We want to tell you about the most popular cat of Alanya!
The most famous cat of Alanya can be seen in the area of the 5th beach. Due to the fact that he lives near Hayvan besleme noktası, a place where cats are given food every day, he has become very fat. As a result, the locals call him Obez kedi (obez - fat). We agree, it's a rather offensive nickname, but the cat nevertheless looks very cute:)
We think you have also noticed that this cat looks something like the legendary Istanbul cat Tombili (tombili - chubby). Tombili was a favorite not only of Istanbul citizens, but was known all over the world, thanks to the famous photo, where he lazily lies leaning on the curb with his paw, and looks very spectacular. The photo quickly became a meme, making Tombili popular around the world. After his death in 2016, a bronze monument was erected at Tombili's favorite place in Kadıköy in memory of the cat.
Alani's cat Obez, on the other hand, is feeling great and, despite being overweight, can even climb a tree. The municipality employees ask not to feed Obez with tasty treats - it is better to pet him and play with him:) The only thing that will not be superfluous in this heat - to fill with fresh drinking water drinkers for street animals.
Those who wish to help with food, medicine or in any other way can visit the Alanya Animal Rehabilitation Center's page: https://www.instagram.com/arga.alanya/.