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A street dog is captured traveling around the city of Istanbul and has become popular on the www...
We have to admit that we love our old school animations. They don't just bring us joy in terms of nostalgia, but they also remind us of a simpler time when romance was as innocent as two dogs from different worlds falling for each other over a bowl of pasta...
That iconic image of 'Lady and the Tramp' joining in a doggie smooch as they share a bowl of spaghetti has been used to romanticise the idea of love amidst our favourite best friend.
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When we came across this story, it immediately took us to the animated world of a street dog. All the antics, fun, and hustle that these dogs have to go through.
It may not be glamourous, but it tugs at our heart strings, showing us that the simple life may not be for everyone, but it certainly is a daily adventure that screams romance...
"A street dog named Boji has become something of a celebrity in Istanbul, where he travels around the city on its ferries, trams and subway cars." (Instagram)
Boji has definitely got some celebrity status since being tracked by some municipal workers who noticed that he liked to travel on different forms of transportation. It was then that they found that he travels around 30km a day and loves to explore.
He has an Instagram page that is dedicated to this adventures and he is known in most places that he visits. We love the sentiment behind the traveling street dog. His passion to travel has gained him a great fanbase, who are eager to care for him.
"Municipal workers are also protective of Boji, and they have been looking after him. Earlier this month, they brought him in for some grooming and a medical checkup. They also did a behavioral study to make sure he was OK and that all the human interaction isn’t a problem for him or those around him." (CNN)
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We have to say that we could all learn or thing or two from this beautiful specimen - explore as much as you can because life is all about seeing the beauty around you...
What's even more amazing about him is that he knows where to go, which bus, train, ferry route to take and how to get back to his home. As much as the municipal workers have taken a great liking to him, and have even set up a kennel for him at one of the metro stations, he chooses to be a roamer.
The heart of the city lies deep within him...
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Image Courtesy of Instagram