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Join our human–animal family and help care for our 7 dogs and 5 cats in Istanbul, Turkey

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  2026 

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  • Descrição

    Descrição

    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.

  • Tipos de ajuda e oportunidades de aprendizado

    Tipos de ajuda e oportunidades de aprendizado

    Projetos artísticos
    Prática de idiomas
    Cuidar de animais
    Criar/cozinhar refeições caseiras
    Ajuda a cuidar da casa
    Manutenção geral
    Cuidar de casas e pets
  • Interesses

    Interesses

    LGBTQ
    Eventos e social
    Vegetariano/vegano
    Sustentabilidade
    Autodesenvolvimento
    Mascotes
    Cultura
    Cuidar de plantas
    Fotografia
    Idiomas
    Arte e design
    Yoga/bem-estar
    Velejar/navegar
  • Oportunidades de intercâmbio cultural e aprendizado

    Oportunidades de intercâmbio cultural e aprendizado

    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.

  • Projetos que envolvem crianças

    Projetos que envolvem crianças

    Este projeto pode envolver crianças. Para mais informações, veja aqui nossas diretrizes e dicas.

  • Ajuda

    Ajuda

    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.

  • Idiomas

    Idiomas
    Inglês: Fluente
    Italiano: Intermediário

    Este anfitrião oferece intercâmbio de idiomas
    We are interested in learning languages, art, and crafts.

  • Acomodação

    Acomodação

    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.

  • Algo mais...

    Algo mais...

    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.

  • Mais alguns detalhes

    Mais alguns detalhes

    • Acesso à internet

    • Acesso à internet limitado

      Acesso à internet limitado

    • Temos mascotes

    • Somos fumantes

    • Pode hospedar famílias

  • Pode hospedar nômades digitais

    Pode hospedar nômades digitais

    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.

  • Quantos Workawayers pode acomodar?

    Quantos Workawayers pode acomodar?

    2

  • Meus animais / animais de estimação

    Meus animais / animais de estimação

    Profile photo of Mata, Simba, Pina, Genet, Lila, Alp, Sansa

    Mata, Simba, Pina, Genet, Lila, Alp, Sansa

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