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Dr Amirah William, a New Zealander who has lived in UAE since 2008, is the Founder of Stray Dogs Center. Dr Amirah is the only unpaid staff member (by choice).

Largest Dog Shelter in the UAE | Rescue | Rehabilitate | Rehome 💕
🕒 Visits by appointment only
📍 Umm al Quwain
🌐 www.straydogscenteruae.com
🐶 “Every dog deserves a loving home!” She is a practicing Muslim, a wife, a mother of three adult children, five grandchildren, 23 dogs and lives at the shelter in a three room porta-cabin. From a government approved school principal, she took a leap of faith in 2017 to manage the shelter full-time due to it's rapid growth and the lack of finances to hire a manager. She lives a simple life with basic needs and is committed to a cause that is greater than herself. In all that she does, she is guided by the grace of Allah (swt), humanity, compassion and a love for dogs.

01/11/2026

🐾❤️ YOUR NEW BEST FRIEND COULD BE WAITING FOR YOU AT THE BEACH! ☀️🌊

Next Sunday, we're bringing our wonderful rescue dogs back to February 30 on Palm Jumeirah for an afternoon of sunshine, cuddles, and hopefully a few life-changing introductions! 🐶❤️

Whether you're looking to adopt or simply want to meet some very special dogs, we'd love to see you there!

📅 Sunday, 8 November
⏰ 3pm–6pm
📍 February 30, West Beach Palm Jumeirah

🏡 Looking to adopt? We'd love to introduce you to your potential new best friend! Can't commit to forever? Fostering can make an enormous difference too.

❤️ Not ready to foster or adopt? Come meet the dogs, show them some love and help us spread the word!

🐾 PLEASE SHARE WITH YOUR DUBAI FRIENDS! Every share could help one of these beautiful dogs find a foster or forever home.

01/11/2026

BIG EARS, A BIG HEART AND SO MUCH LOVE TO GIVE — THAT'S OUR LUKA! 💛

Two years old, a fabulous pair of ears and one of the sweetest personalities you could ever hope to meet. That's our Luka!

This handsome boy has been waiting far too long for someone to give him a chance, and we really can't understand why. He's gentle, affectionate, wonderful with other dogs and has so much love to give. He just needs the right person to help him feel confident enough to show it.

Luka is a sensitive soul who can be a little shy when meeting new people or finding himself in unfamiliar places. He's not the type to rush straight into the middle of everything, preferring to take his time, work things out and make friends at his own pace.

But give him a little patience, kindness and reassurance, and you'll discover what a lovely boy he really is.

He adores the company of other dogs and takes great comfort in having canine friends around him. A calm home, ideally with a friendly resident dog to show him the ropes, would be a wonderful place for Luka to settle and build his confidence.

And once Luka knows you're his person, you've got a friend for life. He's affectionate, loyal and happiest simply being close to the people he trusts. Whether that's pottering around the house, enjoying a peaceful walk or settling down for a cuddle, Luka doesn't need a huge amount to be happy.

What he does need is someone who understands that the best relationships sometimes take a little time to build.

At two years old, Luka has so much life ahead of him, and we'd love nothing more than to see him spending it with a family who adores him. Somewhere he can feel safe, relax, grow in confidence and finally enjoy all the lovely things that come with having a home of his own.

We know there's a family out there who will fall head over heels for those fabulous ears and the lovely boy attached to them. Luka might need a little time to find his feet, but watching him grow in confidence, discover new things and realise he's finally home will be worth every moment.

A foster home would give Luka the chance to experience family life and continue building his confidence, while a forever home would be the happy ending we've been hoping for. Could you be the one to give this special boy his chance?

👇 HOW TO FOSTER OR ADOPT LUKA:

💬 Comment "PAWS" below and our team will get right in touch!

🌐 Apply directly: www.straydogscenteruae.com/foster-adopt

01/11/2026

🎾🐾 FREDDIE: PART-TIME GENTLEMAN, FULL-TIME BALL ENTHUSIAST! ❤️

Looking for a handsome, lovable best friend with a playful side? Freddie might just be your perfect match!

This gorgeous boy has already shown us what an amazing companion he can be in his previous foster home. Now he’s ready for another chance at family life!

