There are many monuments to animals in the world that have earned the recognition of people by doing brave deeds or serving science. But there is also a beast, immortalized in bronze simply because it exists and touches the owners and, in general, everyone around. It was for this that she received a personal monument in the Istanbul Ziverbey district to a simple mongrel cat Tombili.

There are a lot of cats in Istanbul and the attitude to these cute animals is special here. In order to stand out from the tens of thousands of your fellows, you need to be special. That was exactly what Tombili was - a plump tabby cat with a white belly.

Tombili became famous thanks to the fact that he went out on the street every day and, lounging like a real Turkish Pasha, took a relaxed position on the sidewalk, gracefully leaning against the parapet. At first, the cat's pose aroused the delight of the inhabitants of Gulech Lane, then the whole Ziverbey found out about it, and when someone guessed to upload a photo of the animal to the network, world fame came to Tombili. The furry Ziverbey symbol has become a popular Internet meme known to users as the "cool cat". Tombili's pose is played up by pranksters in different ways - with the help of Photoshop, he is dressed in a Roman toga, seated on a sofa, behind a bar, handed a cocktail in his paw, or a hookah is placed next to him. It is impossible to list all the images that a cat can awaken in the observer.

Alas, but, with rare exceptions, the cat's age is short-lived and in August 2016 Gulech Lane lost its imposing mascot. The grateful townspeople did not accept this and decided to perpetuate the memory of Tombili, who glorified the area throughout the world. In honor of the International Day of Animals, the mayor of the district ordered the installation of a bronze monument to the cat in his favorite place in a characteristic pose.

The small life-size monument of Tombili has become a local tourist attraction. The cat monument was even stolen, however, the attackers were so frightened by the resonance of their act that they soon threw the figure back.

So a plump bronze cat sits, watching the street life and thinking about something of its own, in a picturesque Istanbul alley, right at the feet of bustling passers-by.

It so happened that some people are cat lovers, while others are dog lovers and cannot understand each other in any way. Those who like cats will not understand how it is possible to love someone who constantly demands attention and who, moreover, needs to be walked at least twice a day. And people who love dogs do not understand those who like wayward cats, sometimes not even allowing themselves to be stroked. One way or another, they both love their pets and are ready to do everything for their happiness. Just like the people in our article!

“My husband and our cat were born on the same day. I congratulated them! "

"Sometimes I ask myself, am I spoiling the cat too much?"

“Our cats are not allowed to go outside as we live in an area where foxes and coyotes live, which are a serious danger. Therefore, we made a tunnel and a tent for the cats so that they are outside and safe at the same time. "

Luxurious cat tree

"I gave my 17-year-old King Arthur a cardboard throne."

Just two guys walking their cats in strollers

"My cat loves to sit in pants, so while I have nothing to do, I wear an extra pair of pants so he can be with me."

“My cat sits in her boat in the hot tub every day and refuses to go out even after an hour. Her name is Trixie "

"Baby, of course, the cat will never come between us"

"My friend has a special hammock for his cat."

"My 79-year-old dad went from 'I don't want a cat' to taking her to 'her room' every night."

"Momo cries every day until my boyfriend puts him in his hammock to sleep."

SPA day with dad

The cat's bedroom is ready for use

“My mom crocheted a sofa for my cats. One of them appreciated! "

"My niece decided that her cats should sleep in bunk beds."

"She loves to look at garbage trucks, but she herself cannot jump on the windowsill, so I help her."

"Sometimes I think about what ruined them."

"She meows until I let her do it."

“Beans love to be carried in an empty soda box

Everyone knows that cats play by their own rules, even when it comes to science. Are they solid? Yes. Liquid? Yes, too. Here are 19 examples of how cats can take the shape they want, regardless of physical rules. Bemorepanda collected some funny pictures for you.

The most real liquid cat

"My cat leaked to the floor"

"I have 5 liters of a cat"

Catte latte

Slice of Processed Cat Cheese

"My cat's mood is to melt while lying on the carpet."

This is some otherworldly creature

Maybe not quite liquid yet, but definitely melting

"Yes, it is busy here, put the spice in another jar."

Cats

Once it fits, it means it's convenient

"My mom and her melted cat"

"Today she decided to be an egg."

"Something is leaking from my sink"

"I had to look at my couch twice before I figured it out."

As it gets warmer, watch your cats and make sure they don't melt!

It fits perfectly there

"The dough seems to have risen enough and will soon run away."

He overfilled this bowl with himself