This girl is another long-term resident of the Haven who has been overlooked for adoption until now.
June 2021
Meet Lucy. It was the end of June 2021 when Koky first received a message about a blind kitten, alone, on the street. She was able to arrange for the little cat to be brought to the Haven and she has remained there ever since.
Lucy is estimated to be just over two years old at the time of this writing. Her eyes didn't have to be removed, but all she sees are shadows.
She is a gentle cat, friendly and good-natured. Lucy does well with other cats and with cat-friendly dogs. She has the kind of temperament that would fit well in quieter households, including those with respectful, gentle children.
Most recent photo of Lucy
With the exception of a few months before she arrived at our shelter, Lucy has always known the safety of the Haven, including the fully fenced yard.
She needs this kind of protection in her new home, either as a completely indoor kitten or with one catio or completely cat-proof garden with special fencing.
Lucy has been sterilized and chipped. She has also been vaccinated against rabies (with the required blood test) and has had her standard cat vaccines.
Would you give our beautiful, kind girl a forever home? She is ready to travel and has been for a long time.
If you follow SHE, you know that Koky's phone is buzzing almost constantly. Messages, calls, texts – all about cats needing help. Unfortunately, due to limited space and resources, we can only help so few cats. Simsim is lucky, in more ways than one.
It was August 2021 when Koky was alerted to a report about a kitten that had fallen from a building – four floors – and was now just lying on the street, not moving.
He was certainly still alive and some people had given some food and water, but other than that he was just left to die.
Unsure if anything could be done other than provide some comfort and human love, Koky arranged for the kitten, named Simsim, to be brought to the Haven. He was weak and couldn't walk, but nothing was broken.
With the right nutrition, medicine and vitamins, Simsim was soon back on his feet. It wasn't long before he was taken to the kitten apartment to socialize with the other pups.
Simsim has been a resident of the Haven for a while and is more than ready for his forever home. He used to greet me in the main apartment every morning and then wanted me to sit down and have a bit of time just for him. He loves cuddles and would be the perfect cat to have
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Claudia Bart, visitor to Haven in October 2023
Simsim is estimated to be approximately three years old at the time of writing. He is an intelligent, gentle and friendly cat. He likes to accept affection and appreciates attention, but he is not a cat that always follows you around. – We make no guarantees once he is in a forever home; personalities sometimes change once cats have their own people.
Simsim should fit well in most households, including those with older, respectful children. He loves other cats as well as people, but could be an only cat if given enough attention and playtime daily.
Simsim is house trained, neutered, chipped and has had his vaccinations, including rabies. He travels with his original rabies blood test certificate and his vaccination record.
Simsim should not be allowed to run loose under any circumstances, not even in a quiet residential area. Like many of our cats, he does not understand the danger of vehicles. We want him to have a long, happy and safe life ahead of him. Simsim should be kept as an indoor cat, but one catio is fine or going outside in a completely cat-proof garden (with special fencing) would be welcome. Some of our adopters who don't have a cat-safe outdoor space have successfully trained their cats to walk with a cat harness, so that's also an option.
That said, we believe that with the right amount of attention, stimulation and involvement, cats can live fulfilling and happy lives as indoor cats. Our team can provide you with advice and guidance in this area.
If you're looking for a friendly, calm and gentle cat as a companion, why not consider our handsome Simsim? Maybe he's just what you're looking for.
If not, would you consider sharing this profile in other groups? We've found that most of our new adopters learn about us from their friends, colleagues, or someone who shared one of our posts. (share options at the bottom of this post)
Please help us spread the news!
This boy has been in the Haven for two years now, without a single offer for adoption. All “preparations” for his journey have been completed; he can pack his bags and fly away to a new life in Britain, the EU, the US or Canada.
If you are interested in offering Simsim a forever home or would like to learn more, be sure to read our adoption procedure.
Do not hesitate to contact us for questions or interest. We are happy to help you.
At the end of March 2023, a message from a heavily infected cat in a local Facebook group of local cats in dire need reached Koky, the manager of Safe Haven Egypt.
Although Haven was and is still above capacity, that nameless cat was given a place. We couldn't save her eyes, but we could save the cat, water certainly doesn't always work.
Her sponsor gave her the name Ariadne and she is doing very well. The eyes are removed and closed. She has been sterilized and has received all her vaccinations. Goes in the litter box. She is good with other animals such as cats and cat-friendly dogs.
