This is non inclusive list of registered animal care organisations in select countries in the Middle East and North Africa. 1001 Paws Team will continue to add to this list to offer opportunities for those seeking to support animal care organisations in their countries.   

Important Note: 1001 Paws is not directly involved with nor represents these organisations. This list is compiled solely to help spread awareness of existing efforts being done for animal welfare in the region.

Saudi Arabia

Source: Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development وزارة الموارد البشرية والتنمية الاجتماعية –

Link: hrsd.gov.sa

Animal NGOLegal verificationSpecialtyHow to HelpContact Info
Saalima Non- profit Organization for Animal Care
سالمة للرأفة بالحيوان
Registration No. 1288

Riyadh
الرياض
• Animal Care, Protection, Shelter and Rehabilitation.
• Wildlife Protection.
• Animal rights awareness.
• Be a member
• Volunteer
Website: saalima.org
Email: info@saalima.org
Tel.: +966 11 433 8888
Tabuk Paws for Animal Care
حقوق الحيوان في تبوك عطف
Registration No. 1438

Tabuk
تبوك
Rescue
• Shelter
• Rehabilitation
• Adopt
• Volunteer
• Donate
Website: tabukpaws
Instagram: tabukpaws
Rahmah Non- profit Organization for Animal Care
جمعية رحمة للرفق بالحيوان
Registration No. 1908

Riyadh
• Rescue
• Shelter
• Adoption center
• Adopt
• Volunteer
• Donate
Website: rahmah-ksa
Instagram: rahmah_ksa
Email: rahmah@rahmah-ksa.com
Tel.: +966 553560145
+966 559322169
Get along with me Non- profit Organization
جمعية تعايش معي للرفق بالحيوان
*Headquarter at Jeddah
Registration No. 2000

Mecca
مكة المكرمـة
• Rescue
• Awareness
• Adopt
• Volunteer
Twitter: ga__wm
Instagram: ga_wm
Tel.: +966 566222427
Riyadh animal Shelter
مأوى الحيوانات بالرياض
The first Licensed shelter in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Riyadh
الرياض
*According to their website
Reputable Active Shelter
• Rescue
• Shelter
• Rehoming
• Vet Center
• Adopt
• Volunteer
Website: riyadhshelter.org
Email: info@riyadhshelter.org
Mob.: +966 112425652

Bahrain

Source: Ministry of Labour and Social Development وزارة العمل والتنمية الاجتماعية –

Link:  mlsd.gov.bh/ngo

Animal NGOLegal verificationSpecialtyHow to HelpContact Info
Animal Welfare Center (AWC)/ BSPCA
جمعية الرفق بالحيوان
Officially Registered under the name of “Animal Care Society”
Since 1979
• Rescue
• Shelter
• Rehoming
• Adopt
• Foster
• Donate
Website: bspca.org
FB page: Welfare-Center-AWC
Email: bspca@batelco.com.bh
Mob.: +973 1759 1231
Animal and Environment Protection Charity Organization
المؤسسة الخيرية لحماية الحيوان
Officially Registered since 2019
*The first women organization in the Middle East serving to protect animals and the environment
• Rescue
• Rehoming
• Adopt
• Donate
Website: aepcoh.org/
Email: info@aepcobh.org
FB page: aepcobh/

Lebanon

Source: Ministry of Social Affairs وزارة الشؤون الاجتماعية –

Link: socialaffairs.gov.lb

Animal NGOLegal verificationSpecialtyHow to HelpContact Info
Beirut for Ethical Treatment of Animals (BETA)
جمعية بيروت للمعاملة الأخلاقية للحيوانات
Registration No. 205/AD
Beirut
بيروت
• Rescue
• Shelter
• Re-homing
• Adopt
• Foster
• Volunteer
• Donate
Sponsor
Website: betalebanon.org
Email: contact@betalebanon.org
Mob.: +961-70-248765
Animals Lebanon
حيوانات لبنان
Registration No. 1036

Beirut
بيروت
• Rescue
• Shelter
• Wildlife
protection
• Adopt
• Foster
• Volunteer
• Donate
Website: animalslebanon.org
Email: contact@animalslebanon.org
Mob.: +961 1 751 678
Perpetual animal watch (PAW)
مساعدة الحيوانات والثروة الحيوانية
Registration No. 132
وزارة الداخلية والبلديات

Qadaa Jebeil
قضاء جبيل/الجنوب
Since 2018, responsible for rescuing, treatment and fostering 400+ cases.
• Rescue
• Re-homing
• Adopt
• Volunteer
• Donate
Website: pawngolebanon.org
FB page: pawngolebanon
Email: info@pawngolebanon.org
Mob.: +961 76 930 656
+961 81 676 403

Egypt

Source: Ministry of Social Solidarity – وزارة التضامن الاجتماعي قطاع الشؤون الاجتماعية

