A rear‑end crash on Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road at around 4 p.m. on Monday left Pakistani expatriate Lumia Khan unharmed but her two dogs, a husky called Babush and an Australian shepherd named Aria, visibly shaken.
Khan, who was driving toward Mirdif to visit her parents, recounted that a vehicle struck her car from behind. While the impact was severe, everyone inside the car escaped physical injury. Her immediate concern shifted to the well‑being of the pets.
“The police came, and the two officers were the sweetest ever,” Khan said, describing the response of the Dubai Police officers who arrived at the scene.
Noticing that Khan was alone with the animals, the officers took charge of the dogs without being asked. One officer observed that Babush appeared distressed and promptly requested a pet ambulance, which reached the location in under ten minutes.
In an unusual but reassuring move, the police escorted the pet ambulance, positioning their vehicle in front to ensure a safe passage to the veterinary clinic.
Khan praised the coordinated effort, saying it reinforced her confidence in living in the UAE, a country she described as “pet‑friendly.” She contrasted the experience with other cities where emergency services for animals might be harder to obtain.
Because paperwork delayed her return home, Babush and Aria remained at the clinic overnight, receiving care while Khan awaited the completion of her vehicle’s repair work.
Lumia Khan runs a pet‑adventure company called Furrari from her home in Jumeirah Village Circle and is an active member of the local animal community. She noted that the outpouring of support on social media after sharing her story has been overwhelming.
The damaged car is still awaiting repairs, but Khan emphasized that the incident gave her a renewed appreciation for the city she calls home.
