How to Report a Stray or Injured Animal in Dubai
Report a stray, injured or road-risk animal in Dubai with an exact location while keeping people and the animal safe.
Start with the correct channel
To report a stray animal in Dubai, contact Dubai Municipality through its official app or 800900 and provide the exact location, condition and immediate risk. The Municipality’s stray-animal service covers public safety, disease control, sheltering and efforts to return missing animals.
Step by step
1. Assess the danger from a distance
Do not approach an aggressive, frightened or badly injured animal. Keep children and pets away and avoid stepping into traffic to help.
2. Give a precise location
Share the road, community, landmark, direction of travel and a map pin where possible. Describe species, colour, injuries, collar and whether it is blocking traffic.
3. Provide useful evidence safely
A photograph or short video can help identification if it can be taken without chasing the animal or exposing a person to danger. Keep the report reference.
4. Follow official instructions
Do not transport wildlife, seize someone’s pet or arrange an informal release without guidance. If a missing pet is identified, the registered owner may need to prove ownership and meet return conditions.
Important: For an immediate traffic collision or danger to people, use the appropriate emergency authority as well as the municipal report. Do not handle suspected rabies exposure.
Before you act
Dubai Municipality says its programme also supports population control, disease prevention, missing-animal recovery and sheltering of suitable stray dogs through responsible foster arrangements.
Official source and review note
Dubai Daily Guide reviewed this article on 11 October 2026 against Dubai Municipality — Control of stray animals ↗. Check the live service before acting because eligibility, documents, fees and processing steps can change.