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Lamb aids kids in overcoming earthquake trauma

In Diyarbakır, housewife Dilek Kadak keeps the lamb she bought to boost the spirits of her children affected by earthquakes, by her side at all times.

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Lamb aids kids in overcoming earthquake trauma

Kadak said that she takes care of Mestan's grooming and feeding before her children. "When I wake up in the morning, I give him his food, refresh his water, and then take care of my children. Sometimes my husband says, 'You're more focused on Mestan, and we're in second place.' He follows me without a leash. We used to sleep together at night. The veterinarian provides his vaccinations and vitamins. We even had him groomed." Kadak mentioned that their neighbors in the neighborhood also loved Mestan a lot.

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Lamb aids kids in overcoming earthquake trauma

Kadak expressed that whenever Mestan would hear her voice, he would come running to her, and said: "When Mestan goes outside, he becomes very happy and sometimes shows his happiness by jumping around." She emphasized that Mestan was like a family member, and that she had no intention of selling him.

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Lamb aids kids in overcoming earthquake trauma

Kadak emphasized that she loved animals a lot, and that Mestan holds a special place in her life. She mentioned, "When vans pass by, I tell him to stop, and he stops. When I tell him to move on, he does so. In the park, there are so many people, but he comes running to me wherever he hears my voice. Sometimes, I take him through the market to bring him to the park, and some people mistake him for a dog and get scared or scream. But once they realize he is a lamb, they love him. Even the children in the park adore him."