Adopting a pet in Turkey

Loïc

ViP

Member since 14 January 2019

Cap Malheureux, Rivière d

Loïc

05 February 2020 11:25:04

1777

Loïc

05 February 2020 11:25:04

1777

Cap Malheureux, Rivière d

Hello,

Are you a dog or a cat person? A pet can add life to a home and make an ideal travel companion during your expatriation in Turkey.

However, formalities or regulations might put you off traveling with your pet making adoption a better option.

Are there any particular rules or procedures for the adoption of an animal in Turkey?

What are the costs associated with adopting a pet in Turkey?

Are there different procedures depending on the animal?

Are pet-sitting options available?

Have you ever adopted a pet in Turkey? Is he or she still with you today?

Thank you in advance for your feedback,

Loïc

Natalia2010

Member

Member since 26 November 2019

Natalia2010

10 February 2020 05:12:52

Natalia2010

10 February 2020 05:12:52

Hi, yes I have adopted two cats in Turkey, there is no particular rules or procedures you can find a pet on Facebook groups there are many cat's and dogs posted for adoption and posts updated almost each day, you can also visit any vet and take any of the cats that waiting to be adopted.

The cost of adoption - FREE
My cats with me yes

Ayaelkahia

Member

Member since 29 October 2014

Istanbul

Ayaelkahia

10 February 2020 15:03:18

Ayaelkahia

10 February 2020 15:03:18

Istanbul

Hi!

I adopted a cat in Turkey. There are no specific regulations. You can adopt cats online through sahibinden.com and a variety of websites.

Güler

New member

Member since 06 August 2018

İstanbul

Güler

13 February 2020 10:40:55

Güler

13 February 2020 10:40:55

İstanbul

Cihangir cats on fbook

waell_e

Member

Member since 09 August 2012

Istanbul

waell_e

23 February 2020 12:05:06

waell_e

23 February 2020 12:05:06

Istanbul

I was living in Dubai, UAE and I was owning a nice cat her name "Kaly" I forced to leave her with a friend when we moved to Istanbul, the process needs around 3 months of following up plus the cost was around 1200 USD.
Regarding Turkey what I saw the animal controlled by the government everywhere maybe you have to visit the cat's park and there are also dogs park too.
However, the local Turkish are so nice people and they took care of the animals "very impressive society".
Let me give you my advice if you can bring your own pet with you from your country, fight for her.
After 16 months all my family still sad for her and we can't replace her for another one, she was my third daughter.

best regards to you
and I wish you good luck in Turkey

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