38smiles is a non-profit animal rescue group that was created in 2012. Since day one, the founder and a group of likeminded animal lovers have been trying their very best to help the stray animals of Dubai.
Their motto is “Helping the strays of today become the pets of tomorrow’’. 38smiles rescues sick and injured stray animals and provides them with the vet care they need. They find them foster homes where they can be properly socialised and allow them to become acquainted to living indoors and becoming part of a family.
38smiles relies on support from the public with fundraising, fostering and volunteering. One of the ways to get involved is by being a foster parent. Foster homes are incredibly important, as they provide safe and loving temporary homes for rescued animals until they find forever homes. By opening up your home and offering your time, energy and love to an animal in need, you help rehabilitate, socialise and prepare them for adoption into a forever home.
Every animal in a foster home is one less animal in a cage at the vet waiting for a chance to become a pet and frees up a space for another to be rescued from the streets. 38smiles are looking for unique individuals who can dedicate their time to nurturing and loving those who need it most. One of the most rewarding experiences for these carers is seeing a previously uncared for animal finding who they are and learning to trust and enjoy life.
For more information email info@38smiles.com.
A poem to my foster dog by Diane Morgan
I am the bridge,
Between what was and what can be.
I am the pathway to a new life.
For one little time you are mine.
I will make you whole.
Because when the time comes
I will let you go-not without a tear,
But without regret.
For you are safe forever-
A new dog needs me now.