The Netherlands banned the adoption of Scottish Fold cats, which have become popular in Turkey in recent years. The reason for the decision was that the genetics of such cats were modified for the purpose of being sold, and this caused the animals to suffer. It is also known that these cats have been adopted by many famous names, especially on social media, and have become popular with these encouraging posts. However, the Scottish Fold, which is considered one of the cutest cat breeds, lives a painful life due to cartilage growths in its ears, legs and tail.
IT IS SOLD FOR 10 THOUSAND TL
This species, which is prohibited for sale in pet stores, can find buyers for up to 10 thousand TL on the internet. Moreover, some people who are filled with ambition, While turning the business into a commercial business, he breeds and sells the Scottish Fold breed in under-the-counter places. The cat species in question While normally they should be fed with breast milk for 2.5 months, animal traders take Scottish Folds from their mothers when they are only 4.5 days old. Brokers keep the cats hungry one day and fed the other day so that they can mate more often.
MEATING IN HOMES
Chairman of the Veterinary Association, Dr. Gülay Ertürk stated that the ‘Scottish’ is cute to the citizens because of its curved ears and therefore it is often preferred, and added: “They live in pain because there is a deformation related to the cartilage tissue in their production. Our level of awareness in terms of animal rights has decreased in our country.k. We can adopt or gift an animal due to momentary emotional situations. To overcome this, social awareness is necessary. There are few legal controls, and there are those who breed ‘Scottish’ dogs at home. “There are people who see this genre as a source of income,” he said.
THEY ARE SUFFERING
Lawyer Senem Demirel Acar, vice president of the Animal Rights Federation, stated that many people buy whatever animal is fashionable, and stray animals are not adopted, and said: “Most animals are bred and sold in the basements of houses in illegal places. People buy them eagerly without knowing the characteristics of the animal.” As they get older, their lives become more painful. “Unfortunately, it will continue to be produced as long as citizens buy it.”
IT MUST BE STOPPED IMMEDIATELY
“Production needs to be stopped urgently in our country,” said Acar, and concluded his words as follows: “Only one in 10 production farms is legal. Even in legal places, there are secret gardens. These places should be inspected, the production of Scottish cats should be taken under control and criminal sanctions should be imposed on the relevant people.”
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