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Indian couple Sheena Jain and Sahil Joseph no longer measure life in hours or days in Dubai. Time, as they once knew it, has melted into something far more magical — something soft, four-legged, and full of soul. Their world now ticks to the rhythm of paws on the floor, happy barks, and one deeply knowing gaze. Because everything — absolutely everything — revolves around Miso, their Shih Tzu, their only child, and the very heartbeat of their home.

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Dubai: In this captivating reader photo essay, Kathlene Fidora, 33, takes us on a journey from the vibrant streets of Manila to the untamed wilderness of South Africa. Now based in Dubai for over a decade, Fidora’s passion for photography—and for protecting the animals she captures—runs deep. Her journey started in 5th grade, when a school photo contest sparked a lifelong obsession with storytelling. “That day, I knew photography wasn’t just a hobby—it was my voice,” she says.

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"I remember just feeling stuck," Megan recalls. "I was doing everything I was supposed to—therapy, self-care, all of it—but it still felt like I was walking through fog. Then, out of nowhere, the idea came to me: what if I adopted a cat? It felt random, but it also felt… right."

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