🐾 A LITTLE ABOUT FREDDIE…

❤️ 3 years old
🐶 Male Labrador × Desert Mix
🩺 Neutered
👧 Great with children
🐕 Would love a home with another friendly dog
🎾 Ball obsessed! Must be that Labrador side coming out! 😂
🍖 Very food motivated – the way to his heart is definitely through his stomach!
🏡 Looking for a foster or forever home

Freddie really is the best of both worlds. He’s a gentle, affectionate boy who loves being part of family life, but show him a ball and his playful Labrador personality comes shining through! 🎾

He’s already proven how beautifully he can settle into a home, and we’d love to see him enjoying that happiness again.

A ball to chase, a doggy best friend and a family to love… Freddie isn’t asking for much! 🥹

🏡 Could you give this distinguished gentleman the happy ending he deserves?

👇 HOW TO FOSTER OR ADOPT FREDDIE:
💬 Comment “PAWS” below and our team will get right in touch!
🌐 Apply directly: www.straydogscenteruae.com/foster-adopt

01/11/2026

❤️ HOUSE-TRAINED, WONDERFUL WITH CHILDREN AND THE BEST WELCOME-HOME WIGGLES. MEET MILLIE! 🥹🐾

Beautiful Millie was surrendered to the shelter, but a few weeks ago, everything changed when a wonderful foster family opened their home to her. ❤️

And Millie has been absolutely THRIVING!

Now 2.5 years old, Millie has shown everyone what a fantastic family companion she can be.

From family cuddles to lovely walks, playtime and making new doggy friends, she's settled beautifully into home life.

Now she's ready for the one thing she's still missing — a forever family of her own. 🏡

🐾 HERE'S WHAT HER FOSTER FAMILY LOVES ABOUT MILLIE:

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Wonderful with children — she's been living happily in a family home.

🏡 Fully house-trained — prefers doing her business on walks rather than in the garden!

🌙 Sleeps peacefully through the night.

🛋️ Comfortable home alone — has happily managed up to 4 hours, but gives the BEST excited welcome when you return!

🐕 Lovely on walks — enjoys meeting new doggy friends.

🎾 Tennis ball enthusiast! — loves playing ball and has a rather cheeky habit of collecting them from the padel court! 😂

🥰 A total sweetheart — incredibly affectionate, loves cuddles and wants to be close to her people.

🐱 Not a fan of cats — she'll need a cat-free home.

Imagine coming home to Millie's happy greeting, spending evenings curled up together and having your very own tennis-ball collector as a best friend. ❤️

She's already shown how beautifully she can fit into family life.

Now she just needs a family who will make it forever. 🥹

🏡 COULD MILLIE BE YOUR GIRL?

💬 Comment PAWS if you'd like to meet Millie or find out more about adopting her!

🔗 www.straydogscenteruae.com/foster-adopt

🙏 PLEASE SHARE! Somewhere out there is a family who would absolutely adore Millie. Let's help them find each other!

01/11/2026

☀️ SUNNY NEEDS A LITTLE SUNSHINE OF HIS OWN! 🐾💛

Some dogs bring sunshine wherever they go, and Sunny might just be the CEO of spreading happiness! 😍🌻

Just over 3 years old, this sweet boy has a heart full of love and a tail that seems to have a permanent wag setting. Despite a tough start in life, Sunny hasn't given up on people. In fact, he's pretty convinced that everyone is just a friend he hasn't cuddled yet! 🥹🫶🏼

🐈 CAT PEOPLE, YES! Sunny is cat-friendly! 🐱💕

And that's not all this golden-hearted gentleman has going for him:
💛 Certified cuddle enthusiast who loves being close to his humans.
👧 Wonderful with children and happiest when surrounded by kind people.
🐈 Happy to share his home with feline friends!
🦮 A lovely walking buddy who trots calmly by your side without turning every walk into an Olympic event. 😂

🏡 Making great progress with toilet training and settling into home routines like a pro!

