Cats of Hope

Life’s better with a tail and an attitude...Biyikli needs a big hearted adopter who can make him trust people again.

Anfisa is a gentle soul who has been through so much — she lost her tail in an accident, was once adopted, but heartbreakingly ended up back on the streets after being attacked by another cat. Yana lives in UK and she is the one who rescued her from the dangers of street life and placed her in safe foster care in Istanbul with Paws of Hope Rescue Turkey. All Anfisa needs now is a forever home with someone who will never let her down again.

A sweet and playful calico kitten with a heart full of trust! She adores playing, making friends with both people and other cats, and exploring the world with endless curiosity. She’s ready to bring happiness to a forever home. Could that be yours?

Kaji and Hono are two deeply bonded cats from the wildfire-stricken region of Hatay, Turkey. They once had a home, a family, and soft beds to sleep on — until the fires took everything. Their family, having lost it all, left them at a shelter, not knowing that shelters in Turkey often mean certain death. We rescued them and brought them to safety in Istanbul, but they still long for the warmth of a real home. All they have left is each other — now they need someone to give them a new beginning.

Two cats were brutally attacked by dogs in a park. One was pregnant, both were barely alive.
We rushed them to safety. The mother underwent multiple surgeries, lost her tail, and can’t see from one eye—but her spirit never broke. She even adopted a freezing orphaned kitten and gave it life. We saved her… and she saved another.

Born on the streets, this sweet calico was taken in for a safe birth—but we couldn’t let her go. Her kind and gentle nature stole our hearts. Now a young mother, she deserves a loving home where she’ll never have to face the streets again. She’s ready to bring warmth and joy to a lucky family!

Pepper has been found in the darkest corner of Nevşehir’s shelter, she was barely alive, trying to protect her six newborn babies. Now, she’s safe… and fate is finally on her side. Unfortunately, her babies could not be rescued.

Bora is survivor of a car accident and Rita was a little care-taker for his bro, more traumatized than the one with the accident. Being siblings mean a lot in the world of animals too..

Her name is Sissy...Her immune system caused her problems but with medical care, she is fine now. She should be kept indoors only according to our vet… she’s the friendliest, the most loving soul you’ll ever meet. Please give her the chance she’s been waiting for.

Luca was just a tiny baby when we rescued him, and he quickly found a loving home. But after 5 months, he was heartbreakingly returned due to allergies. Now back at the pension, he's stressed and struggling to adjust. Luca is a gentle, cat-friendly boy who just needs a quiet home to feel safe again. Could you be his fresh start?

They were never “strays” to begin with.
Each of them once belonged to someone, then quietly disappeared into a shelter where survival was never guaranteed. We were meant to save four—but fate brought us eleven, because turning away was not an option. They arrived fragile, frightened, and carrying the weight of abandonment, yet still holding on. Today they are safe. And now, their real story can finally begin.

Bosco looks like a royal cat — calm, attentive, and always meeting your eyes as if he’s asking you a question. We found him in a remote forest after a tip-off about an abandoned dog. He hadn’t eaten in who knows how long, but now he’s safe and slowly opening up again. What he needs next is a home where he finally feels truly chosen.

They were never “strays” to begin with.
Each of them once belonged to someone, then quietly disappeared into a shelter where survival was never guaranteed. We were meant to save four—but fate brought us eleven, because turning away was not an option. They arrived fragile, frightened, and carrying the weight of abandonment, yet still holding on. Today they are safe. And now, their real story can finally begin.

Hella and Nyx are playful, curious siblings who have left their difficult start behind and turned into affectionate lap cats that fill every room with joy. Their strong bond makes them inseparable, and we hope to find them a forever home together. Thanks to their rescuer Talke, who chose compassion during a holiday in Çanakkale, they now have the chance for a brighter future.

They were never “strays” to begin with.
Each of them once belonged to someone, then quietly disappeared into a shelter where survival was never guaranteed. We were meant to save four—but fate brought us eleven, because turning away was not an option. They arrived fragile, frightened, and carrying the weight of abandonment, yet still holding on. Today they are safe. And now, their real story can finally begin.

