March 2022. – A woman finds a large plastic box next to her house. It's cold. It is wet. – What could be in it?
A cat and her four scared kittens. They end up in her neighbor's bathroom and the discovery goes around on Facebook. – The cat family can go to Haven.
The kittens have been placed. Mom is still in Haven. –Ruth.
Ruth is a friendly, affectionate cat. She is estimated to be 3 years old.
Ruth should be kept alone or with one other cat. Not with many, as she now has to live in Haven. She gets along with dogs.
Like all Haven cats, Ruth is chipped, sterilized and has had her basic vaccinations. And also an anti-worm cure and anti-flea treatment. Ruth is litter box trained.
All cats from Safe Haven Egypt enjoyed safety in Haven. Therefore the cats must be indoor cats. They should not be allowed to be free walk around. They can grow in a catio or a very well-enclosed garden come outside.
All cats travel with a negative Rabies labarotium certificate and a sturdy cat box and all documentation of the cat.
Who gives Ruth a lap to lie in?
Please view our adoption procedure Please. And don't hesitate to contact us contact if there are any questions.
Teddy is a 2-year-old female cat found in a remote location in Cairo. She was noticed and picked up by Koky, the manager of Safe Haven Egypt. She had been dumped on the street 10 days earlier, a local fruit seller said. He had fed the cat out of pity.
Teddy has a friendly character and appears to enjoy company, although she does not tend to jump on people. She would rather sit next to you.
Like all cats at Safe Haven Egypt, Teddy is fully vaccinated against common cat diseases and rabies. She is microchipped, dewormed, flea treated and sterilized. She is also litter box trained.
It is important to note that all Safe Haven Egypt cats must remain indoors for their safety. They are not allowed to roam freely, although they can go outside in a catio or a very well-enclosed garden.
Teddy is good with other cats and cat-friendly dogs.
When adopted, Teddy travels with a negative rabies laboratory certificate, a sturdy cat box and all her documentation.
Teddy has been through a lot in her young life, but her friendly and calm character remains unaffected. She is patiently waiting for a loving home where she can enjoy the company of her people. Are you considering giving Teddy a place in your home and heart?
Meet Tiki, a special resident of Safe Haven Egypt. This handsome young man, about a year old, is enjoying his life in Haven despite the challenges he has faced.
Before arriving at Haven, he dragged himself through the streets of Cairo.
That's because Tiki's has a poorly healed fracture in his left hind leg. But this brave boy won't let himself be stopped. Even though he can't walk on his hind legs, he doesn't let that stop him from moving around.
Tiki is a social cat, he gets along well with other cats and dogs. He even has the ability to climb stairs and can take himself to high places despite his physical challenge.
Tiki's determination is also reflected in his ability to use the litter box independently. He balances on his right hind leg and has not had any 'accidents' so far.
Although Tiki is a bit shy, he is far from wild. It may take some time to gain his trust, but with patience he will definitely come out of his shell. He is not a lap cat, but he does enjoy the simple things in life, like lying in the sun and enjoying his favorite meal, chicken.
Tiki is fully vaccinated against common cat diseases and rabies. He has also been microchipped, has undergone deworming and has been treated against fleas. Like all cats at Safe Haven Egypt, Tiki is litter box trained and neutered.
At Safe Haven Egypt we ensure that all our cats are safe. Therefore, they must live as indoor cats, although they are allowed in a catio or a very well-enclosed garden.
Tiki is ready for its own home. He travels with a negative Rabies laboratory certificate, a sturdy cat box and all his documentation.
Are you interested in adopting Tiki? Then read our adoption procedure and please contact us if you have any questions. – Tiki is waiting for you.
A few days before Christmas a cat was found and taken to Haven brought. He was a house cat who had been put out on the street by his previous owners.
The cat was named Pere Noel. According to estimates, he is a 2 to 3 year old.
Despite his past, Pere Noel is a very friendly cat who likes to cuddle.
He is a Safe Haven Egypt cat, which means he has received all necessary vaccinations, including those against common cat diseases and rabies. Pere Noel is also chipped, dewormed and treated against fleas. He is house trained and neutered.
Pere Noel is positive for FIV, but we are confident that this will not affect her love for you.
If cats interact peacefully with each other, the risk of infection is very low. And keeping Amber alone is also an option.
FIV cats should only live indoors and benefit from a good diet and a stable routine.
At Safe Haven Egypt, the safety of our cats is our top priority. Therefore, we ask that Pere Noel remains indoors unless he has access to a catio or a very well-enclosed garden.
Upon adoption, Pere Noel will travel with a negative rabies laboratory certificate, a sturdy cat box and all associated documentation.
Pere Noel is a wonderful cat who deserves a loving home. Please consider adopting him and giving him the care and attention he needs.
In January 2023, news reached the street of a litter of four kittens in a pizza box. It was estimated that they were one month young.
A friend of Haven's took them in to care for them. Such small kittens need a lot of personal attention. As soon as there was room at Haven, they were admitted to Haven.
