Abu Dhabi: ‘Dozens of cats’ discovered deserted in desert as authorities launch investigation

Authorities in Abu Dhabi are investigating reviews of cats being deserted within the desert, with dozens mentioned to have died.

Rescue teams and volunteers have shared photographs of pets dumped in distant elements of the desert, the place temperatures can attain practically 40C.

Described by the International Organisation for Animal Protection (OIPA) as “unimaginable and unacceptable suffering”, the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) is now investigating.

“DMT immediately began investigations after receiving the report and will take all relevant administrative and legal measures available,” the division mentioned in a press release on Wednesday.

The division added “all necessary measures” are being taken to establish any people and simply how the incidents have come about, which “contradicts civilised morals and values”.

“DMT has also underscored that it values the sentiments of the public and communities and recognises the contributions of volunteers in responding to this incident.”

The public is inspired to maintain sharing particulars with the division.

Images shared on social media seem to point out cats mendacity nonetheless within the sand, with dozens discovered, in keeping with OIPA.

The charity says its rescuers have discovered about 60 useless pets in “different stages of decomposition”, with some on the sand and others slightly below the floor.

The group just lately uncovered a “horrific scene” of greater than 100 cats and a few canine “cruelly dumped in the desert”, they added.

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“Animals have died enduring unimaginable and unacceptable suffering,” the charity mentioned.

“Another 87 cats and a dog were luckily found alive but in critical conditions. All very weak and dehydrated, they have been transferred to vet clinics for health care.”

To “worsen the cruelty”, OIPA claims virtually all of the cats they discovered had been microchipped and neutered – some as just lately as two weeks in the past, as stitches have been nonetheless seen.

It’s not clear who dumped the cats.