@ekologuzenglish · Post #11875 · 11.03.2026 г., 01:04
#Dubai Victims of panic: pets are being abandoned in Dubai amid escalation of the war with Iran Following the escalation of the conflict involving the United States and Israel against Iran, cases of abandoned pets have surged in Dubai. Volunteers and veterinarians report a sharp increase in situations where cats and dogs are left on the streets or owners request euthanasia. Amid continuing missile attacks by Iran on countries in the Persian Gulf, some residents of Dubai are abandoning their pets while trying to leave the region as quickly as possible. Veterinarians in the city say they are seeing a growing number of requests for pet euthanasia. The organization K9 Friends Dubai, which helps find new homes for dogs in the United Arab Emirates, reports being overwhelmed with messages about abandoned animals. Representatives of The Barking Lot say local shelters are already full. “Volunteers from animal rescue centers report hundreds more abandoned pets than usual, putting shelters on the brink of collapse, and some are no longer able to care for all the animals,” said shelter owner Aditi Guri. Photos circulating on social media show dogs tied to street lamps and left without food or water. Some residents attempting to flee the UAE through Oman were reportedly told they could not take their pets across the border. As a result, many cats and dogs have been left unattended in the desert. The charity War Paws notes that abandoning pets during wartime is unfortunately not a new problem. ☘️Read the latest environmental news on the @ekologuz page. Follow us and send your suggestions and wishes via @eklguz_bot Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Sayt | Youtube.
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