K9 Friends: Rehoming Dubai's Dogs Since 1989
K9 Friends has rescued and rehomed stray and abandoned dogs in Dubai since 1989, with more than 7,000 dogs rehomed by 2022.
K9 Friends is a Dubai adoption shelter for stray and abandoned dogs, and it has been doing this work since 1989.
What they do
The shelter rescues dogs, cares for them and finds them new homes. By 2022 it had rehomed more than 7,000 dogs. Its belief, in its own words, is that “there is a home for every dog.” Dogs stay at the shelter or with foster families until the right match comes along, and the site keeps a page of dogs that have already found homes.
Why it matters
Stray and abandoned dogs need someone to step in, and K9 Friends has done that for more than three decades. Like most shelters it depends on the public: adopters, fosterers, sponsors, members and people who buy its merchandise.
How to get involved
The K9 Friends site lists adoption, fostering, sponsorship, membership and a merchandise store. Adopting or fostering makes the biggest difference, and sponsorship or membership is a good option if you cannot take a dog home.
Checked on 8 November 2026, details can change.
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Frequently asked questions
How long has K9 Friends been running?
Since 1989, which makes it one of Dubai's longest-running dog shelters.
How many dogs has K9 Friends rehomed?
More than 7,000 dogs by 2022, according to What's On.
Can I help K9 Friends without adopting?
Yes. Its site offers fostering, sponsorship, membership and charity merchandise.
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