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We have beautiful cats for adoption, some interesting facts about cats and helpful tips on cat care!
Cat facts, health and 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:
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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. |
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.
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"
infosheet here!
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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!
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Look through the gallery below (scoll down) and read about the different cats available to see which ones you like.
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We will also want to know about the new home you will be taking to cat to - so we can be reassured it will be ok for the new pet. You may be asked to complete the adoption application form, or answer some questions when you come to visit. |
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If we are happy that you will make a good home for the cat you like - you can take your new cat home are give it loads of love! We will even help with advice on setteling them in, necessary pet supplies and veterinary advice for your new friend. |
Our Adoption Gallery
Blossom
Blossom was less than a year old when she was dumped with her kittens at the Al Hamra compound gate.
Thanks to residents' compassion, they were taken in and cared for. Now blossom is neutered, house trained and ready to find a new home.
Blossom is sweet, naughty and very playful, if you like cats with character, this is the one for you. She is white with black spots and a cute Charlie Chaplin moustashe.
For more information about Blosson please contact Lana;
by phone on 050 119 8458
or via email newhomes@openpaws.org
Manny
Manny is a mature male Turkish-type cat,he's pure white, medium-long coat with odd colour eyes, one gold and one blue.
His coat isn't too thick so it's not hard to care for, he's litter trained, neutered and vaccinated and really cuddlie.
Manny was found on Nadj compound - after is owners abandoned him. He was hungry, dirty and pretty unhappy. Now he's all cleaned up and keen to leave his kennel to join a new home.
For more information about Manny please contact Lana;
by phone on 050 119 8458 (but not after 8:30pm please)
or via email at newhomes@openpaws.org
Lily
Lily is quite a little cat, pure white and fluffy. She has a gentle nature and loves being held for cuddles.
She is playful and sweet- and prefers people to other cats. She's house trained, vaccinated and neutered.
Lily was dumped on the Fisal hospitalnurses residence. The Pest Control there have a policy to exterminate any cats they find so the nurces saved her to get her a new home.
For more information about little Lily please contact Lana;
by phone on 050 119 8458 (but not after 8:30pm please)
or via email at newhomes@openpaws.org
Princess
This little girl is a pure white short hair with pretty almond eyes. She has a fine build like an oriental and as pretty as a princess.
Princess is about 5-6 months old, very clean and well behaved. She loves attention and smooching but she's still a very love a very gentle cat.
She is up for adoption because the previous owners didn't neuter their cats and ended up with too many. Neutering keeps cats healthier as well as preventing too many babies who have to find new homes.
If you can give them a good home please contact Lana;
via email at newhomes@openpaws.org
or by by phone on 050 119 8458 (8am-8pm please)
Marley
Marley is a very handsome young male, pure white cat, with medium length coat and stunning eyes; blue with gold flecks.
His owners abandoned him, we don't know why. He likes people and enjoys attention, is sociable with some other cats but does not like other male cats at all (maybe he's the jealous kind). He's very clean and has only ever been a house cat.
If you can give them a good home please contact Lana;
via email at newhomes@openpaws.org
or by by phone on 050 119 8458 (8am-8pm please)
Teddy
Teddy is a real teddy bear of a cat, he loves cuddles and love and is very gentle too.
He has fluffy long coat in ginger and white and a cute wee face he smooches people with. He was being taken care of my one of the Seder Village staff but they can not keep him so he's looking for a nice new family.
Teddy is ayoung male, very clean and fully vaccinated, he would be a great pet - is you don't have other cats because he gets jealous!
If you can give him a good home please contact Lana;
via email at newhomes@openpaws.org
or by by phone on 050 119 8458 (8am-8pm please)
Simba
Simba is a big soft lion of a cat. He is a long hair, ginger and cream male and he really looks like a fuzzy lion.
He is fully house trained, neutered and healthy. He loves people and is sociable with our other cats too.
Simba was bought as a pretty fluffy kitten and when the family got bored, they just abandoned him - SO sad. He really misses having a real home. Pease remember that every year when people buy kittens there are already so many of these beautiful cats who need homes too. Please don't encourage breeding when it means beautiful cats like Simba get left behind.
For more information call Lana 050 119 8458
or email newhomes@openpaws.org
Fluffy one
This little sweetie is fluffy, white with Turkish Van type markings. She's about 6 months old.
She's very friendly and likes having her tummy tickled. She's house trained and enjoys the garden as much a sofa.
She lives in Al Romason compound where she was born - but the owners of her parents have abandoned the kittens and the lady who is looking after her now already has cats of her own and can't keep more
For more information call Dianne 056 815 8906
or via email bxtr_dnn@yahoo.com.au
Fluffy two
This little girl is the sister of the cat above - they are good friends and enjoy playing together.
