These cats were up for adoption. But their availability for adoption was withdrawn. – Most likely reason is serious medical problems with the cat or death.
Beatrice came to attention through a Facebook post on June 7, 2023 by a group trying to save cats in Cairo and Giza. A call for help for a cat in extreme distress.
Clearly a domestic cat that has been accidentally or - more likely deliberately - taken from the safety of its former home to die on the street.
Safe Haven Egypt was able to help in this case and this shadow of a cat came to Haven.
Whether a cat in such a terrible condition can still be saved is always a question mark. But Beatrice pulled through. Thanks to the support of SHE community who sponsored her medical expenses. She is a SHE miracle cat.
Beatrice is estimated to be 2 to 3 years old. She is a very, very friendly cat. You can pick her up. She likes to cuddle.
Beatrice is virtually blind. She can probably still see a little bit.
She has not only lost her sight due to her neglect, but also liver problems. She eats special veterinary diet food. Beatrice eats well.
The severity of the liver problems is not really clear. There are indications that this is not too bad.
A potential adopter for Beatrice can request medical advice from their own veterinarian based on Beatrice's blood tests. This is the most recent blood test available. New research can be done upon request.
Like all SHE cats, Beatrice has been sterilized and has received her vaccinations against common cat diseases. Rabies vaccine campaign. She has been shipped. And she has undergone a deworming treatment and anti-flea treatment. And she is litter box trained.
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.
Haven has more than 250 cats. For some cats, their entire history is clear from the point they were found on the street, fell out of their former owner's window, or someone came to dump them at Haven.
This is not so clear about Cocopuff. The earliest mention of Cocopuff is from August 2021. She was in Haven at the time and was in the group for which there was a call for sponsorship to pay for the sterilization.
Most likely, Cocopuff, like so many others, was found as a heavily infected kitten on the street and brought to Haven.
Infections in the eyes of kittens are common. Sometimes the medication can save them. Sometimes not. Cocopuff has lost her eyes. The eyes have been removed. This trauma has not affected her.
Cocopuff is a very friendly girl. She can give a lot of affection. She will gratefully accept petting. Blind cats – such as Cocopuff – also know perfectly how to use the litter box.
She lives in Haven together with many other cats. And actually she would do better somewhere where it is a bit quieter, less busy. She can certainly be kept with other cats, but not too many.
We suspect that Cocopuff is about 2 years and a half old. She has been staying in Haven for 2 years now, so it is really time for Cocopuff to go on a trip.
She has been made infertile, has been given deworming treatments and vaccination against the most common cat diseases. And she will travel with the negative certificate of the test for rabies.
Some people think that black cats bring bad luck, but nothing could be further from the truth. Who wants to improve each other's lives by bringing Cocopuff into your family?
This is possible after completing the adoption procedure. There is an interview with the adopter and a contribution has to be paid.
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to send a message to see what is possible.
Note about the photos: the photo below is the best available, before the surgery on the eyes. The most recent photo is at the very bottom with eyes removed.
If you follow SHE, you know that Koky's phone is buzzing almost constantly. Messages, calls, texts – all about cats needing help. Unfortunately, due to limited space and resources, we can only help so few cats. Simsim is lucky, in more ways than one.
It was August 2021 when Koky was alerted to a report about a kitten that had fallen from a building – four floors – and was now just lying on the street, not moving.
He was certainly still alive and some people had given some food and water, but other than that he was just left to die.
Unsure if anything could be done other than provide some comfort and human love, Koky arranged for the kitten, named Simsim, to be brought to the Haven. He was weak and couldn't walk, but nothing was broken.
With the right nutrition, medicine and vitamins, Simsim was soon back on his feet. It wasn't long before he was taken to the kitten apartment to socialize with the other pups.
Simsim has been a resident of the Haven for a while and is more than ready for his forever home. He used to greet me in the main apartment every morning and then wanted me to sit down and have a bit of time just for him. He loves cuddles and would be the perfect cat to have
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Claudia Bart, visitor to Haven in October 2023
Simsim is estimated to be approximately three years old at the time of writing. He is an intelligent, gentle and friendly cat. He likes to accept affection and appreciates attention, but he is not a cat that always follows you around. – We make no guarantees once he is in a forever home; personalities sometimes change once cats have their own people.
