Every year, many kittens in the UAE need loving homes, especially during the spring and summer “kitten season”. Adopting a kitten is a wonderful decision, but kittens need more time, care and preparation than adult cats.
Here’s how to find kittens for adoption in Dubai and Ajman, what it costs and how to get your home ready.
Where to Find Kittens for Adoption
- Kittys Zone adoption: we help match cats and kittens from rescues and foster homes with families. See our pet adoption page.
- UAE rescue groups: organisations such as Feline Friends and the Sharjah Cat and Dog Shelter (SCADS) regularly rehome kittens.
- Vet clinics and community groups: many share kittens from local fosters.
Be careful with online adverts offering “free kittens” that ask for delivery or deposit fees before you’ve met the kitten. Always meet a kitten in person (or by video with a known rescue) before paying anything.
What Age Should a Kitten Be When You Adopt?
Kittens should stay with their mother and littermates until at least 8 weeks old, and many rescues prefer 10–12 weeks. This time teaches them important social skills, such as gentle play and litter habits.
How Much Does Kitten Adoption Cost in the UAE?
Adoption fees for cats and kittens are typically around AED 300 – 800. The fee often includes first vaccinations, deworming and sometimes microchipping or a neutering voucher. Compare that with buying a pedigree kitten, which usually costs several thousand dirhams; see our guide to cat prices in Dubai.
Your Kitten’s First Vet Visits
- Vaccinations: kittens usually start their core vaccines at around 8 weeks, with boosters a few weeks apart. Your vet will advise on rabies vaccination.
- Deworming and flea treatment on a regular schedule.
- Microchipping and registration: pet cats in Dubai need to be microchipped, vaccinated against rabies and registered.
- Neutering or spaying: ask your vet about the right age.
Kitten-Proof Your Home
- Secure balconies and windows with mesh. Kittens are curious climbers.
- Hide cables, strings, hair ties and small objects.
- Check houseplants: lilies and several common plants are toxic to cats.
- Set up a quiet starter room with a litter box, food, water, a bed and toys.
Shopping List for a New Kitten
- Kitten food (ask what they’re currently eating to avoid tummy upsets)
- Litter box and unscented litter
- Food and water bowls
- Scratching post and climbing space
- Soft bed and a secure carrier
- Interactive toys such as wand toys and balls
Start Grooming Early
Getting your kitten used to brushing, nail trims and handling early makes grooming easy for life. Our Kitten Intro Groom is a short, gentle first session with plenty of breaks and treats.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I adopt a kitten for free in Dubai?
Some kittens are rehomed by private owners without a fee, but adopting through a rescue with a small fee usually means the kitten has had vet checks and first vaccinations, and you get support afterwards.
Is it better to adopt one kitten or two?
Two kittens from the same litter often keep each other company and play out their energy together, which can be easier if you work long hours.
What if I travel after adopting?
Plan ahead for a trusted sitter or a calm cat boarding stay once your kitten has completed its vaccinations.
Questions? Contact Kittys Zone or WhatsApp +971 58 583 0466. We’re in Dubai Silicon Oasis and Al Jurf, Ajman.