We are a group of volunteers living in Türkiye and various other countries, dedicated to facilitating the process of adopting dogs from Türkiye to abroad. Based on our experiences and thorough research, we aim to share reliable, practical information to inform and guide people who are considering adopting a dog from Turkey through the process.

This platform was created primarily to inform and guide. We cover a wide range of topics, including country-specific adoption procedures and different stages of the process, such as foster care, flight volunteering, and financial support. While we don’t directly offer adoption listings, we point to individuals and organizations that facilitate adoptions, hoping to make the journey smoother for both the dogs and their future families.

If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to reach out!

  • SARP

    SARP

    Tanış Onunla, the dog rescue project founded in 2009 by Sarp. Tanış Onunla provides treatment, shelter and re-homing support to countless abandoned dogs in Türkiye every year, manages that from Sarp's Instagram account, which has reached 27 thousand followers. The project, which undertakes the treatment and shelter of more than 100 abandoned dogs every year, is able to continue its work with the individual supports.The rescued dogs have been sent for adoption to countries other than Türkiye, including Canada, the USA, Switzerland, the Czech Republic and the UK.

  • SESIM

    SESİM

    Sesim rescued her first dog at age 9 and has lived with dogs ever since. In 2015, she adopted Şatzi and began supporting rescue efforts in Istanbul, including fostering dogs and organizing events for financial aid. Now based in Barcelona with Şatzi, she has a soft spot for mixed-breed dogs and works to promote the adoption of dogs from Türkiye in Spain.

  • EZGİ

    Ezgi has been living in Amsterdam since 2017, where she shares her home with her boyfriend, their rescue cat İki, and their beloved dog Zeytin—also a rescue. She believes animal rights are fundamental and that a better world is possible—one that moves away from human-centered living and embraces true coexistence with all species.

  • A woman with sunglasses and tattoos standing at an outdoor market stall with colorful geometric art and craft items, holding a paper craft piece depicting glasses and a face, under a canopy with a park in the background.

    MELDA

    Melda is the creative talent behind our amazing illustrations. She brings every project to life with her unique artistic touch and vibrant imagination. Melda lives in Amsterdam with her family of four—including their sweetest rescue pup, Phoebe.

A Heartfelt Thank You

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to everyone who contributed their time, skills, and heart to bring this project to life.

To Olga Must, thank you for creating a visual identity that truly captures our spirit and story.

To Yunus Emre Duyar and Sarp Sözdinler thank you for your sharp eyes and thoughtful edits that helped shape our words with clarity and care,

To our translators Melisa Punie, Simone Di Massa, Seçil Egen, Güliz Gonca Kemaloğlu and Taybuğa Aybars Mamalı thank you for bridging languages and making our message accessible across cultures.

Your support, creativity, and dedication have made a meaningful difference, and we’re deeply grateful.

— With love and appreciation,


Adopt From Türkiye Team