Lola grew up in our shelter after we rescued her struggling mother and newborn litter. She’s since become a beautiful long-furred tabby with a gentle, playful energy — a true mascot of the pension. She gets along with everyone and is more than ready for a loving home of her own.

Poppy’s life began in hardship — rescued from Nevşehir after losing his sick, malnourished mother, he was raised by a foster cat who saved his tiny life. Today, he has grown into a calm, affectionate, and gentle boy who gets along beautifully with other cats and longs for the warmth of a real home.

Robotte’s life changed in a moment when a reckless driver hit him and drove off. We rushed him to the clinic, and after surgery he was left with a stiff little “soldier walk” that only makes him more endearing. He’s playful, cuddly, loves people, and has become one of the sweetest characters in our pension.

They were never “strays” to begin with.
Each of them once belonged to someone, then quietly disappeared into a shelter where survival was never guaranteed. We were meant to save four—but fate brought us eleven, because turning away was not an option. They arrived fragile, frightened, and carrying the weight of abandonment, yet still holding on. Today they are safe. And now, their real story can finally begin.

Meet Toph – once a fragile kitten fighting for her life, now a little ball of energy! 🐾 After two weeks in the clinic, she’s healthy, playful, and ready to turn everything into a game

A family found tiny Taz trapped in a hole in their house wall — just two weeks old and struggling to survive. They bottle-fed him and helped him grow into a sweet, loving young boy. Sadly, due to a dog and severe cat-fur allergy, they couldn’t keep him.
That’s when Paws of Hope Rescue Turkey stepped in. Now safely fostered by Chloe, Taz is showing his wonderful, gentle personality and is ready for a forever home.

Zuzu was bought from a pet-shop and dumped to streets after the babyhood is over, where she couldn't look after herself. When we found her she was so exhausted & malnourished. She is longing for a proper home where she can be spoilt.

Desperate and pregnant, Smoke searched for safety while people around her threatened her—until we stepped in to give her the protection she deserved.

He came from a place with no hope, no light—just silence and pain. Simit is one of 17 cats who got a second chance.

Monroe’s story begins with a contrast — while his brave mother had survived the hard life of the streets, Monroe himself never had to. His mum, one of the most beautiful yet fiercely feral cats we’ve ever met, chose our pension garden as the safest place to give birth. Among her four stunning kittens, Monroe was the only one who wasn’t wild at heart. When spring arrived and the others chose their freedom, Monroe stayed. Calm, affectionate, and unlike his siblings, he chose people — and we promised to find him the loving home he deserves.

My name is Fig, and it carries a mystery. Nesli found me high up in a giant fig tree, where my two sisters had already passed. No one knows how we got there, but I was alive—crying out with all my strength. Nesli heard me, and maybe you will too. Will you be the one to give me the home I’ve been waiting for?

Meet Milo
He showed up one day, purring and full of hope.
Made friends, stole hearts, and gently asked for love.
Now he’s neutered, healthy, and ready for a forever home.
Could that be with you?

Sushi’s first rescuer broke her promise and left him behind after the vet bill. But none of this is his fault—he’s a curious, energetic, and playful little kitten, full of sweetness and love. He deserves adopters who will truly keep their promises to him.

If you’re looking for a loving companion with depth and elegance, Mavie is waiting for you.

Once a cherished neighborhood cat, I knew only kindness—until the night I trusted the wrong hands. Instead of love, I was met with cruelty, beaten and left for dead. Yet, despite it all, my heart still believes in goodness. I refuse to let the past define me—I still trust, I still love, and I’m waiting for a home that will finally prove me right.

Püskül is lovely, affectionate and calm cat. Her mother was a rescue so Puskul never really had the hardships except being a pension with so many cats...If you love tabbies, she has it all...

Liora is one of those rare souls whose eyes tell his whole story. We found him in a remote forest where someone had abandoned several helpless cats. Most were frightened and unwell — left with no chance to survive on their own. Liora was one of the lucky ones we could save.

Today he is healthy, but the sadness of those days still lingers gently in his blue eyes.
We named him Liora, “my light,” because even in that dark place, he stood out with her quiet, glowing spirit.

