We thought we should celebrate the head of the family, or leader of the pack, this week.

Here are 11 pets looking for a new home for all the mothers, fathers, grandmothers, grandfathers and those who just like to be boss(y).

Snowball

Snowball is a terrier mix. He is loving and adorable and needs a home without children. He is a year old, vaccinated and neutered. He needs an active and experienced dog family as he does like to be boss! For more information about Snowball, click here or contact SNIFF either via SMS on 050 3515608 or email aziissari@yahoo.com

Pepe

Pepe is a loving dog and very good with humans. But, he should be the only dog at home, or would be able to adjust with a dog his size. He’s an active dog and will need an active owner with a villa or large apartment. For more information about Pepe, click here or contact SNIFF via SMS on 050-3515608 or email aziissari@yahoo.com

Maisey

Maisey is the lovely mother cat of three beautiful Persian kittens, who are also up for adoption at the moment. She is very kind natured and calm. She has been an amazing mother to her kittens, but she is also in need of a loving home to call her own. For more information about Maisey, click here or contact Feline Friends on 050 4510058 or adoptions@felinefriendsdubai.com

Romeo

Romeo is a gentle cat who is great with other felines. He has a lovely endearing personality, is quick to settle in to new surroundings and begin investigating. He loves to play and likes to have his belly rubbed. He's not a lap cat, but will come and sit next to you and expect to be petted.  For more information about Romeo, click here or contact Feline Friends on 050 4510058 or email adoptions@felinefriendsdubai.com

Sophie

Sophie has grown up in a cattery – she was brought in as a kitten with the intention of being rehomed, but she is always overlooked at adoption days. Sophie has never had a mummy’s love. She is a playful, happy-go-lucky, bright young cat with a lot of love to give! Please consider this gorgeous girl. She would love a home, somewhere to rest her head and amuse her new owners with her athletic playing skills. For more information about Sophie, click here or contact Urban Tails on 04 8848847 or email info@urbantailsdubai.com

Luna

Luna is the mother of a litter of Pit Bull mix puppies. In the past she was used for breeding, but luckily those days are over for her. She is still rather shy and settling into her temporary foster home. We are looking for a calmer home for her, maybe one more dog to help her build some confidence and learn to be around people. She is a very sweet dog.  For more information about Luna, click here or contact DAWS on info.daws@gmail.com

Rex

Rex is also in a foster home that has trained him well. He lives with a Chihuahua and a Great Dane and loves being the middle child. He has a very loving and cuddly personality and he loves to please his owners. For more information about Rex, click here or contact SCADS on 06 5453985 or via their Facebook page.

Sausage

Sausage is a very lively and outgoing small-to-medium sized cross breed. She is one of the most goofy and entertaining dogs at the shelter. She is only a year old and acts more like a puppy than her own pup! For more information about Sausage, click here or contact SCADS on 06 5453985 or via their Facebook page.

Twinkle

Twinkle is a three-year-old Husky/German Shepherd cross who is in a foster home and doing great. He is a well-behaved boy who is also house trained. Twinkle is very good with female dogs and is very protective of the four females in his foster home. For more information about Twinkle, please click here or contact SCADS on 06 5453985 or via their Facebook page.

Pumpkin

Pumpkin is a patient mother who is still waiting for her forever home after all her kittens got adopted. She's a beautiful and loving one-year-old British Shorthair female. For more information about Pumpkin, click here or contact SCADS on 06 5453985 or via their Facebook page.

Maxi

Maxi is a sweet cat with very soft fur and beautiful eyes. She is the proud mother of Mini and Magic. The two siblings had no problem finding forever homes and now that Maxi is off duty, she can concentrate on finding a forever, loving home for herself. She is a  sweet little cat with a fat belly. She will make someone a very happy pet owner. For more information about maxi, click here or contact 38 Smiles on info@38smiles.com

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