Walter

Walshie

They say “3rd time's a charm”. We really hope this is the case for our handsome redhead boy Walshie. Through no fault of his own, Walshie has had a second adoption offer canceled and is back in a situation where he must find a forever home.

*Walshie in May 2022 when he was picked up by Koky*

Walshie is estimated to be about 1 1/4 years old at the time of this writing.

He has been in the Haven since late May 2022, when he was rescued as a kitten. Koky had an unplanned, urgent trip to the airport in the evening and happened to meet this guy at the top of a bridge on the highway. How he had managed to avoid being hit by a car was a miracle in itself.

Despite making other drivers a bit angry, Koky managed to pull the car over, rushed out to grab the kitten and returned to the car with him. He was weak from lack of food and especially water and drank most of Koky's water bottle when it was offered to him.

Today he is a healthy young cat. A gentle boy and very friendly. We expect him to fit in well with most households, including those with other cats, the occasional cat-friendly dog and also respectful children.

Walshie is house trained, neutered, microchipped and has had his vaccinations, including rabies. He travels with his original rabies blood test certificate and his vaccination record. It is ready to travel and can come to the UK, all of Europe, USA or Canada.

Please note that Walshie must be an indoor cat, or if he is allowed outside, in a completely cat-proof garden (with the special fence) or a cat run. ( Catio )

He has lived most of his life in complete safety and we want to ensure that this level of safety is maintained. He won't understand that vehicles are an immediate danger, especially after being rescued from the top of a bridge where he most likely could have died.

We believe that cats can live a happy and fulfilled life as an indoor cat. This is as long as they get the right amount of play, stimulation, one-on-one time, etc.

If you are interested in giving Walshie a home then take a look our adoption procedure.

Be sure to send a message if you have any questions or would like to apply to adopt Welshie. We will do our best to contact you within 24 hours.

If you are not interested in adoption at this time, could we ask for your help by sharing his profile in other groups?

Thank you for your continued support of the Haven and our cats!

Safe Haven Egypt is looking for 'flight parents' to Schiphol and Brussels Airport

Safe Haven Egypt has been a shelter for street cats since 2015. These cats therefore reside in Egypt. The people who adopt the cats are almost always from Western Europe and North America.

For adopters in Flanders or the Netherlands, the cats must travel from Egypt, near Cairo, to this region. This is only possible by plane.

So this is what it is for flight parents necessary. This is a traveler who will fly from an airport near Cairo to a destination in the area where the cat's adopter lives. And who wants to take this cat with him as 'extra luggage'.

Safe Haven Egypt ensures that the cat is present in a regulatory transport box on time at the time of the traveler's departure. That all papers for the cat are in order, such as the very recent certificate of negative rabies test.

Safe Haven Egypt buys the cat a plane ticket to the flight parent's destination in the name of the flight parent.

The duties of a flight parent include agreeing with SHE about when to travel and making practical arrangements to meet each other and transfer the cat(s) at the airport.

And then check in the cats under his or her name. In the context of the flight, the SHE cats are the flight parent's cats. Upon arrival at the destination airport, the adopter will await the flight parent to receive the cat. A chat group will be created for this purpose so that the flight parent and the adopter can meet with each other.

afbeelding kattenboxen klaar om SHE-katten te laten reizen

In order to carry out transport from Egypt to Flanders specifically, we are looking for people who will travel from Cairo to Schiphol or Brussels Airport. Ideally on a regular basis. And be open to the idea of taking on the role of flight parent on a voluntary basis.

Are you a traveler who is going to travel from Cairo, Egypt to Belgium or the Netherlands and you are open to the idea?

Then it would be a great help if you would consider this. We understand that this is a delicate matter.

If you were to contact us then we will be happy to answer your questions.

Cloud

It was April 2021 when Koky saw a message about a mother cat and her three babies who had been put on the street. Although there was no room for them in the Haven at that time, Koky arranged for them to be taken care of until they could move to the Haven. That happened in early June 2021. Cloud is the only cat from that litter of three kittens.

Outside of the first few weeks of her life, she only knew the Haven. Since she just turned 2 years old, we definitely think this beauty needs a forever home.

Cloud is a beautiful cat — medium to long hair, attentive and bright eyes, and a tail that could be used to dust all the dust in your house. She is a friendly, playful cat and loves human attention. In fact, she loves it so much that when she doesn't get the attention she feels she deserves, she can scratch her head a little. Not to hurt you, but to remind you that Her Majesty needs even more love and attention.

