Every animal deserves
care, shelter,
and kindness.
We support the incredible work of Animal Aid volunteers — rescuing, treating, and protecting street animals in Ovacık, Hisarönü, Kayaköy and the Ölüdeniz beach area.
"When angels visit us, we do not hear the rustle of wings, nor feel the feathery touch... but we know their presence when they take hold of our paws and look into our eyes saying everything is going to be ok — we will take care of you and make your life better as best we can."
— Katy HeslopAnimal Aid Turkey
Registered UK Support Group · Est. September 2024
Focused where it
matters most
Our primary mission is covering vet bills — neutering, treating sick and injured animals, and keeping colonies stable. The local community handles day-to-day feeding; we make sure every animal has access to medical care.
Vet Bills & Treatment
Our number one focus. We cover the cost of vet visits, emergency treatment, and care for sick and injured street animals who would otherwise go without.
Neutering Programme
We neuter cats and dogs to keep colonies controlled — preventing thousands of kittens and puppies from being born into hardship on the streets.
Community Feeding
Day-to-day feeding is carried out by the local community — a brilliant partnership that keeps animals nourished while we focus on medical needs.
Rehoming
We have 14 dogs currently in care — animals that couldn't safely remain on the street — being prepared and supported until they find forever homes.
Where your donation
makes a difference
Animal Aid is active across beautiful but challenging coastal and village communities where street animals are particularly vulnerable.
Ovacık
Mountain village above Ölüdeniz, home to a large community of stray dogs and cats needing regular support.
Hisarönü
Popular resort area where tourist season brings challenges for local street animals year-round.
Kayaköy
The historic ghost village surroundings, where animals roam freely and need consistent care and feeding.
Ölüdeniz Beach
Turkey's famous Blue Lagoon area, where beach animals face seasonal risks from tourism and traffic.
For every stray that finds
a home, thousands are left behind
Without access to vet treatment, street animals suffer silently. Neutering is the most cost-effective way to break the cycle — fewer animals born to suffering means fewer needing rescue, feeding, and shelter.
- Fewer strays means less disease, less injury, less suffering across the whole community
- Smaller colonies make it easier for remaining strays to find homes or be taken into care
- Neutering is the most cost-effective use of every pound you donate
- We can't save them all — but we do our best to help the majority in the most impactful way possible
"For every stray that gets a home or gets taken in by a rescue, there are thousands left behind without access to vet treatment. Neutering means thousands of unwanted kittens and pups saved from a life of suffering."
Every number is
a life changed
Real figures from 2023–2025. Every statistic is an animal that received care thanks to your support.
Figures cover 2023–2025. Births prevented based on conservative estimates per neutered female.
Faces behind
the numbers
Every photo tells a story — a life touched, a treatment given, a home found. These are the animals you help when you donate.
14 dogs waiting
for their forever home
These are animals that couldn't safely remain on the street. They're being cared for, assessed, and prepared — and they need you. Could you offer one a home?
Street dogs in care
All 14 dogs are currently being looked after while we find them suitable homes in Turkey or abroad. Each one has a unique story and deserves a safe, loving family.
Could you give one a home?
If you're based in the UK or Europe and are interested in adopting, get in touch via our Facebook group. We'd love to hear from you.
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saves lives
Every pound goes directly to the animals. We're 100% volunteer-run — no admin fees eating into your gift.
- £30–£50 covers a neutering operation — preventing dozens of future street animals
- £15–£25 funds a vet visit and treatment for a sick or injured street animal
- £80–£150 covers emergency surgery for a seriously injured animal
- £20/month helps sustain the care of one of our 14 dogs while they wait for a home
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Stories from the
people who care
Real experiences from supporters whose lives have been touched by the animals of Animal Aid Turkey.
Ruth Parker
I first came across Animal Aid when I was on holiday in Ovacık, looking for help for a very poorly cat I met called Charlie. Linda came to help the next day and took him to the vets, then Sue gave him the aftercare that I couldn't.
She let me come and see him to say goodbye when my holiday ended. Charlie was so old that I couldn't bring him back to the UK, and when he was released a local hotel and restaurant owner helped look after him, right up until he passed.
I loved Charlie, I still love Charlie, and I am so grateful for the love and support that Animal Aid gave to him when I couldn't — being thousands of miles away.
I also rescued Mike (was Bambam) from Animal Aid. They put me in touch with a company that brought him over. He suffers with mild hydrocephalus — he's a very odd cookie but we love him. Animal Aid had a soft spot for Mike and I can see why. They loved him and his quirks, and I will continue that love and care.
A message of
thanks
We'd love
to hear from you
Whether you want to adopt, volunteer, donate, or just find out more — reach us through any of the channels below.