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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.

Shop essential gifts for our rescue dogs — from food and medical care to dental treatment and monthly sponsorships. Every gift goes directly to the dogs, comes with a shareable Certificate, and can be quickly and securely bought using Apple Pay or Google Pay.

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.

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.

Explore the benefits of adopting a mixed-breed dog in the UAE. Learn why desert specials and Saluki mixes are resilient, loving companions—and what makes them a smart choice to adopt.

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.

Everything you need to know adopting a rescue dog from UAE. Stray Dogs Center rehomes healthy, temperament-assessed dogs internationally. Start your adoption today.

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

Looking to adopt a rescue dog in Dubai? Discover the adoption process, what to expect, and how to support a dog in need. Learn more about Stray Dogs Center’s adoption programmes and the Husky Relocation Initiative

Can’t foster but still want to help? Join our Boster program - sponsor a dogs stay in boarding while waiting for their forever home. Sponsorship starts from just AED 50/month.