Cloud fits in a household with multiple cats or with the occasional cat-friendly dog. Because she needs to be trained not to scratch for attention, we do not recommend her in a family with young children.

Since she's been with us for so long (and has such a great tail), we have lots of photos of her and even a few videos. Take a look at this sweet lady and see if you think you can give her the attention she so desperately wants and deserves.

Like all our cats, Cloud is sterilized, microchipped, vaccinated against rabies (with her original laboratory test certificate) and also against standard cat diseases. Any offer of adoption for her is dependent on a successful video home check and an adoption contribution. See What is the adoption procedure at SHE?

Cloud is only adopted as a house cat, or if she is allowed outside, in a completely cat-proof garden (with special fencing), a litter box, or with a harness and leash. Cloud has lived the vast majority of its life in complete security and we want to ensure that this level of security is maintained. She has no street sense and does not understand that vehicles are a danger. Therefore, she should never be put in a situation where she is allowed to roam freely.

If you are interested in offering Cloud (and her tail) a home, or would like to know more about our adoption process, please contact us Contact on. We will do our best to contact you within 24 hours.

If you are not interested in adopting at this time, we might ask for your help by sharing her profile where you can.

Our best exposure is through word of mouth and spreading the word about who we are and what we do. Please help us find Cloud a loving forever home.

Zaynab

Meet our sweet girl, Zaynab.

She must have been born around August 2022. So she is 1.5 years old. (March 2024) Her name means “beauty”, “fragrant flower” or “grace”.

*Zeynab as found on the street, among garbage*

She was rescued on the street as a very young kitten, without a mother cat. Because of her age, she had to be bottle-fed. There is always a risk that these little ones will not survive, but Zaynab has grown into a kind and gentle girl.

Zaynab has a sweet character – not an in-your-face cat, but very grateful for human attention when it is offered. (See the video below, courtesy of our equally lovely Admin, Deborah Falcus).

Zaynab did not join the crowd of other cats that Deborah circled for attention on a recent visit. But when Deborah approached Zeynab she was happy with love. The only thing a little different about her is that she doesn't like dry food/kibble — so far she only eats wet food.

Maybe her new adopter can try some different flavors or options with her? 🙂

Because she was just a baby when she was rescued, the only home Zaynab has ever known is the Haven. She never had her own house, her own people. Given her temperament, we expect she would fit in well with most households, including those with other cats, with the cat-friendly dog and with respectful children.

Zaynab must be able to maintain the same level of safety in her forever home as she had in the Haven. This means that she either needs to be adopted by someone with a completely cat-proof yard (with the special fencing) or catio Either as an indoor cat/house cat.

We believe that with a few adjustments, such as daily playtime, indoor cats can live happy and content lives. Additionally, many of our adopters have had success training our cuties to go outside with a harness and leash, something that could be explored.

Zaynab is litter box trained. And like all our cats, she is sterilized, microchipped and vaccinated against standard cat diseases and rabies. If she travels, she will do so with her certificate from the laboratory that certifies her rabies blood test. She also has a negative FIV/FeLV test.

All adoption offers are subject to a successful home check (done via video call) and an adoption contribution. See page What is the adoption procedure at SHE?

If you think this young lady would be a good fit for your home and you are interested, then by all means, please contact us Contact.

We will do our best to contact you within 24 hours. If you have any questions about SHE, how adoption works with us, or how we work, please don't hesitate to contact us.

If you're not looking for a feline for your family, can you help us by spreading Zaynab's profile on social media?

She is ready to pack her bags and go to her forever home!

Update 10/10/2023: new video, all the way at the bottom

New video from 09/10/2023

Explanation; Zeynab was in a cage for two days to investigate whether she was eating enough. Normally she walks around freely in the group.

Adrian

At the beginning of January, Koky, the manager of Safe Haven Egypt, saw a local message on Facebook with a photo of a very sad kitten.

This was that photo;

*Photo of Adrian on Facebook when he was on the streets of Cairo* *that hit Koky*

Koky had already seen many sad situations. But that still touched her in some way. We managed to find out where that photo was taken, where this cat was. And Koky managed to bring this find to the Haven.

