1) The document discusses stray and abandoned cats and dogs in Dubai that are taken in by local veterinary clinics and shelters. 2) Many of the animals are vaccinated, neutered and treated by vets before being put up for adoption. However, some friendly strays are allowed to remain at the clinics. 3) The document highlights several cats and dogs that have been waiting months to be adopted, including Daisy and Buttercup who are hoping to be adopted together.

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Sara T. Mahmoud

2. A hopeful cat with a sweet demeanor; surely there is someone willing to love him
and take him to his forever home?
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Sara T. Mahmoud

3. All stray cats and kittens that are rescued are taken care of by veterinarians who
have all the cats vaccinated, neutered and, depending on their
temperament, either be released back into the wild or be put up for adoption.
Dubai Modern Veterinary Clinic. Photos By
Sara T. Mahmoud

4. This friendly female stray has been neutered and happily lounges around in the
garden of the Modern Veterinary Clinic of Dubai.
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Sara T. Mahmoud

5. For many strays that are taken care of at veterinary clinics and foster homes, waiting is key to
being adopted. Daisy, from the Al Safa Veterinary Clinic, has been waiting for five months
now to be adopted.
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Sara T. Mahmoud

6. Buttercup, whose cage is above Daisy’s, is also waiting to be adopted. The clinic hopes than
the two can be adopted together as they are very friendly.
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Sara T. Mahmoud

7. There is no shortage of cats, only foster homes for strays and discarded kittens and adult cats.
Adopting a cat or kitten is cheaper than going to a pet store as they are already
neutered, vaccinated and registered in the system.
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Sara T. Mahmoud

8. A lot of residents in Dubai take it upon themselves to help the strays or lost pets by taking them in
and fostering them until their owners are found or someone else wishes to adopt them. Micro-
chipping cats are very important as it makes it easier to find the owner.
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Sara T. Mahmoud

9. Nicholas, a friendly pedigree cat, has been with the Modern Veterinary Clinic of Dubai for
almost a year. He comes in and out of the clinic as he pleases, happy to say hello to patients
and visitors alike.
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Sara T. Mahmoud

10. Charlotte, who has been in the American University of Dubai for almost a decade, is one of the
few strays that live around campus. Her clipped ear shows that the municipality has neutered
her. Charlotte can now lounge around the campus without being bothered by other animal
control personal for good.
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Sara T. Mahmoud

11. Many stray dogs are either discarded pets or are unlucky enough to become lost.
Being aware of the animals in our community allows us to contribute to the
society and to help others.
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Sara T. Mahmoud

12. For many big dogs, there is a smaller chance of them being adopted because most people want
small dogs or puppies. Thomas is a sweet adult Labrador who must sadly wait at the Modern
Veterinary Clinic until someone is willing to adopt him.
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Sara T. Mahmoud