# Turkey municipal animal welfare > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/turkey-municipal-animal-welfare > Updated: 2026-08-08T09:12:18.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2. In early August 2026, the Konya Metropolitan Municipality issued a public alert warning residents about fraudulent pet‑adoption advertisements that misused the name of the city’s animal shelter and demanded payments for services that are actually free. The warning urged citizens to verify adoption information through official channels to avoid financial loss. A few days later, the Ankara Metropolitan Municipality opened a new Cat Sterilization, Adoption and Living Center in Alacaatlı, providing free veterinary services—including sterilization, vaccination, microchipping, and adoption assistance—for cats. This facility, the fourth of its kind under Mayor Mansur Yavaş, includes a dedicated area of over 3,000 square meters for disabled cats. Simultaneously, in Karşıyaka, the Bakioğlu Life Center and Shelter has been expanding its efforts to improve living conditions for street animals. Since its opening last October, the center has facilitated the adoption of 63 dogs, with 282 others currently awaiting homes. The facility provides housing, medical care, training, and rehabilitation, with municipal veterinary services allowing citizens aged 16 and older to participate in the adoption process. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-08: Turkish municipalities launch new animal welfare and adoption centers Municipalities in Ankara and Karşıyaka are enhancing street animal welfare through new specialized centers for sterilization, medical care, and adoption services for cats and dogs. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ankara-municipality-opens-free-cat-sterilization-and-adoption-center ### 2026-08-03: Konya Metropolitan Municipality warns of fake pet‑adoption scams Konya’s municipality warned that fake online pet‑adoption ads using its shelter’s name are demanding fees, though official adoptions are free and only via municipal channels. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/konya-metropolitan-municipality-warns-of-fake-petadoption-scams --- Cite as: Turkey municipal animal welfare. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/turkey-municipal-animal-welfare