Heartbreak in Dubai: Middle East Tensions Spark Massive “Pet Abandonment Wave”
As Middle East tensions rise, many expats are fleeing Dubai and abandoning their pets. Shelters face a surge in surrendered animals, with some owners even requesting euthanasia for healthy pets.
AFCD eases quarantine rules for cats and dogs imported from Mainland China
AFCD optimises quarantine rules for cats and dogs imported from Mainland The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) announced on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, that quarantine arrangements for cats and dogs imported from the Mainland have been optimised. Animal health certificates issued by official veterinarians from Mainland Customs of all regions are now accepted. Since […]