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Mooji

Name: Mooji

Age: Approximately 2.5 years old.

Gender: Female, sterilized.

Behavior/character: Mooji is a very friendly and affectionate cat.

Medication/Health: As far as we know, Mooji has no health problems.

Social with people: Mooji is very people oriented, she loves to get attention and be petted. She is a master at giving headbutts.

Social with other cats and dogs: Mooji is friendly towards other cats and the cat-friendly dog in her apartment in 'the haven'.

How the cat ended up in the haven: It was the end of January when suddenly children stood in front of the gate of 'the haven' with Mooji in their hands. The children saw that Mooji was being chased on the street by a group of street dogs and they had saved her from the dogs. After that they immediately went with Mooji to 'the haven' where Kareema immediately took her inside.

Fuzzy

Age: 10 years or older.

Gender: Male castrated.

Behavior/character: Fuzzy is a calm and friendly tomcat.

Not a lap cat, but I think he'll be more approachable in a quieter environment.

Medication/health: Fuzzy is estimated to be 10 years or older, he was found blind on the street. As far as known, there are no other problems with his health.

Social with people: Fuzzy really likes to be cuddled, so you can hear him purring loudly.

Fuzzy has been tested for FIV/FeLV in January 2025 and is FIV positive. He is now in the latent phase. Without any symptoms. How long that will last is impossible to say. When in the progressive phase, these cats can often still have a long and good life with treatment.

Social with other cats and dogs: Fuzzy is social towards cats and cat-friendly dogs.

How did the cat end up in the haven: Kareema first saw a post about Fuzzy's brother, also blind and 10 years or older and alone on the street. They immediately took him off the street. About a month later, the same reporter saw Fuzzy, also blind and completely alone, walking and contacted Kareema. Kareema then immediately went to rescue him from the street. How these two guys of 10+ years were able to survive on the busy streets of Cairo, no idea. It is suspected that these two elderly gentlemen first had an owner together and that this owner may have passed away. It could well be that the family of their owner just threw the two of them out on the street. Fuzzy's brother died not long after he came to 'the haven' from the effects of diabetes.

Case

Name: Cas

Age: approximately 4 months old.

Gender: Male, still being castrated.

Behaviour/character: Very playful young tomcat, he lets himself be picked up.

Medication/health: Cas is a healthy young male cat, has been vaccinated and will soon be neutered.

Social with people: Cas is very playful and social towards people.

Social with other cats and dogs: Cas is social with other cats but sometimes very busy. A real 'havens angel' 🙂 Dogs is not yet known.

How the cat ended up in the haven: Kareema tried in vain to catch Cas for days because he was wandering alone on the busy streets of Cairo. On December 31st she finally succeeded and Cas became the last rescued cat of 2024. Cas hardly slept the first night, he only played with toys he had never had and ate the tasty cat food. He quickly developed into a lively playful boy.

Pancho

In early July 2024, Pancho was found all alone in the busy streets of Cairo.

He couldn't walk, his hindquarters were paralyzed. After they got him off the street they took x-rays of his back and there was good hope that he would be able to walk again one day.

After a while of TLC and vitamin injections, Pancho can walk again. His gait is a bit wobbly but he experiences no hindrance from it at all.

He is now estimated to be 3 years old. And therefore born in 2022.

Pancho is a very cuddly and sweet tomcat who follows you around to get attention. He is a lap cat.

Like all SHE cats, Pancho has received his vaccination against common cat diseases and rabies. He has been dewormed and has had an anti-flea treatment. Pancho is neutered and microchipped. And he knows how to use the litter box.

He is social towards other cats and cat-friendly dogs.

As an ex-street cat who has found safety in Haven, we attach great importance to him finding safety in his new home. Therefore, Pancho must be an indoor cat. Or only come outside in really safe circumstances. Free roaming through the neighborhood is not allowed.

Who can give Pancho a home and cuddles? Is it you? View our adoption procedure. And if you have any questions – please – ask!

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December 2024

Dotty

This is an withdrawn cat. This cat is no longer available for adoption.

Dotty was found blind and in very poor condition on the street in the summer of 2022 by people who posted about it on Facebook.

When Kareema, the owner of Haven, saw this message, she immediately went to catch Dotty. Dotty spent a few months in a foster home to get stronger and better. Dotty has been in Haven since the end of October 2022.

