Adopting A Dog In Dubai – Everything You Should Know
There are many reasons why you might want to adopt a dog. Dogs make great companions, they provide emotional support and help with loneliness, and their unconditional love makes them ideal pets for children. But what if you’re living in Dubai? In this article, we’ll tell you everything you need to know about dogs in Dubai including how to adopt one!
Why adopt a dog
Did you know that 39% of dog owners in Dubai are a single person living alone? Did you also know that there are more than 4,000 stray dogs roaming the streets, who have been abandoned by their owners?
A dog plays an important role in a family’s life. Albeit, adopting a dog in Dubai can be a tricky task. You should take into account the environment and your lifestyle before selecting a dog. Consider the size of the animal, its energy level, whether you have children or not, and the climate where you live.
How to adopt a dog in Dubai
There are a few different ways that you can adopt a dog. One way is by reaching out to shelters and rescues centers and submit documents required in or order to check your qualification and for them to match you with the right dog.
Where to adopt a dog in Dubai?
Stray Dogs Center
Located in Umm Al Quwain, have mixed breed dogs under their care. You will need to go through their adoption process in order to determine if you are eligible to adopt a dog. Their adoption fees vary from AED 500 – 1500.
RAK Animal Welfare Center
Located in Ras Al Khaimah, this center offers not only adoptions but other services for pet owners as well, such as a dog park, boarding facilities, veterinary clinic and much more. You will need to fill out an adoption form at the center, and you will be interviewed prior to adopting any animals.
Dubai Municipality
Veterinary Section – located in Al Khawaneej, has a list of surrendered, abandoned or stray dogs that they are trying to rehome. Create an account on the Dubai Municipality website and to go the Animal Health & Welfare section under Individual services to see the list of available cats & dogs for adoption.
Here is a list of all shelters in UAE
Also bear in mind, that anyone found guilty of animal cruelty can face jail time and a fine that starts at Dh10,000. Dubai’s law enforcement agencies have the power to seize any animal being mistreated and are authorized to bring about criminal proceedings.
Adopting a dog in Dubai can be an interesting and confusing experience. There are many things you need to consider before adopting a dog, such as whether or not you have the time, space or money for a dog. The best thing to do is to do some research into the different breeds of dogs that are available as well as their living requirements.
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