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Mister Pappy

In Haven are many cats. And there is large range of the type of cats that found a spot in our rescue. Most common ones are the short hair ones.

But all types and colours can and do show up. Also the fancy ones. That are the type cats that are in favor of local Egyptian families who seek a cat. But that does not mean those are safe to not get kicked out. The reasons are usually very thin. Like in the case of Mister Pappy ‘We don’t want him anymore, kids need to study’.

Those fancy house cats do poorly on the streets. Mister Pappy came directly from his former home to Haven. The best that could happen in his situation.

Mister Pappy is estimated to be born end of 2023. So he about 2 years old now. He has received his vaccinations and his castrated.

As a former house cat he is used to living in a home and is litter box trained. He has experience with children. Mister Pappy is a playful cat. It his expected he will become even more fluffy when aging than he is currently.

The only known negative point is that he allegedly distracts children who needs to study.

Mister Pappy almost ended up on the streets, where he probably would have died soon. Who ever adopts him needs to be able to offer him a safe place. That means he needs to be an indoor cat. With preventive steps taken to secure windows and other risk factors.

If you think you can that person please look at our adoption process. And please do not hesitate to contact us.

Benny

❗ This is an adopted cat ❗

Handsome Benny joined ‘the Haven’ early 2025.

Benny is handicapped, he has a deformation on both his hind legs. It remains unknown if he was born with it or if he has been hit by a car or motorcycle while roaming the streets of Caïro.

Luckily Benny is able to use the litter box well, he doesn’t need help emptying his bladder or intestine. Kareema Ibraheem, who runs the shelter, even thinks he would be okay with climbing stairs.

Benny is a very friendly, young chap that gets along very good with all humans and the other dogs and cats at ‘the Haven’. He is estimated to be about 12 months old at the moment. So he is probably born end of 2024.

Benny is ready to travel. He has been de-wormed, flea-treated, neutered, micro-chipped. And has completed all necessary vaccinations against common feline diseases and rabies, making him eligible to travel to the UK, EU, Switzerland, USA, and Canada.

For safety reasons, Safe Haven Egypt only adopts cats into indoor homes. This is extra important for Benny because he is handicapped.

Of course, Benny would love a secure outdoor space, like a cat-proofed balcony or enclosed garden area.

Who can give Benny a safe and loving home? If that is you please contact us. And take a look at our adoption procedure.

Caramel

❗ This a reserved cat. This cat is not longer available. ❗

It was August 2024 when Kareema saw a post about a paralyzed kitten lying somewhere along a busy road in Cairo. The kitten had supposedly been beaten with a stick. Fortunately, the young kitten wasn’t paralyzed. Thanks to good nutrition, vitamins, and supplements, he gained strength and was able to walk more and more. He now walks reasonably well, only limping slightly on one back leg. His first sponsor named this handsome fellow Caramel.

Caramel is a very affectionate young male cat, he follows Kareema, the staff, and any visitors to the haven like he is their shadow. Nothing is too much for Caramel to ask for attention. During my visit to the haven, he would sometimes hang out in the bars of the cat run so I could pet him. Caramel gets along well with other cats at the haven.

Like all SHE cats, Caramel has received his vaccinations against common feline diseases and rabies. Caramel is microchipped, dewormed, and flea-treated. He is neutered and litter-box trained.

We attach great importance to the safety of our SHE cats. A SHE cat for adoption must be an indoor cat. Because Caramel limps slightly on one hind leg, this is especially important for him. A well-enclosed outdoor area or cat run is also ideal.

Who will fall for this super affectionate, young, and handsome guy and offer him his forever home? Interested? Contact one of the admins or moderators, we’re happy to help.

For more information about the adoption process, click the link below: https://safehavenegypt.net/adoptionprocedure

Mowgli

❗ This a reserved cat. This cat is not longer available. ❗

Not long ago, Kareema saw a message about a white male cat roaming the streets, in search for food. His fur was completely dirty, full of tangles, and his eyes were dirty. This beautiful white cat with two different colored eyes likely once belonged to someone, but unfortunately, we’ll never know how he ended up on the streets. He came to “The Haven” and was named Mowgli by his first sponsor.

Mowgli is a male cat, he is about 3 years old. He’s friendly and affectionate towards people. At “The Haven,” Mowgli gets along well with the young kittens and female cats, but he’s not a fan of other tomcats.

