Selcuk Bayal, the owner of a small stationery store from Istanbul, Turkey, turned his shop into a refuge for the stray cats during bad weather.
He feeds the cats and offer them a warm place where they can sleep. “When it gets cold, they take refuge inside… We are the only shop in the area,” Bayal said.
Many customers are happy to see the feline friends get some help when temperatures are dangerous low. However, not everyone feels the same so Bayal put up a sign on the window display to suggest shoppers who may not agree with keeping the cats in his shop, to take their business elsewhere.
“Those who are uncomfortable with the kitties do not shop here.”
“Some people say, ‘these animals are cold tolerant’. These animals are never cold tolerant. If they can not find water, they die,” Bayla said.
Customers that like the idea go there to spend time with the kitties. Cats are so happy and grateful to have a warm place where to sleep and plenty of food!
