Who is Muscat Dog Adoption? We (MDA) are a dog rescue organisation established in 2012 and run by a group of dog-loving volunteers in Muscat, Oman. We aim to rescue abandoned and injured dogs in Muscat and then rehome them in Oman or abroad. Once in our care, the dogs receive necessary veterinary treatment such as vaccinations against diseases, neutering/spaying, worm and flea treatment and any other treatment that may be required. From 2012-2024, we had a makeshift pound which was a safe refuge to keep the newly rescued dogs off the streets while we looked for their forever homes but this closed down in July 2024. We then opened a new shelter in December 2024 which was a home to 43 rescued wadi dogs. We spent over 2500 OMR making it a safe and dog proof location to house our dogs. However, we were told by the authorities that we needed to remove the dogs because the new shelter location is a farm and dogs are not supposed to be kept there, only livestock. So, we currently have 27 dogs in our care in two different boarding facilities while we are waiting for the new farm to be ready. Adoptions are pretty much nonexistent in Oman and we don’t have any dogs waiting to travel to their new homes either. We don’t want the dogs to stay at the farm forever so we are going to send six of our dogs to the USA in April for a better chance of finding their forever homes… … This is where we desperately need your help! Here is a breakdown of the costs to send one dog to the USA: Flight ticket: $350 or $450/ 135 OMR or 173 OMR/ £270 or £348 Paperwork: $130/ 50 OMR/ £100 Quarantine: $530/ 210 OMR/ £420 crate: 65 OMR/ £130 The difficulty of animal rescue in Oman: Oman has no animal welfare laws yet; consequently, there is no government funding for charities or shelters. It is, therefore, very challenging rescuing animals with limited resources. The difficulty of rehoming our dogs in Oman: Wadi dogs are not popular in Oman and are viewed by many as feral or just street dogs when in fact, wadi dogs make wonderful pets. They're brilliant, loyal and loving and all deserve a home and family of their own. Local adoption rates are low each year, therefore we hugely rely on overseas adopters to provide the forever-loving homes that our dogs deserve. Any donation is greatly appreciated and much needed! Thank you!
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