People Saw This Dog Using Public Transport In Istanbul, So Authorities Put A Tracker On Him – Turns Out He Travels Over 30 Kilometers A Day
Every day a lot of people come in contact with dogs in public transport. Owners are usually around to look after the said dogs, or in case of disability, you can spot the specifically marked guide dogs who help their owners to go out and about their day safely without disrupting the passengers.
But have you ever thought about the fact that some dogs might like to travel on their own? One such case appears in Istanbul, Turkey where a stray dog named Boji uses public transport to travel around the city every day. Boji is an incredibly smart dog that has gained the locals’ attention recently due to the fact that he can independently use public transport such as the metro, tram line, and even railway.
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Meet Boji, a stray dog who likes to travel around Istanbul by using public transport
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The dog was recently spotted amongst the locals who started taking pictures of the said dog as he was riding the metro, trains, and even the ferry
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The dog is smart to the point that he knows all of the rules of public transport and gives way to the disembarking passengers, waiting for them and entering the train after it’s fully emptied
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When it comes to subway and railway stations, Boji waits on the terrace if the weather is nice and goes inside if it’s cold or raining
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Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality decided to attach a tracker to see how far the canine travels
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Turns out Boji travels around 29 stops a day, reaching a distance of 27 to 30 kilometers
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One of the canine’s favorite means of transport is the M4 metro line, a 27-kilometer, 19-station rapid transit line
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Boji, though a stray dog, is a crossbreed of Sivas Kangal and shepherd dog and takes his name from railway terminology
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The canine has been thoroughly checked recently and the examination showed that the dog had all of his health checkups done and was sterilized before
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To top it all off, lots of social media accounts were opened in order to track where Boji was last seen as passengers quite enjoy his company while traveling
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Couldn't they have just put the tracker on his collar.... geez his poor ear...
İts the tag to show he get vaccinated . İts not the tracher it think. Every stray dog has one of those
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he uses ferry, bus, metro and tram in a way he wants. he does not have a route, just whatever his mood is. guess his motto is "you only bark once"
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He's no dummy traveling all over the city. Probably gets lots of treats from his fans as well.
Indeed. I think even with all the offers of giving him a home - it seems he actually likes to travel!
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Since he is wearing a collar and looks well fed, surely he isn't exactly a stray? I've seen dogs wandering loose in France like this. They clearly belong to someone and are just let out to roam all day, then presumably come home at night.
He's a stray, but people in Istanbul take collective care of stray cats and dogs.
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I'm so happy for this cute fellow. It doesn't happen everywhere. He would be taken to a kill shelter and euthanized (there are shelters which like to keep the cages empty, and operation funds for profits. Despicable, cruel crooks. We the people are powerful to stop that.
Who feeds him at the end of his work day? Does he read newspapers that are left over? Soon he'll be sat, on a seat upright, crossing his 2 front paws
when i was speed scrolling through the cute doggo pictures, i thought his name was Boi hehe
The ear tracker pisses me off. A small chip would have been sufficient and much less painfull.
Whiskey induced...regardless. I was looking for an explanation of his tag. Insurmountable offers I'm sure, but he can live with us.
I really love dogs but if i was in the same place with a dog im sure i would be afraid of it. I think not everyone would like this situation.
I am curious: since you state that you love dogs despite being afraid of them, do you just like looking at them? Or do like to get to know them first and then you can enjoy their company? It's the first time I hear of people loving and fearing dogs at the same time. I'm wondering if it's like me: I could enjoy looking at certain animals, but not want them close (such as lions and tigers).
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Couldn't they have just put the tracker on his collar.... geez his poor ear...
İts the tag to show he get vaccinated . İts not the tracher it think. Every stray dog has one of those
Load More Replies... he uses ferry, bus, metro and tram in a way he wants. he does not have a route, just whatever his mood is. guess his motto is "you only bark once"
Load More Replies... He's no dummy traveling all over the city. Probably gets lots of treats from his fans as well.
Indeed. I think even with all the offers of giving him a home - it seems he actually likes to travel!
Load More Replies... Since he is wearing a collar and looks well fed, surely he isn't exactly a stray? I've seen dogs wandering loose in France like this. They clearly belong to someone and are just let out to roam all day, then presumably come home at night.
He's a stray, but people in Istanbul take collective care of stray cats and dogs.
Load More Replies... I'm so happy for this cute fellow. It doesn't happen everywhere. He would be taken to a kill shelter and euthanized (there are shelters which like to keep the cages empty, and operation funds for profits. Despicable, cruel crooks. We the people are powerful to stop that.
Who feeds him at the end of his work day? Does he read newspapers that are left over? Soon he'll be sat, on a seat upright, crossing his 2 front paws
when i was speed scrolling through the cute doggo pictures, i thought his name was Boi hehe
The ear tracker pisses me off. A small chip would have been sufficient and much less painfull.
Whiskey induced...regardless. I was looking for an explanation of his tag. Insurmountable offers I'm sure, but he can live with us.
I really love dogs but if i was in the same place with a dog im sure i would be afraid of it. I think not everyone would like this situation.
I am curious: since you state that you love dogs despite being afraid of them, do you just like looking at them? Or do like to get to know them first and then you can enjoy their company? It's the first time I hear of people loving and fearing dogs at the same time. I'm wondering if it's like me: I could enjoy looking at certain animals, but not want them close (such as lions and tigers).
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