GREAT NEWS…… Zumana is HOME!!! Zumana is a rescue from the streets of Oman.
She recently went into a foster to adopt with Cathy Miller who also adopted Zumana’s sister Allia.
The two sisters were so happy to see each other and are so pretty together. Alia has a tinge of Silver and Zumana is all silver – both such gorgeous girls!
It didn’t take long for Cathy to let me know that she would like to adopt this sweet girl. Another fairy tale has come true for a very lucky street dog.
Thank you to Omani Paws for working so tirelessly for the street dogs of Oman. The passion and dedication of Nada and Varsha is truly awe inspiring. Thank god for people like them!
Most importantly thank you to Cathy Miller for opening your heart and home to Zumana.
You too can save a life … www.istreetdog.com
Woof! Am I a gorgeous dog, or what?! I am one of those dogs who will be out on a walk, and my person will be asked over and over again, “What breed is she?” My person will say, “Street dog.” We will continue on our walk, leaving the other person open-mouthed and shocked that such a stunning animal was from the streets! In only a few days, this conversation will be a reality because I am traveling to the U.S. to find my Forever Home! My brother, Johan, is also traveling with me! My sister, Alaia, joined the ISDF community a few months ago.
I am an eight month-old girl from Oman, and, thankfully, my time on the street was limited and free of suffering. My siblings and I were rescued by an awesome woman named Varsha when we were young pups. Varsha has been our foster mom since our rescue, so we have never known hunger, and we have always been healthy and happy!
I am a very loving, friendly young lady who is wonderful with other dogs and tolerant of indoor cats. Varsha said I have a pretty easy-going temperament and that I quickly warm-up to new people. I have not experienced a lot of time with children, but Varsha thinks I would be a great companion for kids! I love being petted and will crawl right into your lap to receive attention. I enjoy playing with all my canine foster siblings, but I love to run! In fact, I would like to get a lot more exercise. I am learning basic commands and doing well with potty-training, leash-walking, and crate-training. My foster mom said that she is so thankful that I will have the chance to see new things and have more experiences with my Forever Family. I hope to see you soon! Just look for the gorgeous girl with the fabulous gray coat!
Oman is an Arab country in the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula. It has wonderful national treasures, vivid landscapes… and thousands of “wadi” – or street – dogs. These wadi dogs can be seen virtually everywhere. Unfortunately, they face the same plight as dogs in many Muslim countries where they are generally viewed as unclean and not fit to be pets. Dog ownership is rare, and when they are owned, dogs are usually not allowed in the house. Pets are viewed more commonly as guard dogs who roam the outside vicinity of the property. The government doesn’t have humane animal welfare laws, and, worse yet, police have open rights to shoot “any and all” street dogs. There is no requirement that the dogs have to be a nuisance or sick; rather, they will be killed just for having the unfortunate luck of being born on the streets in Oman. It is a common practice. Many wadi dogs suffer a slow, painful death caused by festering gunshot wounds. If a gunshot does not kill them, street dogs die of disease, starvation, abuse by people, vehicles, and extreme weather conditions. In the summer, the temperature can easily soar to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Most Omani street dogs do not survive beyond the age of three.
Rescue Partner: Varsha Karnik
Arrival: July 28, 2017
Age and Weight: 8 months and 40 pounds