He is ready for a home where his light can finally grow brighter.

My name is Little Fig, and it carries a mystery. Nesli found me high up in a giant fig tree, where my two sisters had already passed. No one knows how we got there, but I was alive—crying out with all my strength. Nesli heard me, and maybe you will too. Will you be the one to give me the home I’ve been waiting for?

Meet Blackie- an adorable Bombay cat. She is smart, soft, gentle. Black cats are not easy to find homes for but if you knew Blackie, you would have been a black cat fan. So cuddly, so calm, so friendly...

Ibo’s heart is broken—left behind by the family who promised to return but never did.

Meet Limon—one of 17 souls rescued from the darkness of Nevşehir’s municipal shelter, where cats are forgotten and suffering is hidden. He’s still healing, but for the first time, he’s safe, and he’s loved.

When the world turned its back, she chose a plastic bag to protect her babies. Now she’s just hoping someone will choose her.

Tuxedo cats: Dressed to impress, born to steal hearts! Nosy is a soft, loving character ideal for people who wants a gentle lap cat.

Despite her sharp, wary eyes, she trusted us right away. We met her as she searched desperately for a safe place to give birth. Just two hours later, she was in our cat pension—and the kittens were on their way.

Ruby is a true little warrior with a heart full of love. She brings joy and warmth to everyone she meets, proving that nothing can dim her bright and loving nature.

Snow is a deaf beauty who was rescued from a dark, overcrowded shelter in Nevşehir — abandoned, scared, and covered in matted fur. This beautiful long-haired Scottish Fold is still learning to trust after being let down by the people he once relied on. He needs a patient, loving home where he can finally feel safe again.

Shiro may mean “white,” but his little life began in darkness. At just three weeks old, he was weak, alone, and crying for help no one heard—until we did. He’s now in vet care, fighting to live, and we’re holding onto hope with him.

They were never “strays” to begin with.
Each of them once belonged to someone, then quietly disappeared into a shelter where survival was never guaranteed. We were meant to save four—but fate brought us eleven, because turning away was not an option. They arrived fragile, frightened, and carrying the weight of abandonment, yet still holding on. Today they are safe. And now, their real story can finally begin.

Mori has a quiet, unsure look about him — you notice it as soon as he meets your eyes.

We went into a remote forest after hearing a dog had been abandoned there. The dog wasn’t there anymore… but we found several frightened, sick cats who had clearly been left behind. We brought all of them to safety.

Mori was one of them.

He’s healthy now and finally in a safe place, but he still has that look of a cat trying to understand where he is and why he ended up there. He’s friendly with both people and other cats, just a little cautious at first. He’s scared, but you can see he wants to trust — and with time, he will.

They were never “strays” to begin with.
Each of them once belonged to someone, then quietly disappeared into a shelter where survival was never guaranteed. We were meant to save four—but fate brought us eleven, because turning away was not an option. They arrived fragile, frightened, and carrying the weight of abandonment, yet still holding on. Today they are safe. And now, their real story can finally begin.

They were never “strays” to begin with.
Each of them once belonged to someone, then quietly disappeared into a shelter where survival was never guaranteed. We were meant to save four—but fate brought us eleven, because turning away was not an option. They arrived fragile, frightened, and carrying the weight of abandonment, yet still holding on. Today they are safe. And now, their real story can finally begin.

Lokum may have an ordinary rescue story, but her spirit makes her extraordinary. Found as a tiny kitten on the busy streets of Istanbul, she quickly showed she’s smart, affectionate, and full of playful energy — a little puppy in a kitten’s body, always ready to steal hearts.

They were never “strays” to begin with.
Each of them once belonged to someone, then quietly disappeared into a shelter where survival was never guaranteed. We were meant to save four—but fate brought us eleven, because turning away was not an option. They arrived fragile, frightened, and carrying the weight of abandonment, yet still holding on. Today they are safe. And now, their real story can finally begin.

From a fragile 10-day-old bottle baby to a confident, affectionate beauty—Pumpkin stole our hearts with her sweet nature and adorable white socks. Pumpkin is a small cat with a surprisingly big presence.

