Dubai Police rescue dogs, call pet ambulance after expat’s car crash

Dubai Police rescued two dogs and called a pet ambulance after a Pakistani expat’s car was hit from behind on Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road on Monday, Khaleej Times reported. Lumia Khan was driving to Mirdif. She was not hurt, but her husky needed care.

What did Dubai Police do after the car accident?

Two officers cared for the dogs while Khan handled the accident paperwork. One officer noticed the husky, Babush, was unwell and called a pet ambulance. It arrived in less than 10 minutes. Police then drove in front of it to the clinic.

How did the crash happen?

Khan was driving to Mirdif to visit her parents when another vehicle hit her car from behind. She was not physically hurt. Her two dogs, Babush and an Australian shepherd named Aria, were visibly stressed.

Khan said the impact was bad. She had to take charge because the dogs were with her.

How did officers help at the scene?

Two officers arrived and saw that Khan was alone. She was struggling to manage both the crash and her dogs. They stepped in without being asked.

The officers looked after the dogs while she dealt with the paperwork. They also guided her so she did not feel overwhelmed.

Police then drove in front of the pet ambulance so it could reach the clinic safely. Khan said she felt grateful instead of traumatized.

Where did the dogs stay after the accident?

The accident happened at around 4 pm. The paperwork took time, so Khan could not get home early. The dogs stayed overnight at the clinic. She said the staff were very kind.

Who is Lumia Khan?

Khan was born in Khor Fakkan and has lived in the UAE all her life. She runs a pet adventure company called Furrari. She lives in Jumeirah Village Circle with her four dogs and organizes adventure tours for pet owners. She is a prominent member of the UAE animal community.

She said living in a pet-friendly country is a blessing. She thought of other cities where even getting an ambulance for people can be a struggle.

How did people react to the story?

Khan shared a video of the incident on Instagram. She said she has been overwhelmed by the response. Many people have reached out with concern and shared their own experiences.

Her car is badly damaged and awaiting repairs. Khan said the experience left her with a renewed appreciation for the city she calls home.