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❗ 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.

Not long ago, Kareema, who manages the rescue, saw a post about a cat that had likely been hit by a car, dragging its hind legs behind it. Because a paralyzed cat doesn’t stand a chance of surviving in the busy streets of Cairo.

Kareema immediately had her rescued from the streets. That is how the cat came to “The Haven,” where her first sponsor named her Maria.

Maria is estimated to be born in 2023. So about 3 years old. She has is paralyzed from behind, which doesn’t bother her much.

Fortunately, she can still use the litter box independently; her bladder doesn’t need to be emptied manually. Maria gets along well with the other cats at “The Haven.”

She’s very affectionate towards people and loves being cuddled and receiving attention.

Like all SHE cats, Maria has received all her vaccinations against common feline diseases and rabies. Maria is micro chipped, de-wormed and has received an de flee treatment. Maria is spayed and litter-box trained. Maria will be ready to pack her bags in October.

We attach great importance to the safety of our SHE cats. A SHE cat adopted must be an indoor cat, because Maria is paralyzed this especially important for her. A well-enclosed outdoor area or cat run is also beneficial.

Who will fall for this super affectionate lady and offer her a loving forever home? Interested? Send us a message. We are happy to help.

And please take a look at our adoption procedure.