We went out looking for three kittens we had spotted earlier.
What we found instead took our breath away.

From the cold, two frightened eyes looked back at us—
a hairless Sphynx, trembling, exposed, completely unprotected.

This breed is not made for the streets. Without fur, cold and exposure can be fatal.
Whether she was abandoned or slipped away from a home, we may never know.
What we do know is that she should never have been out there.

We brought the three funny-eared babies to safety…
and we couldn’t leave this little gem behind.

Against all odds, she is gentle, loving, and still dares to trust.
We promised her warmth, safety, and the loving home she has always deserved.

They were never “strays” to begin with.
Each of them once belonged to someone, then quietly disappeared into a shelter where survival was never guaranteed. We were meant to save four—but fate brought us eleven, because turning away was not an option. They arrived fragile, frightened, and carrying the weight of abandonment, yet still holding on. Today they are safe. And now, their real story can finally begin.

Meet Totoro- Once a baby raising babies in Nevşehir, Totoro was left unwanted after her kittens found homes. We couldn’t let her face cruelty and harsh winters, so she became part of our Paws of Hope family.

She’s social, playful, and full of joy—a fast adopter waiting for someone to see her with the same love we do.

Could Totoro be your soulmate?

Hi there, I am Mousy...I am just a little boy who started life in a disadvantaged way. I dream of an adopter who will love me although I am blind at one eye.

Amidst a lively crowd of cats eagerly enjoying their feast by the fishermen, Nemo sat quietly, uninterested and frail. Unlike the others, she needed more than just a meal—she needed help. Now healthy and strong, she’s ready to find a loving family to call her own!

If you are looking for a special cat...Jyn is the cutest, the friendliest, the wisest. Whoever adopts Jyn is the luckiest.

Meet Mila – just 5 months old, yet already a survivor of cruelty. Found at a bus station unable to move, vets discovered 3 of her tiny paws had been deliberately broken.

With love and care, Mila has healed. Today she runs, jumps, and plays with no limits – a little miracle full of life and hope.

Gümüş was rescued from a backyard breeder in terrible condition, but after a long recovery at the clinic, he’s healthy and ready for a new beginning. Now, he just needs a loving home where he can finally feel safe and valued.

Have you ever met a cat who just wants to hug you and quietly follows you wherever you go?

TosTos is that cat—a truly special soul. It's hard to believe such deep affection could come from one of the most feral beginnings.

But TosTos chose love, and he shows it every single day.

Fade – the most affectionate soul in the whole shelter.
She once had her inseparable sister Jade by her side, but Jade has been adopted. Now Fade is left behind, and it breaks our hearts.Every time someone visits, she climbs onto them, gently wrapping her paws around them as if to say, “Please take me too.”
She lives for cuddles, for love, for a chance to belong. It’s impossible not to fall for her sweet, clingy charm.She’s not asking for much—just a place to call home.

Meet Giallo — the cat with a dog’s heart. Once a home cat, Giallo was hit by a car after ending up on the streets of Istanbul. He recovered beautifully, and we quickly saw he was too special to ever go back outside. Loyal, affectionate, and always by your side — Giallo follows you, talks to you, and loves unconditionally. He’s truly one of a kind. Whoever adopts him will be the luckiest.

Poncik was born into heartbreak after his mother, a British Shorthair, was abandoned while pregnant. We took in the whole family—mama and her four kittens. The others quickly found homes, but Poncik was left behind. He’s a gentle, loving tuxedo boy who deserves just as much. Now fully vaccinated and growing up in a clinic cage, he’s waiting for a chance to be a kitten again—free, safe, and loved.

Silent world, loud heart. Beyaz is a lovely, sad cat who can not make it on the streets. Ne needs a warm home and a big heart.

Little Pearl is a kitty whom you can watch for hours without getting bored. She is playful, brave and makes you feel special. Little pearl is looking for a home. Calico cats are so special.

Chello is a sweet, gentle kitten whose confidence was shaken by a rough start on the streets. Look at the last photo—it tells his story. With love and care, you’ll watch him blossom into the cat he was meant to be.