A stray cat rests on a man's lap in a park in Istanbul, Türkiye, Sept. 15, 2024. Istanbul is known for its cat-loving tradition.. (Photo: Xinhua)

A child pets a stray cat resting on a motorcycle on a street in Istanbul, Türkiye, July 31, 2024. Istanbul is known for its cat-loving tradition. (Photo: Xinhua)

People feed stray cats in a park in Istanbul, Türkiye, Sept. 16, 2024. Istanbul is known for its cat-loving tradition. (Photo: Xinhua)

A stray cat rests outside a shop in Istanbul, Türkiye, June 30, 2024. Istanbul is known for its cat-loving tradition. (Photo: Xinhua)

Children pet a stray cat on a street in Istanbul, Türkiye, June 30, 2024. Istanbul is known for its cat-loving tradition. (Photo: Xinhua)