Abu Dhabi officials condemn mass cat dumping in the desert, begin investigation




sIn a distressing incident, more than 100 cats, many of them deceased, were discovered in the desert near Abu Dhabi's al-Falah area, prompting authorities to initiate a thorough investigation into this "inhumane act."

Animal rescuers, deeply troubled by the distressing find, located the cats and kittens in close proximity to the emirate's Falcon Hospital, as reported by Al Arabiya English last week.

Efforts to rescue the surviving cats and provide them with temporary shelter have been underway. Remarkably, almost all of these cats were microchipped and had undergone neutering through TNR (trap, neuter, release) programs.

To date, rescuers have discovered over 50 deceased cats in varying stages of rigor mortis, while an additional 84 felines were found alive, albeit suffering from dehydration and malnutrition. A concentrated effort is now in progress to find suitable homes for the living cats.

It has been revealed that almost all of the cats had been microchipped and neutered through TNR programs.

On Wednesday, Abu Dhabi's Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) confirmed the launch of an investigation into this deeply concerning incident.

In a statement, the DMT declared, "The DMT immediately began investigations upon receiving the report and will take all relevant administrative and legal measures."

"The DMT has underscored its dedication to uncovering the reasons behind this incident and is actively engaged in continuous investigations in partnership with relevant authorities to pinpoint those accountable. for this act, which goes against civilized morals and values."

"The DMT acknowledges the sentiments of the public and activists and recognizes the valuable contributions of volunteers in responding to this incident."

"The DMT urges all concerned parties to cooperate and share any relevant information related to the incident, in order to prevent the recurrence of actions that are contrary to the DMT's commitment to animal welfare."

Tadweer, the government department responsible for pest control, typically employs various contractors to manage stray cat populations. These cats are typically transported to the Falcon Hospital, where they are examined for diseases and, if deemed healthy, are neutered before being returned to their original communities.

However, the discovery of these scores of cats has outraged animal rescuers, who suspect that the felines may have been mass-dumped by pest controllers.

Video footage shared with Al Arabiya English revealed numerous cats either deceased or buried in the desert sand.

Chiku, an expatriate who visited the site to assist with cat rescue efforts, described the scene as a "massacre."

Jacqueline Appleby, a resident of Khalifa City alerted by an animal welfare volunteer, also visited the site and expressed her shock, stating, "The smell will haunt me forever. It is absolutely horrific. There were many, many dead cats lying around."

Hundreds of UAE residents have united, working tirelessly day and night to rescue and care for the abandoned cats. The launch of the DMT's investigation is seen as a positive step forward. Over 50 cat bodies have been recovered in the area, and the suffering these animals endured is unimaginable.

The DMT has encouraged the public to report any instances of abuse or neglect that endanger animals by contacting 800 555.

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