Chris also stumbled upon another peculiar behavior of Boji. According to municipal workers, Boji seemed to enjoy the different engines of the various vehicles he rode. When he was on the ferry, he would sit at the back where the engine was, presumably due to the vibration, as Chris explained. On the Metro, he would sit right underneath or on top of the wheels in the bogie area, which is how he got his name. In Turkish Railway terminology, the bogie area is referred to as “boji.”
How is it possible for a stray dog to survive on the streets of Istanbul by finding enough food? Living on the streets can be perilous for any animal, but what sets Istanbul apart? The city is renowned as the “City of Strays,” and there are countless stray dogs and cats wandering around.