Policies

Qatar Animal Welfare Societies’ (QAWS’) policies are for strict guidance and should be adhered to at all times.

Qatar Animal Welfare Society will be a non-profit making charity and as such we will have a rescue policy.

• We will endeavour to the best of our ability to help any animal that needs us.
• Anyone who has, sees or knows of an animal that needs rescue can contact us. Where necessary we are prepared to collect the animal.
• We will not be in a position to remove animals from their rightful owners regardless of the circumstances, we will always offer advice and support and help wherever we can.
• We will offer shelter facilities to cats and dogs – space permitting.
• We will offer veterinary care to all rescue cases.
• We will neuter all animals in our care – situation and age permitting.
• We will vaccinate all animals in our care.
• We will work with and liaise with other organisations and people involved in animal welfare.
• We will set up a lost and found database.
• We will work with local vets to offer a microchip facility if possible.
• When an ex-patriate owner is leaving Qatar and cannot take their pet with them, we will offer every assistance possible to them.
• We would expect and encourage all responsible pet owners to try to re-home the animal prior to leaving as part of their responsibility to the pet they own. Existing owners requesting an animal be taken into the shelter will be treated on a case by case basis.
• As responsible carers and only if it is proven to be the best interest of the animal, we may sometimes have to take the decision to euthanase after consulting with a veterinary surgeon. Obviously, this decision will only be taken in extreme circumstances and a qualified veterinary surgeon will be called upon to carry out the procedure.