Like all SHE cats, Mowgli has received his vaccinations against common feline diseases and rabies. Mowgli is microchipped, dewormed, and flea treated. He’s also neutered and litter-box trained.

We attach great importance to the safety of our SHE cats. A SHE cat for adoption must be an indoor cat. A well-enclosed outdoor area or cat run is also suitable.

Who will fall for this beautiful, friendly, and affectionate white tomcat with his beautiful eyes? Interested? Contact one of the admins or moderators; we’re happy to help.

For more information about the adoption process, click the link below: https://safehavenegypt.net/adoptionprocedure

Lucky

It was May 18, 2024 when Kareema – the manager of the catrescue – was already busy in front of ‘the haven’ from 6 am.

When Kareema was driving home in the evening, suddenly several cars stopped in front of her, she saw a small kitten sitting under one of the cars and stopped her car too.

After chasing the kitten back and forth across the road for about 15 minutes, the kitten hid in the engine compartment of a car.

Luckily, the car driver waited patiently until Kareema was able to get the kitten out of the engine about 30 minutes later. Kareema took the little kitten home and later took him to ‘the haven’ where the kitten was aptly named Lucky by his first sponsor.

Lucky is estimated to be about 1 year old, his estimated date of birth is around March 2025. Lucky is missing a piece of his right ear, fortunately he is not bothered by this at all.

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

Lucky is ready to pack his bags and move to his forever home.

Lucky is very friendly towards people, he loves to get attention.

Lucky also gets along well with the other cats and cat-friendly dogs in ‘the haven’.

We attach great importance to the safety of our SHE cats. A SHE adoption cat must be an indoor cat. Because Lucky has been used to the safe environment of ‘the haven’ since he was a kitten, this is extra important to him. A very well-sealed outdoor area or cat run is of course also good.

Is anyone interested in giving this very sweet and affectionate young boy a safe and loving home?

Then take a look at our adoption procedure. And don’t hesitate to contact us.

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Otis

In April 2024, Kareema received a message from one of her regular taxi drivers. In the building where the taxi driver lived, a kitten had gotten stuck in the elevator door as it was closing.

The kitten was in very bad condition and was taken to the vet and operated on. After a week of intensive care the kitten came to ‘the haven’ where he has been ever since.

The kitten was named Otis by his first sponsor.

Otis is estimated to be born around March 2024. And therefore approximately 1 year old.

Otis had a broken jaw when he was found. He had surgery for this. He needed intensive care for one week after the surgery.

Now he is a healthy young cat, with no known health problems.

Otis is very friendly and affectionate towards people.

He will come and sit on your lap for a cuddle as soon as you sit down. He loves to be petted all the time. Otis gets along well with the other cats and cat-friendly dogs at ‘the haven’.

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

We attach great importance to the safety of our SHE cats. A SHE adoption cat must be an indoor cat. A very well-sealed outdoor space or cat run is of course also good.

Is anyone interested in giving this very cuddly lap cat a safe and loving home?

Then check it out our adoption procedure. And don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.

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Texas

In late 2024, a photo of a cat missing part of his back leg started circulating among animal rescuers in Cairo. He was rescued, taken to our shelter, and received the medical care he needed. – And got the name ‘Texas’ from his sponsor.

At first, it looked like the remaining part of Texas’ back leg could be saved. He moved around surprisingly well.

But over time, the area kept getting sore and had to be treated several times. In the end, our vet decided the best option was to fully amputate the leg. His wound has now healed, and Texas is ready to begin a new chapter in his life.

He’s estimated to be born around November 2023. So he is now about 1.5 years old. During his recovery, he was also microchipped, vaccinated, and neutered. He still needs to complete the waiting period required for international travel. Starting July 2025, Texas will be cleared to travel to the EU, Switzerland, the UK, the USA, or Canada.

Texas is a stunning young cat – active and playful. He has strikingly bright, differently coloured eyes. This iris heterochromia is more common in all-white cats but quite unusual in cats with mixed fur like Texas.

Our shelter manager, Koky, does not think that Texas is feral. However, at the moment, he is still shy with humans. She believes that with gentle care and patience, he will learn to trust.

