Extending Abu Dhabi's Care and Safety to Animals
Founded in 2025, AWAD was established to ensure that every animal in Abu Dhabi whether a beloved companion or a community stray is treated with care, compassion, and dignity.
Animal Welfare Consultancy
Expert guidance to individuals, businesses, and government on improving animal welfare standards
Education & Awareness
Empower communities through workshops, campaigns that promote compassionate animal care
Adopt an Animal
Give a homeless pet a loving forever home today and forever change both your lives for good
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Discover our programs, events, and resources that create a kinder, stronger, and more compassionate Abu Dhabi community
About Animal Welfare Abu Dhabi
Protecting and Extending Abu Dhabi’s Care and Safety to Animals
- Community Cat Care Programs
- AWAD Helpline
- Pawsitive Standards Program
- Pets Across Borders
- Animal Ownership System Assistance
- Adoption Support & Guidance
- Volunteer Training
- Community Engagement
- Educational Workshops & Resources
- Partnership & Collaboration Opportunities
- Advocacy for Animal Welfare
- Promoting Compassionate Communities
Cats TNVMR’d (Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Microchip-Return) in 2025
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A Glimpse Into Our Initiatives
At AWAD, we work to make Abu Dhabi a safer, kinder place for all animals.
Through innovative programs and strong community partnerships, we address both urgent needs and long-term welfare.
Animal Ownership Registration
Pawsitive Standards Programme
Raising and monitoring welfare standards in the pet trade.
Community Cat Care Program
Controlled feeding, TNVMR, and education for community cats.
Pets Across Borders
Together, we can build a safer, healthier, and more compassionate community for everyone – humans and animals alike. Contact us at awad@oda.gov.ae to volunteer or learn more.
Safe & Easy Donations
Help Atleast Just One Animal
Raised : $179.000
Goal : $259.000
Raised : $116.000
Goal : $149.000
Raised : $219.000
Goal : $275.000
What Our Supporters Say
Making an Impact Together
AWAD supporters and volunteers share their time, skills, resources, and compassion to improve lives of animals across the emirate—here’s what they have to say about making a difference.
With its renewed structure and vision, AWAD is well-positioned to make an even greater impact on animal welfare across Abu Dhabi. At SV Companies, we are proud to support the Community Cat Care Program with Royal Canin's premium nutrition and look forward to a continued partnership founded on shared values and commitment to improving the lives of animals.
Founder at Petopia.ae
Aligned with Abu Dhabi’s vision, AWAD continues to lead inspiring progress in animal welfare, and we at Petopia are proud to be part of this meaningful journey.
Founder and CEO at British Veterinary Center
The British Veterinary Centre is proud to support Animal Welfare Abu Dhabi in building a more compassionate community for animals. Through our partnership, we work together to promote responsible pet ownership and improve animal welfare across the emirate.
Founder at Meow Cafe
Partnering with AWAD has allowed us to ensure the highest level of animal welfare for our cats at Meow Cafe. We believe that every act of kindness towards animals creates a ripple of compassion in our community, and thus we are proud to support AWAD’s community events and adoption initiatives.
Volunteer
As a volunteer, I'm proud to help cats get access to food and water and to ensure they are TNVMR’d. I find it rewarding to know that thanks to the volunteers the cat population will be controlled. I am grateful to the Community Cat Care Program for treating injured or sick cats.
Volunteer
As a volunteer, I'm proud to help cats get access to food and water whenever they want it. I find it rewarding to know that thanks to the volunteers the cat population will be controlled. I am grateful to the Community Cat Care Program for treating injured or sick cats.
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What Our Volunteer Said
Our Volunteer Said
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Animal Lovers
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Cat Lover
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Jean Charles
CEO at SV Companies