The Locals Love Him
There is no denying the fact that Boji is a special dog. For this reason, the locals absolutely love him. After all, who doesn’t want to pet a dog that’s sprawled out taking a nap? It’s not every day that you see a dog alone on a train. Most of the time, Boji’s rides involve plenty of treats and cuddles. While he may not enjoy taking orders from people, he definitely enjoys the attention and pets.
One of the subway locals, a man by the name of Abdulkadir Yalcin, admits that seeing Boji on the train in the morning is a highlight of his day. According to him, Boji brings them all joy, making them smile while on their way to work.
Representing Something More
However, while Boji provides the Istanbul locals with something humorous and adorable to look forward to every day, he also represents something more. In most countries, Boji probably would’ve been taken to an animal shelter as soon as the Metro noticed that the dog was riding the trains. The way that the people care for Boji shows just how generous and kind the Istanbul locals really are. Boji is a good reminder that Turkey is full of beauty, even within its rail and subway systems.
More so, Boji reminds locals to enjoy the smaller things in life. For many people, traveling the subway has become a highlight of their day, as they get to see the friendly dog making its way around the city. Even though you are rushing to work, you can still enjoy the moment.
A Social Media Celebrity
Boji has even become a bit of a social media influencer. Anonymous Turkish residents made an Instagram account for their favorite traveling buddy, often sharing images and videos of Boji while he makes his way around the city. It has also become a trend for passengers to take a photo with Boji when they see him. His account also shares information regarding his travel route and what he saw on that particular day.
Social media has allowed the people of Istanbul to keep up with their favorite street dog. It’s safe to say that everybody is intrigued when it comes to Boji, which is exactly why he has accumulated so many followers over the years!
Giving Back to Boji
Boji is an incredibly unique dog. Most people think that somewhere down the line, he previously had an owner. This would explain why he has had his shots and been sterilized. However, we aren’t sure what happened to this owner, as nobody has ever stepped forward to claim him. Either way, the people of Istanbul have taken Boji in as one of their own. He receives so much love and care that a lot of people would call him spoilt! While this may be true, Boji definitely deserves it.
Subway passengers look forward to seeing Boji every morning as he makes their day. In return, authorities ensure that he is well taken care of and receives all of the care that he needs. To this day, Boji is still navigating the Istanbul public transport system…
Looking to the Future
Every so often, the authorities of the metro take Boji to the vet, ensuring that he is still healthy. On top of this, his refreshment station can still be seen at his favorite stop. Boji is incredibly well taken care of, which goes to show just how much the Istanbul locals have grown to love him. While we aren’t entirely sure what is next for the traveling dog, we can only wish him the very best!
For all we know, he might just take a train to a new country entirely… If that were to happen, we hope the people in his new location treat him as well as the people at his local station.
