"Some [pets] were microchipped and clearly once loved, but their families had gone. It's heartbreaking for rescuers and frightening for the animals. Animals shouldn't become the forgotten victims when people leave a country in a crisis. Pets rely entirely on their owners. They can't understand why their family has suddenly disappeared so we urge those facing uncertainty to remember their animals and get a proper plan in place."
"Due to the current situation, some people are being forced to leave the UAE suddenly, and sadly many pets are being left behind. We are doing everything we can to care for animals that have been left at the shelter while continuing to support the dogs already in our care."
"We are at full capacity. Every room is full. Every space is taken. And still, the calls do not stop. Injured cats. Abandoned cats. Kittens left to survive."
Approximately 45,000 British nationals have left the Middle East since March 1st, with many abandoning their pets in Dubai during emergency evacuations. Animal charities including the RSPCA report that pets left behind by fleeing owners face uncertain futures, often microchipped and showing signs of previous care. Shelters in the United Arab Emirates are overwhelmed with abandoned animals, including dogs and cats. K9 Friends and Dubai Street Kitties report operating at full capacity while continuing to receive calls about injured and abandoned animals. Animal welfare advocates emphasize that pets cannot understand why their families have disappeared and urge departing owners to make proper arrangements for their animals rather than leaving them behind during crisis situations.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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