☀️ Just over 3 years old
💉 Fully vaccinated and neutered
🐾 Gentle, calm, and affectionate
🐱 Good with cats and children
🦮 Walks beautifully on the leash

Right now, Sunny doesn't need a mansion, a swimming pool, or a lifetime supply of tennis balls (although he probably wouldn't complain! 🎾). He just needs a foster home where he can feel safe, enjoy his cuddles, and finally experience the comfort of family life. 🏡💛

Could you offer this sweet boy a temporary place to call home? You might think you're helping Sunny, but we're pretty sure he'll repay you in approximately one million cuddles. 🥰🐾

📩 Apply to foster Sunny here:
http://www.straydogscenteruae.com/foster-adopt

Please mention SUNNY in your application! ☀️💛

31/10/2026

ADOPTION TAILS: NANCY NOW BELLA! 🦎✨💛🩶

Grey? Beige? Silver in the right light? 🌫️☀️ Our little chameleon pup with a coat that couldn't decide what color it wanted to be.

Rescued with her sister Harper — so scared and skittish, it was heartbreaking to see 💔 But time and lots of love changed everything. 💛

Our mysterious girl who needed time to suss you out with that quiet stare 👀 before BOOM 💥 zoomie love mode!

Nancy is now BELLA — adopted by Aime & Alper! 🥹❤️
From a terrified pup to a bouncy bundle of love in her forever home. 💗

Special mention to the amazing super foster Harriett who once again waved her magic wand! ✨ She fostered Nancy, brought her to the office and gave her the opportunity to meet her pawrents. 🙏🐾

Thank you Aime & Alper for seeing her magic & giving her the safe place she needed to shine. 🌼

Happy forever, Bella! 🏡✨

31/10/2026

DEZI IS ALMOST ONE AND HOPES HER BIRTHDAY WISH FOR FAMILY COMES TRUE! 💗

Eleven months old, full of beans and with enough personality to keep an entire family entertained. That's our Dezi!

This gorgeous girl is an absolute bundle of fun. She's cheeky, confident, affectionate and always ready to turn an ordinary day into something exciting. If there's a game to be played, a toy to be chased or a new friend to be made, you can guarantee Dezi will be right in the middle of it!

Dezi absolutely loves other dogs and is happiest when she's playing with her furry friends. She's sociable, enthusiastic and has that wonderful puppy curiosity that makes everything in life seem like the best thing ever.

And when she's finally run out of steam? She's more than happy to swap the zoomies for a cuddle and recharge her batteries before the next round of fun begins.

But here's the thing about Dezi. She's now almost a year old, and she's spent far too much of her young life growing up in boarding.

While other puppies have been learning about family routines, discovering the joys of sofa cuddles and getting into mischief in their own homes, Dezi is still waiting for someone to give her that opportunity.

And we'd really love to change that.

Dezi would be a fantastic addition to an active home with people who enjoy having a fun, playful young dog around. She'd love a canine companion to share her adventures with, and she'll need a family who can continue her training, give her plenty of exercise and help her grow into the wonderful adult dog we know she can be.

She's fully vaccinated, has so much love to give and is ready to throw herself wholeheartedly into family life.

We would love nothing more than to see Dezi celebrating her first birthday with a family of her own. A birthday full of toys, treats, cuddles and people who absolutely adore her. After spending so much of her puppyhood waiting, surely it's time this little pocket rocket got her chance?

A foster home would give Dezi the opportunity to experience family life, enjoy new adventures and continue learning all the things a young dog needs to know. And if someone falls completely in love with her along the way, even better! Could you be the one to give Dezi her next chapter?

👇 HOW TO FOSTER OR ADOPT DEZI:

💬 Comment "PAWS" below and our team will get right in touch!

🌐 Apply directly: www.straydogscenteruae.com/foster-adopt

31/10/2026

💔 JUST ANOTHER WHITE DESERT MIX? PLEASE LOOK AGAIN. THIS IS BYRON.

Byron has been sent back to the shelter.

Despite our appeals, nobody offered him a foster home. Nobody came forward to adopt him. And without a sponsor to cover his boarding, we had no choice but to move 9-month-old Byron back to our shelter, alongside 1,700 other dogs. 😢

And we can't help wondering… is Byron being overlooked simply because he's another white desert mix?

Because if you look past his appearance, you'll discover something really special. ❤️

A gentle, affectionate young boy with the sweetest nature who just wants to trust, to learn, to love and to belong.

A loyal little heart just waiting for someone to call his own. 🥹

Byron has spent his puppyhood waiting in boarding, never having the chance to experience the simple comforts of a real home.

And now, instead of moving forward towards family life, he's back in the shelter.

Why shouldn't Byron get to find his person too? 💔

🐾 THERE'S SO MUCH MORE TO BYRON:

❤️ Gentle and deeply affectionate — a sweet boy with so much love to give.

