This vending machine does more than just help our environment. For every plastic bottle put inside for recycling, it dispenses kibble into a bowl to feed the city’s stray dogs.
This amazing vending machine is located in Istanbul where there’s an estimated, sadly, 150,000 stray dogs wandering the streets looking for their next meal. These machines, made by Pugedon, are able to provide food that is completely paid for by the costs of the recycled bottles. It’s a true win-win situation for the environment, the hungry dogs and the residents who love them. In fact, from the article I read,Instabul’s government wanted to collect these stray dogs and move them to a new environment, but the city’s people wanted no such thing to happen. That’s when Pugedon came up with a solution to keep the dogs in the city and offer a way to make sure they’re healthy. Istanbul residents consider these stray dogs the pets of the entire neighborhood and have welcomed these incredible vending machines to make their lives easier. For more information, read the full story at EarthPorm.com. How great would it be if they came here to the states. It still breaks my heart these dogs don't have a home, but at least they can eat, and the community at large seems to really care for them. Things and ideas like this remind me there a some good and caring people still around.
Buster Bolfig Borghese says he is ready to get the ball rolling to finance this thing.....
Turkey has some of the best animal welfare laws in the world.Great idea!!!!!!! The video was touching
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DeleteThis is genius!Neutering needs to be a part of this brilliant scheme , but what a great way to start in helping the environment and homeless cats and dogs.
ReplyDeleteI was in Istanbul in last May, and there was a large number of cats and dogs. All of them were treated with notable kindness and respect by the local population I noticed, and all looked well fed and we did not see one aggressive animal. And because of the large number of cats, I also heard their rat and mouse population is way down. What a win win win.
ReplyDeleteWhy don't we do this in the USA as well....... Precious, innocent, four legged miracles with paws NEED OUR HELP!! And Buster has it right. He is so cute
ReplyDeleteMistress. what a great post. My Tear glands... must malfunctioning...
ReplyDeleteWhat an absolutely brilliant idea!! Hope all countrys with stray dogs do this! That Buster is too cute for his own good.
ReplyDeleteFabulous! Bravo!!!....Nice to see Buster so happy and giving a lending paw
ReplyDeleteThis is the nicest thing i've read about in ages. I hope they put these machines everywhere...also enjoyed the Buster accompaniment.
ReplyDeleteThis company is to be commended!!!Most amazing idea in the world. Something positive in the news for once. Seems even Buster thinks so.
ReplyDeleteLove it. It's two times a good thing!
ReplyDelete:-) Abby and Tar approve!
ReplyDeleteTerri and Torrie give two paws up!
ReplyDeleteIt's an extremely generous and noble idea - but I'm wondering how a few vending machines would ever be able to feed 150,000 stray dogs and cats.
ReplyDeleteWhat a brilliant, inspired, fun idea. And so nice to see something positive being shared from Turkey!
ReplyDeleteFirst heartwarming post of the day. And buster's cute face doesn't hurt either.
ReplyDeletenyla and gigi and oreo approve!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant!!!! These should be rolled out for multiple uses. Great story to start the day.
ReplyDeleteA great incentive to recycle! Plus keep the streets free of litter.
ReplyDeleteWonderful posts.....but aren't you worried Buster will max that card out on delicious bones?
ReplyDeleteYour right about this great story. Most days human kind disgust's me. But then a story comes along that changes my mind. That video made me teary eyed....but in a happy way. We need more of these.
ReplyDeleteWell, if it's not going to dispense a gin and tonic, this is probably the next best thing. ;-)
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! But, be careful that Buster doesn't send that card over the limit!!
What a great idea? Magic!! I also like that you can put your water down the one chute also.
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