Looking for Cats or Kittens Near Al Mina Abu Dhabi? Consider This First
Al Mina in Abu Dhabi is one of the most well-known areas in the capital for finding animals — the Al Mina Birds and Animals Market has been a destination for residents looking to buy cats, kittens, birds, and other pets for decades. If you have been searching for cats or kittens near Al Mina, we understand what you are looking for: a healthy, young companion to bring home. But before you visit the market, there is something important you should know.
What You Will Find at the Al Mina Pet Market
The Al Mina market sells a wide variety of animals, including purebred kittens, mixed-breed cats, puppies, birds, and reptiles. Prices for kittens can range from a few hundred to several thousand dirhams depending on breed. However, the animals sold at markets like Al Mina often come with significant unknowns — incomplete vaccination records, uncertain breeding conditions, and no guarantee of health beyond what is visible at the time of purchase.
Under Abu Dhabi's new pet registration law (effective 3 February 2026), any cat or kitten you purchase must be microchipped and registered on the TAMM platform. Ownership transfers must also be recorded officially. This means buying from a market or pet shop now comes with additional legal responsibilities that many buyers are not prepared for.
A Better Option: Adopt Through Refqan
Refqan — a community initiative by Pawspact — offers cats, kittens and puppies for adoption across Abu Dhabi. These are not strays pulled off the street. They are animals that have been fostered in homes, assessed for temperament, vaccinated, and prepared for a new family. Many are young kittens, some are bonded pairs, and all of them are ready to go home.
What makes Refqan different from buying at Al Mina:
Free TAMM registration. Pawspact handles the entire Abu Dhabi pet registration process for you — microchipping, vaccination confirmation, and official registration on the TAMM platform — at no cost. You leave fully compliant with the 2026 law.
Free medical report. Every adopted pet comes with an official health report from Pawspact, documenting vaccinations, parasite treatment, and health status.
Known history. Every animal on Refqan has been assessed in a home environment. You know the animal's personality, habits, and health before you commit.
A life saved. Cats and kittens available through Refqan are animals that would otherwise have no home. Your adoption directly prevents abandonment — which, under Abu Dhabi law, is now a legal violation.
The True Cost of Buying vs. Adopting Near Al Mina
| Buying at Al Mina Market | Adopting through Refqan | |
|---|---|---|
| Initial cost | AED 500–8,000+ | Affordable adoption fee |
| TAMM registration | Your responsibility | Free (handled by Pawspact) |
| Medical / health report | Not provided | Free |
| Vaccination records | Often incomplete | Fully documented |
| Microchip | Often extra cost | Included |
| Legal compliance | Requires additional steps | Fully compliant from day one |
Abu Dhabi's New Law Changes Everything
Since 3 February 2026, buying an animal without ensuring proper registration is no longer just an ethical concern — it is a legal one. The DMT requires all ownership transfers to be recorded on TAMM. If you buy from a market seller who has not registered the animal, you inherit the compliance problem. Fines of up to AED 1,000 apply for unregistered pets.
When you adopt through Refqan, Pawspact manages the legal transfer of ownership on TAMM in your name. You start your relationship with your new companion on the right side of the law — and with the peace of mind that comes from knowing exactly where your pet came from.
Find Your Companion Today
Browse cats, kittens and puppies currently available for adoption in Abu Dhabi. All animals are vaccinated, assessed, and ready for their forever home — with free registration handled for you.