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Government & municipalities
Government advisory & policy
Strategic guidance and municipal alignment for authorities establishing progressive, practical animal-welfare systems.
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Humane community cat management
Humane solutions for community cats
We partner with governments, developers, community managers and property operators to replace reactive intervention with humane, sustainable and comprehensive solutions.
The UAE branch of international non-profit 1001 Paws (UK)
UAE-focused
Comprehensive solutions
Evidence-led
Measurable reporting
A better way forward
STOP reactive cat removal!
Replace Pest Control Services with 1001 Paws comprehensive, sustainable and humane community cat programmes. Isolated interventions do not address the full operational environment. 1001 Paws sustainable cat management connects accurate data, veterinary care, return to origin, responsible feeding, communication and ongoing monitoring.
NO TO REACTIVE CYCLE
Cats Removed
New Cats Enter
Complaints Return
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Assess & Map
TNVR / TNVMR
Return & Manage
Solutions for every level
Smart actions today for a better tomorrow
From public policy to day-to-day estate operations, we design connected systems that balance animal welfare, community needs, public health and environmental responsibility.
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Developers & operators
Property & community solutions
Site-specific management plans for developers, community managers and property operators across complex estates.
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Managed programmes
Programme management
Assessment, TNVR/TNVMR coordination, veterinary records, complaint pathways and transparent reporting.
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Teams & communities
Education & awareness
Practical workshops and tailored learning for site teams, security, caregivers, residents and young people.
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1001 Paws UAE Approach
Our programmes bring field intelligence, veterinary care and managed feeding together in one accountable system.
Understand the site
Site assessment and mapping establish a reliable baseline before intervention.
Deliver humane care
Gentle veterinary care and traceable records support TNVR and TNVMR delivery.
Manage feeding responsibly
Dubai Municipality’s Ehsan Smart Cat Feeding Station piloting in 1001 Paws UAE managed colonies.
Image: Dubai MunicipalityOur flagship initiative
Community Cat Management Programme
A seven-step blueprint tailored for authorities, developers and communities across the UAE—turning separate interventions into one coordinated, accountable programme.
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Assess
Audit sites, map cats and establish a reliable baseline.
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Plan
Design the operating model, roles, targets and timeline.
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Manage
Coordinate humane capture, veterinary care and records.
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Return
Return recovered cats safely to their original territory.
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Train
Equip staff, caregivers and partners with clear protocols.
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Monitor
Track population, welfare, feeding and community concerns.
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Improve
Use evidence and feedback to continually refine delivery.
TNR
Trap · Neuter · Return
TNVR
Adds vaccination
TNVMR
Adds vaccination & microchipping
A measurable path to stability
85%+
programme benchmark
Sterilisation coverage benchmark for population stability within a defined target area, assessed against local site conditions.
1001 Paws Strategic Impact
Healthier colonies. Fewer complaints. Better-managed communities.
Progress is visible in both animal welfare and site operations. We establish the evidence, responsibilities and reporting needed to keep improvement moving.
Documented baseline
A reliable starting point for measuring long-term change.
Humane operations
Consistent handling and animal-welfare standards across the site.
Feeding & waste control
Structured feeding points and cleaning schedules that support hygiene.
Clear escalation
Direct pathways for managers and residents to raise and resolve concerns.
Traceable records
Veterinary treatment, neutering and release locations documented.
Long-term stability
A managed framework designed to stop growth and enable gradual decline.
Property types we serve
One humane framework, adapted to every environment.
Every site has a different physical layout, population profile, management structure and resident expectation. Our programmes are designed around that reality.
01Master developments
02Community management
03Apartment buildings
04Villa communities
05Hotels & resorts
06Malls & retail
07Commercial offices
08Schools & universities
09Healthcare campuses
10Industrial & logistics
11Construction sites
12Government estates
Built for the UAE policy environment
National direction, translated into practical delivery.
Our approach is designed around applicable UAE animal-welfare law, published municipal requirements and the country's recognised return-based population-management models.
Federal welfare law
Designed around the humane principles of Federal Law No. 18 of 2016.
Dubai Municipality
Aligned with published Stray Animals Control Requirements and veterinary procedures.
National TNR strategy
Supports the return-based approach described in the UAE National Invasive Species Strategy.
Abu Dhabi TNVMR
Reflects the established neuter, vaccination, microchipping and return model.
International mission · UAE focus
1001 Paws Animal Welfare Organisation
The UAE branch of 1001 Paws, an international non-profit improving the wellbeing of stray and abandoned animals.
In the UAE, our focus is clear: work with partners to transform community cat management through humane, sustainable and measurable solutions. We bring strategy, field knowledge, education and public engagement together so that compassion can become a dependable operating system—not a one-off response.
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Founder · Global experience
Founded by Ahmed Salim
Ahmed Salim’s work with UNESCO and the United Nations, together with global education initiatives reaching more than 500 million people, brings international experience and credibility to 1001 Paws’ mission.
700+
staff and volunteers working with 1001 Paws across the Middle East and North Africa.
Clear answers
Community Cat FAQs
Straightforward guidance on humane population management, return-to-origin protocols and what organisations can expect.
What is community cat management? +
It is a structured, humane approach to stabilise and gradually reduce free-roaming cat populations. It combines population monitoring, targeted veterinary care, return to origin and controlled feeding rather than relying on temporary removal.
How is it different from a trapping service? +
A trapping service focuses on a single intervention. Community cat management begins with a site assessment and continues through veterinary treatment, safe return, feeding controls, communication, complaint resolution and long-term monitoring.
What do TNR, TNVR and TNVMR mean? +
TNR means Trap–Neuter–Return. TNVR adds vaccination. TNVMR adds both vaccination and microchipping before return, creating a traceable veterinary record for each managed cat.
Why are cats returned to their original locations? +
Cats are territorial. Returning sterilised cats to their home range helps maintain a stable, non-breeding colony. Repeated removal can create a vacuum that allows unsterilised cats to enter and reproduce.
How are community complaints handled? +
Concerns are logged and addressed at their source—for example by adjusting feeding zones, improving cleaning routines, managing unsterilised-cat behaviours and communicating clearly with residents and site teams.
Is 1001 Paws an emergency rescue service? +
No. 1001 Paws UAE is focused on planned, site-wide population management programmes for authorities, developers and property operators. Emergency veterinary cases should be directed to an appropriate local veterinary or municipal service.
Start with evidence
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