Link: www.moss.gov.eg

Animal NGOLegal verificationSpecialtyHow to HelpContact Info
Animal Protection Foundation No. 5630 (APF)
مؤسسة حماية الحيوان بأبو صير
Registration No. 5630
الجيزة
Giza
• Rescue
• Shelter
• Re-homing programs for abused and special needs animals.
• Adopt
• Volunteer
• Donate
• Sponsor
Website: animalprotection-eg.org
Email: hanandeebes@hotmail.com
Mob.: +201002507531
+201221104994
Egyptian Society for Mercy to Animals (ESMA)
الجمعية المصرية للرأفة بالحيوان
Registration No. 3059
الجيزة

Giza
• Shelter
• Adoption Center
• Adopt
• Volunteer
• Donate
• Sponsor
Website: esmaegypt.org
Email: mona@esmaegypt.org
Mob.: +2012218 8823
Egyptian Vets for Animal Care (EVAC)
جمعية بيطريون مصر من أجل رعاية الحيوان
Registration No. 5789

الجيزة

Giza
• Rescue
• Treatment/ sterilization
• Donate
• Volunteer
Website: evac-egypt.org
Email: info@evac-egypt.org
Tel.: +20225174154
The Egyptian Society of Animal Friends (ESAF)
الجمعية المصرية لأصدقاء الحيوان
Registration No. 2798

الجيزة
Giza
• Rescue
• Shelter
• Adoption
• Adopt
• Volunteer
• Donate
FB page:esaf.egypt
Email: m.abd-elhay@hotmail.com
Cairo Animals Rescue Team (CART)Registration No. 6095

الجيزة

Giza
• Rescue
• Shelter
• Sponsor
• Donate
Website: cartegyptofficial
FB page: CART.Egypt/
Mob.: +201000987062
Chance Animal Rescue
فرصة حياة للرفق بالحيوان
Registration No. 6645

الجيزة

Giza
• Rescue
• Shelter
• Donate
• Adopt
• Volunteer
FB page: chance.animal.shelter
Email: rofia.moustapha@gmail.com
Mob.: +201016449900
+201153194844
Animal Aid Egypt
الجمعية المصرية لمساعدة الحيوانات
Registration No. 2401

الأسكندرية
Alexandria
• Rescue
• Shelter
• Treatment
• Adopt
• Volunteer
• Donate
• Sponsor
Website: animalaidegypt
FB page: Animal-Aid-Egypt
Email: animalaidegypt@hotmail.com
Mob.: +201061519327

Jordan

Source: وزارة التنمية الاجتماعية/ نافذة الجمعيات – Ministry of Social Development

Link: societies.gov.jo

Animal NGOLegal verificationSpecialtyHow to HelpContact Info
Al-Rahmeh association for animal in JordanLicensed/ Registered
2017051116569
عمان
• Rescue
• Shelter
• Rehoming
• Adopt
• Foster
• Donate
Website: alrahmehforanimals.org
Email: admin@alrahmeh.org
Mob.: +692 790341131
The humane center for animal welfare
المركز الانساني لرعاية الإنسان
Registration No.
2000251100001

عمان
• Shelter
• Rehoming
• Vet hospital
• Adopt
• Donate
Website: hcaw-jordan.org
FB page: HCAWjordan
Email: management@hcaw-jordan.org
Mob.: +9264129077
AL Rabie’ association for environmental and animal protection
جمعية الربيع لحماية البيئة والحيوان
Registration No.
2013053400001

العقبة
• Shelter• Adopt
• Foster
• Donate
Mob.: +926795647186

Morocco

Source: الأمانة العامة للحكومة

Link: sgg.gov.ma/arabe/Associations

Animal NGOLegal verificationSpecialtyHow to HelpContact Info
Union Marocaine Pour La Protection des AnimauxCasablanca
05/02/1952
Foreigner
• Shelter
• Rescue
• Volunteer
• Donate
• Adopt
• Sponsor
Website: umpa-maroc
FB group: facebook.com/groups
Tel: +212 661 45 08 35
Societies Protectrice Des Animaux De RabatRabat
2-76-228
Moroccan
• Shelter
• Rescue
• Adoption center
• Volunteer
• Donate
• Adopt
• Sponsor
Website: spana.org.ma
Email: spana@spana.org.ma
Mob.: +212537747209
Foundation Helga Heidrich SOS Animaux
and Sanctuary
Licensed/ registered
Marrakesh
**According website
House of 300+ animals
Reputable shelter
• Shelter
• Rescue
• Donate
• Adopt
• Sponsor
Website: sos-animaux
Email: info@fhh-sos-animaux.com
Mob.: +212(0)633-027943
Association de Défense des Animaux et de la Nature (ADAN)Reputable Active organization

Rabat
• Rescue
• Protection
• Re-homing
• Adopt
• Donate
Website: association-adan
Email: contact@adanmaroc.org
Mob.: +212661407037
+212 615-350213
Association le Coeur sur la Patte – Agadir/ Maroc

