Masaken Hanano, a neighborhood in Syria's largest city Aleppo, has been abandoned by humans because of continuous attacks from forces loyal to President Bashar Al-Assad.
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A man named Alaa visits everyday to feed the cats who still populate the area.
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Alaa, an ambulance driver, said he buys about $4 worth of meat to feed about 150 homeless cats, who roam the area.
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Alaa said that he has been feeding and taking care of the cats for more than 2 months.
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The cats wait for Alaa in the street:
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Here two cats fight over food that Alaa left for them:
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Alaa offers a nibble to this white kitty:
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And here, Alaa is surrounded by the furry creatures, who have come to depend on him:
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