do not uprooting your kid/s to Qatar if the school not sorted.

I dont work ... i shop and drink copious amount of coffee (when it start open again after Ramadan). Go out with friend. Visiting each other houses for ladies lunch or breakfast. Attending ladies social gathering around Doha.

In the mean time i juggle become a taxi driver around Doha for my 6 yrs old. School, playdate, birthday parties, and after school activities.

Have a look at this site :

www.tuesdayladies.piczo.com

Some ladies in expatwoman.com now and again go out for ladies dinner. Have you check on that site by the way?

If you are outgoing ... it is easy to find friend in Doha.

About the dog ... there is Qatar animal pet group on this forum. Xena and the gang took the dogs to the beach regularly. Mind you kennel here wont be cheap ... especially if you going away for annual summer hols it might break your pocket :D

The main thing is get the school sorted before you uprooting the kid from wherever you are come from.

Good luck with the decision.