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About us
We are Günseli and Burak. I am a fashion designer . Burak is a cinematographer. Together we are working on our fashion label and independent film projects. We develop collections through field research across wild flora, culture , and craft.
We work in a hybrid way—mostly from home, sometimes outside in meetings. We need to allocate more time to our work, so we are looking for someone reliable who has real experience with dogs and passionate about animals.
We live with 7 dogs and 5 cats. All of our dogs are mixed breed, large, and adopted from the street. They are calm and loving at home and have a strong bond with us.
Some of the dogs can get excited when they see other animals. Walking them requires attention, calm energy, and a genuine connection with dogs. Out of seven, four may pull or bark when they see small pets, so it’s important to stay focused and in connection during walks.
Our home is in Fenerbahçe, 5 minutes from the sea, with a long coastal path for walking and running. It’s a central, pleasant area with easy access to all parts of Istanbul by public transport.
We enjoy spending time together when possible—sharing meals or going out—
We prefer to host people who are genuinely interested in cultural exchange, who enjoy discovering new places, and who feel passionate for spending time with animals. Living and walking with dogs is an important part of the experience here, so a natural curiosity, attentiveness, and inner love for them makes the stay more fluid and rewarding for everyone involved.
Tasks
Animal care
Walk 4 dogs, 3 times a day (in two groups, around 40 minutes each).
2 main walk and 1 a short one
Prepare food for animals:
Dogs: meat or chicken with rice and vegetables (prepared in the morning, split for morning and evening)
Cats: put dry food and fresh water morning and evening
Clean cat litter twice a day
Observe their health and behavior
Light house care: daily cleaning and vacuuming
Food
We are vegetarian. The house is relaxed and flexible—sometimes we cook and eat together, sometimes separately. The fridge is always stocked, and food is covered.
Schedule
5 days a week
Morning: 08:00 – 10:00
Evening: 16:00 – 18:00
Late short walk: around 23:00 (for toilet needs)
The rest of the day is free, but we expect general awareness of the animals.
What we offer
-A calm home and a private room in Fenerbahçe
-5 minutes walking distance to the sea
-High-speed internet (suitable for remote work)
-A city rich in culture and history
-Shared time, meals, and a friendly environment
-Food expenses covered
Important note
This is not just a job. We are looking for someone who truly loves animals and treats them with care and respect. For us, they are family.
We value joyfull, responsible, and kind people. If you enjoy living with animals and being part of a warm, simple home, this can be a good experience for both sides. Please do not send message with chat gpt and instead use your own words and ideas. Chat gpt messages look so obvious and don’t tell much about you. We prefer real and sincere connections.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
House & pet sitting
Interests
LGBTQ
Events & social
Vegetarian or vegan
Sustainability
Self development
Pets
Culture
Plant care
Photography
Languages
Art & design
Yoga / Wellness
Sailing / Boating
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are very open to different cultures and believe that we can learn from each other while enjoying our friendship. We would be happy to spend time together and exchange ideas. We are the home of a human-animal family. I think our guests will experience a beautiful harmony between humans and animals where they can be exactly friends. Rather than an owner-animal relationship, we have a family-friend type of loving and fun relationship that needs to be experienced.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Tasks
Animal care
Walk 4 dogs, 3 times a day (in two groups, around 40 minutes each)
2 main walk and 1 a short one
Prepare food for animals:
Dogs: meat or chicken with rice and vegetables (prepared in the morning, split for morning and evening)
Cats: dry food and fresh water morning and evening
Clean cat litter twice a day
Observe their health and behavior
Light house care: daily cleaning and vacuuming
Schedule
5 days a week
Morning: 08:00 – 10:00
Evening: 16:00 – 18:00
Late short walk: around 23:00 (for toilet needs)
The rest of the day is free, but we expect general awareness of the animals.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Italian: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
We are interested in learning languages, art, and crafts.
Accommodation
Our Workawayers will have their own rooms . We can host either one person, two friends or a couple. We’ll provide the food, and cooking can be shared together in a simple, friendly way.
What else ...
Istanbul is a city to see, which connects east and west. We suggest you make a good programme to see the city between the dog walks.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have high-speed internet. Between the morning and evening care sessions, digital nomads can focus on their own work in a calm environment with a good climate — always keeping an eye and ear open to the animals.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
Mata, Simba, Pina, Genet, Lila, Alp, Sansa
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