Dubai Municipality opened a new pet shelter on July 26.
The integrated facility sits at the Birds and Pets Market in Warsan and combines veterinary, rehabilitation, grooming and adoption services.
Integrated shelter offers comprehensive animal care
Inside the shelter, stray and loose companion animals receive care that meets internationally recognised health and welfare standards. A fully equipped veterinary clinic provides routine treatment, while a modern surgical operating theatre handles more complex procedures.
Beyond medical services, the centre houses a pet grooming unit, a rehabilitation and reception area for rescued animals, and a dedicated pre‑adoption viewing space. A Customer Happiness Centre assists visitors, and interactive adoption rooms let prospective owners meet animals in a comfortable setting. A separate unit also works to reunite lost pets with their owners after verifying ownership details.
Digital platform and partnerships boost adoption
Coinciding with the shelter’s launch, Dubai Municipality rolled out a digital adoption platform that lets residents browse available animals and review health and behavioural profiles. The online tool streamlines the adoption process, helping users match with pets that suit their lifestyle and expectations.
To strengthen animal welfare, the municipality signed memoranda of understanding with Vets Fur Pets Veterinary Clinic and Phoenix Veterinary Clinic. These partnerships aim to bring international best practices to the shelter, support treatment of injured stray animals, and run public awareness campaigns on responsible pet ownership.
They also back humane population‑management programmes such as Trap‑Neuter‑Return (TNR) initiatives for stray cats and care programmes for stray dogs and cats. The collaborations include education campaigns, training programmes, workshops and knowledge‑sharing initiatives involving government bodies.
These efforts align with the Dubai Civility Committee’s goals of enhancing the emirate’s urban appearance and encouraging compassionate community behaviour.
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Frequently asked questions
What services does the new Dubai pet shelter in Warsan provide?
The shelter includes a fully equipped veterinary clinic, a surgical operating theatre, grooming services, rehabilitation and reception areas for rescued animals, a pre‑adoption viewing space, and a Customer Happiness Centre that assists visitors.
How can residents adopt a pet using the digital platform launched by Dubai Municipality?
Residents can browse the online platform for available animals, view each pet’s health and behavioural profile, and match with a suitable pet; the tool lets them apply and schedule adoption appointments digitally, streamlining the process.
Where is the integrated pet shelter opened by Dubai Municipality located?
The shelter is situated at the Birds and Pets Market in the Warsan area of Dubai.
Which veterinary clinics have partnered with Dubai Municipality for the new pet shelter?
Dubai Municipality signed memoranda of understanding with Vets Fur Pets Veterinary Clinic and Phoenix Veterinary Clinic to support treatment, best‑practice standards, and public‑awareness campaigns.
How does the shelter help reunite lost pets with their owners?
A dedicated unit verifies ownership details and works to match lost pets with their owners, facilitating reunification through verification and communication processes.
What is the purpose of the pre‑adoption viewing space at the Dubai pet shelter?
The pre‑adoption viewing space allows prospective owners to meet animals in a comfortable setting before deciding to adopt, helping ensure a good match between pet and adopter.
