Head vet Gelah Magtuba with her favourite cat, Connie
Tadweer workers set about capturing stray cats and dogs at Family Park in central Abu Dhabi. All photos by Victor Besa / The National
The process is all done by hand and requires patience and skill
The public are urged not to leave out food for strays as it can quickly spoil in the heat and make animals sick
Cats and dogs are caught every day. A trap, neuter and release drive for cats has led to a fall in the number of strays found every day from about 70 to 15 to 30, officials said
Family Park attracts many strays due to its location in central Abu Dhabi
Mohamed Al Naqbi, head of pest control projects at Tadweer, said the process was important for public health
Strays that are caught are taken to Falcon Hospital, where vets and medics have the expertise to treat all kinds of creatures
Strays are spayed or neutered to prevent breeding and brought back to good health.
Director Dr Margit Muller said: 'When they come they are so sick, then after a few weeks you get a beautiful animal. Every animal deserves the chance for a happy life'
Veterinarian Ronalee Toribio gently injects a deworming solution to kittens at Falcon Hospital
Animals are carefully nursed back to health
Kittens are given their daily supplements at the Falcon Hospital near Abu Dhabi International Airport
Adoption papers for some of the animals at the clinic
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, June 22, 2020. Veterinarian Ronalee Toribio, a gently orally injects deworming solution to kittens at the Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital. Victor Besa / The National Section: NA Reporter: Haneen Dajani
Staff have seen a rise in adoption interest due the virus outbreak, as more residents spend time at home
Dr Muller and her team said they love the work they do with animals
The Dog Maternity unit at the Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital
Head veterinarian and supervisor of the Pet Care Centre, Gelah Magtuba (left) with co-veterinarian, Ronalee Toribio
Kittens ready for adoption
A cat with her week old kittens
Head vet Gelah Magtuba with her favourite cat, Connie
Tadweer workers set about capturing stray cats and dogs at Family Park in central Abu Dhabi. All photos by Victor Besa / The National
The process is all done by hand and requires patience and skill
The public are urged not to leave out food for strays as it can quickly spoil in the heat and make animals sick
Cats and dogs are caught every day. A trap, neuter and release drive for cats has led to a fall in the number of strays found every day from about 70 to 15 to 30, officials said
Family Park attracts many strays due to its location in central Abu Dhabi
Mohamed Al Naqbi, head of pest control projects at Tadweer, said the process was important for public health
Strays that are caught are taken to Falcon Hospital, where vets and medics have the expertise to treat all kinds of creatures
Strays are spayed or neutered to prevent breeding and brought back to good health.
Director Dr Margit Muller said: 'When they come they are so sick, then after a few weeks you get a beautiful animal. Every animal deserves the chance for a happy life'
Veterinarian Ronalee Toribio gently injects a deworming solution to kittens at Falcon Hospital
Animals are carefully nursed back to health
Kittens are given their daily supplements at the Falcon Hospital near Abu Dhabi International Airport
Adoption papers for some of the animals at the clinic
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, June 22, 2020. Veterinarian Ronalee Toribio, a gently orally injects deworming solution to kittens at the Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital. Victor Besa / The National Section: NA Reporter: Haneen Dajani
Staff have seen a rise in adoption interest due the virus outbreak, as more residents spend time at home
Dr Muller and her team said they love the work they do with animals
The Dog Maternity unit at the Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital
Head veterinarian and supervisor of the Pet Care Centre, Gelah Magtuba (left) with co-veterinarian, Ronalee Toribio
Kittens ready for adoption
A cat with her week old kittens
Head vet Gelah Magtuba with her favourite cat, Connie