You may have heard that Istanbul, Turkey is known for having over 100,000 stray cats and dogs who are often both cared for and loved by the city's residents.
And while that certainly adds a charming character to the metropolis, that wholesome phenomenon is a little more universal than it might seem.
There are stories from Brazil of law firms and car dealerships essentially hiring the strays that keep showing up as mascots, but people who will show a lot of concern for the little critters exist the world over.
And as one story does a lot to illustrate, these people will go above and beyond when one of these strays wanders onto their properties.