A Symbol of Justice and Love, Bringing Hope to Our Furry Friends

Bornova Municipality is relocating its cat clinic in Büyükpark to a larger and more modern facility, naming it Eros Cat Clinic. With the new location, there will be no time limit for examinations, the neutering capacity will double, and the clinic will also host adoption events and gatherings for animal lovers. Bornova Mayor Ömer Eşki stated that Eros’ name will live on as a symbol of justice and love.

Operating under the Bornova Municipality Veterinary Services Directorate, the current cat clinic in Büyükpark will move to its new location to provide more comprehensive and modern services for cats and animal lovers. Situated right across from the existing clinic, at the intersection of Fevzi Çakmak Street and Gençlik Street, the new facility will bear the name of Eros, the cat brutally killed in Istanbul—a case that deeply shook the conscience of the nation.

No Time Limits, Greater Capacity

In the new clinic, there will be no restrictions on examination hours. The neutering capacity will be doubled compared to the current facility. The larger space will also allow for adoption events, animal lover meet-ups, and various social activities.

Eros Cat Clinic will have 3 veterinarians, 3 veterinary technicians, and a total of 11 staff members, ensuring faster, more comprehensive, and professional care for cats in Bornova.

Mayor Eşki: “Opening Very Soon”

Highlighting the significance of the clinic’s name, Mayor Ömer Eşki said:

“We are naming the new polyclinic in Bornova after Eros. Eros Cat Clinic will not only be a health center but also a symbol of justice and love for all living beings. We are in the final stage, and the doors will open very soon.”

The Story of Eros: The Incident That Shook Türkiye

Eros (c. 2018 – January 1, 2024) was a cat living in a residential complex in Istanbul’s Başakşehir district, killed by a resident of the same site, İbrahim Keloğlan. In the ensuing trial, the perpetrator’s sentence was reduced for “good conduct,” and the announcement of the verdict was postponed.

This decision sparked public outrage, leading to protests in many cities across Türkiye for days. On March 13, 2024, during the second hearing at Küçükçekmece 16th Criminal Court of First Instance, the defendant was sentenced to two years and six months in prison and banned from leaving the country.