Turkey’s interior minister is vowing to implement a law to remove stray dogs after the death of a 2-year-old child last week.

After adopting a street cat who kept following him to his office, a man from Istanbul ended up caring for over 100 stray cats which he now feeds, houses, and pays medical bills for.

Street cats are not a nuisance to him; he cares for them with love, and receives praise and donations. For many in Istanbul, affection for cats symbolizes a deep faith in Islam.

Street cats aren't a nuisance for 70-year-old Ali Tural; he cares for them with love, and receives praise and donations. For many in Istanbul, affection for cats symbolizes a deep faith in Islam.

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