We have beautiful cats for adoption, some interesting facts about cats and helpful tips on cat care!

Facts, facts, facts - all about Cats!

 

Fun Facts!

Ailurophilia is the "love of cats."
The Prophet Mohammad (pbuh) kept a cat he called Muezza.
Calico cats are almost always female.
A cat's heart beats twice as fast as a human heart, at 140 to 160 beats per minute.
The nose pad of a cat has a unique pattern, like fingerprints in people.
The life expectancy for an indoor cat is 15 years but only about 3 years for street cats.
Neutered cats live longer, healthier lives and have less behavioural problems than un-neutered.
Cats are partially color blind (but not completely) however their night vision is amazingly good.
Cats can't taste sweets and they shouldn't be vegetarians - they need 4-5x more protein than people (or dogs!) but they can't taste sweetness.

Serious Facts

Did you know that the 2 most common causes of cat death / abandonment are:

Overpopulation – there are just too many cats	Owners not coping with problem cat behaviour
Think before this happens to cats in your care!
Neuter your pets So we can control the population of cats humanely and help maintain the health of pets at the same time. Learn the facts about neutering your pet at CompoundCats.com/neuter	Learn how to live with cats. You don't have to put up with bad cat behaviour or get rid of your pet if it acts badly - train your cat! Check out CatsInternational.org or www.purrfectcatbehavior.com

General information about Cats

Cats have lived with us for thousands of years; in our homes as pets, as wild animals around our towns or farms. Some people love cats, some people are afraid of them. It is important to understand them so we can all live safely.

Do cats make your hair fall out? Are street cats dangerous or white cats are cleaner? Can cats cause infertility? Learn the TRUTH about cats at the Compound Cats info site and use the information to help teach others about them too.

For tips, links and resources about pet cat care, visit our Pet Advice page.
Getting a new cat? Then download our Basic Cat Care info sheet with our advice.

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Are you ready for a Pet Cat?

Before you select a pet cat, remember, cats aren't toys. If you want a fluffy 'thing' to drag around, that doesn’t have a mind of its own, or need care and attention every day – don’t get one. We're not trying to put you off having a pet BUT unlike Pet Shops we are working for the animals. So we'll be less inclined to talk you into taking one and we want to make sure that if you want one, you'll make a good home for one.

Take the Pet Test HERE first to see if you are really ready to have a pet.
It's just 10 questions - and we think you will learn something to!

Cat Fosters - we need you!

Are you interested in a cat but can’t keep one? Hey! - why not foster one instead? Some of these little guys are desperate! If you can provide shelter and care until we can find a permanent home please let us know. Learn more about pet fostering here. And tell your friends about the idea too!

Info for new cat owners.

When you adopt a cat it is normal to expect the cat to be pretty nervous and surprised at being moved in a cat box to a whole new place! There are some important things you should know to make the move easier and safer. Also we have some basic tips on health care for cats and things all new cat owners should learn to keep their pet happy and healthy.

Download the
"Caring for your Cat"
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Adopt a Pet Cat

PAWS doesn't have a shelter and we are not a pet shop that gives away free cats. These cats are with their carers, or foster families. Our vet Lana also has a few cats at her clinic you can visit.

How to adopt a cat; steps 1. 2. 3!

	Scroll through the gallery below to see the cats for adoption and contact the person listed if you would like more information or to arrange a visit
	We'll want to check you'll be a good cat-parent so you may need to complete the adoption application form or answer some questions when you come to visit.
	If we're all happy - you can take your new cat home are give it loads of love! We can help with advice on settling in, pet supplies and health advice for your new friend too.

Our Adoption Gallery

Please neuter your cats

Neutering is a routein surgical proceedure which prevents animals from producing babies. It's the only 100% effective method of birth control for pets.

But Why Neuter?

Your pet can live a longer, healthier life. Your pet will have less chance of contracting diseases through mating and neutering also reduces the risks of some cancers. Pets freed from the drive to breed are less likely to run away to look for a mate - most injuries and diseases are spread among animals when they mate and fight for mates, neutering protects them.

Neutered animals have far less behavioural problems - un-neutered male cats often spray urine to mark terroritory and females can become quite vocal and even appear distressed during their breeding season.
Neutering eliminates these problem bahaviours.

Pregnancy and motherhhood are physically very demanding for a cat and can negatively affect your cat's health. Breeding can start from just 4 months old in females - often they are really too small themselves.

It may sound "un-natural" to neuter - but is any medician or surgery "natural"? We have domesticated and changed the cat over thousands of years and it now lives in an un-natural urban enviroment with us. We should be responsible for the situation and control their numbers and protect their health.

Neutering is protective and it is not haram, as Shaykh Ibn 'Uthaymeen had decided: ...if the operation will not harm them, then there is nothing wrong with it... Fataawa Islamiyyah, 4/448

Protect your pets, help reduce the overpopulation problems!
Neuter your pets today!

For loads more information on what is involved, reasons for and against, read this!

You CAN help street cats too!

Thousands of cats live, breed and die on the streets of Riyadh like vermin - it doesn't have to be this way. We can make a difference. Too many people disregard they because they look dirty and fearful. Here are some facts that may surprise you:

"They (the cats) are NOT impure (naajis) they intermingle with you" - Narrated by Abu Adwud, 75
Most residential compounds trap and cull (kill or dump) dozens of cats every year.
The life expectancy of a street cat is only 3 years - but about 15 years for a pet.
Disease rates in street cats and pets are about the same.
The massive death rates are due to neglect and Pest Control.
Neutering a street cat more than doubles her life expectancy.

If you care for cats (outside as well as your pets) please DO SOMETHING to help them
- good intentions and pity don't help them a bit.

Ask us how to do it right!

askthevet@openpaws.org
Learn the TRUTH about cats here at the Compound Cats info site and use the information to help teach others the truth about them too.