India, Nov. 3 -- In a first-of-its-kind ruling, a man in Turkey has agreed to pay his ex-wife 10,000 Turkish liras (approximately $240) every three months in "cat support" following their divorce. The unusual agreement has gained global attention and is being seen as a landmark case in the country's growing pet economy, according to a report by South China Morning Post.

Citing Turkish media outlet Yenisafak, SCMP reported that the couple, identified as Bugra and his former wife Ezgi from Istanbul, parted ways after two years of marriage due to serious relationship issues. During their marriage, the pair jointly cared for two pet cats.

Now, as part of the divorce settlement, Ezgi was granted custody of the cats, while Bugra agreed to fin...