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.

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.

Discover the emotional and practical reality of dog surrender in the UAE, and why it should always be a last resort. Dogs are family, not disposable.

Discover heartwarming stories from volunteers, adopters, and supporters of Stray Dogs Center UAE. See how you can get involved and help rescued dogs today.

A 2025 update on the challenges our shelter has faced since 2022 and what has and is being done.