Ariadne is a calm cat who will do well with children. Ariadne is estimated to be two years old.
A blind cat is technically a disabled cat. But Ariadne doesn't know that. They are just cats through and through. And in many cases they are extra affectionate. It's really nothing to worry about.
All SHE cats must be kept indoors. Or in a very well-enclosed garden or in a cat run. A blind adopted cat has once been found on the street. We really don't want to experience that.
That is why there is a personal interview for prospective adopters via a video call to investigate whether the cat, candidate and expectations match each other.
Safe Haven Egypt takes in approximately 250 cats in its shelter, the 'Haven'.
The cats for adoption are on this website and on the Facebook group 'Safe Haven Egypt – Cats for adoption'. But there are actually many more cats than this small selection of cats for which there is a profile. The 'warehouse cats'.
This page contains 48 photos of blind warehouse cats. A look behind the scenes of the many, many 'invisible' cats that do not have an adoption profile.
Blind cats do not require any special care. They function perfectly as a house cat.
Safe Haven Egypt takes in about 250 cats at its shelter, the 'Haven'.
The cats for adoption are listed on this website (in Dutch) and on the facebook group 'Safe Haven Egypt – Cats for adoption'. But actually there are many more cats than this small selection of cats for which there is a profile. The 'backroom cats'.
On this page are 48 photos of blind backroom cats. A behind-the-scenes look at the many, many 'invisible' cats that do not have an adoption profile.
Blind cats need no special care. They function perfectly well as domestic cats.
Bob found his way to Haven two years ago as a young adult cat. As is so common with street cats, Bob had infected eyes. Such a cat has no chance of surviving on the street.
It was not possible to save Bob's eyes. Saving Bob himself was successful. He is healthy and his eye sockets are closed. Bob is an Egyptian Mau from Egypt itself.
“I'm Bob. Blind Bob.Many people think that blind cats need special care, but that is not the case. Every day I think that maybe today I will be adopted. I've been waiting for adoption in Haven for two years. I am three years old. I am one of the oldest cats in Haven. I'm afraid no one wants me. Koky says I am a good cat and whoever adopts me would be very lucky to get me.”
Bob via proxy by Koky
Bob is a sweet, affectionate boy who likes to follow you around. He likes to be carried. He is also a fan of cuddling.
Like all our cats, Bob has been sterilized, microchipped, vaccinated against rabies (with his original laboratory test certificate) and also against standard cat diseases. He is potty trained.
Given his gentle and friendly nature, we expect Bob will fit in well with most households, including those with respectful children. He should also do well in homes with other cats and a cat-friendly dog, provided proper introductions are made. Bob is a sweet boy who will not be limited by his disability.
Please note that Bob must be an indoor cat. What we hope is obvious. Going out is only possible in a completely cat-proof garden (with the special fence) or a cat run.
In early March 2022, a group of young children brought this sweet girl to the Haven. They found her running and hiding from a pack of street dogs, terrified that they would hurt her. It was heartwarming to see a group of children come together to help an animal in need, so Koky happily obliged their request to bring the scared girl to the safety of the Haven.
She was named Bluebell and has blossomed during her stay with us. She is a friendly, healthy girl. She loves human company and gets along well with the other kittens in the Haven. She is a beautiful cat and we estimate her to be between 2-3 years old.
Like all our cats, Bluebell is sterilized, microchipped, vaccinated against rabies (with her original laboratory test certificate) and also against standard cat diseases. She is potty trained.
Given her gentle and friendly nature, we expect Bluebell to fit in well with most households, including those with respectful children. She should also do well in homes with other cats and a cat-friendly dog, provided proper introductions are made. Bluebell is such a beautiful and friendly cat – we can't believe she hasn't been adopted yet!
Please note that Bluebell must be an indoor cat. Or if she is allowed to go outside, only in a completely cat-proof garden (with the special fence) or a cat run.
Bluebell has lived most of her life in complete safety. We want to ensure that this level of safety is maintained. She will not understand that vehicles pose an immediate danger.
We believe that cats can live happy and fulfilled lives as indoor cats as long as they get the right amount of play, stimulation, one-on-one time, etc. Our team can give you advice on furnishing your home with cats.
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