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mishmumkin · Joined: 01 Sep 2007 Posts: 929

So we're scheduled to leave for Abu Dhabi around August 9th or so, but we won't be in permanent housing for at least 2-4 weeks. I've contacted the AVC and the British Clinic. AVC has told me that they are already booked up through the month of August. Leaving her behind to be sent later is rather tricky. Does anyone know of "cat sitters" who could house her until we sort out our permanent accommodation? We'd gladly pay the going rate.

carlen · Joined: 17 Jul 2006 Posts: 172 Location: UAE

George R Stewart · Joined: 13 Mar 2008 Posts: 19

What the? What concept of pet don't 'local Arabic people' have that we (i.e you) have? I am interested to know, because stereotypes fascinate me. An Australian once told me he was from the south, but I insisted on calling him a westerner. He showed me a map and now I believe that he comes from the south. Who knew that Wagga Wagga is south of Sydney. This guy's mother is Lebanese and his dad is Egyptian. They were born in Adelaide and they ran a haberdashery store. Man, I am so confused.

carlen · Joined: 17 Jul 2006 Posts: 172 Location: UAE

rosyanna · Joined: 18 Jan 2006 Posts: 25

Have a look at this site - there is a current thread about 'catterys'. If those leads don't work out, it would also be a good site to ask if there would be anyone here over the summer who would be prepared to look after your cat - there are often teenagers looking to make a bit of money.
http://abudhabiwoman.com/index.php?s=3a2ee2c15872f8934fd1872d7256d22b&showforum=12

mishmumkin · Joined: 01 Sep 2007 Posts: 929

Great tip, rosyanna. I'll check it out.

django · Joined: 31 May 2004 Posts: 37

Try the new German Vet Clinic out at Khalifa City.
Dr Katrin Jahn's email = gvc.abudhabi AT hotmail.com

(MOD edit of email)

kiefer · Joined: 12 Jan 2007 Posts: 268

Mish--there's a cattery in Um Al Quwain that isn't too bad depending upon how spoiled your cat is--big cages, round-the-clock attendant.

Feline Friends Abu Dhabi might help you find a foster home for a fee--they're always looking at ways to raise funds and since the foster home would definitely be temporary, you and the organization might come to some sort of mutually beneficial arrangement.

mishmumkin · Joined: 01 Sep 2007 Posts: 929

Never Ceased To Be Amazed · Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 3:42 pm Post subject:

I know someone who works/used to work for them and she's a real animal-lover. I can't imagine her working for a place that wasn't absolutely top-notch. Hope this helps.

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mishmumkin · Joined: 01 Sep 2007 Posts: 929

kiefer · Joined: 12 Jan 2007 Posts: 268

Jonathan who runs Brit Vet in Abu Dhabi is top notch. There is the American Vet but these names mean nothing as Brits and Americans (and other nationals) work at both. Brit Vet does more pro-bono work for Feline Friends--hint hint

Never Ceased To Be Amazed · Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 9:13 am Post subject:

I'm not completely sure, but am 99% sure that the AVC is South African owned so, yeah, names of nationalities mean nothing here (or there!)

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