A sad little cat can quickly look better after warmth, food, love and safety.

So Adrian has now been in Haven since the beginning of January and is not ready to travel if an adopter were found. But he will be by mid-June. Since finding an adopter is not that easy and the adoption process will take some time anyway, we would like to introduce Adrian.

Right now Adrian looks like this;

You can see; that is quite different from the first photo. He has become a beautiful cat with medium long hair and an interesting mix of white with some brown in between hair color.

When Adrian is ready to travel, expected around mid-June, he will be fully vaccinated, chipped and have his papers. And being neutered.

All SHE cats receive love and personal attention and are therefore socialized with people. Sometimes neighborhood children also come to visit the cats in Safe Haven Egyt. There are also cat-friendly dogs among the many cats.

This 'rescue' in the most literal sense of the word can only be placed in a safe home. Adrian can only be placed as an indoor cat. You can only get outside via a catio or a very well-enclosed garden.

Would you like to give this sweet boy a home? Then read the SHE adoption procedure. Where you can read about the 'home check' and the adoption contribution.

Don't hesitate to contact us contact for questions or to apply as an adopter of Adrian.

If Adrian is not for you, but perhaps people in your circle of acquaintances, you can also help us by sharing this profile with your social circle.

Dizzi

This is a confirmed cat

In August 2021, Koky heard about the plight of a paralyzed mother cat and her four very small kittens. Even though the Haven was quite full, she agreed to take them in as they would have had little to no chance of survival if left on the streets.

One of those four was a black and white boy named Dizzy.

He is now 2.5 years old. Dizzy has grown into a sweet adult cat with lots of affection. Visitors to the Haven describe him as “good-natured” and “loving.” He is not an “in-your-face” cat, but if you seem like a friendly person and you have an empty lap, you will soon have Dizzy for company. He's good company and will happily follow you around to see what you're up to (if that's not giving love, of course).

Dizzy has had a difficult start in life. In addition to the story of how he was found, he soon had to deal with the fact that he was a little kitten without a mother. His paralyzed mother, Sokra, did her best with her four little ones. Knowing that they were safe, that they were old enough to feed themselves, Sokra died at the end of September 2021.

We want to keep our promise to Sokra to find loving homes for all her babies. So let's find one for Dizzy.

He is neutered, chipped and house trained. He has had his regular vaccinations in addition to the rabies vaccine. When he travels to his new home, he will fly with his vaccination record and his certificate from an EU or UK recognized laboratory with the results of his rabies blood test, as required. We expect Dizzy to do well in most households, including those with respectful children.

This boy has truly only known the safety of the Haven as his home. Dizzy must be an indoor cat, or if he is allowed outside, it must be in a completely cat-proof garden (with the special fence) or a catio. Under no circumstances should he be allowed to roam outside or in a garden that is not cat-proof. We owe him (and his mother) his safety and security. Some of our adopters have successfully trained/trained their SHE cats.

*Dizzi on the right, his sister on the left also available for adoption*

If you've been touched by Dizzy's story or how handsome he is, or if you like the idea of a lap cat, why not consider this beautiful boy?

Since Dizzy has never had people of his own, we expect that he will develop a close bond with his adopter/family. All our adoptions are subject to a successful home check (done via video call) and an adoption fee. See What is the adoption procedure at SHE?

If you would like to offer to adopt Dizzy or would like to know more about our adoption procedure in general, no Contact on. Myself or another member of our volunteer Admin team will do our best to respond to you within 24 hours.

*Dizi, King of the Cat Food – December 2023*

*Dizzi on the right, his sister on the left*

Almaia

This cat is withdrawn

Update 12/02/2024: Unfortunately, Almaia never found an adoptive family. She died of Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP)

Just over a year old (at the time of this writing), young Almaia has spent all but the first few weeks of her life in the Haven.

*photo March 2022, probably one month old here*

If you know anything about SHE, you know that Koky is a magnet for cats. No matter where she goes or what she does, they'll find her. Shopping? Cat in the cart. Coffee shop? Kat sits in the chair at her table, staring at her. Pharmacy? Cat sits just outside the door, begging for help.

And so it was with Almaia. Koky made the mistake of leaving her house one day in late March 2022, only to encounter this little kitten on the street, screaming for attention. She was alone, without food, without water and without mother cat. After some research with the locals to make sure it was an abandoned or orphaned cat, can you guess who accompanied Koky to the Haven that afternoon? Well, it was little Miss Almaia, who has grown into a beautiful one-year-old since she was found.

