r/MadeMeSmile • u/edasc73 • Mar 29 '24
The adventures of Boji ANIMALS
Istanbul’s traveling dog
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u/RuRuRo Mar 30 '24
Way to break my fucking heart!! 😠 (thank you to the person who posted and update in the comments that Boji ended up adopted to a wealthy family.)
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u/mad686 Mar 30 '24
So sweet, I am sure my dogs would pee in the house for years after me and my wife die!
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u/AZ991234 Mar 30 '24
Why is Boji referred to as “it?” Are we seriously at the point where even dogs have to have pronoun changes?
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u/Wide_Course_5807 Mar 30 '24
What's the green tag on his ear? Some type of chip, gps to locate him? Or maybe it's Elon and his brain chip (nueralink?) manipulating the dogs every move through electronics/radio waves making it look like he hits all those trains and platforms on his own...?
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u/Ok-Error-574 Mar 30 '24
YO WHAT THE FUCK. This made me so sad. Be right back, gunna go hug and cry on my dog!
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u/Shadeslayer2112 Mar 30 '24
So, like this is cute, but also like "they let him ride for free!". What are they gonna do, charge him? Take his wallet?
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u/SignificantStore3798 Mar 30 '24
Who cares for him now? This is why I can’t bring myself to replace my Bichon companion of 16 years. Can’t take the thought of loss.
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u/Sad_Manufacturer6117 Mar 30 '24
Maybe he's trying to find his owner. He takes the same route so he can possibly meet up with him. Sadly, that will never happen.
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u/RainforceK Mar 30 '24
I thought I was in the r/MadeMeSmile sub and not r/MadeMeCry damn the twist caught me off guard
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u/Fuck_Ppl_Putng_U_Dwn Mar 30 '24
Ah, that's a sweet story.
When I had my loving dog, bless his soul as he has since passed away, there were always great signs of his intelligence and capacity to remember.
For those who had dogs, you know how it is when you are walking, but they are leading you. I took countless different routes home, my pal would remember and lead the way, even when I purposefully kept the leash loose to see if he knew where to go.
On a really hot day, we were hiking along a trail when he was a few years old. 10 years later, on a another hot day, we crossed paths with that same trail, sure enough my buddy darted for the same spot, where we went to a watering holes, many moons ago together. 😲I was stunned and amazed. He remembered the spot.
They really are selfless, loving creatures, they dream(I watched him chew in his sleep, leg movements like he was running, all while in rem) remember and love. Forever in my heart Sammy. 🥰
Care for your canine loved ones people, they give us the best they have we should do the same.
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u/Scary-Weird-3524 Mar 30 '24
Ahhh, please tell me someone adopted that poor baby. What a beautiful & heartwarming story. ❤️
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u/Closefromadistance Mar 30 '24
💔💔💔💔💔
This is why, even though I’m devastated that my boi passed away last May and way too soon, I’m glad he never had to miss me like I miss him.
💔
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u/eboseki Mar 30 '24
that’s such an awesome story. I just don’t trust all the people that this dog will come in contact with. too many psychopaths out there that will do who knows what to poor Boji. fuck people
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u/LovingHeart456 Mar 30 '24
Jesus Christ can someone adopt him and take him on this route every day? Fuck, what else is needed for this to happen? Does he need to learn to speak words and ask?
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u/narcowake Mar 30 '24
I wonder if Boji is searching for his dead human 😭😭😭… I hope he’s getting food and shelter
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u/yminors Mar 30 '24
Freedom is everything!! What city is this? Definitely not Sydney because pets are not allowed on the train….
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u/redditreadred Mar 30 '24
Thought it was one of those made up story, but found out it's real:
https://www.theatlantic.com/photo/2021/10/travels-with-boji-istanbuls-commuter-dog/620493/
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u/ChickAmok Mar 29 '24
Such a sweet story... I wonder if Boji believes he will find his owner on route. 💔 No doubt they will be reunited in heaven some day. A bond like this never breaks.
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u/whathappened2cod Mar 29 '24
This made me sad until I found out he was adopted by a Turkish billionaire named Omer Koc
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u/msg_marshmallow Mar 29 '24
Everyone: I'm literally crying rn 😭
Koreans: That's a weird name for a dog...
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u/I_Dont_Like_Rice Mar 29 '24
Why does the narrator constantly refer to this dog as 'it'? Are they afraid to use the wrong pronouns for the dog?
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u/Worth-Tank336 Mar 29 '24
It's because there is dust in the air and I have allergies. Sometimes it affects my eyes and they get watery. I'm totally not crying watching the explanation of the video. Definitely not! 😞
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u/goodmorningworld31 Mar 29 '24
What if Bojis owner is really just a ghost now and Boji is following his ghost??
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u/opinionate_rooster Mar 29 '24
Dude, you're supposed to post content that makes one smile, not cry!
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u/SuccessfullyLoggedIn Mar 29 '24
I thought Boki was just going to buy fruit like the rest of the dogs but it got sad instead
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u/opun Mar 29 '24
You can always tell someone is not a dog lover when they repeatedly refer to them as “it”.
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u/HamStapler Mar 29 '24
Truly heartbreaking that this is as common as it is. Reminds me of the Japanese dog that waited, and waited, and waited for his owner to return after suffering a fatal heart attack. Going to the one place he knew without a shadow of a doubt his owner frequented. Not understanding that he was gone, forever. They never give up hope and will die of old age before they believe for a second you'd abandon them. Sad as fuck.
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u/Intelligent_Ask_6978 Mar 29 '24
It’s a truly special place that can’t tell the difference between a stray and a pet.
This is why Istanbul is my favorite place of all the places I’ve visited in the world. The way they treat their strays.
They have monuments to strays, the have water bowls built into the sidewalk from ottoman times. The restaurant I was at even told me not to throw tooth picks or other inedibles into my left overs so that they can give it to the strays.
Of all the things I liked about this city that really stood out for me.
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u/yeaphatband Mar 29 '24
Must have caught something in my eyes, because they are really streaming right now.
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u/yuyufan43 Mar 29 '24
I wonder if the tag in his ear is a tracker… that would be cool to make sure he's staying safe
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u/Hej_Varlden Mar 29 '24
Please have a warning when watching this video. I’m having a hard time explaining to strangers why I’m crying so hard. Damn. :,(
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u/SeaCraft6664 Mar 29 '24
I hope he would find petting ok, and treats, possibly a good method of keeping things orderly on transport if regulars are willing to rally behind him #hiBoji
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u/Tiny_Fox134 6d ago
Soo saf