Dubai: Have you ever wanted to have a furry companion, but were unable to commit and adopt? If yes, then fostering is the answer. As the holiday period approaches, many of our rescued pets will find themselves homeless once again as boarding kennels can no longer shelter them as they have to make way for private pets whose owners have settled the fees entirely.
The rescue groups are also finding their boarding bills escalating beyond control and again need to find places for their animals, as well as finding a better solution than them being stuck in crates at the vet. Most of the groups do not have a shelter and rely on foster families to operate and enable them to save a pet.
Fostering is fundamental. It doesn’t matter if you are able to give a week or up to six weeks of your time. Likewise, if you are staying in the UAE for any period over the summer, you may be able to help a pet who is already with a foster family that needs to travel over this time.
Here is a small sample of pets desperate for a foster as their time is running out in boarding. For more listings, visit www.Adopt-Me.ae
Ollie
Ollie needs a foster home urgently! His time in boarding is up and his boarding venue has been very kind to let us keep him, and some others, there longer as no one came forth for any of the dogs needing to moved. Ollie is a fantastic dog. He is great with other canines and children. For more information about Ollie, click here or contact Animal Action on animal.action@hotmail.com or via their Facebook page.
Lucy
Poor Lucy, really needs a foster home as soon as possible. For some strange reason, she keeps getting overlooked despite constantly attending adoption days. Lucy is a bit shy to start with but soon warms up and is a very affectionate dog who loves to curl up with you. She is great with cats and dogs and very good on her walks. For more information about Lucy, click here or contact Mac's Pack on macspack.uae@gmail.com or via their Facebook page.
Tommy
Tommy is a medium-sized dog. He is very sweet and is always very grateful for any attention. He needs a bit of work with socialisation within one’s own home as he can get a little jealous of other dogs or new people around his owners. We are happy to give guidance along the way to ensure he doesn't feel the same in a new foster home. For more information about Tommy, click here or contact Animal Action on animal.action@hotmail.com or via their Facebook page.
Fraggle
Fraggle is a wonderful, cute girl, who would dearly love to be with a family. She is a bit wary of young children though, so we would recommend a family with older children or adults only. Although, she is very good with children when in a social setting. For more information about Fraggle, click here or contact Animal Action on animal.action@hotmail.com or via their Facebook page.
Penny & Pearl
Penny and Pearl are six-month-old sisters who need a foster or forever home ASAP as their current foster is leaving the UAE soon. They need a home where they can gain some confidence and be part of a family as they are a bit shy with strangers. They are cuddly and affectionate when they feel comfortable. For more information about Penny & Pearl, click here or contact Sandy Paws on covill@eim.ae or via their Facebook page.
Suki
Suki is a shy, calm and friendly Persian cat. She is active in the mornings and late evenings and she likes to sleep during the day. Suki is very curious, loves to explore and can't resist looking at a bird chirping or car passing by the window. She will come running to peek inside a wardrobe door even if she was just hiding under a bed. In need of another loving foster home as her fosterers are moving to an apartment that doesn’t allow pets. For more information about Suki, click here or contact Feline Friends on 050 4510058 or adoptions@felinefriendsdubai.com
Maxi
Maxi is a stunning one-year-old Domestic Shorthair cat with huge eyes, soft fur and a curious personality. He is a purr monster and loves people. For more information about Max, click here or contact 38 Smiles on info@38smiles.com or via their Facebook page.
Olivia
Olivia was rescued with her mother Mellie and her brother Fitz (both adopted) at the end of last year. She is a medium-sized dog, housetrained, fully vaccinated, chipped and spayed and are about six months old. Olivia is a very sweet and playful little girl and loves to meet other dogs. She is quite unsure with loud noises and sudden movements, otherwise Olivia is the perfect dog. For more information about Olivia, click here or contact DAWS on info.daws@gmail.com or via their Facebook page.
Rock
Rock is a two-year-old energetic and playful boy. He is very friendly with humans and dogs of all sizes. Not good with cats. He has received basic training and requires an experienced owner. He loves swimming and fetching, your best combo at an open beach. Special requirement: Must have a villa with a garden! Not allowed in apartments. For more information about Rock, click here or contact DAWS on info.daws@gmail.com or via their Facebook page.
Burtie
Burtie is without a doubt the most affectionate and cutest cat you could think of. He is very cuddly, calm and trusting. He loves to be around and close to humans. He feels comfortable around strangers and children as well and will approach them for cuddling right away. He loves to sleep, cuddle and play with toys. He is fully housetrained and uses the cat tree for scratching his claws. For more information about Burtie, click here or contact Feline Friends on 050 451 0058 or adoptions@felinefriendsdubai.com
