Istanbul street dog becomes social media influencer
Boji the street dog has amassed thousands of followers, including a politician or two.
Images of Boji, a youthful Anatolian shepherd mix, with his head cocked to one side, reclining on a seat or cuddling with passengers on various modes of public transport in Istanbul are going viral. The peripatetic canine has his own Twitter account, netting 50,000 plus followers in under a month, as well as an Instagram feed where he catalogs his journeys across the historical megapolis. On a recent day, Boji traveled 30 kilometers, or nearly 20 miles, making his way across the Bosporus and back.
Hi, I'm Boji of Istanbul 🐕 Just like millions of my fellow Istanbulites, I use @municipalityist's public transport services every day. Come and say hi if you spot me on the bus, the metro or the ferry. pic.twitter.com/h5wcs370X1
— Boji (@boji_ist) October 3, 2021
Boji is among the thousands of street dogs and cats roaming the city. Istanbul is famously hospitable to stray dogs and cats, inspiring documentaries including the heartwarming “Kedi” or “Cat.”
Biraz vapur biraz martı⚓ pic.twitter.com/lULfkJPWWt
