Marina fire: Vets offer free care, shelter for rescued pets

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- BY ZAINAB HUSAIN

Local veterinary clinics in Dubai are stepping forward to provide care and temporary shelter for pets rescued from the recent fire at a 67-storey high-rise in Dubai Marina on June 13.

Dubai Civil Defence saved the lives of 3,820 residents, and firefighters also bravely rescued pets from the burning building and reunited them with their owners.

However, as a result of the fire, many of the animals now require professional care and boarding due to smoke inhalation and breathing difficulties.

Care and boarding

Two veterinary clinics Mike's Veterinary Clinic and Vets for Pets have offered their support, sharing online that they will be providing free care for the affected pets.

Gulf News contacted one of the clinics — Mike's Vet, located on Hessa Street in Al Barsha, which is currently caring for seven animals, including six cats and a bird.