Dotty is estimated to have been born in the spring of 2022. So she is a little younger than 3 years old (January 2025).

Dotty is a cheerful affectionate cat, loves cuddles, loves human attention. Will not push but once you start cuddling you will not lose her.

So Dotty is blind, which is nothing that should stop an adopter. Blind cats are very self-reliant. That is really not a problem. For the rest, there are no known special health conditions. An optional FIV/FeLV test is available.

Dotty is social with other cats and cat-friendly dogs. Like all SHE cats, Dotty has received her basic vaccination against common cat diseases and rabies. She has been dewormed and has undergone an anti-flea treatment. Dotty is sterilized and chipped.

Even blind cats know where to find the litter box.

Who can and wants to give this cutie a home? Cuddle her and pamper her. – When she snuggles up next to you and you actually want to get up but you still stay there as long as possible so as not to disturb her?

Then take a look at our adoption procedure. And don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions!

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Barbossa

Barbossa was surrendered to the Haven by his owners a few weeks ago.

The owners no longer wanted him because he had gone blind in one eye and were going to dump him on the streets if Kareema didn't take him into the Haven.

Kareema couldn't let this happen of course. She quickly took Barbossa inside because Barbossa doesn't stand a chance on the busy streets of Cairo because he has always lived indoors.

The eye that he is blind in will soon be removed, so he is now a one-eyed person.

Barbossa is estimated to be 3 years old (date of birth +/- 12-2021). He is a friendly boy, is calm, loves to be petted. But he will not impose himself and ask for attention.

Not yet a lap cat but there is certainly room for improvement. Basbossa is good with other cats and cat friendly dogs.

Like all SHE cats, he has received his vaccinations against common cat diseases and against rabies. He has had a deworming and anti-flea treatment. He is chipped and neutered. Barbossa is litter-box trained.

Barbossa is not an ex-street cat. He is an ex-house cat. He is looking for a home where he will be appreciated more than his previous owners.

Who will promise not to cast Barbossa out again? Is that you? – Check out our adoption procedure. And please don't hesitate to contact us for questions.

December 2024

Jamila

This is a temporary reserved cat. This status typically lasts for a week.
This is so that an interested party can think about a possible adoption proposal. It is still possible to apply as a reserve.

Jamila is a very friendly cat who is very people-oriented.

Location cat? 6th October City, Egypt – adoption to Belgium/Netherlands

Reason for rehoming? Former street cat.

How did the cat end up in the harbor?

When Kareema arrived at the SHE not long ago, she found a carrier case with a cat in it next to the harbor. In this carrier case was the beautiful and people-oriented Jamila. It happens all too often, unfortunately, that Egyptians acquire a cat and later dump it on the streets when their life changes or they no longer want the cat. Luckily for Jamila, her previous owner did not dump her on the busy streets of Cairo but put her in a carrier case next to the harbor. Even though the harbor was completely full with about 250 to 300 cats, Kareema could not leave her on the streets and took Jamila inside.

Age? 2 to 3 years old (born +/- 06-2022)

Chipped? YES

Gender? Female

Made sterile? Yes

Vaccinated? YES, Rabies & Common Cat Diseases

Defleaed? YES

Dewormed? YES

Is the cat house trained? YES

Socialized with people?

Jamila is a very friendly cat who is very people oriented. She follows you everywhere you go for a cuddle or a pat. She loves dreamies, for this she follows you everywhere and stands up to you. I am pretty sure Jamila will become a lap cat in no time once she feels comfortable in her forever home.

Socialized with pets? Jamila gets along very well with other cats and dogs that are cat-friendly.

Behavior/character? Jamila is a calm friendly cat.

Medication/health? No known problems, Jamila is a healthy young cat.

Not tested for FIV/FeLV yet. Option to get tested available.

Equipment? 2 eyes, 2 ears, 4 legs, 1 tail

Indoor cat? YES

Batata

❗ This is a confirmed cat. This one is no longer available for adoption. ❗

Our boy Batata from Safe Haven Egypt (SHE) in Cairo has not had much luck in his young life so far and is now hoping for a New Year's miracle to find his forever home!

This young cat has already experienced more loss than most.

After his owner passed away, the grieving Batata was abandoned by his family and left to fend for himself on the dangerous streets of Cairo. For an indoor cat, it was a terrifying ordeal: deafening traffic, hostile street cats, hungry stray dogs, and no idea how to find food or shelter.