🥰 Eager to connect — ready to build that special bond with his person.

🧠 Curious and keen to learn — he'll love having someone patiently teach him home routines.

🏡 Ready for his first home — a whole world of new experiences awaits him.

🩺 Fully vaccinated and health-checked — neutering planned.

Byron doesn't have a fancy breed name or an unusual coat to make him stand out.

But he has something every bit as precious. A heart full of love, just waiting for someone to notice. ❤️

And surely, that should be enough.

🏡 3 WAYS TO HELP BYRON LEAVE THE SHELTER:

❤️ ADOPT — give him the forever family he's never had.

🐾 FOSTER — help him discover the comforts of home for the very first time.

💛 SPONSOR — help fund his return to boarding in Dubai while we search for his family.

PLEASE DON'T LET BYRON DISAPPEAR INTO A SEA OF 1,700 DOGS. 🥺

💬 Comment LIFELINE, and we'll send you the three ways you can help Byron.

🙏 Please SHARE. His person might simply need a little help finding him.

🔗 www.straydogscenteruae.com/foster-adopt

31/10/2026

ALL BAXTER NEEDS IS A QUIET HOME AND HIS FAVORITE SOFT TOY. CAN YOU GIVE HIM THAT SAFE HAVEN? 🧸💔

Our sweet, sensitive boy Baxter is having a tough time. Boarding is loud, busy, and overwhelming—and it's taking a toll on his gentle soul.

Adopted as a puppy and returned two years later through no fault of his own, Baxter has spent far too much of his life waiting for stability. But his previous foster home proved what we’ve always known: Baxter is a total big baby!

He thrives in a calm routine, sleeps soundly through the night, and loves nothing more than curling up beside his favourite human with his beloved squishy toys. 🧸✨

🐾 THE BAXTER SNAPSHOT:
- Age & Health: 3 years young | Fully vaccinated, neutered & healthy
- Proven House Manners: House-trained, quiet overnight, and settles beautifully in a home
- The Vibe: Gentle, loyal, affectionate, and completely toy-obsessed!
- Ideal Home: A peaceful, low-traffic environment (loves female-led households!) with a quiet garden or balcony for stress-free potty breaks away from busy streets

Baxter doesn't need a fast-paced life - he just needs a quiet corner, a gentle touch, and a fresh start. Whether you can offer a temporary foster sanctuary to get him out of boarding or open your heart to adopt him, Baxter is ready to pack his toys! 🧳🐶

📲 HOW TO FOSTER OR ADOPT BAXTER:
💬 Comment "PAWS" below and our team will reach out immediately!
📝 Apply directly: www.straydogscenteruae.com/foster-adopt

🔁 Please SHARE this post - let’s get Baxter out of boarding and into a loving home!

31/10/2026

FOSTER PLEA for Alaska ❄️💝

Our gorgeous girl is still in search of a Home in the UAE or Abroad. Our dream for her is to leave to colder climate but before we can promote her, we need more feedback on her in a home. Can you give us two to three weeks foster for us to gather what we need on her?🙏

She waited a long time, waiting for someone to give her a chance at a calm, loving foster home 🥹 She has been in boarding for months now and is really hoping her turn for a home, foster or forever, comes soon 🤞🏼

Comment INTERESTED if you can help out or have a look at our husky page for international application! ⛄️✈️

Alaska is almost 5 years old, fully vaccinated, and spayed ✔️🐾 She is a gentle, sensitive girl who is likely carrying some past sadness from being surrendered, so she can feel a little nervous in new situations 😔 Because of this, she would do best in a peaceful home where she can feel safe and supported as she settles in. Then, we would eagerly await more reports on her.

She truly thrives with companionship and would love a foster who is home most of the time 🏡💞 In a short-term foster, she showed lovely progress, she is toilet trained and walks nicely on leash 😇

Alaska also enjoys the company of other dogs and loves to play 🐶✨ and she is even comfortable around cats 😻

What she really needs now is a kind, patient home where she can decompress, rebuild trust, and start to feel secure again 💛 Could you be the one to help Alaska take that next step toward her forever home? 🙏🏼

👉🏼 Apply to foster (and please mention Alaska): www.straydogscenteruae.com/foster-adopt or comment INTERESTED 💕

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