Sharjah warns against pet dumping, surrender via call centre 993
For owners who wish to surrender animals, the authority urged them to contact its call centre on 993 to enquire about whether the animal can be accepted and whether there is space available at the Sharjah Cats and Dogs Shelter.
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- Pet owners who can no longer keep an animal must not abandon it. Those wishing to surrender a pet should contact Sharjah Municipality’s call centre on 993 to check whether the animal can be accepted and whether there is space at the Sharjah Cats and Dogs Shelter.
Sharjah Municipality has warned residents against dumping pets after many abandonment cases were found near the emirate's Birds and Pet market.
In an announcement on Monday, the authority warned against such practices, describing them as violations of applicable regulations and contrary to the principles of compassion and responsible animal care.
For owners who wish to surrender animals, the authority urged them to contact its call centre on 993 to enquire about whether the animal can be accepted and whether there is space available at the Sharjah Cats and Dogs Shelter.
The municipality clarified that surrender requests are assessed based on the shelter’s capacity, and applicants are contacted once a space becomes available to determine whether the animal can be accepted.
It stressed its commitment to promoting responsible pet ownership, which includes providing proper healthcare, adequate nutrition and a safe environment, as well as complying with relevant laws and requirements.
Federal Decree-Law No. 31 of 2021 Promulgating the Crimes and Penalties Law prohibits crimes against animals.
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Reported by: Khaleej Times 5 Oct 2026 Read the original ↗ More from Khaleej Times →
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What do I need to do?
Pet owners who can no longer keep an animal must not abandon it. Those wishing to surrender a pet should contact Sharjah Municipality’s call centre on 993 to check whether the animal can be accepted and whether there is space at the Sharjah Cats and Dogs Shelter.
Who reported this?
Khaleej Times (UAE).
When was it announced?
5 Oct 2026.
Where can I read the original?
Read the original at Khaleej Times: https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/sharjah-municipality-warning-dumping-pets-abandonment-cases-birds-and-pet-market
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