January 2025 Archives

Fuzzy

Age: 10 years or older.

Gender: Male castrated.

Behavior/character: Fuzzy is a calm and friendly tomcat.

Not a lap cat, but I think he'll be more approachable in a quieter environment.

Medication/health: Fuzzy is estimated to be 10 years or older, he was found blind on the street. As far as known, there are no other problems with his health.

Social with people: Fuzzy really likes to be cuddled, so you can hear him purring loudly.

Fuzzy has been tested for FIV/FeLV in January 2025 and is FIV positive. He is now in the latent phase. Without any symptoms. How long that will last is impossible to say. When in the progressive phase, these cats can often still have a long and good life with treatment.

Social with other cats and dogs: Fuzzy is social towards cats and cat-friendly dogs.

How did the cat end up in the haven: Kareema first saw a post about Fuzzy's brother, also blind and 10 years or older and alone on the street. They immediately took him off the street. About a month later, the same reporter saw Fuzzy, also blind and completely alone, walking and contacted Kareema. Kareema then immediately went to rescue him from the street. How these two guys of 10+ years were able to survive on the busy streets of Cairo, no idea. It is suspected that these two elderly gentlemen first had an owner together and that this owner may have passed away. It could well be that the family of their owner just threw the two of them out on the street. Fuzzy's brother died not long after he came to 'the haven' from the effects of diabetes.

Daniel

Daniel was found in the summer of 2024 on a busy street in Cairo. People took a photo and shared it on Facebook. After seeing the photo, Kareema, the owner of the cat shelter, went to get him from the busy street and that's how he ended up in 'the haven'.

He is estimated to have been born around June 2023. Which makes him about 1.5 years old at the moment.

Gender: Male, neutered.

Behavior/character: Work in progress, from scared/shy to pushing up against you for a pet. Daniel was initially afraid of people, recently he is starting to trust people more and more and he also comes to you for a cuddle.

Medication/health: Healthy as far as we know, not taking any medication.

Social with people: Recently Daniel has started to trust and seek out people more and more. At first he often withdrew when you tried to pet him, but over time he started to enjoy cuddling/petting more and more and even pushed himself up against your leg.

Social with other cats and dogs: Daniel is social with other cats, but not yet familiar with dogs.

Case

Name: Cas

Age: approximately 4 months old.

Gender: Male, still being castrated.

Behaviour/character: Very playful young tomcat, he lets himself be picked up.

Medication/health: Cas is a healthy young male cat, has been vaccinated and will soon be neutered.

Social with people: Cas is very playful and social towards people.

Social with other cats and dogs: Cas is social with other cats but sometimes very busy. A real 'havens angel' 🙂 Dogs is not yet known.

How the cat ended up in the haven: Kareema tried in vain to catch Cas for days because he was wandering alone on the busy streets of Cairo. On December 31st she finally succeeded and Cas became the last rescued cat of 2024. Cas hardly slept the first night, he only played with toys he had never had and ate the tasty cat food. He quickly developed into a lively playful boy.

Mimmie

❗ This is a confirmed cat. This one is no longer available for adoption. ❗

Name: Mimmie

Age: approximately 1 year old.

Gender: Female sterilized.

Behavior/character: Mimmie is a sweet, affectionate cat.

Other details: Mimmie is a first class cuddler, she loves attention.

Medication/health: Mimmie was missing part of her right front leg when she was rescued from the streets, no one knows how this happened. Her right front leg was amputated.

Social with people: Mimmie is very social towards people, she likes to cuddle.

Social with other cats and dogs: Mimmie is social towards other cats and cat-friendly dogs.

How the cat ended up in the haven: Not long ago Kareema saw a post about a young kitten that was walking around in October 6, Cairo. The kitten was limping and missing part of a front leg. Kareema immediately picked her up from the streets and took Mimmie to the vet. Here the right front leg was immediately removed and Mimmie turned out to be pregnant. After the surgery Mimmie was transferred to 'the haven' to recover and soon after gave birth to 4 healthy kittens.

Pancho

❗ This is a confirmed cat. This one is no longer available for adoption. ❗

In early July 2024, Pancho was found all alone in the busy streets of Cairo.

He couldn't walk, his hindquarters were paralyzed. After they got him off the street they took x-rays of his back and there was good hope that he would be able to walk again one day.

After a while of TLC and vitamin injections, Pancho can walk again. His gait is a bit wobbly but he experiences no hindrance from it at all.

He is now estimated to be 3 years old. And therefore born in 2022.

Pancho is a very cuddly and sweet tomcat who follows you around to get attention. He is a lap cat.

Like all SHE cats, Pancho has received his vaccination against common cat diseases and rabies. He has been dewormed and has had an anti-flea treatment. Pancho is neutered and microchipped. And he knows how to use the litter box.

He is social towards other cats and cat-friendly dogs.

As an ex-street cat who has found safety in Haven, we attach great importance to him finding safety in his new home. Therefore, Pancho must be an indoor cat. Or only come outside in really safe circumstances. Free roaming through the neighborhood is not allowed.

Who can give Pancho a home and cuddles? Is it you? View our adoption procedure. And if you have any questions – please – ask!

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December 2024

Rebel

❗ This is an reserved cat. This one is no longer available for adoption at this time. ❗

Name: Rebel.

Age: About 6 months old.

Gender: Male castrated.

Behavior/character: Rebel is shy towards people.

Other details: 'No touch cat'.

Medication/Health: Rebel couldn't walk when he was first found but he is now a healthy young cat.

Social with people: No, Rebel is shy around people.

