For years they showed off the luxury Dubai lifestyle. When danger came, many left behind the one thing that loved them unconditionally — their pets.
After Iranian missile strikes in early March 2026, expats rushed to leave Dubai, and hundreds of animals were abandoned. Shelters and rescuers say they were overwhelmed, calling the situation heartbreaking in one of the world’s wealthiest cities.
For years they showed off the luxury Dubai lifestyle. When danger came, many left behind the one thing that loved them unconditionally — their pets.
After Iranian missile strikes in early March 2026, expats rushed to leave Dubai, and hundreds of animals were abandoned. Shelters and rescuers say they were overwhelmed, calling the situation heartbreaking in one of the world’s wealthiest cities.