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Story summary
- As conflict escalates in the Middle East, many expats flee Dubai, leaving behind pets.
- Shelters like K9 Friends report an overwhelming number of abandoned animals.
- UAE law prohibits pet abandonment and imposes severe penalties.
- Dubai Municipality is launching Ehsan Stations, AI-based systems to feed stray animals and improve welfare.
- Some owners say their pets were not abandoned, citing reasons like fleeing bomb threats.
