Animal Specialist Clinic

I have now lived in Dubai for 24 years. Having worked for various companies in the first few years, I decided to open my own PR, Marketing and Events company which enabled me to work on some high profile projects in the UAE and the Middle East. I accidentally tripped into the animal welfare world after I discovered a family of cats living in my apartment parking. I started with TNR and then assisted in the care of injured animals in my community.

Around this time I joined several animal welfare groups on Facebook which was a major turning point in my life and career. It was only natural that the next step would be for me to work in a Veterinary Clinic. It isn’t just a business for me, it is so much more. I wear several hat, stand in the shoes of a rescuer (I understand the struggles that they face on a daily basis), a pet owner and as someone who runs a business. I wanted to be there for people like me, to offer them support and affordable vet care. I wanted to create a family atmosphere in the clinic whereby rescuers do not feel alone and can count on us to just be there when they want to talk, be there to share the smiles and to offer comfort when there are tears.

The days can be long and challenging, some wonderfully happy and others heart wrenchingly sad. Each day is different and unexpected which makes things interesting. Without doubt one of the best part of my job is seeing an animal brought into the clinic that is broken and sick with a low chance of survival. Then watching that animal heal and come alive! Miracles do happen!

I have 6 cats, Doogle, Gimli, Bella, Jake, Nancy and Shakira. I welcomed my first dog in 2020, Granny, who has completely changed my life – and my world evolves around her! My hobbies include swimming, watching movies, baking cakes for the staff and spending time cuddling my pets!