Welcoming a new fur baby to the family can be an exciting adventure and one filled with memories to cherish. In Dubai, you can give a second chance to a fur baby, whether you choose a kitten/cat, a playful puppy, a small critter, or any other pet.

Regardless of the type of pet you choose, the experience of pet adoption in Dubai is extremely rewarding as you give a deserving pet a new home. But remember, bringing a new pet home is the cherry on the cake, the entire process leading to adoption from understanding the rules to the responsibilities after, is an entire journey in itself.

At Perfect Dose Veterinary Clinic, we would love to provide new pet owners with the necessary information and tips to strategize for this new adventure. Given below is a guide with all the necessary information for prospective pet owners in Dubai.

1. How to Prepare an Animal for Adoption

There are many Dubai based pet service providers and shelters where you can adopt all kinds of animals – from cats and dogs to other exotic pets. Several organizations, such as K9 Friends and Dubai Municipality as well as local rescue networks, actively seek to place critters into caring homes.

As an adopter, you will be required to:

• Complete an adoption form
• Furnish a valid ID and proof of residence
• Pay a small fee for adoption or vaccination
• Consent to home visits or follow up visits after the adoption

This process is meant to be certain that each pet is placed in a secure and responsible environment.

2. Legal Requirements for Pet Ownership in Dubai

The above details help us understand why Dubai has ‘rules’ for owning a pet. Here are some of those rules:

• Having a pet is a responsibility, and Dubai Municipality expects pets to have microchips and also registered.
• Vaccination of pets is not optional for rabies or any other disease.
• There also are pet licenses, and those have to be renewed every 12 months.

Almost any veterinarian in Dubai, like Perfect Dose, can do the microchips, needed vaccinations, and even the complicated paperwork.

3. Preparing Your Home

Also, make sure that the place where the pet first arrives is safe and ‘pet-friendly.’ Ensure the place has:

• Bowls for food and water
• A bed or crate
• A litter box (for a cat), or training pads (for a dog)
• A few safe chew toys
• An ID that has a phone number or any other contact information
• Cords, cleaning items, and small toys, or other things that can be chewed should be removed.

4. Vital Tasks from the Veterinary and Follow-Up

It is crucial that you make sure your newly adopted pet have all the important health and vaccination checks. Adopters should should seek the services of a professional vet as soon as the pet is in their care. At Perfect Dose Veterinary Clinic, we can provide:

• Comprehensive pet check-ups and consultation 
• Deworming and bug vaccination 
• Microchipping and Log register 
• The correct pet behavioral modification and nutrition adjustment.
• The health and longevity of your pet and its happiness, is in your hands.

5. Importance of Adopting Pets

When you adopt a pet, you do not only gain a companion but also a pet who needs a home and care. You will be proud to know that, by each adoption, you actively contribute to the solution to pet overpopulation, and help animal welfare in Dubai.

Closing Remarks

It’s a 2-way street when someone chooses to adopt a pet, they should expect to cover the cost of care, and in return their home will be filled with love and happiness. As the vet of choice, we will work with you as you prepare for this new challenge.

Perfect dose vet is ready to provide all new pet owners in Dubai with health screening, vaccination, and orientation services. Together, let’s help the newest member of your family have an amazing beginning.