Street Paws at KAR

04/04/2026

Today is World Stray Animals Day.
World Stray Animals Day, observed annually on April 4th, is a day dedicated to raising awareness about the millions of stray animals worldwide and promoting compassionate actions to improve their lives.
It is estimated that there are over 200 million stray dogs worldwide, with an even higher number of stray cats.
One of the most effective ways to address the issue of stray animals is through spaying and neutering pets. This helps prevent overpopulation, reducing the number of animals that end up on the streets or in shelters.
KAR hopes for a day when there are no stray dogs or cats in North Cyprus and all animals are loved and cared for.

10/03/2026

15/02/2026

Almost❗️every❗️single❗️time❗️we find a sick or injured cat, they are not sterilized. 👎🏼 In fact, I can only recall ONE example in all the years we have been doing this that had already been neutered. Why do you think that is?

Spay and neuter has so many benefits and EVERY situation should ALWAYS start with it! Anytime someone messages us for advice, my first question is, "Is the cat sterilized?" I usually receive an answer like, "Oh, I was waiting for (fill in the blank)." ❌

Don't wait. Don't wait for any reason. Don't wait until the cat is sick or injured to ask for information. Even with an emergency situation you may disappointed that you still have to wait. 😿

Volunteers are few and far between and they are not miracle workers. They cannot create appointments with vets that do not exist. Everyone is overworked. While some emergencies are obviously out of your hands, spay/neuter would certainly cut down on some!

SPAY AND NEUTER.
BE AN ADVOCATE.
BE RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERS.
LOOK FOR HELP AS SOON AS A CAT SHOWS UP.

☎️0533 869 4098
⌨️ Kartrnc@gmail.com

02/02/2026

‼️ DO NOT FEED CATS STRAIGHT FROM CANS ‼️

Better options:
1️⃣ Put the food on a dish or paper plate.

2️⃣ If you’re feeding where you can’t leave trash behind, put the food on a tortilla and the wildlife will “clean it up” later.

3️⃣ Put the food on soft ground. It’s better than them eating out of a can where they can cut their tongues! Be sure it is soft ground and not concrete or on stones where they can chip a tooth trying to eat.
Is it sanitary? No. Do feral cats drink standing water straight out of the street that is not sanitary? Yes.

01/02/2026

The life of a 𝙛𝙚𝙢𝙖𝙡𝙚 is forever changed when she no longer has to suffer through the stressors of giving birth outdoors and trying to care for her litter.

If you think 𝙢𝙖𝙡𝙚 cats have an easy life just because they don't bring you kittens, you're wrong. While living outdoors may be a natural environment for them, they will develop traits associated with simply trying to survive. Injuries, illnesses, even death. Help end the cycle. Spread the word about Trap Neuter Return.

Do you know the survival rate of outdoor 𝙠𝙞𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙨? Help end the cycle of breeding kittens into a life of suffering. There are low-cost spay/neuter options available for your outdoor pets, strays and ferals.

If you see an ear-tipped kitty, it means someone loved them enough to give them the best outdoor life possible.

29/01/2026

Please see the attached post from Kyrenia Animal Rescue (KAR) for details of how you can help these poor cats on a temporary basis.
Contact the KAR office on 0533 869 4098 or e-mail kartrnc@gmail.com
Thank you!

26/01/2026

🐾🐾2nd half of January🐾

✔️19 cats neutered
✔️ 11treated for teeth issues and removals
✔️9 for long term issues needing further care.
✔️15 for infections and injuries

🐾this amazing result, had to be paid for.

🐾 help us to keep helping them.

☎️0533 869 4098
⌨️Kartrnc@gmail.com

18/01/2026

🐾🐾half way through the month🐾

✔️23 cats neutered
✔️ 7 treated for teeth issues and removals
✔️5 for long term issues needing further care.

🐾this amazing result, had to be paid for.

🐾 help us to keep helping them.

☎️0533 869 4098
⌨️Kartrnc@gmail.com

10/01/2026

When you first encounter an unsterilized cat colony, the cats often look thin, scruffy, and worn down because their bodies are under constant stress. They’re expending enormous energy on mating behaviors, territorial fighting, pregnancy, nursing, and the hormonal drive to roam. Injuries, parasites, and poor sleep all take a toll, and grooming becomes a low priority when survival is the focus.

After sterilization, everything shifts, gradually but noticeably. Hormones settle, roaming and fighting decrease, and energy that once went into reproduction can finally be used for healing. Cats start to gain healthy weight, their coats become fuller and shinier, wounds heal, and you’ll often see them grooming again, resting more, and simply looking at peace. It’s like their bodies finally get permission to thrive instead of just endure.

It’s one of the quiet, beautiful truths of TNR: sterilization doesn’t just stop litters, it gives cats back their dignity, health, and the chance to blossom into the beautiful animals they were always meant to be.

06/01/2026

🐾Christmas and New Year remained busy, with sick and needy cats and kittens.

Lots of eye infections and gingivitis which long term results in death for these street cats.

Neutering where possible but underlying health issues need attention before operations can take place.

Please help us to help them.

☎️0533 869 4098

⌨️Kartrnc@gmail.com