A Shadow Watcher
A black cat sitting in the shadows, watching the world go by, in Istanbul. Before and After
A chair for the cat
Obviously, this cat’s human hadn’t got his chair ready for him to sit on yet.
Food for the orange cat
An orange cat snacking on some kibble in Istanbul. Some people like to say orange cats aren’t very smart, but if you can make yourself so adorable people will feed you, then who’s the smart one? Yes, I do have a few more photos of cats in Istanbul. Not many, mind, so enjoy them while…
I’m a Government Cat
She’s guarding a Government building in Istanbul, I think. I forgot to scan that QR code when I was in Turkey and attempts to do so now require a Turkish IP to see it. Well done cat, protecting your secrets.
Two cats looking for donations
Two cats on a makeshift bed and a sign looking for donations. Unfortunately, I had no change on me, and with inflation the way it is in Turkey, small currency is worthless. €1 is currently around 36Tl.
An alert cat in the sun
In these days of turmoil, what you need is a nice cat to cuddle and care for. They’ll get rid of any vermin too!
King of the Hill
A cat on Çamlıca Hill was very affectionate and controlled everything he saw. With a meow, he caught our attention and walked back and forth, granting us permission to rub him until he got bored and wandered away. Better to have an orange kitty as king than an orange man.
A time for rest
When the sun is shining, all warm and comforting, and it’s been a long day of work, there’s nothing like having a nap to refresh the mind.
A Watchful Tabby
A very alert cat watched me carefully as I walked past in that graveyard in Istanbul where I photographed another cat shown here recently. Most of the cats look like they’re really well cared for, but they’re probably all fairly young. I can’t imagine life on the street is easy for them.
A Kitten’s Stare
This little kitten followed us up a cobblestone path in Istanbul and was completely friendly, looking for cuddles and being the most adorable cat ever.
The Boss Cat
This cat is your boss. You do what he says. Food? Jump to it! Rubs and cuddles? Well, get in there! All hail our feline leader!
Just saw a dog
Moments before, a large dog walked past this cat, sniffing the ground, walking around and completely uninterested in the cats lazing around in this graveyard in Istanbul.