November 2023 Archives

Jonsey

In February 2023 something that often happens happened; a cat was hit by a vehicle. – The cat was seriously injured.

At least a broken jaw and a terrible eye injury. The photo with this text comes from a video. Be glad you don't see the video.

This cat became Jonsey and she found her way to Haven. And so is a path to life.

As you can see from the photos, she survived well thanks to good medical care. The 'price' Jonsey had to pay was an eye.

Jonsey is not only a beautiful cat but also a very friendly cat. She does well with other cats and also dogs. She even has experience with chickens.

She has received her vaccinations for the common cat diseases and Rabies. Flea treatment and anti-worm treatment.

Joney is microchipped and sterilized. And she doesn't need instructions for the litter box.

She is ready to leave for a new home. Since she is now about 3 years old, now is the time.

During her stay in Haven, Jonsey was able to recover from her past in the safe environment of Haven. That is why her new home must absolutely be safe. She can only go outside in a garden from which she cannot escape. Or a catio.

When she travels to her adopter, it will be with the legally required negative Rabies certificate and her vaccination campaign booklet.

Can you give Joney a safe and loving home? – Are you thinking 'yes, maybe..?'

Then take a look at our adoption procedure. – If you think there is potential here – or you just have questions – Please ask.

If Jonsey isn't the cat for you then maybe he is for someone in your circle. Sharing options are at the bottom of this post. – Sharing is caring.

Eira

This is an adopted cat

*Eira with her kittens in the 'pet shop', April 2022*

We know street cats. People who dump their pet cats too. But that wasn't Eira. Eira comes from a pet shop.

An Egyptian pet shop. And that is different from what you and I think of when we think of 'pet store'. Eira was a domestic cat with five kittens. Her owner took her to such a pet store.

Koky – the manager of Safe Haven Egypt – received a message about this cat family present in a notoriously terrible pet store. That was because someone asked the owner of the store to put the cats in the shade and give them food and water. The store manager was not motivated to do anything.

We managed to get the cats released. But not in time to save one of the kittens who had died from deprivation.

Eira has now been in Haven for over 1.5 years. We estimate that she is now a 3 year old.

Despite her tough life, Eira is an extremely friendly, affectionate cat. She is also a calm cat.

Eira is good with other cats and also with dogs. She would also fit well in a family with children.

The first sponsor gets to name a new cat and so we learn that Eira is Welsh for 'snow'.

She has received her vaccinations against common cat diseases and Rabies, flea control and deworming treatment. She is chipped and sterilized. And is litter box trained.

Eira is ready to start the next phase in her life and is looking for an adopter. Somewhere where she can find the same safety and well-being as she now has in Haven. And so she must have an indoor cat life or, if she can, go outside in a very safe enclosed garden.

Who can offer Eria this?

You maybe? – Check out our adoption procedure than. And don't hesitate to contact us contact for questions.

Or perhaps you know someone else to whom Eira would fit well and who you can provide this profile to? – Sharing is caring.

Eira, March 2024

Freddie

This is an adopted cat

*Image from the video of Freddie on the street*

August 2021: Koky – the manager of Haven – notices a post in a local Egyptian cat Facebook group about a cat in need. There is a video of a cat on the street that is apparently paralyzed.

Of course Koky is going to save that cat.

Fortunately, he is not paralyzed. But his left hind leg is very problematic.

It is not possible to get his hind leg better. His paw is a burden to Feddie and is of no use. – In June 2022, a Feddie has an amputation of his left hind leg.

Freed from his useless leg, Freddie can now move around without any problems. – Only people consider a three-legged cat to be 'disabled'. – Freddie is a cat through and through, just like all other cats.

Freddie was still very young when he came to Haven. We estimate he was born in June 2021. He has been in Haven for over two years now. – So he is now 2.5 years old. – Time for Freddie to go on a world trip!

Freddie's specifications: He has had his vaccinations against common cat diseases. Deworming treatments and flea control. Is chipped. Has been neutered. Has passed his training 'How should I use the litter box?'.

He is good with other cats and dogs. About his personality, Koky said that Freddie needs a few days to get used to a new person. But that he is a friendly boy.

Our gentle boy has now spent most of his young life within the safety of Haven. Which is very good of course. Here he received sufficient food and medical care.