Simsim should fit well in most households, including those with older, respectful children. He loves other cats as well as people, but could be an only cat if given enough attention and playtime daily.
Simsim is house trained, neutered, chipped and has had his vaccinations, including rabies. He travels with his original rabies blood test certificate and his vaccination record.
Simsim should not be allowed to run loose under any circumstances, not even in a quiet residential area. Like many of our cats, he does not understand the danger of vehicles. We want him to have a long, happy and safe life ahead of him. Simsim should be kept as an indoor cat, but one catio is fine or going outside in a completely cat-proof garden (with special fencing) would be welcome. Some of our adopters who don't have a cat-safe outdoor space have successfully trained their cats to walk with a cat harness, so that's also an option.
That said, we believe that with the right amount of attention, stimulation and involvement, cats can live fulfilling and happy lives as indoor cats. Our team can provide you with advice and guidance in this area.
If you're looking for a friendly, calm and gentle cat as a companion, why not consider our handsome Simsim? Maybe he's just what you're looking for.
If not, would you consider sharing this profile in other groups? We've found that most of our new adopters learn about us from their friends, colleagues, or someone who shared one of our posts. (share options at the bottom of this post)
Please help us spread the news!
This boy has been in the Haven for two years now, without a single offer for adoption. All “preparations” for his journey have been completed; he can pack his bags and fly away to a new life in Britain, the EU, the US or Canada.
If you are interested in offering Simsim a forever home or would like to learn more, be sure to read our adoption procedure.
Do not hesitate to contact us for questions or interest. We are happy to help you.
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.
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!
Ernie, our paralyzed boy, had an adopter but unfortunately passed away before we left.
We're pretty sure the stunningly handsome Ernie once owned his own home. Unfortunately, he fell from a balcony in early December 2022. A kind person rescued him and initially cared for him, but was unable to keep him long-term.
Ernie & getting arrested go together
And so Ernie came to the Haven in mid-December. Unfortunately, his fall left him partially paralyzed and one of his hind legs is dragging behind him. But like so many other disabled cats we've seen, Ernie has been able to adapt.
He still walks, climbs, pulls himself up on chairs or a couch, uses the litter box, plays and does all the other normal things you would expect from a cat. Therefore, there is no reason why Ernie couldn't have a normal forever home like any other cat.
Ernie is estimated to be about 2 years old. His coat has grown fuller and thicker with more elaborate colors since he arrived in the Haven. This long-haired tomcat could easily qualify as a 'cat fashion model' given his good looks and great personality.
It is important to mention that Ernie is not one of Koky's mischievous “angels”. He has a calm and even-tempered temperament and enjoys the company of other felines, people and cat-friendly dogs. If Ernie were given a chance in a home with children, we would recommend that they be older and respectful, understanding his disability.
Ernie is neutered, microchipped, vaccinated against rabies and other common cat diseases. He is a good example to show that physical challenges do not necessarily limit us in what we can and cannot do. As confirmed above, Ernie still uses a litter box.
Going to the litter box is still possible
Ernie needs to be adopted by a loving person/family who wants to keep him safe so we eliminate the chance of other accidents. He must be an indoor/house cat, or if he is allowed outside, only in a cat run or in a cat-proof garden with the special enclosure. An ordinary, standard fence should not stop this boy; we don't want to take any more risks with him. Under no circumstances should he be allowed to roam free.
We charge a one-off adoption fee of £195 ( +/- €220) as an adoption fee. FIV/FeLV testing can be done for the price of the test kit, which costs an additional £15. Adopters are certainly welcome to pay more than our standard rate (our actual transport costs are over £300), but it is never expected or required. Also see What is the adoption procedure at SHE?
Would you like to offer Ernie a forever home? Would you like to talk about what it's like to have a paralyzed cat, or do you have questions about how adoption works at SHE? We are here to help you and answer all those questions. Send message to local volunteer Walter or contact SHE Admin Holly (English or French) and we will do our best to respond within 24 hours.
We couldn't do the work we do without the support of SHE followers and our larger SHE family. Please consider sharing Ernie's post if he's not the cat for you. Thank you for your continued support of SHE and our wonderful cats!
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