Aydin, Turkey, gets bitterly cold weather too, just like parts of the U.S.
But frankly, I’d have to really think about it to go into icy cold water in December, even to raise money for stray animals. The rest of the story’s here: http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/turkish-british-expat-animal-lovers-help-stray-cats-dogs-140058
‘Brrrrr’ for fur?