Animals and Us

Animals and Us Animals and Us is a non-profit, no kill, registered animal shelter operating in Fujairah, UAE

WE’RE DEVASTATED 💔A few days ago, we begged for help. We pleaded with our community to support us & the animals in need ...
08/06/2026

WE’RE DEVASTATED 💔

A few days ago, we begged for help. We pleaded with our community to support us & the animals in need in the middle of a crisis which sees us without homes or food & with vet bills so high, we can’t see a way out.

Almost 80,000 people saw our post.

Yet less than 0.25% acted.

Let that sink in.

Together, we secured less than 2 weeks of food & covered less than 5% of our vet bill.

And we’re struggling to process that.

Of course we are so grateful to the few that came forward. Often the same people that can’t look away, that never think it’s someone else’s problem ❤️‍🩹

But too many ignored & kept scrolling.

And now, we don’t know what to do or where to turn.

What makes things worse is that the day before our plea, we took in more than 10 dogs from a life-threatening hoarding & breeding situation.

We didn’t have space.
We didn’t have funding.
We didn’t have fosters.

But we said yes. Because we had hope.

Because if we hadn’t… they would not be alive today.

You can swipe through & meet them. Amongst them:

💔 A 10-year-old blind Malinois
💔 Black labrador retrievers bred beyond belief
💔 A broken & terrified Saluki mix
💔 A giant Shepherd / Pyrenees girl covered in sores
💔 Five tiny, confused puppies

Then ask yourself…

What would you have done?

Turned a blind eye?

Left them there?

Taken only the easy cases? The small breeds? The dogs you know people rush to adopt, like we hear another rescuer did?

Because those weren’t choices we could live with.

So now what?

They’re sitting in vet cages waiting for treatment we cannot afford.

At the same time, 15 dogs already in our care are becoming homeless before the end of this month & we have almost no foster offers.

This is the part nobody sees.

Rescues don’t close because people are cruel or they don’t feel bad. If we could fund rescue on broken hearts, we’d never have to worry..

But they close because people assume somebody else will step in.

How do we keep protecting hundreds of animals when the community doesn’t show up?

If you’re reading this, please don’t scroll past.

Foster.
Adopt.
Sponsor treatment.
Share.

They only have us. What happens if we’re no longer there?

⚠️ URGENT: FOR FOSTER OR ADOPTION - JAX ❤️Jax’s story is truly one of those that shakes you to your very core 😩When you’...
08/06/2026

⚠️ URGENT: FOR FOSTER OR ADOPTION - JAX ❤️

Jax’s story is truly one of those that shakes you to your very core 😩

When you’ve worked in rescue as long as we have, you see unimaginable suffering every day… to the point where you think you’ve seen it all. But cases like Jax still shock us and make us feel sick to our stomachs.

This beautiful, kind, gentle dog was chained up, denied the love and care he so deserved and so craved. Desperate, he tried to chew through his metal chains which became lodged in his tongue. His tongue began to die and he gave up on life — found lying weak in his own blood (images are at the end if you have stomach for it but we warn you it’s graphic) 💔

Thankfully he was rescued just in time… although sadly he lost most of his tongue 😞

But do you know why we fight so hard for these animals? Why the thought of giving this up breaks us?

Because we don’t deserve dogs like Jax.

Despite everything he has suffered… he is just the purest soul. Genuinely one of the sweetest, friendliest dogs and we are desperate to find him the life he deserves.

Jax has now been in a couple of foster homes and his fosters have reported nothing but incredible things:

✅ Amazing with dogs — loves daycare and has lived happily with another dog
✅ Adores people of all ages — a true Velcro cuddle buddy
✅ The sweetest soul — genuinely an angel on Earth 🥹
✅ Toilet trained and good on leash (prefers shorter walks as he does get hot)
✅ Sleeps well and loves a comfy bed or sofa
✅ LOVES food — a little messy due to having half a tongue but it doesn’t stop him!
🙀 Learning to ignore cats, but we’d prefer a cat-free home

🏡 Due to his breed, he would need a villa and adoption should be with long-term UAE plans in mind.

Jax is out of time in foster this week and we desperately do not want him to end up in kennels.

Please don’t wait. Apply for Jax now ❤️

It might just be the best thing you ever do.

FOR FOSTER OR ADOPTION – CLIFF ❤️This handsome boy has been lucky enough to spend most of his life surrounded by love. S...
08/06/2026

FOR FOSTER OR ADOPTION – CLIFF ❤️

This handsome boy has been lucky enough to spend most of his life surrounded by love. Since he was a tiny puppy, Cliff has been cared for by a number of wonderful foster families who have helped shape him into the beautiful dog he is today 🫶

But despite being affectionate, sociable, playful and incredibly loyal, Cliff is still waiting for his forever family. We honestly can’t understand why! He is such an easy dog to live with – apartment trained, sleeps through the night, walks beautifully on lead, travels great in the car, knows some tricks, and can happily be left for a few hours with enrichment activities. A total star 🌟

