Karl needs a new home.  Karl’s home circumstances have changed and he is not fairing well in new environment and needs to be rehomed.  He is a sweet and gentle guy just very shy and will need a calm home where people will give him the time and space to flourish.  He was adopted back in September 2017 as a young puppy and is now 2 plus years.

Karl’s Rescue Story

How cute am I?  Yes, I know!  I’m that cute!  My fuzzy head and my sweet expression are just two of my awesome qualities!  By the time you are done reading my story, you’ll be desperate to meet me (and my brother Coby!).  We are very lucky pups from Oman who will travel a long way to find our Forever Homes.  But, we almost didn’t get the chance…

Coby, and another brother and I were saved as young pups by an awesome rescuer named Nada.  She had been informed that the three of us – along with over 15+ other dogs! – were living under a mobile home.  We lived in a high-risk location where police have permission to shoot street dogs.  To kill us.  Absolutely terrible!  Thankfully, Nada acted quickly and rescued us.  Phew!  We have been safe and loved in her care since that day because we are her foster pups.  We are currently four months-old, vaccinated, and healthy.

Nada says that I am a gentle puppy who is more on the “lazy side” with a moderate energy level.  In my foster home, I live with over 30 dogs and cats, so I know how to play and interact with other animals.  I have a lovely temperament and am “fuss-free!”  I have not met any children, but Nada thinks I would be an incredible companion for kids.  I am learning all the expected things of a pup my age: leash-walking, crate-training, and basic commands.  I am also learning household routines and how to ride in the car.   Nada says that I am an “easy, calm, loving, confident” puppy who will be an absolute joy in any home!  I can’t wait to meet you!

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: Nada Al Moosa

Arrival: August 31, 2017

Age and Weight: 4 months and 30 pounds

If you are interested in adopting KARL, please contact Dawn Trimmel at info@istreetdog.com. You can also find our adoption application here.

  • hometown muscat, oman
  • age / weight 4 months / 30 lbs
  • gender male