Weather and seasons in Mumbai
Mumbai is hot and humid for most of the year, with an especially sticky pre-monsoon season in April and May. The monsoon from June to September brings very heavy rain and waterlogged streets.
Planning around the seasons
Before the monsoon, walk at dawn or late evening, carry water and keep walks short; pavements get very hot.
During the monsoon, avoid flooded streets, dry paws and coats well and watch for skin and ear infections.
Getting around Mumbai with a pet
Local trains, buses, rickshaws and taxis often do not take pets, so a pet taxi is the practical way to reach the vet, a groomer or the airport.
Homes, buildings and access
Most owners live in housing societies with their own rules for lifts and common areas; national animal-welfare guidance says societies cannot ban pets outright. Tell your provider about the gate, security and lift use.
Local rules worth knowing
Pet dogs in Mumbai should be licensed with the municipal corporation and vaccinated against rabies. Keep dogs on a lead in public, pick up after them, and be considerate in shared society spaces.
Pet care in Mumbai — FAQ
Does OnlyPaw work in Mumbai?
Yes. OnlyPaw is available worldwide, including Mumbai. 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 Mumbai?
Providers in Mumbai 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.
Can my housing society ban pets?
Societies can set reasonable rules for common areas, but national animal-welfare guidance says they cannot ban pets outright. Follow your society’s rules on lifts and gardens and keep your pet’s papers up to date.
How do I keep my dog safe in the monsoon?
Avoid flooded streets, keep walks short, dry your dog thoroughly and check for ticks and skin or ear infections. Your walker can adjust times in the chat.
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.