Now just 22 months old, Cliff is still a young boy with plenty of fun and playfulness ahead of him. He absolutely adores his people and is happiest curled up beside you on the sofa for cuddles. Once Cliff loves you, you become his whole world ❤️

Cliff has lived with children and is the gentlest, sweetest boy. He’d love to be part of a family, but he has also thrived as the only dog in his current foster home with a couple – he’s wonderfully adaptable 🥰

One of Cliff’s favourite things in the world is being out and about. He loves walks, enjoys meeting doggy friends at the dog park, and is fantastic at daycare. He’s also calm and friendly around children and cats when out on walks 🐶

Cliff is very devoted to his people and can be protective of them and his home. At the moment, he isn’t comfortable with visitors entering the apartment and will need a family willing to continue helping him build confidence in this area. Outside the home, however, he is a happy, social boy who loves making friends 💕

This petite prince weighs just 15kg but has a huge heart full of love to give. He’s spent far too long waiting for a family to call his own. Could you be the one to finally turn foster into forever? 🤞❤️

🎂 22 months old
🩵 Male
🏥 Vaccinated, microchipped & neutered
🐶 Dog friendly
👶 Child friendly
🚶 Walks beautifully on lead
🐕 Loves daycare & the dog park
🛋️ Professional sofa cuddler
🚗 Great in the car
🏡 Apartment trained
🌙 Sleeps through the night
⏰ Fine alone for a few hours with enrichm

Our dogs & pups spread joy… and you showing them love makes them happy too! 💖Every Sunday in Dubai, we host public meet ...
08/06/2026

Our dogs & pups spread joy… and you showing them love makes them happy too! 💖

Every Sunday in Dubai, we host public meet and greet events with our amazing rescues! They are always filled with so much love, joy and fun ✨

Whether you’re looking to foster, interested in adoption, just wanting to find out more or you want to help out.. everyone is welcome 🩷

As you can see, we have SO many amazing dogs and puppies looking for homes starting from just 10 weeks old.

✅ Foster for 4 weeks and welcome them temporarily whilst we search for their forever
✅ Start with a 4 week trial adoption to make sure it’s a good match for everyone

And here’s the good news… the fun doesn’t only happen on a Sunday! We have regular meet and greets happening with our dogs and puppies throughout the week in various locations across Dubai 🤩

Our process is really simple:

1️⃣ Fill our short, no obligation form and tell us a bit about you, your home, lifestyle and experience as well as any dogs you’re interested in

2️⃣ Have a chat with our team - we’ll have a call to get to know each other better so we can better help you find your match and answer any questions you might have. We also do in person interviews at our meet and greet events. Following our chat, we hope to give you pre-approved status 🌟

3️⃣ Now you’re pre-approved, the fun starts! You are approved to take home your new bestie as soon as you would like or you can take your time. We’ll send you some profiles we think are a good match for your home and you’re free to meet as many dogs and pups as you would like. Once you find your match, you take them home and your foster or trial adoption period begins!

We really are in desperate need of homes right now with so many dogs waiting. So don’t wait, fill the form, share with your friends and you too could be smiling this big ever day 😁😁😁

🐾⭐️ Looking for a dog? Thinking about fostering? ⭐️🐾Your new best friend might be waiting for you next Sunday. 🐾Join us ...
08/06/2026

🐾⭐️ Looking for a dog? Thinking about fostering? ⭐️🐾

Your new best friend might be waiting for you next Sunday. 🐾

Join us at Doggy Doggy Home in DIP and meet some of our incredible rescue dogs and puppies looking for loving homes. From playful pups to gentle companions, we have dogs of all ages, sizes and personalities waiting for their second chance.

🤍 4-week trial adoption period
🤍 Support, training and supplies provided
🤍 No vet bills for fosters
🤍 Discounted daycare available

📍 Doggy Doggy Home, DIP
📅 Sunday 14th June

Pre-approved applicants: 11.30am–12.30pm
Public walk-ins welcome: 12.30pm–1.30pm

Who knows… your perfect match could be waiting for you. 🐶✨

FOR FOSTER OR ADOPTION - TROOPER ❤️Five years.Five years of watching other dogs leave. Five years of kennel walls. Five ...
08/06/2026

FOR FOSTER OR ADOPTION - TROOPER ❤️

Five years.

Five years of watching other dogs leave. Five years of kennel walls. Five years of waiting for a family that never came.

And honestly? It’s heartbreaking.

Trooper came to us as an older puppy after being badly beaten. The world taught him very early that people couldn’t always be trusted. The fact that he still wants love after everything he’s been through is remarkable.

He is now over six years old and has spent almost all of that time without a home of his own.

We want to be honest because Trooper deserves the right match.

He isn’t a perfect dog. Trauma leaves scars, and sometimes those scars show up in the form of fear. He can be protective of certain spaces and, in some situations, fear can make him reactive. These behaviours don’t come from aggression. They come from a dog who learned long ago that he had to protect himself.

But that isn’t the whole story.

Most of the time, Trooper is wonderful.

