What a wonderful sequel to yesterday’s post!
I am always amazed at how things turn out. Call it serendipity or what!
Because, as much as I love publishing a daily post in this place, not infrequently I think what on earth am I going to find to write about; or republish!
As it was yesterday morning. Not only did I have a heap of things to do around the house but also other ‘office’ work that had to come first.
Then in my email in-box there was another story from Care2. It made a perfect follow-on to yesterday’s post about how rescued dogs go on to become rescue dogs.
Enjoy! (And many thanks Miss Serendipity!)
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Hero on Motorbike Delivers Food to Street Dogs and Cats
By: Laura S. November 20, 2016
Murat Şahin climbs onto his dusty motorbike and holds his breath as he turns the key, hoping the engine will start. His trip is important because he’s going to feed more than 100 dogs in the forest of Aydos in Istanbul, Turkey. Dozens of cats living along the rocky coastal walls are waiting for him too.
Watch Murat Feed the Animals
Murat’s mission is important to him, it’s a spiritual calling in fact, and he is deeply devoted to serving the hungry animals as you will see in the uplifting video below.
Murat does take some animals to the veterinarian for spay/neuter, but it isn’t always feasible. Some of the animals are wild, and without a car, he can’t bring a trap or transport them easily. He also doesn’t have the funds to do sponsor spay/neuter on a wide scale on his own.
“Murat has never asked for any help,” fellow volunteer Anna Efe explains. “He has always used his own money and collected food at a restaurant and a local canteen. Also, some butchers were giving him leftovers free of charge. But this year the situation has changed. The butchers stopped giving leftovers for free and, on top of that, Murat’s old motorbike was stolen. It was his only way to deliver food to the forest dogs.”
Though Murat did manage to find a very low-priced bike to replace the stolen one, the replacement bike frequently breaks down. In fact, it broke down immediately after the filming of the video on this page.
Better Days Ahead
The Harmony Fund charity, based in the U.S., is working on a surprise for Murat. The group is attempting to raise funds to purchase a reliable, used car for Murat’s rescue work and would be shared by Murat and his fellow volunteers working together as an authorized rescue team in Turkey. The car would have several advantages over the bike including carrying larger quantities of food, transporting animals to the veterinarian and safer transportation during bad weather.
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If anyone reading this post can find it in their hearts to make a donation, then this link on the Harmony Fund website is the place to go. You can specifically nominate that your gift goes to Murat out in Turkey. (And Jean and I have made a modest donation to Harmony to be passed to Murat.)
Learning from Dogs 
Heart warming to know there are people like Murat in our world. Heart breaking to know there are people around like the ones who stole his bike.
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Yes, so many contrasts, so many extremes out there in our big world.
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Good man
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As good as they get, John.
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Thanks for posting this uplifting story, Paul. It does my ❤good to know that there are kind & caring people still left in this world. Very inspiring. I wish I could save everyone! To everyone that is part of Learning from Dogs, I wish you all a very Happy & love filled Holiday Season!
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It is a very inspiring account of what Murat does. Fingers crossed the Harmony Fund raise the money. (I might contact them and see how much they have raised!) Once again, Susan, thanks for your interest.
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What a wonderful man, he is so inspiring with the work that he does for the street dogs and cats. I hope the Fund goes well – a car would make all the difference to him and the animals he rescues.
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So say all of us, Barb!
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What a wonderful, caring and compassionate human being. I have just donated to Harmony Fund to help Murat.
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Marg, what a caring and generous woman you are! I will post an update about that fund as soon as I have that information.
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So beautiful and yes there r magnanimous people everywhere, such an amazing post.
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Oh for many more stories like this one! Lovely to hear from you.
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Thanks Paul and keep on posting such good stories. Have a nice day.
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