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A reminder that in times of crisis, there are still kindhearted people doing lovely things.

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Across Europe, below-freezing conditions are putting people’s health at extreme risk, with more than 20 deaths counted.

In the midst of the extreme chill, it’d be easy for people to focus on looking after themselves and forget about those that are suffering.

But instead, kindhearted volunteers are taking the time to care for the stray dogs in the area, who aren’t provided with shelter or a place to stay.


(Picture: Berk Ozkan/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)

(Picture: Berk Ozkan/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)

Stray dogs in a shopping district in Turkey are being given food, blankets, and cardboard to sleep on.



This isn’t an effort from the council, but simply a good deed from passersby who’ve seen the dogs and worried for their wellbeing.

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Shoppers have been heading home to pick up old blankets, towels, or clothes to drape over the dogs, then returning to outside the shops to ensure the dogs are ready for the freezing night ahead.

Some shops, such as Penti in Istanbul, have opened up their stores to let dogs sleep inside.

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These simple acts are saving the lives of dogs who likely wouldn’t survive the night.

Just a reminder that there are still lovely people in the world.

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