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Самое главное — что, согласно при- Unfortunately, the first couple of the first president of the country, the same
нятому нормативному акту, животные ENG did not produce any offspring. «ankara kedisi» became the image on the
отныне считаются не товаром, а живыми Then, a few years later, in 1959, Laura coin.The coin immediately became as rare as
и чувствующими существами. visited Turkey again and brought another the purebred Angora cat: only 15 thousand
Под запретом оказалась продажа ко- couple of Turkish Vans. This time luck was copies were put into circulation.
шек и собак в зоомагазинах, поскольку on their side and soon kittens were born We should not forget that not all white and
«это неэтично и негативно сказывается with all the signs of the breed: snow-white fluffy beauties are necessarily angoras. This
на их здоровье». Также запрещены color with brick-red spots on the head and breed has its own, time-honored standards
выступления диких животных в цирках the same tail. Their liking for swimming and features, and it is wrong to call any cat
и работа дельфинариев. was also preserved. After that, the furry similar to it in appearance by the name of
Данный закон вводит понятие надле- natives of Turkey were officially recognized Turkish Angora.
жащего содержания питомцев и пред- in Great Britain in 1969. At that time they Generally, angora cats do not meow in
полагает денежное наказание для вла- were given the name «Turkish cat». Later, their usual way, but make sounds similar to
дельцев, которые недостаточно хорошо the international cat organization registered chirping. And they have a special character.
заботятся о своих четвероногих ком- the breed in 1971, and in 1979, the name They are very active, playful, curious and
паньонах. Людям, уличённым в жестоком of their breed was changed to «Turkish easily make contact with people. At the same
обращении с животным, может грозить Van» in order to avoid confusion with the time, they choose only one owner.
тюремное заключение — до четырёх лет Turkish Angora breed.
за лишение его жизни. Одно из самых Turkish Van cats are quite big animals. THE NEW ANIMAL ACT —
важных нововведений — обязатель- Their body length from tip of nose to tip of NOT JUST ABOUT CATS
ное микрочипирование и регистрация tail reaches 100–120 cm. At the same time, This summer a draft bill on pets and other
домашних питомцев. Эта мера должна one should keep in mind that cats are much animals presented by Turkey's ruling AK Party
обеспечить ответственность владельцев larger than females: the average weight has been approved by Parliament and will
за дурное обращение с братьями наши- of an adult male usually comes to 6 to 10 soon enter into force. The new act proposes
ми меньшими, в том числе остановить kg, while body weight of females does not serious changes to the current practice of
практику выкидывания собак и кошек exceed 6 kg. The height is usually from 35 keeping pets.
на улицу. С перепроизводством щенков to 40 cm. Most importantly, according to the enacted
и котят будут бороться с помощью стери- The character of Van cats is very calm. regulation, animals are no longer considered
лизации неплеменных животных. They are sociable and kind, but at the same commodities, but living and sentient beings.
Также новый закон расширяет time still carry a sense of dignity. Unlike The sale of cats and dogs in pet stores is
полномочия полиции, поскольку право- other breeds, they love water and often banned, as: «it is unethical and has a negative
охранительные органы будут формиро- play with water jets. They also like to swim impact on their health». Performances of wild
вать специальные оперативные группы in the bathtub or open waters. animals in circuses and dolphinariums are
для выявления участников петушиных also prohibited accordingly.
и собачьих боёв. ANGORA BEAUTIES The Act introduces the concept of proper
Принятие такого закона в очередной Homeland of snow-white Angora cats maintenance of pets and provides monetary
раз подтверждает, что в Турции относятся is Turkey. This breed is over 500 years old, penalties for owners who do not take good
к животным с большой симпатией — and it is rightfully considered a national enough care of their four-legged companions.
именно в этой стране впервые в мире treasure. The breed got its name from the People who are caught mistreating an animal
стали использовать автоматизированные old city of Ankara (former Angora). Angora can face up to four years in prison for taking
кормушки не только для бродячих кошек, cats have always been a decoration in the its life. One of the most important innovations
но и собак. palaces of the sultans. Aristocratic families is mandatory microchipping and registration
and crowned heads were offered cats of pets. This measure should make the owners
as the most expensive and valuable gift. responsible for the abuse of our little brethren,
Thanks to such gifts, Turkish cats first came to including stopping the throwing dogs and cats
Europe and Russia. out into the street. Sterilization of non-breeding
If we talk about the beautiful Angora animals will combat the overproduction of
cats, these cats are under protection of the puppies and kittens.
state since 1917. Since then the Ankara and The new Act also expands the powers of
Istanbul zoos have been breeding snow- the police, as law enforcement authorities
white beauties with different coloured eyes will create special task forces to identify
called «ankara kedisi» to keep the breed participants in cockfighting and dogfighting.
pure. In 1996 purebred Angoras were The adoption of such a law once again
officially forbidden to be exported out of confirms that Turkey treats animals with great
the country by the government. sympathy — this is the first country in the world
In 2010, Turkey issued a special one lira that has started using automated feeders not
coin from the «Red Book» series. Instead only for stray cats, but also for dogs.

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