Luckily, Koky, the founder of SHE, rescued him and placed him in a foster home where he could recover. Unfortunately, his foster mother had to leave the country after only three months. So today (as of December 26, 2024) he was brought to the Haven, where he now has to deal with the shelter situation.

Batata is about 2 years old and has no known health problems.

During his stay at the shelter he was fully prepared for adoption: dewormed, flea treated, chipped, vaccinated and castrated.

He is already eligible to travel to Canada and the US and from February he will also be ready to join families in the EU, Switzerland or the UK after completing the required waiting period.

Batata is not only incredibly affectionate, but also beautiful! His luxurious long coat is a mix of soft white and silver-grey with a striking symmetrical tabby pattern. His large amber eyes are enchanting and full of warmth.

Batata is very attached to people, loving and very cuddly. The coming days and weeks will show how well he gets along with the other cats and the two dogs in the shelter. Today, on his first day in the Haven, he clearly feels safer on elevated places.

One thing is clear though: he loves human touch and attention.

Batata is an indoor cat, but he would probably enjoy a secure balcony or an enclosed outdoor space once he gets used to it. More importantly, he needs to find a family that gives him love and stability, where he can finally feel safe and cherished… for life.

If you are willing to provide Batata with a lifetime of care, love and safety, then we would like to hear from you!

And also see our adoption procedure.

Sefu

❗ This is an reserved cat. This one is no longer available for adoption at this time. ❗

Introducing Sefu, one of Haven's many blind cats.

Sefu is estimated to have been born around June 2024.

Koky, the owner of Haven, describes him as 'a very sweet one'. – A very sweet one.

He is very affectionate, very friendly. And he can be picked up.

Sefu is functionally blind. He still has his eyes but he can probably only see shadows.

Like all SHE cats, Sefu has received his basic vaccination against common cat diseases and rabies. Anti-worm treatment and flea control.

He is chipped and neutered. And litter box trained.

Sefu can only be adopted if he will end up in a safe environment. He must be an indoor cat. Or be able to go outside in controlled safe circumstances.

The aspect of his blindness is not something a prospective adopter should be concerned about. Blind cats are very self-reliant.

Who can offer this sweet boy a home? If you recognize yourself in this, please send the text over read the adoption procedure. And if you have any questions please don't hesitate to to ask those questions.

Although Sefu is unique a 'cat for adoption' is not. – Sharing this profile would be greatly appreciated. Buttons for that are at the bottom of this post.

December 2024

Pumpkin

Pumpkin's temporary home has been Haven since August 2024.

When she arrived at Haven she had cloudy eyes. Pumkin was given eye drops and they helped. The cloudiness in her eyes is mostly gone. It is suspected that she has about 80% vision.

Her right ear is damaged. It is not clear how this happened. – Just to be clear; Pumpkin is not deaf.

We estimate that she was born in June 2024, so she is still very young.

Like all SHE cats, she has received her vaccinations. This against common cat diseases and rabies. She is also chipped and sterilized. Has received her deworming and anti-flea treatment.

And is also litter box trained.

She is very friendly. Loves cuddles. And is – no surprise since she is so young – very playful.

A visitor to Haven had the following to say about Pumpking;

Pumpkin is really one of my favorites!

Very calm and waiting but once you have touched her or looked at her once she only wants attention. She will not push anyone else aside just to be petted, she waits her turn.

In one eye you can still see a whitish haze/discoloration, but this does not bother her at all.

Maud, visitor to Haven in December 2024

Pumpkin gets along well with other cats and also cat-friendly dogs.

We care about the safety of our SHE cats. 'win for life' Pumpkin won the lottery by getting off the streets and into Haven. – Pumpkin is safe in Haven.

It should be the same in her adoptive family.

Some people believe that it is cruel to forbid a cat to roam freely. – There is no discussion about this here.

A SHE adoption cat must be an indoor cat. Or if it goes outside, it must be in a very well-sealed outdoor area or cat run, that is also fine.

And anyone who wants to walk the adopted cat on a leash is welcome to do so.

Anyone who does not want to keep a cat under these conditions should not go to Safe Haven Egypt.

Another practical thing: due to regulations with the rabies vaccination, the earliest Pumkin can travel is February 2025.

Which in practice will not really cause a delay as you will understand if you our adoption procedure reads.