21 Şubat 2026 Cumartesi

"Creatures & Release": Animal Kingdom Edition - Obese Dogs Doing Pilates, in Ankara; Baby Fox as Police Mascot, in Samsun

türkçe links to original Turkish article

(Hürriyet Newspaper, 21 February 2026)

















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                           "Now give me 10 push-ups!"

In Ankara, twin Chihuahua dogs, 'Maya' and 'Çakıl', became obese 
due to irregular feeding and lack of exercise. After their owners noticed 
their weight gain, they took them to a veterinarian, and the dogs are 
now losing weight through exercise and Pilates (!).

Then, under the guidance of veterinary technician and physiotherapist 
Yağmur Denli, they started a pilates, walking, and exercise program. 
Çakıl, who started at 6.5 kilos, and Maya, who started at 7 kilos, lost 
approximately 500 grams in two weeks.

Veterinary technician Denli stated that Maya and Çakıl started 
experiencing weight problems as they got older, adding, "However, 
this is not just related to age. The slowing of their metabolism after 
sterilization, irregular feeding, and consuming food eaten by their 
owners in addition to their dog food have caused weight gain."

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türkçe links to original Turkish article

(Hürriyet Newspaper, 21 February 2026)



























"Barut" even has that policeman's glare down pat.

About a year ago, an exhausted fox cub began arriving at the shooting 
range belonging to the Samsun Police Department in the Kamalı 
neighborhood of Atakum district.

The police officers, showing compassion to the fox, began feeding it 
and, with the help of a veterinarian, healed the animal with medicine 
and vitamins. The officers formed a friendship with the fox, which 
they named "Barut" (gunpowder). The fox, whose den is located about 
50 meters from the shooting range, adapted to its new environment 
very quickly. 

Chief Inspector Salih Can Katipoğlu, in charge of the shooting range, 
said, “Barut has become our mascot. As Turkish police officers, 
besides maintaining public order, we do everything we can to 
support the right to life of all living creatures in nature.”






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