March 2024 Archives

Honey

This is an adopted cat

Our little red and white blind boy Honey is growing up fast!

In June last year, he was admitted to Safe Haven Egypt (SHE) as a small, half-starved kitten along with his one-eyed sister Mabel. Since then he has developed very well.

His tricolor sister Mabel has already received an adoption offer; now Honey is waiting for his own special family.

Honey is now (almost) 1 year young (estimated; born May 2023) and enjoying his life in the Haven's penthouse apartment with the other lively young kittens. His handicap is absolutely no problem for him during the sometimes wild games. On the contrary, he enjoys the company of his feline friends and is very playful, just like any other young cat.

Honey is not only very social with his cat friends, but also loves people. He likes human attention. He enjoys cuddling, which currently comes right after play.

Honey is suitable for adopters who have no previous experience with disabled pets. This is because only people consider blind cats to be disabled.

Adopters receive many tips from our experts – especially as part of the home inspection – on how to deal with blind cats. Of course, potentially dangerous places in the household must be secured.

Honey is ready to fly, which means he has been neutered, received his anti-flea treatment, dewormed, microchipped and fully vaccinated. He can fly to Europe and of course travels with a negative rabies certificate and all necessary documents.

At the end of June 2024 he was tested for FIV/FeLV and was negative.

SHE attaches great importance to the safety of its rescued cats. Therefore, their cats are not allowed to roam freely. This goes without saying for blind cats! Of course, they would be happy with a fully secured balcony or a cat-friendly garden.

Would you like to offer Honey a home? – Then take a look at our oour adoption procedure. – And don't hesitate to contact us.

*Honey with another cat in June 2023, shortly after arriving in Haven*

Kicho

Kichõ was born on the streets of Cairo and survived with his mother and siblings. Two of the kittens did not survive the first days on the street, but the rest were allowed to grow up in the safety that Haven has to offer after a tough start in life.

Kichõ is truly a beauty: silky soft, deep black, fluffy fur and breathtaking green eyes!

But he is also a 'shy' boy. He is not (yet) a cuddly cat. He prefers not to be touched. Trust needs to grow in some cats. Kichõ is such a cat. If he is adopted and he starts to feel safe and gains confidence in his human, that can certainly change.

A shy cat, a 'don't touch cat', has the potential to become a cuddle cat. Or a cat that one can touch to a limited extent. There are no guarantees here. An adopter must be able to accept that Kichõ can be a cat that does its own thing. Not on your lap. But possibly in the seat next to you, as long as you stay away from him.

It is estimated that Kichõ was born in April 2021. He is therefore 3 years old and has been living in Haven almost all his life.

Like all SHE cats, Kichõ is neutered, deflead, dewormed, chipped and fully vaccinated. And he knows how to use the litter box.

He can travel to Europe with a negative rabies certificate and all necessary documents. Kichõ is looking for a safe home. He must be an indoor cat or only go outside in a very well-enclosed garden.

Kichõ's coat is still short because he is still young. It may well be that his coat becomes even longer and thicker with age and in a cooler climate. Do you want to give this black beauty your heart?

If you are interested in our cats, You can find more information about the adoption procedure here. - Do not hesitate to contact us.

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Aubrey

*After the adventure at the airport back to Haven*

Aubrey is still very young – we estimate she was born in June 2023 – and has already experienced terrible things in her life. Yet she has not lost faith in people.

As a kitten, she was taken from the streets of Cairo when she was thrown in the trash. Aubrey was cared for in “Safe Haven Egypt (SHE)” and received all the necessary examinations and vaccinations.

Last year she was allowed to pack her bags to fly to the US and wait in a loving shelter for her “furrrever home”.

But everything turned out differently: a transport accident occurred at Cairo airport in which a cat (our blind Angus) died and several cats escaped. ( see (cat) disaster at the airport: help requested )

Aubrey was one of them too!

Aubrey's rescuer, Koky, spent several days at the airport; but only airport staff were allowed to enter the premises.

By setting up food and animal traps, airport workers were able to capture and return the cats one by one.

Aubrey was the last cat from SHE that was missing. Afterwards she too could be secured and she drove back to the 'safe haven' with Koky.

Luckily she was unharmed! At SHE she was first allowed to recover from the shock. Now she no longer has to go through a shelter, but she is treated directly forever-home placed.

What does Audrey have to offer? – Since she is still very young, she is a lot of energy, very playful. But she is also a friendly and affectionate cat.

But wait! – The final characteristic that Audrey wants to convince you with; Audrey is a lap cat.

Now she really wants to find her own family where she can spend the rest of her young life. Since Aubrey is used to animal company, there should be at least one other feline friend in the household. She can also take a friend with her. Aubrey can travel to Europe, Canada or the US.

Safe Haven Egypt attaches great importance to the safety of their rescued cats. That is why these are only placed in an apartment. Of course, they would be happy with a networked balcony or a cat-friendly garden.

If you are interested in our cats, you can find more information about them here adoption procedure.

If you have any questions don't hesitate to contact us.

Fatima

Many very young kittens arrive at Safe Haven Egypt. With their mom. But sometimes not. They then have to be bottle fed. That is a lot of work.

But this also results in kittens that are very familiar with people.

Fatima has been a bottle baby. And she has become a friendly young calico cat.

Our girl is one-eyed. Her other eye is cloudy. The fact that she only has a single eye is not a handicap for a domestic cat. Even completely blind cats can handle themselves perfectly.

Fatima is now 1.5 years young. She can live well with other cats and dogs.

