Finding Forever Homes: Dubai Dog Shelters

Dubai’s skyline sparkles with luxury, but beyond the glamour lies a growing community dedicated to giving dogs a second chance. From adoption centers to rescue farms, these shelters provide safe spaces where abandoned pups can heal, play, and eventually find their forever homes. Supporting them isn’t just about charity — it’s about living generously, with compassion, community, and conscious care woven into our lifestyle.

How to Support Generously

Caring for rescues doesn’t mean compromising on lifestyle — it means weaving generosity into our routines. Here are meaningful ways dog parents in Dubai can give back:

• Adopt or Foster: Offer a loving home, even temporarily.

• Donate Supplies: Food, blankets, toys, and medical items are always needed.

• Volunteer Your Time: Weekend walks, grooming days, or simply giving pups social interaction.

• Attend Adoption Events: Many shelters host community meet-and-greets, perfect for finding your next family member.

• Join a Paw Collection Community Event:
  We host curated experiences — from Puppy Yoga mornings to Wellness Walks — where guests are invited to bring extra toys, blankets, or treats. All donations go directly to our local partner shelters.
  Check out our next Paw Collection event near you, or subscribe to our newsletter at the bottom of the page to stay updated on upcoming gatherings and ways to support local shelters.
  

Rescues of Dubai: Giving Dogs a Second Chance

1. K9 Friends Dubai
Rescue & rehome stray/abandoned dogs; medical care (vaccinations, micro-chipping, neutering) done before adoption — ideal for someone who wants a dog already vetted and ready.
Instagram: @k9friendsdubai
Website: k9friends.com

2. House Of Hounds UAE
Specialty in Salukis & Sighthounds, giving them care, rehab & forever homes — a great fit if you’re interested in these breeds or giving a noble, often misunderstood dog a chance.
Instagram: @houseofhounds_uae
Website: houseofhoundsuae.com

3. Stray Dogs Center (SDC)
Large no-kill shelter with many dogs, fostering, volunteer programs, rehoming — good for people wanting to adopt older dogs, support big shelters, or get involved as volunteers.
Instagram: @straydogscenter
Website: straydogscenteruae.com

4. Amanda’s Animal Rescue UAE (AAR)
Volunteer/foster-based rescue; mixed breeds, cats & dogs; often via events & social outreach — good for adopters who like more personalised, community-driven rescue work.
Instagram: @amandasanimalrescue
Website: Facebook – Amanda’s Animal Rescue UAE

5. Animals & Us Fujairah
Shelter that cares for many dogs & other animals; can foster or adopt; strong outreach, rehab, feeding stray animals — fits people who want both rescue + ongoing welfare support initiatives.
Instagram: @animalsandusfuj
Website: aauf.ae

Supporting rescues in Dubai is more than adoption — it’s a way to live generously. Whether you choose to foster, donate, or volunteer your time, each act of care ripples through the community, giving abandoned pups the chance to heal and thrive. By weaving compassion into our daily routines, we create a city where luxury and kindness walk side by side — and every dog has the chance at a forever home.