Walter

Neeko

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!

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.

Who can see past Neeko's aversion to being touched? Do you think… maybe? – Then take a look at our adoption procedure.

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!

Christian

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.

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.

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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Maximus

This is an confirmed cat

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.

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!

Autumn

This is an adopted cat

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.

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.

Orlaith

This is an adopted cat

Safe Haven Egypt not only receives requests from people who want to adopt a cat. But also from people who want to place a cat in Haven.

This could be their own pet cat(s) that they can no longer care for for whatever reason.

Or people who have taken in a street cat in need and are now looking for a solution.

For example, Koky, the manager of Haven, brought two small kittens to Haven on July 5, 2021. Koky had gone to pick it up from a woman who had recently found it on the street and had taken care of it (well) for a while.

The sisters were given the names Orlaith and Aoife. According to the first sponsor & namesake of Orlaith, the name means 'Golden Princess'.

This profile is about Orlaith, but know that her sister Aoife is also still waiting for adoption in Haven. A double adoption is therefore possible.

Orlaith has essentially spent her entire life in Haven. She must be about 2.5 years old now. – We are now looking for a good home for her.

Orlaith is a friendly cat. Very affectionate. She's not the kind of cat that's going to jump on your neck. But a cat that will walk behind you and ask to be touched. And will also sit next to you.

Our lady is good with other cats and with cat-friendly dogs and children. She has had all her vaccinations against common cat diseases. Has been dewormed and deflead. – Has a microchip so that her new owner can register her immediately. Orlaith is litter box trained. Sterilized. – She is just a perfect adoptable cat.

If there is a candidate adopter for Orlaith, it will not be her fault that we have to wait. – She's ready to go.

Upon departure she will come with a negative rabies laboratory certificate. And her vaccination record.

Orlaith spent her entire young life in Haven (see atmospheric images of the harbour) in complete safety. – Adoption should not be a regression in that area. She must be an indoor cat or only be allowed outside in safe conditions. She should not be a cat that is allowed to explore the residential area freely. Cats are also killed on quiet streets.

Who wants to enrich his or her life with a real, genuine “SHE-cat®”? Or maybe even two? (sister Aoife?)

If you are considering this, take a look our adoption procedure. – If you have any further questions or applications, please do not hesitate to contact us. – We are happy to help you.

Does a house tiger not fit into your life right now? Maybe you know someone who would be the perfect adopter for Orlaith? – Sharing this profile is kind!

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.