One of those four kittens is this boy, Jubilee.
So he is now one year old.
Jubilee is quite a big boy and is a cuddler. He is very friendly.
He likes to lie on his back and be petted on his belly. We suspect he will become more long-haired as he gets older.
Jubilee would do well in a family with cats, dogs and children. He is not in the habit of jumping on people.
As always with SHE cats, Jubilee is neutered, microchipped, vaccinated against Rabies and general cat diseases. Has had a deworming treatment and anti-flea treatment. – Jubilee is also litter box trained.
Jubilee as an ex-street cat should not be allowed back on the street with its many dangers. Therefore, an adopter must promise that Jubilee must be an indoor cat. Or possibly can only go outside in circumstances where he cannot walk around freely in the area.
Update 2024-05-30: Sunset has a serious medical problem that was not known when Sunset's promotional messages were posted on Facebook. The text below has been adjusted with that information
In July 2023, a video made the rounds. A blind cat eating bread. – Not an obvious meal for a cat. Hunger lowers pickiness.
When going out to pick up that cat to take it to Haven, there turned out to be two. The bread eater was Danny, Sunset is a suspected sister. They are both safe in Haven now. And they don't eat bread anymore.
As usual, her first sponsor gave her a name and it is Sunset.
Sunset is blind. Her eyes are not functional. These non-functional eyes are currently still present.
The tough life on the street has not cracked her. Sunset is a sweet, friendly and playful cat. Good with dogs and other cats.
We estimate that Sunset is 1.5 years old.
It was recently determined that Sunset has a medical problem with her liver. The liver enzymes are much too high. As a result, the operation to remove her eyes has been postponed.
There is a suspicion that this will be a chronic problem. Sunset currently needs special food and medicine. With the right treatment this can be controlled.
Sunset is currently adoptable. We recommend that anyone who adopts Sunset have her thoroughly examined by their local veterinarian.
Although the cats in Haven receive the best possible care, the options available to veterinarians in Egypt are probably more limited than those in the adopter's country.
If the current diagnosis remains confirmed, special veterinary diet food will have to be purchased for Sunset. No guarantee can be given about Sunset's life expectancy.
But a chronic condition does not necessarily rule out Sunset's ability to live a long life.
In any case, the potential for longevity is higher for Sunset if she were adopted. The necessary special veterinary diet food is extremely difficult to obtain in Egypt. This kind of food is expensive anyway. But because it has to come via 'grey imports', it is much, much more expensive to buy in Egypt. And often simply not for sale.
Obtaining the necessary medication is also difficult in Egypt. And we cannot ignore the financial aspect.
Sunset's best chance would be to find an adopter who is willing to adopt her despite her medical challenges.
Like all SHE cats, she knows where to find her litter box. Has received her vaccinations against rabies and common cat diseases. She has received an anti-worm treatment and an anti-flea treatment. Has been made sterile and has a microchip.
Anyone who would adopt Sunset to keep her until the sunset of her life will receive her including a transport box and her vaccination record.
The angel we now present to you arrived in Haven in what is a usual manner for us.
A video circulated of a cat on the streets of Cairo limping, with a bad hind leg.
Koky – founder of Haven – asked a friend to look for this cat. Three days later she was found and arrived in Haven. That was at the end of October 2022.
As you can see in the video, Neeko's paw has recovered nicely. – Watch her play and run!
August 2023
We estimate Neeko was born around July or August 2022. So now (September 2024) she is a 2 year old.
She is a very beautiful young cat, but 'shy'. Nooko does not allow being touched at this time. That doesn't mean she's a wild cat. Merely touching is a step too far at the moment.
There's a good chance that eventually a non-touch cat can become a touch cat. Maybe just a little bit, like stroking the head. Possibly only while eating.
But it is certainly also possible that she will become a real cuddly cat. However, one cannot assume that. The adopter must be able to accept Neeko as a shy cat.
Trust must be earned. Don't impose yourself. Don't try to force them to stroke them head-on. – Neeko is not aggressive, at least not with us where we respect her boundaries.
At first she will keep her distance. Being suspicious. – When she knows that you can be trusted, she will be more relaxed.
When that trust is there, a shy cat can even lie next to you in bed. Not touching doesn't mean not being social.
Neeko is already social with other cats. She has received her vaccinations against common cat diseases. Deworming treatment and anti-flea treatment. She has a microchip that is waiting to be registered by her adopter.
Neeko is not shy about using the litter box. When she travels it will be with her vaccination record and a negative rabies test.
Do you still see potential in Neeko? - Awesome! – Then contact us! And make us and Neeko happy.
Are you open to a shy cat but are you also looking for a cuddly cat? - What a luck! – Safe Haven Egypt has more than one cat available. A double adoption is also an option!
As they often do, a video of a young cat in dire need in Cairo circulated among people active in sheltering and rescuing cats. This was at the end of 2021.
It was a cat that had clearly had something terrible happen to it. Broken jaw and his eyes were a bloody mess. – He wouldn't make it without help.