*Almia seeks shade. Note the bushy tail!*

Described as playful and friendly by the local team, she never had her own home or her own people. We expect this young girl to bond with her own people. There will of course be a period of adjustment, because she has never had her own home or person(s). But don't worry – our team is here to make this transition as easy as possible for both the adopter and Almaia.

This sweet cat has been sterilized, microchipped, vaccinated against rabies with the laboratory blood test and vaccinated against standard cat diseases. When she travels to her new home, she will do so with her original rabies laboratory blood test certificate and her vaccination record so that her new adopter knows when her vaccinations are required. She is litter box trained.

Having lived almost her entire life within the safety of the Haven, we want Almaia to maintain that same level of safety in her forever home.

If she is allowed in the garden, it must be completely enclosed with the special fencing for cats. Or with a catio. Otherwise, she should be kept as an indoor/house cat.

We believe that indoor cats can live a happy, fulfilled and interesting life with proper attention, daily playtime and interesting toys, objects to climb on, etc. Under no circumstances should Almaia be a free-roaming cat, even in a quiet neighbourhood.

This girl still has some “kitten” left in her, so her adopter/family needs to understand that she needs an outlet for her energy. She gets along well with other cats in the Haven, and also with the cat-friendly dog that is there occasionally. We expect she will fit in well with most households, including those with respectful children.

All adoptions are dependent on a successful home check (carried out via video call) and an adoption fee. See What is the adoption procedure at SHE?

If this sweet girl's expressive face, her friendly and open character or her background appeal to you and you are interested in offering her a forever home, please contact us. If you are not familiar with adoption through our organization, we will be happy to tell you all the details.

If Almaia is not the cat for you, or if you are not currently looking for a new feline companion, would you please share her profile in your circle?

The more her information is shared, the more success we will have in finding her the right home. Word of mouth is still the best way for us to find new adopters! Thank you for your help and all you do!

Treasure

This is a adopted cat

Every cat is special, but we would like to introduce you to a friendly and sweet young lady who is really our Treasure, because that is her name.

Rescued in May 2021 as a small orphaned kitten, blind in one eye, Treasure has lived her life in the Haven ever since. Now about three years old, she is a favorite of the Haven team and visitors alike.

Perhaps it is best to let a long-time SHE supporter and adopter tell us about Treasure in her words, from her recent visit to Cairo and the Port in November 2022.

One thing I would like most is an adoption offer for Treasure.

Treasure is wonderfully affectionate and has come to me on every visit and sat on my lap, hugging me and showing me how loving she is. Some of the other cats get jealous and swat her, but she comes back when they're gone and gives me more cuddles. She is blind in one eye but otherwise healthy and enjoys treats!

Treasure gets along well with the other cats in the Haven, as well as with our dogs. We expect her to integrate well into most households, including those with respectful children. She is house trained and fully prepared for travel. For example, she has had her rabies vaccination (and the required laboratory test), her standard cat vaccinations, and she has been spayed and microchipped.

You will notice that she has both eyes, but she can see with only one of them.

Please note: Treasure must be an indoor cat, or if she is allowed outside, only in a completely cat-proof garden (with the special fence) or a catio. Treasure has lived in complete safety since she was a little kitten and we want to ensure that this level of safety is maintained, especially considering her eyesight.

Are you looking for a sweet lap cat for company? Then consider our darling.

All offers of adoption are subject to an adoption fee plus a successful home check, carried out via video call. See What is the adoption procedure at SHE?

If you are interested in offering a home to Treasure or would like to learn more please contact local volunteer Walter. We will then contact you within 24 hours.

If you are not interested in adopting right now, please consider sharing this information about Treasure where you can or spreading the word about it to acquaintances who are looking for a cat.

Lizabet

If you've been a part of the Haven family for a while, you know that Koky's husband doesn't bring her flowers, jewelry or chocolate – he brings her cats!

In early June 2022, he messaged her from his office. There was a mother cat and a kitten nearby that he always fed, but unfortunately the mother cat was killed by a car. Only the little kitten was left and he wanted to know if he could take her home.

And so it was that little Lizabet found her way to Koky's house and after her vaccinations to the Haven. Our sweet princess is less than a year old at the time of this writing (March 2023) but is ready and excited to find a home of her own.

