Thinking about dog adoption in Dubai? Or considering opening your home to a furry friend on a temporary basis? Now might be a good time to do so.
Local dog charity K9 Friends is at capacity with canines looking for permanent or temporary homes. With the kennels in Dubai Investment Park full, the organisation has 142 dogs on its waiting list, more than it’s had in 34 years.
K9 Friends was set up in 1989, hoping to rescue and rehome abandoned dogs in the UAE. A volunteer-run organisation, K9 Friends’ shelter homes 125 dogs and 30 puppies.
For those considering adoption, K9 Friends hosts adoption days so you can meet potential pups. If you cannot attend one of these, you can make an appointment from Monday to Saturday between 9am and 1pm to see the dogs and talk through the process.
Dog adoption in Dubai: Costs of adopting with K9 Friends
When you adopt through K9 Friends you pay a fee for your dog which helps cover the costs of the shelter and means your dog comes vaccinated and neutered. The prices depend on the breed and age of your chosen pup:
- Dhs1,250 for a mixed-breed
- Dhs1,750 for a mixed-breed puppy
- Dhs2,250 for a pure-breed dog
- Dhs2,950 for a pure-breed puppy
Before you adopt, your dog will be neutered, microchipped, receive their initial vaccinations, and have a flea and deworming treatment.
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Dog adoption in Dubai: Fostering with K9 Friends
If you don’t want to commit to adopting (because the choice is for life) you can always foster a dog on a temporary basis.
K9 Friends ask that you foster for a minimum of two weeks. You can call them on o4 887 8739 to find out details.
Open Mon-Thu, 8am-5pm, Fri-Sat, 8am-4pm. Dubai Investment Park 2 k9friends.com (052 593 0265).
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