Social with other cats and dogs: Rebel is social with all other cats and cat-friendly dogs.

How the cat ended up in the haven: Kareema recently received a message about a kitten in the busy streets of Cairo that was paralyzed from behind. It looked like he had been hit by a car or motorcycle. After some good care and a few vitamin injections, Rebel can walk properly again and is a healthy young cat.

Dotty

❗ This is a withdrawn cat. This cat is no longer available for adoption. ❗

Dotty was found blind and in very poor condition on the street in the summer of 2022 by people who posted about it on Facebook.

When Kareema, the owner of Haven, saw this message, she immediately went to catch Dotty. Dotty spent a few months in a foster home to get stronger and better. Dotty has been in Haven since the end of October 2022.

Dotty is estimated to have been born in the spring of 2022. So she is a little younger than 3 years old (January 2025).

Dotty is a cheerful affectionate cat, loves cuddles, loves human attention. Will not push but once you start cuddling you will not lose her.

So Dotty is blind, which is nothing that should stop an adopter. Blind cats are very self-reliant. That is really not a problem. For the rest, there are no known special health conditions. An optional FIV/FeLV test is available.

Dotty is social with other cats and cat-friendly dogs. Like all SHE cats, Dotty has received her basic vaccination against common cat diseases and rabies. She has been dewormed and has undergone an anti-flea treatment. Dotty is sterilized and chipped.

Even blind cats know where to find the litter box.

Who can and wants to give this cutie a home? Cuddle her and pamper her. – When she snuggles up next to you and you actually want to get up but you still stay there as long as possible so as not to disturb her?

Then take a look at our adoption procedure. And don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions!

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Barbossa

❗ This is a confirmed cat. This one is no longer available for adoption. ❗

Barbossa was surrendered to the Haven by his owners a few weeks ago.

The owners no longer wanted him because he had gone blind in one eye and were going to dump him on the streets if Kareema didn't take him into the Haven.

Kareema couldn't let this happen of course. She quickly took Barbossa inside because Barbossa doesn't stand a chance on the busy streets of Cairo because he has always lived indoors.

The eye that he is blind in will soon be removed, so he is now a one-eyed cat.

Barbossa is estimated to be 3 years old (date of birth +/- 12-2021). He is a friendly boy, is calm, loves to be petted. But he will not impose himself and ask for attention.

Not yet a lap cat but there is certainly room for improvement. Basbossa is good with other cats and cat friendly dogs.

Like all SHE cats, he has received his vaccinations against common cat diseases and against rabies. He has had a deworming and anti-flea treatment. He is chipped and neutered. Barbossa is litter-box trained.

Barbossa is not an ex-street cat. He is an ex-house cat. He is looking for a home where he will be appreciated more than his previous owners.

Who will promise not to cast Barbossa out again? Is that you? – Check out our adoption procedure. And please don't hesitate to contact us for questions.

December 2024

Jamila

❗ This is a confirmed cat. This one is no longer available for adoption. ❗

Jamila is a very friendly cat who is very people-oriented.

Location cat? 6th October City, Egypt – adoption to Belgium/Netherlands

Reason for rehoming? Former street cat.

How did the cat end up in the harbor?

When Kareema arrived at the SHE not long ago, she found a carrier case with a cat in it next to the harbor. In this carrier case was the beautiful and people-oriented Jamila. It happens all too often, unfortunately, that Egyptians acquire a cat and later dump it on the streets when their life changes or they no longer want the cat. Luckily for Jamila, her previous owner did not dump her on the busy streets of Cairo but put her in a carrier case next to the harbor. Even though the harbor was completely full with about 250 to 300 cats, Kareema could not leave her on the streets and took Jamila inside.

Age? 2 to 3 years old (born +/- 06-2022)

Chipped? YES

Gender? Female

Made sterile? Yes

Vaccinated? YES, Rabies & Common Cat Diseases

Defleaed? YES

Dewormed? YES

Is the cat house trained? YES

Socialized with people?

Jamila is a very friendly cat who is very people oriented. She follows you everywhere you go for a cuddle or a pat. She loves dreamies, for this she follows you everywhere and stands up to you. I am pretty sure Jamila will become a lap cat in no time once she feels comfortable in her forever home.

Socialized with pets? Jamila gets along very well with other cats and dogs that are cat-friendly.

Behavior/character? Jamila is a calm friendly cat.

Medication/health? No known problems, Jamila is a healthy young cat.

Not tested for FIV/FeLV yet. Option to get tested available.

Equipment? 2 eyes, 2 ears, 4 legs, 1 tail

Indoor cat? YES

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❗ This is a confirmed cat. This one is no longer available for adoption. ❗

Otis

Name: Otis.

Age: Approximately 1 year old.

Gender: Male, neutered.

Behaviour/character: Very friendly and affectionate towards people.

Other special features (lap cat, shoulder cat): Lap cat, cuddler.

Medication/health: Otis had a broken jaw when he was found, he had surgery for this. He needed intensive care for 1 week after the surgery. Now he is a healthy young cat, no known health problems.

Social with people: Otis is very social towards people, when you sit down he immediately climbs onto your lap for cuddles and pats.

Social with other cats and dogs: Otis gets along well with other cats and cat-friendly dogs.

How the cat ended up in the haven: In April 2024, Kareema received a message from one of her regular taxi drivers. In the building where the taxi driver lived, a kitten had gotten caught in the elevator door when it was closing. The kitten was in very bad shape and was immediately taken to the vet and operated on. After a week of intensive care, Otis came to the haven where he has now been for over half a year.