Istanbul spans two continents, with seaside promenades, hilly neighbourhoods and a famous population of community cats and dogs on its streets. Busy days and long commutes across the Bosphorus mean many owners rely on walkers and sitters.
GPS-recorded walks with photos.
In-home care with photo updates.
Home stays with photo updates.
Mobile or salon grooming.
Trainers for puppies and adult dogs.
Rides tracked by GPS at every stage.
Providers set their own prices. Where approved providers in Istanbul have listed a service, the lowest current price is shown here.
Lowest price currently set by an approved provider in Istanbul, before the OnlyPaw service fee. Your total depends on what you book and is shown in the app before you pay.
Local notes for owners and providers.
One of the city’s most pet-friendly areas, with the Moda seafront nearby.
Busy streets close to Yıldız Park and the Bosphorus.
Steep, narrow streets and many community cats.
Upmarket streets close to Maçka Park.
Asian-side waterfront and hilly residential streets.
Newer residential towers and gated sites.
Seaside promenade on the European side.
Greener, quieter areas along the upper Bosphorus near Belgrad Forest.
Istanbul has hot, humid summers and cool, wet winters with occasional snow, and strong winds can blow in from the sea. Spring and autumn are ideal for long walks.
In summer, walk early or late, use shady parks and seaside paths and carry water.
In winter, dry your dog after rainy walks and take care on slippery, steep streets.
Most people live in apartment buildings (sites or older blocks) with a building manager (yönetici) and sometimes a caretaker (kapıcı) who helps with keys and access. Tell your provider about the caretaker, lifts and site security.
In Türkiye pet dogs and cats must be microchipped and registered in the national pet registration system. Keep your pet vaccinated against rabies, use a lead in public and pick up after your dog.
Rules for pets on Istanbul’s metro, buses and ferries differ, and small pets usually need a carrier — check current rules before you travel. A pet taxi avoids crossing the city with a dog on public transport.
From adding your pet to following the booking.
Create your pet's profile once; it travels with every booking.
Compare profiles, reviews and prices, and chat before you book.
Payment is held until the service is completed.
GPS for walks and pet taxi, photos for sitting and boarding, chat any time.
Yes. OnlyPaw is available worldwide, including Istanbul. 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.
Providers in Istanbul 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.
Keep your dog on a lead, stay calm and give community dogs space; choose quieter routes and times if your dog is reactive. Tell your walker about it in the chat.
Yes. Pet dogs and cats must be microchipped and registered in the national pet registration system. Keep the records handy for providers.
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.
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.
Booking, payment, chat and tracking all happen in the app — on iPhone and Android.
