A large brown dog walking on a paved street with parked cars in the background.
A dog being gently held by a person's arm, outdoors on grass, near a fenced area with parked cars in the background. The dog appears to be muddy or dirty on its face and body.

First encounter with Ima, rescued by Köyün Garipleri, Ankara

Ima

Ima didn’t have an easy start in life. She spent years surviving on the streets of Turkey, had litter after litter of puppies, and battled TVT, scabies, and severe skin issues that still haven’t fully healed. Her fur never really grew back—but honestly, she doesn’t need it. She’s perfect just the way she is.

She was rescued by the amazing team at Köyün Garipleri, and from the moment she was saved, everyone who met her fell in love. Her vet in Turkey, Merve, was so smitten she hung Ima’s photo in her home like proud family. That’s just the kind of dog Ima is—quietly unforgettable.

WOF Rescue brought her to Brussels in hopes of finding her forever home. That plan didn’t work out, but instead of giving up, they brought her to Amsterdam, where she found the kindest foster dad, Aytaç. He still calls her “the easiest dog alive.” And he’s not wrong—despite everything she’s been through, Ima has the gentlest heart.

A dog on an examination table at a veterinary clinic with IV attached, being examined by a person wearing blue gloves.
A dog lying on a pink and white striped blanket in a corner of a tiled room, appearing to rest or sleep.

After a month in foster care, she found her real forever family—Sevgi and Kadir. They already had a pet, a cat named Arya, who made sure to remind Ima who’s boss (with a few tough love lessons). But Ima? She never once fought back. She’s just that kind of dog—soft, patient, and endlessly loving.

She may not have much fur, but she has more soul than most. She’s been through so much, yet she still chooses kindness every single day.

Now, Ima is finally home. And her family is endlessly grateful—to Ima, for her trust and love, and to every single person who helped her along the way.

A smiling man sitting on grass holding a happy, barking dog with its tongue out, in a sunny park with other people in the background.
A woman with long dark hair, wearing a white cap, black tank top, blue jeans, and sunglasses, kneeling on green grass next to a small dog with a gray and black coat, near a river with trees in the background and a short footbridge crossing the river.

Ima and Sevgi, Amsterdam

Ima and Kadir, Amsterdam

Dog lying on a beige dog bed inside a living room with large windows and sunlight
Smiling dog with a black harness sitting on green grass.

Ima in her forever home

A dog wearing a colorful, patterned yellow jacket sitting on a wooden floor in front of a blue door, looking at the camera.

Beautiful, happy Ima, Amsterdam

Ima as a fashion icon

A happy dog with a brindle coat, wearing a black harness, standing on grass with fallen leaves.

Ima enjoys a sunny park day