Gimme shelter

Aside from many charities that foster animals in private homes, there are also shelters funded by local government that help pets find “forever” homes and fund measures to control stray populations. K9 Friends This shelter, which was opened in 2009 in Jebel Ali, rescues abandoned dogs and has room for up to 125 dogs and 30 puppies. info@K9frends.com. www.k9friends.com. Sharjah Cat and Dog Shelter This seven-year-old shelter, in the Ruhmania district of Sharjah, has eight suites housing up to six cats each. Accommodation for dogs and an off-leash dog park with an exercise area are under construction. cresswell.e@gmail.com. www.scads.ae. Ras Al Khaimah Animal Welfare Centre This shelter, which moved in last year to the Al Hamra Al Jazira area of RAK , contains an air-conditioned canine accommodation building with 25 indoor and outdoor kennels, and a cattery with 22 rooms. info@rakawc.com. www.rakawc.com.