The Cat Who Got a Statue Tombili lounged on an Istanbul sidewalk. Elbow propped. Belly out. Like a tiny bored philosopher. Locals fed him for years. When he died in August 2016, neighbors petitioned the city. On World Animal Day, a bronze Tombili was unveiled. In the exact same pose.
Source
BBC News, 2016, 'Istanbul erects statue in memory of famous street cat Tombili'
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