A friend of Haven took him to the vet for necessary care and cared for him for about a month. The SHE community sponsored him and named him Christian. And so, in early 2022, Christian arrived in Haven.
December 2023
Here we are two years later. Christian has become a grown-up handsome boy.
Christian is blind. The eyes are removed and closed. He must be about 2.5 years old now.
He is a gentle, calm and friendly cat. He has no tendency to bite or scratch.
Christian gets along well with other cats. He's a good eater.
He is not yet cuddly, he is a bit scared of being touched. The busy environment of Haven is not good for him. He sometimes walks a bit uncertainly and nervously through the spaces.
In a quiet house he will certainly blossom.
So he is one of the many blind SHE cats. Know that blind cats are wonderful. They are cats through and through. And they can be expected to act as cats do. Such as (possibly) found on top of a seemingly inaccessible place.
For those who delve into the world of blind cats, see . FB group Blind cats united.
All cats at Safe Haven Egypt receive vaccinations against common cat diseases. An anti-worm and anti-flea treatment. Have a microchip, are castrated like Christian. They are litter box trained, – And will travel with a negative Rabies certificate and their vaccination record.
Also something that applies to all SHE cats is that they must be indoor cats. - We don't want to have to find out after adoption that adopter's promise not to let the cat roam free twas a lie . - This has even happened with a blind cat.
We would like to get our animals adopted. But that must also be done properly and safely.
Can you give our Christian a home? Want to sit together on the couch and go to sleep? – Then take a look at our adoption procedure.
And don't hesitate to contact us for questions or an adoption proposal.
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Saving stray cats is a kind of war in which hard choices have to be made. Saving all cats by taking them in to Haven is simply not possible. – Sometimes Koky will help cats that she knows about and bring them some food.
For example, Koky brought Maximus and his brother or sister, as street cats, occasionally some food.
When Koky came to visit again, Maximus' siblings where. Koky heard of a cat killed nearby that was probably the missing cat. Koky then decided to take that kitten with him to Haven. – And so Maximus arrived in Haven on April 15, 2023.
October 2023
Maximus' mother was captured, sterilized and released.
Today Maximus must be about 10 months old. He has become a handsome boy.
We suspect that his hair will become a bit longer than it is now, especially in the cooler climate. He is not fully grown yet.
Maximus is a gentle cat. And very loving. He is not a very energetic cat. He likes to leave foolish jumping around to other cats. He has no health problems.
However, he is not shy, he comes asking for attention and gently jumps on the knee instead of clawing at your shoulder like some cats do.
He gets along very well with the other cats in the group he is in now.
He's just perfect!
Maximus has received his vaccinations. Its anti-worm treatment, anti-flea treatment. Is chipped and neutered. – And obtained his certificate 'How to use the litter box' with honors.
Maximus is the only survivor of his litter as an ex-street cat. He has found safety within the walls of Haven and good care from its employees.
That is why we emphasize so strongly that our cats must be indoor cats. Although you can of course go outside in a very well-enclosed garden. We will ask you this during contacts with the prospective adopter. You will promise this in the adoption contract.
But ultimately we have no choice but to hope that the adopter is honest about it. Which unfortunately, despite all our concerns about finding a good candidate, does not always turn out to be the case.
Do you want to give Maximus a safe, loving home? – Then take a look at our adoption procedure.
The availability of Maximus here as an adoptable cat is thanks to the efforts of many people. – Please know that you will certainly not 'disturb' if you have any questions. - Please, do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.
Does a cat not fit into your life right now? Maybe someone else in your circle? – Sharing is caring!
A common influx route of cats in Haven is that when Koky, the manager of Haven, is on her way, she notices a cat on a bridge or in a tunnel that is in a particularly dangerous situation.
Koky then has the tendency to want to catch that cat and bring it back to Haven. Koky was on her way home at the end of September 2022. She saw a cat walking on a busy bridge.
Autumn in December 2023
Koky stopped and walked towards the cat and called the cat. Koky feared that she might run away. But no. Suddenly the cat clung to Koky and laid itself on her neck and gave 'kisses'.
Our Egyptian beauty has been in Haven for over a year now. Long enough to see if we can find her a place with cat-friendly people.
We estimate Autumn to be 1.5 years old. So her 'autumn' is still far away.
Autumn is a very friendly girl, she loves to cuddle. She walks behind people to ask for attention. She is good with cats and cat-friendly dogs.
After a year of rest in Haven, Autumn can now begin her journey to her adopter. – Who will that be?
Whoever it is, it will have to be someone who can offer Autumn a safe home. She must be an indoor cat or have access to a fully enclosed outdoor area. Walking freely on the streets should not be in Autumn's life.
The lucky person who can welcome Autumn into his or her life will receive a vaccinated and sterilized Egyptian Mau. She is litter box trained. Is chipped. Has undergone deworming treatments and flea treatment.
We advise anyone thinking of taking this beautiful home into our home adoption procedure to read.
Do you have any questions or would you like to take the step to adopt Autumn? – Then contact us. – We will contact you as soon as possible.
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