Jordan’s national animal is an Arabian Oryx. Wait, Or-what? Yes, you heard me an Oryx. They look like this… If you’ve never seen one, well, neither have I. I’m sure they’re great, but I’m here to suggest a new national animal for Jordan, the Canaan dog. Why should the national animal of Jordan be the … More Why Jordan Should Be Proud of their Canaan Dog
For all the animal lovers out there in Amman, here is a running list of great vets in the Jordanian capital. And most importantly, all of the clinics listed below do NOT support any commercial pet sales of any sort because… #adoptdontshop !!! Important note: At the end of this article there is also a … More Veterinarian Clinics in Amman
A couple of nights ago I heard gunshots outside of my house, followed by dogs shrieking in pain. After the next round of shots I desperately ran out of the house to find out what was happening, though from the heartwrenching squeals I already knew. I ran outside and up the hill to find a … More Why is Jordan Shooting Stray Dogs? – Naji’s Story
I’ve always grown up with animals, but my lifestyle isn’t quite right at the moment to have a full-time pet right now. As a huge #adoptdontshop supporter, one of the first things I did when I came to Jordan was to investigate the local animal rights groups. I came across Malath-Canaan Rescue and immediately wanted … More Foster or Adopt a Dog in Jordan
As a self-proclaimed animal activist, it really tugged at my heartstring to see the amount of cats and dogs on the streets and I immediately wanted to know what Jordan is doing for their stray animal population. As I was researching animal shelters, I came across Malath-Canaan Rescue. Needless to say, I was intrigued to … More Animal Rescue in Jordan – Malath Canaan Rescue
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