volunteer has been keeping an eye on them, placing cardboard boxes nearby for shelter and making sure they have food and water. Small acts of care like this can mean the difference between life and death for street kittens.

But the reality is heartbreaking. Scenes like this will continue until there are widespread spay and neuter programmes across the country. Without addressing the root cause, countless kittens will continue to be born onto the streets to struggle for survival.

22/02/2026

RESCUE VEHICLE REPAIR FUNDRAISER 🚐

Without this vehicle, animals will go hungry.

Our rescue van, purchased in 2022 with grant funding, has been absolutely vital to our operations on the ground in Türkiye. Although it was already 20 years old when we bought it, it has enabled us to:

🔸 Distribute food and water
🔸 Install and maintain feeding stations
🔸 Transport cats and dogs to safety
🔸 Take animals to and from the vets for treatment and spay/neuter
🔸 Reach those dumped in remote forest and mountain areas

Quite simply, this vehicle allows us to reach the animals who rely entirely on us for survival.

Due to its age, it has required ongoing maintenance. We have always repaired it and kept it running as best we can. However, a recent major breakdown means several parts now need replacing. Some parts are no longer available in Türkiye because the vehicle is so old. We have managed to source what we can, and it is currently at the mechanic and...

WE NEED TO RAISE £600 TO COVER THE COST OF PARTS AND LABOUR.

At the moment, we are borrowing vehicles where possible, but this is not sustainable and severely limits how many animals we can reach.

Please consider donating using the dedicated fundraiser link:
https://www.paypal.com/donate?campaign_id=7WWTDTWXQUALL

No matter how small, every contribution makes a real and immediate difference and helps us get back on the road to the animals who depend on us.

If you are unable to donate, please share with your network 🙏

02/02/2026

DONATION APPEAL FOR TILLY 🙏

We found on the streets as a tiny kitten with severe eye infection. By the time we reached her, it was sadly too late to save her sight. She was incredibly skinny, malnourished, and it’s hard to understand how she even survived unable to see.

We took Tilly into our care, helped her regain strength, and recently she underwent surgery to safely close her eye sockets to prevent further infection.

We’re now asking for your help to cover £150 towards Tilly’s veterinary bills, including her surgery and ongoing care.

Please consider donating via the PayPal link
https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=MF4G6J2KVQHAA

to help us give Tilly the care she deserves. Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a real difference.

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http://www.helpstreetcatsdogs.com/

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