Community cat care in Dubai
Every Cat Deserves Safety, Care and a Place to Belong.
Meow Dubai connects compassionate people with stray and abandoned cats needing food, medical treatment, foster care and loving homes across Dubai.
“Every Dubai cat deserves care, safety and love.”
Where things stand today
Figures are maintained by the care team and updated regularly.
100
Cats currently receiving food
7
Cats needing medical care
9
Cats in foster homes
5
Cats ready for adoption
23
Cats successfully adopted
140
Kilograms of food required this month
Meet the cats
Each cat has a story, a status and a clearly listed need with an estimated cost.
Amber
≈ 2 years · Female
Al Quoz (general area)
Amber was found behind a workshop, thin and dehydrated after a very hot week. After three weeks of feeding and a full health check she has recovered her weight and is now looking for a permanent indoor home.
Most urgent need
Adoption applications
Practical help needed
No monetary cost — practical help needed
Dune
≈ 9 weeks · Male
Jumeirah (general area)
Dune was one of three kittens found near a construction site without their mother. His siblings are in foster care; Dune still needs a temporary home with bottle-feeding support.
Most urgent need
Emergency foster home
Practical help needed
No monetary cost — practical help needed
Layla
≈ 4 years · Female
Al Barsha (general area)
Layla was hit by a scooter and has a fractured hind leg. She is recovering at a participating clinic and needs follow-up X-rays and pain management.
Most urgent need
Follow-up X-ray and clinic bill
Estimated cost: AED 950
AED 400 of AED 950 confirmed (42%)
Shadow
≈ 3 years · Male
Deira (general area)
Shadow is a community cat who is fed daily on an evening feeding round. He is sterilised and ear-tipped and prefers to remain outdoors in his familiar territory.
Most urgent need
Weekly dry food
Estimated cost: AED 90
AED 60 of AED 90 confirmed (67%)
Pearl
≈ 5 years · Female
Dubai Marina (general area)
Pearl was left behind when her family relocated. She is safe in a foster home and will be listed for adoption once her dental treatment is complete.
Most urgent need
Dental treatment estimate
Estimated cost: AED 1,200
AED 350 of AED 1,200 confirmed (29%)
Rami
≈ 1 year · Male
Al Karama (general area)
Rami has a persistent skin condition and needs a dermatology consultation plus a course of treatment before he can be considered for adoption.
Most urgent need
Skin consultation and medication
Estimated cost: AED 640
AED 200 of AED 640 confirmed (31%)
A Little Help Can Change Their Whole Story
The most time-sensitive needs across all cats right now.
Pending medical treatment
Layla
EmergencyFollow-up X-ray and medication
Estimated AED 950 · 1 treatment · This week
Rami
High PriorityDermatology work-up and 6-week course
Estimated AED 640 · 1 course
Outstanding veterinary clinic bills
Pearl
High PriorityDental treatment balance at participating clinic
Estimated AED 1,200 · 1 procedure
Food required this week
Al Quoz colony (6 cats)
High Priority15 kg dry food top-up
Estimated AED 320 · 15 kg
Deira feeding round
OngoingWeekly dry food
Estimated AED 90 · 5 kg
Food required this month
All supported cats
OngoingMonthly food requirement across five routes
Estimated AED 4,200 · 140 kg
How you can help
Practical, lawful ways to make a difference today.
Buy Food
Purchase a food pack through an approved supplier.
Pay a Vet Bill
Settle a treatment directly with a participating clinic.
Foster a Cat
Offer a temporary safe space while we find a home.
Adopt a Cat
Give a cat a permanent, responsible indoor home.
Volunteer
Join feeding rounds, photography or admin support.
Provide Supplies
Carriers, beds, bowls and transport to clinics.
Meow Dubai is an independent community cat-care initiative and is not a registered charity. We do not conduct public fundraising or collect charitable donations. All support arrangements must comply with applicable UAE laws and approvals.
Founder's note
Why Valeria started Meow Dubai
“It started with one thin cat behind my building. I brought water, then food, then a carrier for a clinic visit. Very quickly I realised how many cats in Dubai live just outside our attention — and how much a small, organised group of people can change.”
Valeria Lind coordinates feeding rounds, clinic visits, foster placements and adoptions, and keeps a transparent record of what each cat needs.
Read Valeria's full storySuccess stories
Recoveries, adoptions and foster placements that already happened.
Adoption
After four years on the same street, Toffee moved indoors
The neighbour who fed him every evening finally opened her door for good — and Toffee walked straight in.
Read updateMedical recovery
Layla's first steps after her accident
A road accident left Layla with a fractured leg. Two weeks later she is standing again.
Read updateFood delivery
Twelve shaded water stations for the summer
Supporters purchased water dispensers that now sit along three feeding routes.
Read updateTogether, we can give Dubai's vulnerable cats a safer future.
Whether you provide a meal, a temporary home, transport to a clinic or a permanent family, your support can make a real difference.