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Sassafras

Our cuddly tortoiseshell cat Sassafras is looking for a home again!

Sassafras was admitted to Haven with her mother and four siblings when she was just one day old. Luckily all the babies survived!

The mother cat was named Tiggy by our sponsors and has already been adopted, as have two of her kittens.

In addition to Sassafras, her handsome brother Alfie is still looking for his forever home. We would of course like to place them together, but that is not a must.

Sassafras is now 2 years old and enjoys every cuddle she can get at the Haven. Although she does well there and socializes with the other fluff balls, she is desperate for the attention and love, which only her own family can give her.

Would you grant Sassafras' wish?

Like all SHE cats, Sassafras is sterilized, deflead, dewormed, chipped and vaccinated.

She can fly to Europe, Canada and the US and of course travels with a negative rabies certificate and all necessary documents.

SHE attaches great importance to the safety of its rescued cats. Therefore, they will not be allowed to roam freely in their new home. Of course they would be happy with a well-secured balcony or a cat-proof garden.

If you are interested in our cats, you can find more information about the adoption procedure here. And don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions!

November 2024

Deedee

Deedee on the street in March 2021

Deedee was born around December 2020 and came to us in March 2021 after a video of her acting strangely. This seemed to indicate a neurological problem.

We managed to rescue her from the street and bring her to Haven. She was very scared at first,

Thanks to B12 vitamin injections, her condition improved significantly.

Deedee has been at the Haven for three years and has no known health problems. She does have a tendency to tilt her head a little to the left, but this does not hinder her in her daily life.

When Deedee arrived at our home, she was very shy, but now she allows herself to be touched by Koky, the manager of the Port, and she likes to get close. We expect that after adoption it will not take much effort to get Deedee used to her new owner and to gain trust.

NB; Deedee is not a ready-made cuddle cat.

She gets along well with other cats and dogs and is litter box trained.

Like all Safe Haven Egypt cats, Deedee has received her basic vaccinations against common cat diseases and rabies, has been microchipped and has undergone deworming and anti-flea treatment. She has been sterilized and must be kept as an indoor cat, although she can go outside in a catio or a very well-enclosed garden.

When adopted, Deedee comes with a negative rabies laboratory certificate, a sturdy cat box and all necessary documentation.

We ask a potential adopter read our adoption procedure. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

April 2024

*Cat with personality. She is really friendly.*

Ruskin

March 2023. After a typical long tiring day, Koky, the manager of Safe Haven Egypt, was on his way home from Haven. And she encounters a cat that almost ends up under her wheels.

Koky picked up the cat, which was caught without any problems. After reporting about this incident in the SHE Facebook group, the cat was named Ruskin and her first sponsor.

We estimate that Ruskin was born around the end of December 2022, beginning of 2023.

Ruskin is a very friendly girl. She likes to sit with people and follow them. She doesn't like being picked up.

She has been sterilized. Has received her vaccinations against common cat diseases and rabies. Has had deworming treatments and anti-flea treatment. Know how to use the litter box. And also has a microchip.

As you can see, she is now a beautiful adult tortoiseshell cat. And ready to find her own home.

Can you imagine Ruskin lying next to you on the couch? Softly humming as she presses against you? – Take a quick look at the top of this text! – If there is none 'This is a reserved cat' then this can be done effectively.

You have read how Ruskin was literally picked up off the street. That must never happen again. Above all, she must have a safe home. As an indoor cat or a cat with access to a fully enclosed outdoor area.

Know that Ruskin gets along well with other cats. So that's no problem for the longest time!

Can you give Ruskin a place in your home and in your heart?

Then check it out our adoption procedure. And please don't hesitate to contact us for questions. Or if you just know and want to be a candidate to adopt Ruskin.

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.

Currently no room in your plan for Kichõ? Maybe you know who can give a home to a cat that is more difficult to place? – Sharing is caring! (buttons at the bottom)

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.

Mariette

May 2023. – A video is making the rounds on Facebook of a pitiful pile of cats in Cairo infested with flies and with a badly inflamed mouth. – It's the kind of video that makes you want to reach through the screen to help that creature. (video somewhere below)

Sint Koky acted. – The pile of misery came to Haven and was given the name Mariette.

Some cats in this situation don't make it. – Mariette made it.

We suspect that Mariette was born around March 2023. - So she is now 1 year old. Mariette has become a beautiful calico cat. There's nothing wrong with her. But the experience on the street has not made her social.

Mariette is not wild. But 'shy'. Currently, she can only be touched to a very limited extent by a trusted human.

This may change. Shy cats can become very affectionate cats who want nothing more than to cuddle. – But that is certainly not certain. A cat like Mariette needs love and patience. But also respect for the boundaries that Mariette sets. Forcing it is certainly not a good idea.

Mariette has no problems with other cats and cat-friendly dogs.

Like all SHE cats, it has been sterilized. Has received a Rabies vaccination and basic vaccination against common cat diseases. An anti-worm treatment and anti-flea treatment. She is litter box trained.

The last thing we want is for a SHE cat to end up back in danger from the streets. Mariette must be an indoor cat. Or have a garden that she can't get out of.

Who can give our miracle cat a home? – A home with sweet attention. With acceptance that Mariette may never be a cuddle cat.

Please read our adoption procedure Please. And don't hesitate to contact us for questions or an offer to share your home with Mariette.

Mariette on the street

Pere Noel

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.

If you want to read more about 'living with an FIV cat; ' This is a Dutch-language Facebook group for people with an FIV cat and this is a similar English speaking group. – Also read the 'info sheet FIV' at the bottom of this message.

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.

We are asking potential adopters to go through our adoption procedure. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.

November 2024

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!