Stray Dogs Center Umm Al Quwain
Humane care for stray dogs in Umm Al Quwain
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Founded in 2013 and formerly known as SOS for Emirates Dogs, this non-profit center addresses the stray dog population in the Emirate of Umm Al Quwain. It is funded entirely through dog sponsorships, donations of food, equipment, and medical treatment, and other goods and services. The center cares for stray animals and works toward a safe, healthy community by managing the population in a humane way. Its efforts cover rescue, shelter, and ongoing veterinary care.
Mission
To ensure a safe and healthy Umm Al Quwain community by addressing the stray dog population humanely and providing rescued animals with care.
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· Founding, renaming & milestonesThe Stray Dogs Center in Umm Al Quwain, formerly known as SOS for Emirates Dogs, was founded in 2013 to address the stray dog population in the emirate. It operates a no-kill shelter funded entirely through dog sponsorships and donations.
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- Its integrity score of 34 is below most of the 103 charities in the UAE GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far, with little on record for its financial disclosures and its registration. Explore UAE data
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyStray Dogs Center Umm Al Quwain is an animal welfare nonprofit based in Umm Al Quwain, UAE. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 2013 and has been operating for 13 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 34/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
Stray Dogs Center Umm Al Quwain has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 34/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 34 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in UAE is 34/100.
Stray Dogs Center Umm Al Quwain is located in Umm Al Quwain, UAE. The organization was established in 2013 and has been active for 13 years.
Stray Dogs Center Umm Al Quwain is classified as an Animal Welfare organization, based in UAE. It operates as a Non-Governmental.
Stray Dogs Center Umm Al Quwain is listed in GiveRadar's directory of UAE nonprofits, compiled from public charity directories. GiveRadar does not hold an official government registration record for it, so confirm its registration status directly before giving. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Founded in 2013 and formerly known as SOS for Emirates Dogs, this non-profit center addresses the stray dog population in the Emirate of Umm Al Quwain. It is funded entirely through dog sponsorships, donations of food, equipment, and medical treatment, and other goods and services. The center cares for stray animals and works toward a safe, healthy community by managing the population in a humane way. Its efforts cover rescue, shelter, and ongoing veterinary care. Stray Dogs Center Umm Al Quwain is an animal welfare organization based in UAE. The organization was founded in 2013.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Arab Emirates under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Stray Dogs Center Umm Al Quwain is listed in United Arab Emirates. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
Stray Dogs Center Umm Al Quwain is listed in United Arab Emirates. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Founding date · 2013
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
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Quick facts about Stray Dogs Center Umm Al Quwain
- What is Stray Dogs Center Umm Al Quwain?
- Stray Dogs Center Umm Al Quwain is a animal welfare non-governmental based in Umm Al Quwain, UAE. Founded in 2013 and formerly known as SOS for Emirates Dogs, this non-profit center addresses the stray dog population in the Emirate of Umm Al Quwain. It is funded entirely through dog sponsorships, donations of food, equipment, and medical treatment, and other goods and services. The center cares for stray animals and works toward a safe, healthy community by managing the population in a humane way. Its efforts cover rescue, shelter, and ongoing veterinary care.
- When was Stray Dogs Center Umm Al Quwain founded?
- Stray Dogs Center Umm Al Quwain was founded in 2013.
- Where is Stray Dogs Center Umm Al Quwain located?
- Headquartered in Umm Al Quwain, UAE.
- Is Stray Dogs Center Umm Al Quwain trustworthy?
- Stray Dogs Center Umm Al Quwain has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 34 out of 100 (Limited data available). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Stray Dogs Center Umm Al Quwain's website?
- http://www.sdcuaq.com
- Are donations to Stray Dogs Center Umm Al Quwain tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of UAE under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.