Expo City Dubai has recently added sanctuaries and small houses for the stray cats. All photos: Antonie Robertson/The National
Expo City Dubai has recently added sanctuaries and small houses for the stray cats. All photos: Antonie Robertson/The National
Faida Sabouneh with a small kitten on-site
Faida Sabouneh with a small kitten on-site
Food, water and cat beds are provided by Expo City Dubai
Food, water and cat beds are provided by Expo City Dubai
The programme is in line with Dubai Expo City's sustainability initiative that includes animal welfare
The programme is in line with Dubai Expo City's sustainability initiative that includes animal welfare
Cats are also spayed and neutered
Cats are also spayed and neutered
There are also feeding stations around the area
There are also feeding stations around the area
There are currently about 80 stray cats and kittens in the district
There are currently about 80 stray cats and kittens in the district
Sabouneh says the public can help by spreading awareness about animal welfare
Sabouneh says the public can help by spreading awareness about animal welfare
'Expo City Dubai always hopes to lead by example and we’d love to see our initiative implemented in other areas,' says Sabouneh
'Expo City Dubai always hopes to lead by example and we’d love to see our initiative implemented in other areas,' says Sabouneh

Expo City Dubai's stray cats get sanctuaries - in pictures

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