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‘We have failed’ – Unable to find new home, QAWS announces closure

After a frantic, months-long effort to find a new home following the termination of their current lease on a farm west of Doha, the Qatar Animal Welfare Society has announced it…

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Life

Qatar struggles to house animals caught during trapping campaign

The Ministry of Environment is calling for the construction of a temporary shelter to accommodate the homeless animals it has recently rounded up.

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News

Glimmer of hope for QAWS after landlord grants one-month extension, CMC adds support

The Qatar Animal Welfare Society, which was expected to close at the end of May, has been granted a one-month extension of its lease from the owner of the farm…

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News

Qatar Animal Welfare Society announces imminent closure

UPDATE: A petition to raise awareness of QAWS’ dire straits is gaining steam. To show your support for the shelter, visit and sign here. After an exhaustive but fruitless search…

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News

Lost QAWS? Qatar’s largest animal shelter given notice to find new home

With reporting from Alanna Alexander Uncertainty has been cast on the fate of the Qatar Animal Welfare Society, which has been given until the end of May to find a…

Life
News

QAWS struggles through summer of pain

QAWS struggles through summer of pain Gulf Times reports: (Qatar Animal Welfare Society) provides a shelter for rescued cats, dogs and other animals, but as they continue to await charity…

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