But that also means that he must also be safe in his new home. That's something we really have to be strict about. - See below adoption procedure for the conditions of an adoption.

Do you think Freddie might be able to record in your home? – Or do you have any questions?

Does a cat not fit into your life now? Perhaps for someone else in your circle of acquaintances? – Sharing is caring!

Noodle

Safe Haven Egypt presents: Noodle. – A cat with a classic story.

A year ago, she was a nameless, almost invisible, alley cat among countless other cats on the streets of Cairo. And street cats live a street cat life.

If they are not bitten by dogs, beaten or poisoned by people, they are killed.

Noodle had been hit by a car and lay dying with a broken jaw and a badly infected eye. Despite everything, Noodle was incredibly lucky that a good soul saw her and cared about her fate. Noodle was brought to Haven.

Thanks to the support of the SHE community, Noodle was able to have surgery on her jaw and eye.

Unfortunately, the heavily infected eye could not be saved and had to be removed to prevent further infections. And with her remaining eye she can see almost nothing, although it looks fine. Antibiotics cannot solve everything. – So in practice Noodle is as good as blind.

Noodle has now been able to recover from her accident in the safety of Haven for a year. With medical care, without hunger. Without danger. With only friendly people.

She is now estimated to be 2 to 3 years old. Noodle is not (yet) a cuddly cat that constantly demands attention and hangs around your legs. But she certainly appreciates it when people come and give her some love.

Noodle can best be described as a calm cat. And she doesn't really like a lot of fuss. With her adoptive family she would be best kept with no more than two or three other cats. She will appreciate a quiet home.

Practical: Noodle is ready to go. She is chipped and sterilized. Has had her vaccinations against common cat diseases. Has been dewormed. She will travel with her negative Rabies certificate. And of course all relevant documents.

Her new home must be a safe home. That is an absolute requirement. Noodle cannot and should never again find herself in a situation where she could end up on the street. There are no safe neighborhoods with 'quiet streets'. A car on a quiet road or a busy road is equally dangerous.

Therefore, Noodle must be an indoor cat. Or is she only allowed to go outside in a very, really very, well-closed garden from which she cannot escape. Which is possible but not easy. Or a cat run building can also be an option. – Whatever you do Noodle's must be safe.

Would you like to give Noodle a safe, quiet haven where she can live her best cat life? – Then take a look at our adoption procedure to see how this goes.

And if there are any questions – Please – ask them.

Noodle doesn't fit into your life right now? – Maybe you know someone where she could find a good home. Sharing is caring!

Seigen

This is an adopted cat

Safe Haven Egypt has a community from all over the world. And you see this in the names that sponsors give to their sponsor cats.

Seigen. – According to the sponsor, that was a famous blind warrior. And according to Wikipedia too. A Japanese warrior even from the 16th century.

Our Seigen does not have many similarities with the historical Seigen other than his blindness.

Our Seigen is a very, very sweet cat. Very affectionate. Also a lap cat. – When a prospective adopter asked for some very sweet cats, Seigen was one of the cats that Koky, the manager of Safe Haven Egypt, suggested.

Seigen is an ex-alley cat. A private individual rescued him where he stayed for quite some time. He has lived in Haven since May 2023. He was already an adult then. We suspect he is about 2 years old now.

Like all big boys, a blind Seigen goes to the litter box. The fact that he is blind should not worry a potential adopter. Blind cats know their way around perfectly, after some practice. That's really, really, no problem.

Seigen is ready to go. He has had his vaccinations. Is chipped, neutered. His eyes have been surgically removed and the eye sockets closed.

He will travel with a negative Rabies certificate and all his papers. There is even a very sturdy cat box included in the adoption fee.

Yes, there is. – There is £195 to pay, today €224. – See our adoption procedure for more on this.

Our boy has found safety in Haven. It must remain that way in his future adoptive family. He must be an indoor cat. Or may only be left outside in a very, very solid and professionally enclosed garden. A catio could also be an idea.

Some people take their cats for walks in a harness. Whatever it is; we don't want our Seigen to end up back on the streets. - You think; 'Who's going to let a blind cat loose on the street?'. – This has already happened.

Who can offer our Seigen a good loving home, for mutual benefit? – If you are please do not hesitate to contact us. -A sweet blind SHE cat; there is nothing better.