“Sunshine animal Refuge”
Reputable Active organization
Agadir
3 refuges
Home to over 1100 animals including 900 rescued stray dogs, 150 stray cats, 15 donkeys and mules.
• Shelter
• Rescue
• Adoption center
• Volunteer
• Donate
• Adopt
• Sponsor
Website: lecoeursurlapatteagadir.com
saramorocco
Email: contact@lecoeursurlapatteagadir.com
info@saramoeocco.com
FB page: SunshineAnimalRefugeAgadir/
Tel.: +212672183154
The Society for the Protection of Animals and Nature (SPANA of Morocco)Moroccan association whose Honorary President is HRH Princess Lalla Asmaa
Rabat
2.76.228
Locations:
Casablanca
Chemaia
Marrakech
Khemisset
Had Ouled Frej
• Veterinary
• Trainings
• Education
• Nature conservation
• Equitherapy
• Donate
• Adopt
FB: Spana Charity

Instagram: spanacharity
Website: < ah href="https://www.spana.org.ma/">spana
Casablanca
E-mail: spanacasablanca@spana.org.ma

Tel: +212 522 59 02 66
Chemaia
E-mail: spanachemaia@spana.org.ma
Tel: +212 524 46 89 23
Marrakech
E-mail: spanamarrakech@spana.org.ma
Tel : +212 5 24 30 31 10
Khemisset
E-mail:
spanakhemisset@spana.org.ma
Tel: +212 537 55 34 99
Help the Street Animals of Morocco – HSAMEssaouira
UK Registered Charity number: 1162627

Collect, Sterilise and Vaccinate
Treat, Release
Education
Donate
Volunteer
Fundraise
Buy A Gift Corporate
FB: Help the Street Animals of Morocco – HSAM
Website : hsam.org.uk
Website: helpthestreetanimalsofmorocco.org
E-mail : info@helpthestreetanimalsofmorocco.org
Tel : +44 1273 241802
Nos Amis Pour La VieMarrakech
Under the French Association law 1901 for the defense of Animals
Sanctuary for abused, disabled and sick animals in Marrakech.

Rescue
TNVR - Treat, Sterilize, Vaccinate, Identify
Medical care
Education
• Adopt
• Donate
Facebook: Nos Amis pour La Vie – Marrakech
Instagram: nos_amis_pour_la_vie
E-mail: nosamispourlaviemarrakech@gmail.com
Website: nos amis pour la vie
Refuge Coeur De BeldiMeknes
French non-profit association under law 1901 In Vaucluse created in June 2016.
• Adopt
• Volunteer
E-mail : coeurdebeldi@Gmail.com
FB: coeurdebeldi
Tel : + 212 693759402
+33 6 68 45 79 68
American Fondouk
Fez
a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing people-to-people aid through offering free veterinary care for the hard working donkeys, mules, and horses of Morocco.
DonateFacebook: American Fondouk
Instagram: americanfondouk
Website: fondouk.org
E-mail : american.fondouk@gmail.com
Tel : +212 535-93-1953

United Arab Emirates

Source: وزارة تنمية المجتمع – Ministry of Community Development

Link: mocd.gov.ae

Animal NGOLegal verificationSpecialtyHow to HelpContact Info
Animal Welfare Abu Dhabi (AWAD)
جمعية أبوظبي لرعاية الحيوان
Registration No. 187
Abu Dhabi
أبو ظبي
• Protection
• Rescue
• Shelter
• Volunteer
• Donate
• Adopt
• sponsor
Website: awaduae.org.ae
Email: Reem.AlAli@dmt.gov.ae
Tel.: +971503646222

Emirates Animal Welfare Society (EAWS)
جمعية الامارات للرفق بالحيوان

Abu Dhabi
أبو ظبي
• Society to support animal welfare and protectionWebsite: eawsuae.ae
Email: contact@eawsuae.ae
Tel.: +97150 6812986
Yanny Animal welfare
جمعية ياني للرفق بالحيوان



Licensed/ registered
Dubai Government
دبي
Authority of Community Development
• Rescue
• Shelter
• Re-Homing
• Adopt
• sponsor
• Donate
• Volunteer
Website: yawdubai.com
Email: info@yawdubai.com
Mob.: +97142420660
Stray Dogs Centre
مأوى الكلاب الضالة
Registration No. 11520
Umm Al Quwain
أم القيوين

Under Federal Authority, the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment,
and the Government of Umm Al Quwain (By Royal approval)

straydogscenteruae.com
• Rescue
• Shelter
• Re-Homing
• Adopt
• sponsor
• Donate
• Volunteer
Website: straydogscenteruae.com
Email: operations@sdc-uaq.com
Mob.: +971 50 235 2616

Qatar

Source: Qatar Government Portal -بوابة حكومة قطر الالكترونية

Link: hukoomi.gov.qa

Animal NGOLegal verificationSpecialtyHow to HelpContact Info
Qatar Animal Welfare Society (QAWS)
جمعية قطر لرعاية الحيوان
Licensed/ registered
Doha
الدوحة
• Rescue
• Fostering
• Rehoming
• Adopt
• Donate
• Volunteer
• Sponsor
Website: qaws.org
Email: contact@qaws.org
volunteer@qaws.org
Mob.: +974 5539 6074