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Rescuing animals should not be a privilege

Rescuing animals should not be a privilege

A PROJECT WE SUPPORT

Bidik Animal Rescue

Cats in Bidik Animal Rescue’s care need food, treatment and a safe place to recover.

Learn about the rescue work, read dated updates and see how your support helps the animals.

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Romeo - Photograph by Bidik Animal Rescue
Romeo - Photograph by Bidik Animal Rescue

WHAT THE ANIMALS NEED

Support that reaches the animals

Food for every day

Around 60 kg of cat food per month were reported in August 2026.

Veterinary care

Treatment and medication are needed for cats with serious illnesses.

Reliable support

Regular help makes it easier to keep care going between emergencies.

THE PROJECT IN NUMBERS

Care, day after day.

August 2026 report · submitted on 17 August

Cats cared for
40
Cat food per month, approx.
60 kg
Animals rescued or taken in
4
Animals treated
5

For newer developments, see Latest news.

Cats at Bidik Animal Rescue

THE PERSON BEHIND THE PROJECT

The rescuer behind Bidik Animal Rescue

After retiring from her job as a teacher, Tülin dedicated her life to caring for street cats in Muğla, Bodrum. In her small town, she feeds, arranges medical treatment, and provides neutering for street animals. She has also adopted some of the cats she has rescued into her own home.

Currently, Tülin lives with 14 cats and cares for an additional 16 cats on her balcony. She feeds around 30 cats on the street. As the costs for medical care, food, and veterinary visits have risen, she decided to start raising donations and opened an Instagram account to support her work.

Thank you very much for your valuable support.

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ANIMALS IN BIDIK'S CARE

Their stories, with their photos.

Spartacus at Bidik Animal Rescue
Spartacus 🌈 · Photo: Bidik Animal Rescue

Spartacus

An older cat came to Tülin in need of help. Spartacus spent a long time in veterinary care and lived with chronic kidney disease. Tülin had him neutered and gave him a safe home. We remember him with love.

Lori at Bidik Animal Rescue
Lori · Photo: Bidik Animal Rescue

Lori

After treatment for ocular FIP, Lori continued to need care for glaucoma in one eye. Tülin registered Lori in her name and made sure the treatment could continue.

Fred at Bidik Animal Rescue
Fred · Photo: Bidik Animal Rescue

Fred

Fred was left in a clinic garden as a kitten with a head injury and a broken femur. Tülin arranged surgery and treatment, then welcomed him into her home.

Romeo at Bidik Animal Rescue
Romeo · Photo: Bidik Animal Rescue

Romeo

Found hungry and dehydrated on the street, Romeo was taken to a clinic. He was diagnosed with FIP and needed a long course of treatment.

Read Romeo's full rescue story

"Romeo is a Siamese cat that I found on the street. He was very skinny, and his bones were visible. When he approached me, it was clear he had once had an owner because he was very affectionate. While I was petting him, I noticed he was both thirsty and hungry, indicating that he hadn’t eaten or drunk anything for days.

Since I was alone, I couldn’t record a video while putting him in the carrier, and I worried he might get scared and run away.

We went to the clinic, where the first step was to check for a microchip to see if he had an owner. It turned out he did have an owner, but their phone number was no longer in service. We realised that he had been abandoned. Despite having debt at the clinic, I decided to prevent him from being sent to the shelter, as that was the procedure. Unfortunately, going to the shelter would likely have meant death for him.

At the clinic, they performed biochemistry and hemogram tests. His liver values were poor, and his teeth and ears were in bad shape, along with signs of infection. Treatment began immediately. However, due to his prolonged period of hunger, dehydration, and the stress of being abandoned, the vet suspected he had FIP. A coronavirus titer test was conducted, and sadly, the diagnosis was confirmed: he has FIP.

The treatment process will be lengthy. I appreciate any support during this time, and I will ensure that everything necessary for his treatment is taken care of. "

LATEST PROJECT NEWS

August 2026 report · submitted on 17 August

Romeo’s treatment: progress and outstanding costs

In her August report, Selma described caring for 40 cats and needing around 60 kg of cat food each month. Four animals were rescued or newly taken into care, and five received medical treatment.

Romeo’s treatment for a FIP relapse was nearing completion at that time. Selma described his condition as good, but the clinic and medication bills had not yet been paid.

She reported total outstanding veterinary costs of 200,000 TL (approximately €3,629.55). Support is needed to help cover these alongside daily care.

These details refer to the August report and do not confirm a more recent health or debt status.

The euro equivalent is rounded, using the source text’s conversion dated 9 October 2026: €1 = 55.1033 TL.

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