Every year, thousands of events are organised across the world to celebrate World Animal Day. This year saw the first ever Qatar celebration with QAWS joining efforts with the Harley Owners Group (Qatar Chapter) to see one of the largest harley rides across Qatar on Friday 9 th October. Starting with 2 stalls at Landmark and the Mall to raise awareness of QAWS and animal welfare issues across the world, the 2 groups of bikes rode across the city to meet in Al Waab. The group then made an immensely impressive sight as close to 50 bikes all rode into Villaggio car park to gather around another QAWS display. Dozens of goody bags were handed out to all the children containing small animal related gifts and information on QAWS all in an attempt to raise awareness of the issues suffered by animals all across the world. With hundreds of people spilling out to see the bikes (and find out what all the noise was about!), the event was a great success. Information boards, balloons and animal welfare posters all helped raise awareness and the QAWS team would like to thank all the bikers who rode on Friday. The support shown was staggering and the 10 second “revs for animals” was the highlight of the event!
Woohoo! Things are starting to look up as the initial planning meetings with the architect and project manager kicked off today! Plans for the shelter are coming along fast and hopefully the new facility will be one of the best (if not the best!!) in the Middle East ! No compromises this time – concrete and steel all the way with the blueprints being designed especially for QAWS. Watch this space for more news on how the rebuilding is progressing!
Over the last week, thanks to a very dedicated group of volunteers, the QAWS shelter site was cleared (well almost!). Byrne's rentals donated 2 bobcats and HKH donated a JCB, operator and trucks and between the heavy machinery and a long weekend the old shelter was completely demolished. Working through the night, over 12 truckloads of debris were removed from the site and taken down to the dump. However, we still have approximately another 10 – 15 loads that need clearing which we are trying to arrange to complete over another weekend soon. A huge thank you to all the guys who were at the shelter for the clearance and to Byrne's and HKH who repeatedly came out to the site to fix the numerous flat tyres at all hours of the day and night!
Doha Expat Mums and Kids, ExpatWoman Qatar and QatarLiving's Mums in Doha group joined forces to organise a kids and babies table top sale on October 3 rd . With the proceeds being used to purchase building materials which will then be donated to the QAWS rebuild project, the event was a huge success. Hundreds of supporters came to the event to show their support, pick up a bargain and ensure that the building of the new shelter is successful. With thousands of items for sale, ranging from delicious cakes to second hand toys and baby clothes, a firm favourite was the second hand books stall which was run by the local brownies group. A huge thank you to all the organisers and volunteers who helped run the event, and also to all the shoppers who made it such a success!
Qatar Animal Welfare Society (QAWS) are sending out this “S.O.S” distress signal because disaster struck on 3rd September 2009, when an electrical fire swept through our entire rescue facility and completely erased the shelter. That is why this message comes to you in the form of an S.O.S; we need a monumental humanitarian effort, with your help and support like never before, and as fast as possible.
Currently, we have over 100 displaced animals as their “home” at the shelter is no more, they are temporarily lodging with Foster Carer's who have stepped up to assist QAWS during this awful time.
At this juncture, we need absolutely ANY support you can offer to help resurrect the QAWS shelter for the abandoned dogs & cats of Qatar. Please read this page for the latest news updates and information on the help and support we need at this time.
We, and our furry friends, thank you in advance for your support.
Please select one of the below to link through to its corresponding Gulf Times news articles, which will open in a seperate window:
For various reasons, several members of the QAWS committee resigned recently. We would like to thank them for their support and assistance and know they will continue to help the animals of Qatar.
Rest assured the shelter will continue to operate but please be patient as the reduced personnel may result in some changes to the opening times and shelter policies.
We will endeavour to keep you all informed of any changes and hope we can rely on your support to help us keep the animals the priority during this difficult time. Please contact if you are interested in helping out at all.
Your continued support is, as always, greatly appreciated.
A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL THE VOLUNTEERS WHO CAME ALONG TO HELP US WASH THE DOGS, IT WAS VERY MUCH APPRECIATED!!
Event: Dog-De-Tick-Washing-Day Date: Friday, October 10th, 2008. Time: 7:00 am Location: Qatar Animal Welfare Society
if you have a couple of hours next Friday the 10th of October and you wouldn`t mind to get a bit wet..... To help us out as we have our monthly "dog-de-tick-washing-day" again.....
So if you would be able to help us out..... Please let Birgit know. We start at 7am!!
If you can't find it… Give us a call at 5396074.
