Dumia is the sweetest and most amazing Saluki that we have come across for a while now.
We received a call from her owner, who told us that one of the dog’s front legs was broken and she needed urgent veterinary assistance. We directed him to one of our associate vets.
Dumia was abandoned by her owner after she suffered from a broken leg. Image Credit: Montserrat Martin
An x-ray corroborated the fact that she suffered from a complicated, multiple fracture on her front leg, where the bone had broken into a lot of fine bone pieces. To operate in such cases is very costly.
The owner agreed to have her treated and gave us the go-ahead for the surgery. He promised to return soon and submit the deposit for the surgery, as part of the clinic’s policy. That was the last we ever heard of him.
The woman who helped the owner get in touch with us informed us there were other dogs like the Saluki, who were in a similar situation, and had managed to escape.
The total bill for Dumia’s leg surgery has come to Dh6,500. Image Credit: Montserrat Martin
Dumia’s surgery has gone well and she is already using the injured leg, but she will soon need mild exercises and resting to prevent too much pressure on the broken bone. She is currently wearing an external support band that will need monitoring for the next two weeks.
We are now trying to raise money to cover the total bill, which is now at Dh6,500. She could be moved to a home - permanent or foster - after this period.
Sadly, rescuing emancipated, injured and neglected Salukis is a common procedure in the UAE.
Salukis are indeed such a powerful and important part of the history of the Middle East, yet we have rescued many who have been treated like garbage. Many get exported all over the world where they are appreciated and treated as what they really are: Arabian jewels.
If you are willing to help this sweet girl with her treatment cost or you are able to offer her a permanent home, please contact us by email at info@friendsofanimalsdxb.com or call us on 0507887025.
The reader is the founder of Friends of Animals, based in Dubai.
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