She can't be torn away from you once she finds you. She tends to follow you closely. She looks a little cross-eyed with her good eye. She is a very nice cat.

All SHE cats are vaccinated against common cat diseases and rabies. They received an anti-worm and anti-flea treatment. They are chipped and taught to use the litter box.

An essential part of a suitable home for a SHE cat is that it is a safe home. Fatima must be an indoor cat. Or go outside in a very well-enclosed garden from which she cannot escape.

Do you think that giving Fatima a safe and loving home is within your capabilities? – Then check out our adoption procedure. And don't hesitate to contact us contact.

Myla

Unfortunately, we have very little information available about our Myla. This text will be adjusted when more becomes available.

Myla is a 1 year old girl (born November 2023, est.) that is playful. She has one eye. An operation is planned to close the non-functioning eye.

The fact that she only has a single eye is not a handicap for a domestic cat. Even completely blind cats can handle themselves perfectly.

Myla lives with many other cats and also a number of dogs. So she will have no problem with such housemates.

All SHE cats are vaccinated against common cat diseases and rabies. Get an anti-worm treatment and anti-flea treatment. They are chipped and taught to use the litter box.

An essential part of a suitable home for a SHE cat is that it is a safe home. Myla must be an indoor cat. Or go outside in a very well-enclosed garden from which she cannot escape.

Do you think that giving Myla a safe and loving home is within your capabilities? – Then check out our adoption procedure. And don't hesitate to contact us contact. We love nothing more than talking about our cats and how the adoption process works.

Kim

This is an adopted cat

Kim on the street.
The message that brought her to attention

A video of an apparently paralyzed cat has been making the rounds on Facebook among those rescuing cats in Cairo.

This young cat was able to find her way to Haven and was named Kim.

Thanks to the good care received, Kim made a full recovery. She no longer has any problems walking and has no medical problems.

Kim is now estimated to be 10 months old. She is very friendly and affectionate.

Like all SHE cats, Kim has received her vaccinations against common cat diseases and rabies. Anti-worm treatment, anti-flea treatment.

She has been spayed and sterilized. Kim understands and applies the concept of the 'litter box'.

As a resident of Haven, Kim lives with many other cats. And there are also some cat-friendly dogs there. So she can be kept in her adoptive family with other cats and dogs. Kim also gets along well with children.

As an ex-street, it is our greatest wish that this remains the case. Kim must be an indoor cat. There are no safe, quiet streets. Cats are also killed in 'quiet residential areas'.

It is also an option to secure an outdoor area so that a cat cannot escape. That's not easy, but it is possible. Or a cat run, to build a 'catio'.

Who wants to give this beautiful semi-longhaired calico cat a home?

Is that you? – Then check out our adoption procedure. And don't hesitate to contact us contact.

Ollie

This is an adopted cat

*This pile of misery is Ollie when he came into Haven*

We introduce you to SHE miracle cat Ollie. – What's worse than being born on the street? Being an orphaned kitten on the street.

Amazingly, it could be worse than this. Namely children who throw stones at an orphaned kitten.

– Someone felt sorry, gave this animal food and posted a photo of this 'ugly kitten' on Facebook. – “Can someone help this ugly kitten?”

Someone could. – The ugly kitten came to Haven. This kitten was in terrible shape. It was not expected that this one would make it.

With a new name, Ollie really got a new life. Ollie transformed from a pile of misery into a beautiful, healthy boy who is looking for his own home.

Ollie is a super friendly boy. If there are visitors in Haven, Ollie comes to greet them. He is a visitor favorite.

Ollie ❤️ He is so wonderful and friendly. I really hope he finds a home soon.

Ollie ❤️ He is so wonderful and friendly. I hope he finds a home soon.
Stephanie Ruiz, foreign visitor to Safe Haven Egypt, greeted by Ollie

Ollie has undergone his transformation. By May 2024 he will be 2 years young.

Ollie has received his vaccinations against common cat diseases and rabies. Deworming treatment and anti-flea treatment. Is chipped. Castrated. Know how to use the litter box.

It's time for Ollie to take a plane to his new life.

That new life must be safe. He must be an indoor cat. Or only be left outside in a garden from which he cannot escape.

Who is ready to take this boy overflowing with affection into their home and make each other happy?

Take a look our adoption procedure. And don't hesitate to contact us contact. (Real)

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First year of 'Friends of SHE' and new logo

This promotional project 'Friends of Safe Haven Egypt' started over a year ago. Unsure if it would lead anywhere. Whether it would be useful. Some form of success.

In one year, 45 profiles were posted. Each week, 5 different adoptable cats are posted in various cat Facebook groups over a 5-week period. There is also an account on Instagram, Twitter and Mastodon.

It is estimated that this project resulted in about 10 adoptions. Since some people find SHE's cats through this promotional project but contact SHE directly, this is not always clear.

This website has been expanded and there are plans to further improve it. See for example the page Isn't this a scam? where you can also find a YouTube review of SHE and the page Reviews from adopters.

The number of visitors to this website is still very modest. But the traffic is increasing slowly. And with the relevant search terms, this website scores well in the search results.

To enter the 2nd year of operation, there is now a new logo for 'Friends of Safe Haven Egypt'. The old one wasn't really bad, but a logo with a clipart cat looking angry was certainly not ideal.

We are very happy with the new logo. The new design is the work of Tayyiba Cheema, a designer on Fiverr.

In 2024 we will continue looking for homes for the cats of Safe Haven Egypt!