Feed stray dogs by recycling?! Now there’s a win-win!
![Feed stray dogs by recycling?! Now there’s a win-win!](https://www.smartncompassionate.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/10294505_10152438776433656_854631109398234588_n.jpg)
Imagine a device that will feed a stray dog every time you recycle a bottle. Does it sound too good to be true? Well, then, be prepared to be astonished! Meet “Pugedon,” a clever recycling bin that provides food and water to stray dogs!!! You can watch the video at the bottom of the page.
![The recycle bin that feeds stray animals](https://www.smartncompassionate.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/1524943_221588774714902_1000743653_n.jpg)
Pugedon is a social responsibility project by Yucesan J.S.C., a railway and coach company that has been around for 30 years in Arifiye/Sakarya-Turkey.
![Pugedon by Yucesan J.S.C](https://www.smartncompassionate.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/10269496_237141613159618_8859862161580515099_n.jpg)
This device dispenses food for dogs every time you deposit a plastic bottle.
![Dipose here](https://www.smartncompassionate.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/10003532_221588794714900_127972784_n.jpg)
![Happy recyclers!](https://www.smartncompassionate.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/1798082_228654364008343_5826191089968905417_n.jpg)
This street recycles bin kibble dispensers even have a slot where you can pour your unfinished water before you recycle the bottles. This water is then used to quench a stray dog’s thirst.
![Pour here](https://www.smartncompassionate.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/1932279_221588811381565_1426196127_n-1.jpg)
![Saving every drop of water.](https://www.smartncompassionate.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/10338685_244181645788948_3326442840308185687_o-1024x732.jpg)
The food and water are dispensed into two bowls on another side of the recycle bin.
![It has two bowls for food and water](https://www.smartncompassionate.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/10156032_221588694714910_820992197_n.jpg)
![Kibbles are dispensed as soon as you deposit the bottle](https://www.smartncompassionate.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/10414911_630540117042891_834497426368188281_n.jpg)
The prototypes have been tested in Istanbul and are now available for sale worldwide.
![Children gathering to recycle.](https://www.smartncompassionate.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/10177363_224286584445121_303597526_n.jpg)
![On the streets of Istanbul.](https://www.smartncompassionate.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/10152662_224286357778477_211358360_n.jpg)
They are also working on a device to feed stray cats. Here is a peek at the next-generation Pugedon.
![Next Generation Pugedon](https://www.smartncompassionate.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/10258346_243431045864008_7127551361484677181_o-1024x768.jpg)
All the devices are powered by the sun, and the recycled bottles cover the cost of the food.
![Solar Panel](https://www.smartncompassionate.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Solar-Panel-1024x732.jpg)
What an ingenious and compassionate device; let’s hope they catch on!!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8WxtuhiaJY