Happily Adopted

Aiko, Sophie, and Akira were born to a beautiful feral mama we called *Wild Rose*. She cared for them devotedly before returning to the freedom she longed for, trusting us to keep her babies safe — and she still visits from time to time before disappearing into the wind again.

Aiko, a long-haired tabby with the softest fur, is pure tenderness. He loves toys, naps, good food, and above all, affection — melting into loud purrs the moment you hold him.

He has so much love to give.
Will you be the one to receive it?

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 Aster, a beautiful tabby-and-white girl with a playful spirit and a heart full of affection. She’s a true purring machine who loves following her humans around, supervising kitchen activities (especially breakfast!), and turning everyday moments into little adventures.

Aster is affectionate, lively, and gets along wonderfully with other cats. Sterilized and ready for her forever home, she is simply waiting for the family who will fall in love with her bright eyes, gentle purr, and joyful personality.

Bıyıklı first came to our cat pension as a beloved guest, but after only one month her adopter decided she no longer wanted her and asked for her to be released. Knowing how harsh life on the streets of Istanbul can be, we simply couldn’t let that happen.

Since then, Bıyıklı has been waiting with us for the home she truly deserves. She is still a little unsure and sensitive, but behind those thoughtful eyes is a cat ready to love deeply once she feels safe.

All she needs now is a patient person who will show her that this time, her home will be forever.

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.

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?

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?

Grigio rescued himself.

He started as the quiet little cat knocking on our door for food. When winter came and he got sick, we brought him inside “just until he recovered.”

But Grigio had already decided.

He was never meant for the cold garden. He was meant for warmth, for laps, for love. The moment you sit down, he curls into you and purrs as if he has finally found where he belongs.

He didn’t just enter our pension — he entered our hearts.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Marmy is Marmaray’s baby, born safely in our care and raised indoors. At six months old, he is a gentle, affectionate boy with a very soft heart. He gets along beautifully with other cats and has the sweetest, calm nature.

Having never known the outside world, Marmy should stay indoors or be introduced very carefully. He is still discovering life — and ready to grow up in a loving home of his own.

Meet Mila – just 7 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.

She sneaked into the pension, and we were surprised to see a cat we didn’t even recognize — until she climbed onto my shoulders and refused to leave. From that moment on, Mimi chose us, and she has been pure, devoted love ever since.

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.

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.

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

Pam was abandoned — but rescued before she ever had to see the inside of a shelter.

With her silky beauty and naturally sweet character, she has become the quiet star of our pension. Gentle, loving, and graceful, she leaves a lasting impression on everyone she meets.

Now Pam is ready for a forever home where she will be valued and never left behind again.

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.

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.

Robotte’s life changed in a single moment when a dog attack left him injured and in pain. Rescued just in time and rushed into surgery, he survived — though nerve damage in his neck gave him a slightly stiff front paw and a unique little “soldier walk.”

But Robotte never lost his spirit. Playful, affectionate, and deeply loving, he cuddles with other cats, adores toys, and seeks out human touch. His small difference only makes him more special — and anyone who truly sees him will instantly understand how extraordinary he is.

Sash was once bought from a pet shop as a gift for a child and grew up believing he had a forever home. One day, his adopter brought him to a shelter in Istanbul and simply walked away, leaving Sash behind in a small box, too frightened even to meow. We happened to witness this moment and stepped in before Sash could disappear into a municipal shelter — places where cats often go in but rarely come out.

Life at our cat pension was overwhelming for him fragile and shy nature, so we placed him in a foster home where he could feel safe again. Sadly, he now has to return, and we know how scary it will be for him to be surrounded by many cats.

We hope someone will see the gentle, beautiful soul he is and open their heart and home to Sash.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Meet Zara

Zara is a stunning tortoiseshell girl with captivating eyes and a wonderfully affectionate nature. She appeared at our rescue one day looking for warmth and quickly stole everyone’s heart with her love for cuddles and human company. Gentle, charming, and full of warmth, Zara is now hoping to find a forever home where she can share her love every day.

Aiko, Sophie, and Ouji were born to a beautiful feral mama we called Wild Rose. She cared for her babies devotedly before returning to the freedom she longed for, trusting us to keep them safe — and she still visits from time to time before disappearing into the wind again.

Akira is the calmest and most relaxed of the little family. A soft, gentle soul, he begins to purr the very moment you touch him and never seems to have “enough” of affection. Quietly loving and endlessly sweet, he is happiest simply being close.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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.

A student called us in tears. Her Tunisian friend had been deported, leaving behind a dog and two cats. The landlord planned to send them to Esenyurt Shelter.

Logic said no. Our hearts said yes.

That’s how Honey was saved — at the very last moment.

Despite everything, she is pure sweetness. Gentle, cuddly, and not shy at all. She walks straight into your arms, her golden eyes glowing like real honey — warm and full of trust.

Honey is ready for a family who will love her as much as she loves back.

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

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.

Loki is a Siamese — a breed known for deep, almost dog-like loyalty. They choose their person and love them wholeheartedly.

Seeing him in Nevşehir Shelter was heartbreaking. A sensitive, devoted cat like Loki did not belong there, so we brought him to safety.

He arrived sick, as many abandoned cats do, but his treatment is ongoing and he is expected to recover soon.

Behind his strong appearance is a fragile soul who just needs one person to call his own.

Let’s give him that chance.

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?

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

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?

Miso is one of Marmaray’s kittens, born beside the escalators of Bostancı Marmaray Station. She is a very gentle and fragile little cat with a sweet, sensitive nature. Because the other cats tended to overwhelm her, she is currently staying safely at our caretaker’s home where she can enjoy a calm environment. Miso would thrive in a quiet, loving home where her soft and affectionate personality can truly blossom.

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.

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!

Ouji is the friendliest cat in our pension — always the first to greet you, rub against your legs, and ask to be picked up.

After life on the streets, he truly values safety and human closeness. Charming, affectionate, and handsome, he is ready to become a loving home cat.

Ouji also gets along very well with other cats, making him a wonderful choice — even as a second cat.

Picasso is special — both in her striking coat and in her character.

A Siamese mix, she was clearly once someone’s house cat. When we found her, she had recently given birth, desperately searching and crying for kittens who were no longer there. It was heartbreaking to witness.

We brought her to safety, and since then she has shown her true nature: gentle, affectionate, calm, and very intelligent — with that classic Siamese awareness and sensitivity.

Picasso is a graceful, loving cat who deserves a secure home where she can finally feel at peace.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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

Aiko, Sophie, and Akira were born to a stunning feral mama we lovingly called Wild Rose. She cared for them for two months, but the wild still lived strongly in her heart. When her instincts pulled her back to freedom, we promised her babies would be safe with us — and Wild Rose still visits from time to time before disappearing into the wind again.

Sophie is her mother’s image — the same breathtaking fur and striking beauty — but with a heart devoted to people. She melts into cuddles, seeks affection, and turns her wild elegance into pure, irresistible tenderness.

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.

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?

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.