Fleeing Owners Abandon Thousands of Pets in Dubai Amid Iran War
As expat residents flee Dubai over the Iran war, animal charities report being overwhelmed by abandoned pets left behind, potentially becoming the 'hidden victims' of the conflict.
Thousands of pets are being abandoned in Dubai as their expat owners flee the Middle East because of the Iran war, animal charities have reported. The RSPCA has warned that these pets of fleeing UK nationals could become the "hidden victims" of the ongoing conflict as people who had relocated to the Gulf city scramble to exit the region and struggle to bring their animals with them.
Charities in Dubai have been overwhelmed by the influx of abandoned animals as residents hastily depart the city. Many pet owners, faced with the challenging logistics and expense of transporting their animals, have been forced to make the heartbreaking decision to leave their beloved companions behind. This crisis has shed light on the often-overlooked consequences of geopolitical tensions, where innocent animals pay the price for the decisions of their human caretakers.
Source: The Guardian