If you would like any more information about this event, please do not hesitate to contact us.
As we noticed a lot of our volunteers are back from their holiday and a lot of Emails came to us from people who would like to become a volunteer at the shelter, we decided that it would be nice to have a Volunteers-evening so we can all introduce ourselves to the new volunteers and say hi again to the volunteers who came back to Doha...
We will have a Volunteers-evening on Tuesday the 16th of September at 7pm at "the Silver Cafe", near Al Sadd football stadium..... So if you would like to join us please let me know and you are always welcome to bring a friend along.....
We will show you our dvd and have a chat about what we do and what you could mean for our dogs/cats... We are in need of Volunteers for both:
People who love to walk a dog....brush them.....give them a bath.....and most important make them feel loved again.....
People who would love to help us out with our cats.....as they need some love as much as the dogs do....
So if you are not a dog-person but a cat-person....we really would appreciate it if you could come down and socialize our cats..... Hope to see you all on Tuesday!
PS : Directions to 'The Silver Cafe":
Coming from the Corniche...
Go onto Al Waab street (this is the road towards Villaggio)... Towards Villaggio
When you get to Al Bustan intersection make a U-turn…
Pass the Petrolstation (MOBIL)
Take the first street right (sliproad)
At the first roundabout go straight and you will see "the Silver Cafe" on your left side…
If you can't find it… Give us a call at 5396074.
If you would like any more information about this event, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Event: QAWS Coffee/dinner meeting Date: Tuesday, August 19th Time: 7:00 pm (or 19:00 for those of you who use military time!) Location: Silver Cafe
Come for information, donation, inclination or volunteerination (ok so I made that one up!!)...but come join us!!! We'll be meeting at Silver Cafe and showing a video.. Explaining more about what it is we do and why we exist here in Doha. Yes, there is an ENORMOUS need for a facility like ours... So, come join us Tuesday evening!!!
Join us for a bit (or quite a bit!) of gab and grub. Let's see what we can do to help the animal population of Qatar live a better life!!! See y'all there!
If you would like any more information about this event, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Call for Animal Cruelty Laws in Qatar - By Peter Townson.
Please click here to go through to the Gulf Times website to read on.
Hiya folks!!
The folks at QAWS want to invite whomever is interested in getting together to find out more about QAWS/Qatarpets, to lunch/coffee this Sunday, August 10th, 11 am, Eli France (across from Le Notre on Salwa Road).
This is just a fun gathering to get to know everyone, especially those interested in helping animals. So...get out and about and come join us!!!
If you would like any more information about this event, please do not hesitate to contact us.
UAE Plans penalties for mistreating animals.
Please click here to go through to the Gulf Times website to read on.
Over-Crowding crisis at Qatar Animal Shelter - By Peter Townson
Please click here to go through to the Gulf Times website to read on.
At the moment we are running at 'over capacity' meaning that we are completely full! We are not able to take in more dogs, as we have over 11 adult dogs and 18 puppies! Some of the puppies are sharing their kennels, but this will not last for much longer when they will need to have more space.
Please, we are in dire need of anyone who is able to help us out by fostering a dog over the summer holidays. If you can, please contact us at 5396074.
Also now that the holidays are approaching, we are in need of volunteers again.
Hope to hear from you soon!
Please be advised that puppies will only be fostered or adopted out if the main caretaker is available at home full time (meaning that the puppy will not be left alone for over 4hr stretches at a time). This is important to their socialization and upbringing.
QAWS is gearing up for another very hot summer, and is in dire need of help acquiring some items. If anyone can donate any of these items to QAWS, you will win the forever appreciation of all the animals, volunteers and staff!!
1) Washing machine - 2nd hand is fine
2) Window A/C Units - 2nd hand is ok if they WORK well.
3) Fridge - 2nd hand is fine also
4) Water cooler - again, 2nd hand is ok
5) Silicone caulk - the flexible kind as in for bathrooms, light or clear color.
6) Large shade Canopy
7) Clothes Drying racks (or if anyone has those heavy duty metal T bar ones, we do a LOT of heavy blankets and towels!)
8) Room Fans
9) Dish Towels
10) Leashes
11) Canned Dog Food
12) Chairs - outdoor kind
13) Bath Towels
PLEASE, if you can donate any of these items, contact us and we can arrange the items get to the QAWS shelter. If you need pick up for any large items, that can be arranged also. Thank you in advance for any and all help you can provide for the animals!!!!
