Weather and seasons in Beirut
Beirut has hot, humid summers often above 30°C and mild, rainy winters. Humidity makes summer walks harder on dogs than the temperature alone suggests.
Planning around the seasons
In summer, walk at dawn or after sunset, keep walks short and carry water; the sea breeze on the corniche helps in the early morning.
In the rainy months, dry your dog well and check for ear and skin problems caused by damp.
Homes, buildings and access
Most people live in apartment buildings where power cuts and generator hours affect lifts, air-conditioning and water pumps. Tell your provider about generator times, stairs, the building concierge (natour) and keys.
Local rules worth knowing
Keep your pet vaccinated against rabies and keep the records handy. Lebanon has an animal-welfare law that sets duties for owners; use a lead in public and pick up after your dog.
Getting around Beirut with a pet
Service taxis and buses generally do not take pets, and drivers may refuse animals. A pet taxi is the simplest way to reach the vet, a groomer or the airport.
Pet care in Beirut — FAQ
Does OnlyPaw work in Beirut?
Yes. OnlyPaw is available worldwide, including Beirut. Because it's a marketplace, the providers you can book depend on who has been approved near your address — the app shows who's available before you pay.
How much does pet care cost in Beirut?
Providers in Beirut set their own prices, so you see each provider's rate in the app before you book. At checkout OnlyPaw adds a service fee of 10% of the service price, with a minimum of USD 2 and a maximum of USD 20 (or the equivalent in your local currency), shown before you pay. Your payment is held and only released to the provider after the service is completed.
What should my pet sitter know about power cuts in Beirut?
Share the building’s generator schedule, how the lift and air-conditioning work during cuts, and where to find water and a torch. Agree it in the chat before you leave.
Where can I walk my dog in Beirut?
The corniche early in the morning and quieter residential streets such as those in Achrafieh and Badaro; on summer weekends, many owners head to cooler mountain trails.
How are providers vetted?
Every provider submits a government ID and a selfie, passes a knowledge test with a 70% pass mark and uploads service-specific documents — home photos for sitting and boarding, driving licence and vehicle registration for pet taxi, certificates for grooming and training — before the OnlyPaw team approves them.
What happens in an emergency?
Every active booking has an SOS button in the app. It alerts the other party and the OnlyPaw team straight away. If your pet needs urgent medical care, contact a vet or emergency clinic first.