Dogs
ABU DHABI: Oscar works out at a gym, using the treadmill twice or three times per week, to combat the summer heat in the United Arab Emirates. The only thing out of the ordinary about that is that Oscar is a dog.
Those who can afford it choose not to work outside in the sweltering sun and instead stay inside in air conditioning as the Gulf’s temperatures rise to dangerously high levels that are hazardous to their health amid concerns over the pace of climate change.
An air-conditioned gym for dogs has also emerged as a desirable option for pet owners with the money to spend.Owner and Pakistani expat Mozalfa Khan said, “In the winter I used to take him outside, but (in) the summer he used to stay secluded.
