As an increasing number of dogs and cats in Qatar are abandoned by their owners, the five rescue centers here that care for these animals have said that they are quickly running out of space and money.

Adding to the problem is that animals living on the streets are often in bad health, requiring extensive – and costly – medical care to return to full health, a requirement before shelters can find them a new home.

In this video, volunteers working at the centers urge residents to open their hearts, homes and wallets to the cause of abandoned animals here, saying they will not be able to continue operating at this frantic pace.

Thoughts?