With other cats – and even the two shelter dogs – he is very friendly. He would do best in a quiet home without small children, where he is not pressured and is allowed to gain confidence at his own pace. A confident group of resident cats could help him settle in, or he could bring a trusting cat buddy with him to his new home.

Shy cats like Texas often turn into the biggest cuddle bugs over time, though, of course, there are no guarantees.

What he truly needs is someone who will love him just the way he is.

Since we prioritize safety for our rescue cats, we only adopt into indoor homes. For Texas, who has only three legs, this is extra important. However, a secured balcony, cat-safe garden, or outdoor catio would be a lovely bonus though not a requirement.

Can you be his special person for Texas? – That would be exceptional. Please check out our adoption procedure if you think you could be the human for Texas. And please contact us about it.

Pandora

It was December 2024, when Kareema found three little kittens dumped next to ‘the haven’. She quickly took the three little ones inside and they ended up in the safety of ‘the haven’. The kittens were named Spider, Paisly and Pandora.

Pandora gets along well with the other cats and the cat-friendly dogs in ‘the haven’. Pandora is very friendly towards people.

Pandora is estimated to be around 8 months old, her estimated date of birth is around July 2024.

Pandora is a healthy boy. Despite his white color, he is not deaf as white cats often are.

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

Pandora is ready to pack his bags and move.

We attach great importance to the safety of our SHE cats. A SHE adoption cat must be an indoor cat. Because Pandora is used to the safe environment of ‘the haven’ from kittenhood, this is extra important for him. A very well-sealed outdoor space or cat run is of course also good.

Pandora is the only one of the 3 kittens that has not yet been adopted.

Who will fall for this handsome young gentleman with his beautiful blue eyes and offer him a loving and safe home?

Is that you? – Then take a look our adoption procedure. And don’t hesitate to contact us for questions.

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Cory

Cory is one of the many blind kittens that Kareema has rescued from the busy streets of Cairo, which is a good thing, since blind kittens don’t stand a chance of surviving on the streets.

He is estimated to be around 5 years old. So he was probably born in 2020.

Cory is a calm cat, friendly to all other cats and cat-friendly dogs. He is shy towards people and does not let himself be petted. He is a non-touch cat.

That can certainly change. The chance is even considerable. In Haven, the cats cannot get the personal attention that an adopter can give. And the hustle and bustle with the many other cats is not ideal to gain trust.

With love and a patient attitude, much is possible. But ultimately there is no guarantee. Whoever takes Corry into their home can hope that he will become a lap cat. But must be able to accept that this may not happen.

Cory is completely blind and has a crooked position of his head, which he holds slightly to the right. He experiences no discomfort from this, he manages fine in ‘the haven’. Cory has no other known health problems.

He has received his basic vaccination against common cat diseases and rabies. And an anti-flea treatment and anti-worm treatment. Cory is litter box trained and neutered.

We attach great importance to a safe home environment for our cats, therefore Cory must be an indoor cat.

Check it out our adoption procedure and don’t hesitate to contact us for questions.

Gerry

Gerry was found on the street by a kind lady who took him home. Because he was injured on his right front leg she later operated on him.

His right front leg has been amputated. As far as we know, Gerry is otherwise a healthy cat.

Unfortunately, that sweet lady couldn’t keep him and she contacted Kareema and so Gerry came to ‘the haven’ after the operation to recover.

Gerry is not yet very social with people. Gerry is very focused on food. He is therefore a shy cat. A ‘non-touch cat’.

Gerry is estimated to have been born around June 2023, so around 2 years old.

So he is not yet social with people. With treats he almost dares to make contact with an outstretched hand. So while shy he is not very shy. It is not like he hides away or runs away.

Understand that he is (not yet) a cuddlier. He could become one, probably even, given time. Trust must be earned and granted. If not you must respect his boundaries as is.

Gerry is very social with other cats and okay with cat-friendly dogs.

Like all cats he has received his basic vaccinations against common cat diseases and rabies. He has received his flea and worm treatment. He is neutered and litter box trained.

Many people have gone to great lengths and expense to rescue Gerry from the streets and make him available for adoption. We want Gerry to end up in a safe environment.

And that means not being able to walk around freely in the neighborhood. Not even if it is a quiet neighborhood. – Gerry must be a house cat or only come outside in a very safe enclosed outdoor area.

Who can offer Gerry a home? – If you think you can, take a look the adoption procedure. And don’t hesitate to contact us.