He’s fantastic with other dogs. Amazing with cats. Sweet with people. At adoption days, we have no issues with him at all. When he loves you, he LOVES you. He bounces with excitement when he sees his people. He listens well. He makes us laugh. He is affectionate, clever and so deserving of a chance.

What Trooper needs is not perfection.

He needs an experienced person willing to see beyond the trauma and into the incredible dog underneath. Someone who can give him structure, boundaries, patience and understanding.

Because after five years, surely there is someone out there willing to give this boy the life he has never had.

A warm bed that’s truly his.

A family.

A home.

Please don’t let Trooper spend another year watching life pass him by. ❤️

📍 Dubai, UAE

🐾 5 GREAT REASONS TO CONSIDER A ‘DESERT DOG’ ❤️Yes, we know, a ‘desert dog’ isn’t a real thing 😅But it’s the phrase comm...
07/06/2026

🐾 5 GREAT REASONS TO CONSIDER A ‘DESERT DOG’ ❤️

Yes, we know, a ‘desert dog’ isn’t a real thing 😅

But it’s the phrase commonly used when referring to the dogs that are native to this region, often a mix of many different dogs (just FYI your Labradoodles, Maltipoos and your Bulldogs… yes, that’s an actual ‘breed’ 😂… are all mixes too)

They’re always overlooked, undervalued & misunderstood. And particularly for people new to the region who might be used to specific common breeds in their home country, they just don’t know much about them at all & have a lot of assumptions!

But not only are they perfectly made for this environment (and these unforgiving temperatures), they are generally healthier (no hip dysplasia, eye / ear problems or breathing difficulties common here!) & extremely loyal, excellent family pets!

The single breeds we rescue usually come to us after they’ve been dumped by irresponsible or backyard breeders or when they get surrendered… because they were bought when small, there were no checks to see if the home was the right one & no research into dog ownership or the common traits of these ‘desirable’ breeds….

The amount of applications we get along the lines of ‘I want a Golden Retriever / Husky puppy who is calm, quiet, low energy, toilet trained, can be left alone whilst I’m at work, won’t grow big and won’t shed…’ Education is key ‼️

Mixed breeds have many wonderful characteristics. Single breeds have many wonderful characteristics. One dog from one breed can be completely different from another dog from the same breed.

So this is simply to say… don’t choose a dog, who will be your most loyal and loving family companion for the next 15 years, from a photo on social media. Don’t choose a dog because you have a perception of what that dog is going to be like, because of what they look like.

🔗 FILL THE SHORT ONLINE FORM TO MEET THEM ➡️ https://aauf.ae/adopt-form

Every dog deserves a home 🫶

FOR FOSTER OR ADOPTION - ROCKY ❤️📍 UAEOur big, beautiful, blue boy Rocky is looking for a home! After spending the last ...
07/06/2026

FOR FOSTER OR ADOPTION - ROCKY ❤️

📍 UAE

Our big, beautiful, blue boy Rocky is looking for a home! After spending the last couple of months in a foster, we’ve got to know this sweet boy very well and exactly what he needs, now we’re looking for his paw-felt match! 💕

Rocky is a bully mix and a big boy at 30kgs. He needs a confident handler and experience of the breed would be a huge plus! He is a big cuddle bug but obviously very strong 💪

He is a sweet boy and absolutely loves his hoomans. His favourite thing is cuddling and snoozing on the sofa - he’s quite lazy and just wants a calm easy life. Whilst he is largely good with children, he did find living with them a bit overstimulating so we are looking for an adult only home.

He is also generally good with other dogs but can be reactive on the leash, especially with big males. He is living in boarding right now and around other dogs all day so he doesn’t have any major issues at all but he does prefer human company for the most part, especially at home - he just wants to be your best bud and by your side 🥰

Due to local regulations, Rocky must be homed in a villa and he needs someone responsible who will keep him safe as unfortunately people can be unkind or nervous around dogs that look like him… we on the other hand think he is stunning! 😍

Due to his breed, it will also be difficult to import him to many countries so for adoption, this would be something to consider carefully.

✅ Villa only (local regulations mandate this)
✅ Adult only home
✅ Pet free home
✅ Toilet trained, leash trained
✅ Vaccinated and neutered
✅ 2 years old
✅ Bully / large dog experience a huge plus

Can you please help to get Rocky out of kennels and into the home he deserves? Even a temporary home will be better for him so he can continue getting all the love he so craves and deserves ♥️

🎉 Forget the brunch. Come to the dog party instead. 🐶Looking for weekend plans? We’ve got puppies, cuddles, wagging tail...
07/06/2026

🎉 Forget the brunch. Come to the dog party instead. 🐶

Looking for weekend plans? We’ve got puppies, cuddles, wagging tails and some very special dogs hoping today is the day they meet their forever family. ❤️

📍 Dog House, Al Quoz

⏰ 11:00am – 12:00pm
Pre-approved meet & greets

⏰ 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Open Adoption Day – everyone welcome!

Whether you’re looking to adopt, foster, volunteer or simply learn more about rescue, we’d love to see you.

Our dogs have waited long enough. Come and meet them today – your new best friend might be waiting. 🐾

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