Given how sweet and friendly she is, Koky almost considered keeping Lizabet for herself, but decided against it given the other cats she has, plus the revolving door of little kittens and fosters. From the videos you can tell that this girl loves attention. Her adopted human(s) will be her first full-time experience with humans. She does well with other cats and also with a cat-friendly dog.

Based on the personality we've seen, her closest connection will likely be with her person(s). We expect she would fit in well with most households, including those with respectful children. However, it's important to remember that she's still young, so she may want to jump out from behind a chair or run after little feet; that's what kittens do.

Like all our cats, Lizabet is sterilized, microchipped, vaccinated against rabies (with her original laboratory test certificate) and also against standard cat diseases. Any offer of adoption for her is dependent on a successful video home check and an adoption fee. See What is the adoption procedure at SHE?

Lizabet must be an indoor or house cat, or if she is allowed outside, in a completely cat-proof garden (with the special fence) or in a cat run. Except for the first weeks of her life, when her mother was killed, Lizabet lived in complete safety and we want to ensure that this level of safety is maintained.

She has no street sense and does not understand that vehicles are a danger. Therefore, she should not be placed in a situation where she can roam freely, even in quieter residential areas.

If you are interested in offering Lizabet a home, if you have any questions, or if you just want to know more about our adoption process please send a message to local volunteer Walter. We will do our best to contact you within 24 hours.

If you are not interested in adopting at this time, could we ask for your help by sharing her profile where you can?

Zuzu

Since her sweet sisters Callie and Tessa recently had some luck finding adopters, Zuzu is becoming quite concerned that we haven't advertised her yet.

So Miss Zuzu, this one is for you!

To remind you of the background, Zuzu arrived with her mother and sisters in June 2021 when the Haven night worker called Koky around midnight. A woman had knocked on the Haven's door, carrying a trash can containing a mama cat and her three kittens. The cat had given birth in her garden and the woman didn't want her there. We were full at the time, but the woman said if we didn't accept the cats, she would just dump them on the street.

And so Zuzu, Callie and Tessa, along with mom Tara, all came to live in the Haven. Zuzu turns two years old this summer, after spending just a few weeks of her life in the Haven. She is affectionate, funny and playful and is a favorite of visitors. Keep in mind that she has never had her own home or her own people, so we expect she will be thrilled when the time comes!

Despite being almost two years old, this little lady still has a lot of “kitten” in her and loves to play with interesting toys and seek attention from people who seem interested in her. Due to her easy-going nature, we expect her to fit in well with most households, including those with another friendly cat and/or respectful children. She will likely develop a strong bond of trust with her new person(s).

Because she has lived her life within the safety of the Haven, Zuzu must either be an indoor cat or in a cat run or completely cat-proof yard (with the special enclosure). A standard fence is not sufficient. It is our experience that the SHE cats do not see vehicles as a danger. Even on the quietest roads or dead-end streets, our cats have suffered life-threatening injuries. We must ensure that Zuzu receives the same level of safety in her new home as she is used to in the Haven.

No exceptions, please. We believe that indoor cats can live happy and contented lives with the right attention and daily playtime.

Zuzu is a very intelligent cat; you can see that just by looking at her and studying her eyes. Some SHE adopters have had success leash or harness training their cats, and that could well be an option for Zuzu if both parties are willing to try it. We can provide advice and guidance on the best way to do this.

Zuzu has been vaccinated against standard cat diseases and rabies. She will travel with her original rabies blood test results from a certified laboratory. Like all our cats, Zuzu is sterilized and microchipped. She is potty trained.

All adoptions are dependent on a successful home check (carried out via video call) and an adoption fee. See page What is the adoption procedure at SHE? .

If this graceful red-haired girl has caught your attention and you would like to offer to adopt her (or just to find out more), then send a message. We will do our best to contact you within 24 hours. We're also happy to answer questions about adoption through SHE, and anything else you have in mind.

If you're not in the market for a new cat right now, or if Zuzu doesn't seem like the right choice for you, can you help us by sharing this link where you can? (see sharing options at the bottom of this post)

Or by spreading existence across the Safe Haven Egypt? We get the majority of our new adopters through word of mouth, so please help us spread the word!

Our team, including Zuzu, thank you for your help and continued support.