Our tripaws and special needs dogs experienced something rare and beautiful: a day at the beach. Away from the remote shelter and closer to the sea, they ran, rested, splashed, and simply enjoyed being dogs. This is their story, and you can be part of helping them.

The weekend walks are back! Join us in UAQ on Saturday or Sunday evenings and spend one-to-one time with our shelter dogs. Cuddles, play, and a little exercise make a huge difference, and the dogs really miss you!

Amid the conflict and changes in the UAE, Stray Dogs Center continues caring for more than 1,700 rescue dogs as new challenges put increasing pressure on the shelter and support from the community becomes more important than ever.

For almost 10 years, a small group of volunteers has been quietly supporting shelter dogs in Dubai through pre-loved book sales — and many people still don’t know this heartwarming initiative exists. Every book bought helps feed and care for dogs waiting for their forever homes. Visit their bi-weekly book sale at Times Square Center and discover how a simple book can bring hope to a dog in need.

Ukrainian photographer Tetiana joins our weekly adoption days, capturing portraits that help Stray Dogs Center’s rescue dogs find their forever homes.

This Singles Day, you can make a difference in the life of a rescue dog. Meet our single dogs waiting for love and sponsor their boarding stay while we find them homes.

Photographer Hani Omar knows that a single portrait can change a life. With patience, compassion, and creativity, he helps rescue dogs show their true selves — giving them a voice, a chance to be seen, and a better shot at a forever home.

This summer has shown what is possible when compassion meets action. From air-conditioned enclosures to micro units, sprinkler repairs, and new food partnerships, hundreds of dogs now enjoy safer and cooler lives while they wait for forever homes. With your continued support, we can expand these efforts and ensure that every dog in our care feels protected, loved, and valued.

After more than five years at Stray Dogs Center, Zoro’s luck is finally changing. He is among the very few—less than 1% of the 1,500 dogs in the shelter—who get the chance to leave and gain exposure. Now in Dubai, this gentle, kind-hearted boy attends adoption events and hopes for what he truly deserves: a forever home.

Looking to adopt or foster a dog in the UAE? Every Saturday, we bring some of our rescue dogs and puppies to the Petshop Megastore in DIP (Dubai Investment Parks), where you can stop by, meet them, and maybe even fall in love.

Meet the next group of special needs dogs waiting in our shelter, from little Mimi to soulful Pirate. Their bodies may be broken, but their hearts are wide open. They still have a lot of love to give. Help us share their stories and rewrite their futures.

Herbie, Ollie, Speckles, Spock, Chase, and Sam were given a rare second chance—one most shelter dogs never get. But after years in boarding with no one choosing them, their time is up. They’re being sent back to the shelter, back to the noise, heat, and heartbreak. We don’t understand why no one wants them. But we’re begging you to look closer. These six beautiful boys are still waiting, and they deserve better than this ending.

In the heart of the UAE desert, 28 special needs dogs wait in an overcrowded shelter—each one a survivor of cruelty, neglect, or abandonment. They may be missing limbs, sight, or mobility, but they haven't lost their will to love or be loved. These dogs don’t need special homes, just kind ones. Meet six of our most resilient souls and discover how you can change their future.

Is the 'white dog syndrome' a thing in the UAE? A third of the dogs in our care are white or very pale in color – and many keep getting overlooked, not because of who they are, but seemingly because of how they look.

Our shelter is overcrowded with 1,500 dogs. Help us build micro units to reduce stress and increase safety. Sponsor a unit today.

How adopting a dog changed my life – Chloe & Kenji’s Story | Stray Dogs Center

After two years in the making, Dr. Amirah William’s inspiring new book, A Rescue Journey to a Royal Life, shares the unforgettable story of Koko — a critically injured Akita rescued by Stray Dogs Center in the UAE. Published by Austin Macauley, this all-ages book is a heartfelt celebration of animal welfare, resilience, and second chances. Meet the author and get a signed copy at the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair on April 27, Stand 8B36.

Discover Stray Dogs Center’s Husky Relocation Initiative — rehoming rescue Huskies from the UAE to loving families in cooler climates. Adoption fees covered, all dogs are vaccinated, neutered, and fully health-checked. Learn how you can help or adopt a husky or malamute today!