RAK Animal Welfare Centre

I got to visit the RAK Animal Welfare Centre today and it will be the most memorable sunday I will ever have in my university journey. I got to volunteer and help take care of various animals that are being taken care of by the RAK Animal Welfare Centre, huge thanks to them for having us and keeping these animals safe and well taken care of. I was blessed enough to play and feed dogs and cats, walk them around, and even meet a horse and few goats. I developed a quick connection with the helpers at the shelter as well and they trusted me with certain dogs that were tougher to handle. I have had experience with dogs since my family and friends always had them, so it was easy to connect with the dogs as well and they have so much love and joy to give.

Excellent service! The team responded to my call for an injured bird and handled the rescue professionally. Thank you for your hard work and for caring for the animals in Ras Al Khaimah. I had a great experience with the RAK Animal Welfare Centre team today. I found an injured bird and was very worried about it. Even though they were busy, the team came and rescued the bird safely. I am very thankful for their dedication to helping animals in need. Highly recommend their services! Today 15th April 2026 This is my second time reaching out to this amazing team. Previously, they helped me rescue an injured bird, and today, 15th April 2026, I am equally grateful for their help with a cat rescue. Even though they were busy, their dedication to helping animals in need is truly inspiring. I also brought my children along this time, and it was a wonderful experience for them to see such kindness toward animals. The facility is well-maintained and the staff is very supportive. Highly recommend their services to everyone!"

This place is highly recommended. They work incredibly hard, with genuine love and care, to look after the dogs and cats they rescue. I have already adopted two dogs from them, and I couldn’t be happier with my choice. Both dogs are healthy, well cared for, and easy to train. They are not puppies — they were already 1.7 and 3 years old, which made the transition even more peaceful and conscious. They also organize beautiful events and always try to help others as much as they can. A very professional manager and a truly dedicated team. Thank you for what you do 🤍

I’ve visited RAKAWC several times, Amber loves the pool and to chill with all the kittys and each time I’m reminded that none would be possible without Lana and everything that she does for all the animals there. She’s always moving, always checking on someone, always making sure things are right. It’s clear she’s not just "doing a job" — she truly cares. The atmosphere of the shelter reflects her character. It’s calm, clean, organized, and the animals look genuinely content. You can tell they feel safe. Thank you for all your hard work ,with💙Natasa and Amber 🐾🐶 #adoptdontshop

I had such a heartfelt experience with this place. I rescued a small kitten but unfortunately couldn’t keep it, and bringing it here truly gave me so much peace of mind. The space was clean, beautiful, and clearly well cared for, but what stood out the most was the staff. They were incredibly kind, understanding, and genuinely compassionate. You can feel that they truly care about the animals and the work they do. It made a difficult situation so much easier knowing the kitten was going into a safe and loving environment. I left feeling relieved and grateful that places like this exist. It really restores your faith in people. Thank you for doing what you do 🤍

Me and my husband have been volunteering at RAK for 4 months now. It has been a deeply rewarding experience. It's incredibly fulfilling to see animals thrive and find loving homes, the staff has genuine love for all its little ones. I encourage you to go and adopt from them, if you can’t adopt foster and if you can’t foster volunteer or donate! They are truly an amazing team and it’s both a great place and a great way to contribute to the community. Vivi & Yasser

Such a wonderful way to spend a couple of hours giving some love to these precious souls, I highly recommend this as a worthy weekend activity!!! Thank you RAKAWC for doing such a wonderful job!! Many of these cats and dogs are abandoned / rescued and are waiting for their forever homes. Spending time with them, playing, giving them some company makes a big difference ❤️ When you visit you can spend time with the outdoor cats, indoor cats and the dogs in the dog park. All animals are clearly well looked after and the staff all seem very diligent. The cleanliness and organisation of the centre including the enclosures is clearly of a very high standard. I spent a lot of time with the indoor cats - there are about three in each room and most of them you can go into and in one section you can let them out into the corridor. I was quite comfortable sitting on the floor with them as it was so clean. A few cats were a bit timid and stayed away but the majority were super affectionate and playful. There are wands hanging on the wall for playing, which they love, and there are also sanitizer dispensers inside and outside. There are a few dog enclosures which the staff seem to switch the dogs between for exercise and socialisation. The big dog area is fantastic - there were a bunch of very friendly dogs that you can run and play with or take for a walk on a leash. They also have a dog pool. And some goats too! If anyone is considering fostering or adopting but isn’t yet sure, this is the perfect way to test it out and to meet a variety of different personalities. Also great for kids if you don’t have pets at home. It’s amazing to have such a great support for abandoned and reduced animals in the UAE. RAKAWC does an amazing job for so many animals in need. Inshallah these beautiful souls will all find homes soon 🙏🙏🙏 In the meantime, giving some time to these cats and dogs means the world to them. You can also donate to the Centre through their Instagram by buying from their Amazon wishlist. Thank you once again RAKAWC, I’ll definitely come back again, and will encourage friends to do the same!