She lives in Al Romason compound where she was born - but the owners of her parents have abandoned the kittens (grrrr...) and the lady who is looking after her now already has cats of her own and can't keep more
She's very pretty, playful, neutered and litter trained. She gets on well with her sister (above) and she's sociable with other cats -they can be re-homed together or seperately.
For more information call Dianne 056 815 8906
or via email bxtr_dnn@yahoo.com.au
Gizzy-Gizmo
Gizzy is an adult male, coffee cream coloured, Persian cat.
He's very gentle and sweet natured and has always been a house cat he's clean and well behaved. .
He's available for adoption because his last owner could not care for a Persian - he wasn't groomed and his coat became terribly matted. We have clipped him and now he's waiting for a fresh start.
For more information about Gizzy please contact Lana;
by phone on 050 119 8458 (but not after 8pm please) or via email newhomes@openpaws.org
Pharoh
Pharoah is a beautiful cat, with a long, well kept coat in tabby markings.
He's about 2 years old, a neutered male and a perfect gentleman, house-trained and well behaved
Pharoh does need special care to keep his coat groomed and because he gets the sneezes when the weather changes. But he's such a lovely thing, he's worth looking after well.
He up for adoption because he was found abandoned by his previous owners and his present carer can't keep him.
For more information about Pharoh please contact Valerie;
by phone on 050 885 0546 or via email vmccue@rmh.med.sa
Susu
Susu is a sweet and gentle, tabby-tiger coloured house cat.
She's clean and house trained, a gentle pet. She used to live with two little boys that miss her already - they have to move back to the US in circumstances where she can go too - they are really sad to leave her.
Susu is vaccinated, microchipped and very clean, She loves attention and would make a fabulous family pet - can you help her?
For more information about Susu please contact Lana;
by phone on 050 119 8458 (but not after 8pm please)
or via email newhomes@openpaws.org
Mamma-Cat
Mamma-Kitty is a special lady. She's very beautiful, with a thick fluffy coat of white, pale silver and champagne and beautifully lined eyes.
She's an extra special cat because she has survived a horrible accident when she was abandoned on the street. We don't know what happened to her, but with the love of a special cat-lady she's now beautiful and healthy.
She is only up for adoption because the lady who is looking after her already has too many cats, but she is well loved and will only go to a really good new home
For more information about Mamma please contact Mary-Lyn;
by phone on 01 455 1513 ext 105 or
email newhomes@openpaws.org
Cleo-pat-ra
Cleo is a adorable neutered, white cat female cat with cute little marks like a French hat!
Still only 8 months old so very playful. Hand reared so needs human companionship. She has great maternal instinct and insists you require to be washed and is happy to do this for you! purrrrr.
She would like a home with her brother Max-Leon as they are so very attached having never been separated.
For more information about Pharoh please contact Valerie;
by phone on 050 885 0546 or via email vmccue@rmh.med.sa
Max-Leon
Brother of Cleo-patra. At 8 months old already neutered. As you see a beautiful lion of a cat with a huge heart. Just let him cuddle into your neck and he will deafen you with his purring! Loves to play with his sister, sleep and eat.
They both need a home as the main residents of the house (senior cats) do not like the invasion of their privacy/home by these two sweet loving playful souls, who should have found alternative accommodation before now.
For more information about Pharoh please contact Valerie;
by phone on 050 885 0546 or via email vmccue@rmh.med.sa
Purfect-Pussy
Purfect-Pussy is a fluffy soft, cat.
She's perfectly clean, you don't need to groom her and still she doesn't drop cat hair on your clothes or sofa.
She never makes a dirty litter tray - so no cleaning or toilet training required either.
She's perfectly behaved all the time, never jumps on the wrong furniture, never yowls, never scratches. She doesn't get lonely if you forget about her, she doesn't get upset if you treat her badly or pull her around. Infact she wouldn't care a bit if you decided you were bored of her and got a new pet next year - just for fashion.
She is garanteed never to get sick so you'll never have vet bills or have to care for her health.
Want a perfect Pussy? visit Toys-R-Us
- where we recommend you get all your toy and gift kitties.
Angel
Angel is a pure white angel of a cat.
Angel is about 1.5 yrs old, is still very active and playful - a great companion. And is already neutered, fully vaccinated and in good health.
A well loved pet. only up for adoption because the owners are moving where they can't take the cat with them. If you have a loving home - preferably without small children please ask about Angel.
For more information call Dulce
via cell at 054 578 2460;
or via email at dulcealferez@hotmail.com
Fluffy
Little Fluff doesn't take a good photo because she's always trying to smooch the camera! She is marked like a Turkish Van cat with the coloured taal and face patches, but otherwise fluffy white.
She was left behind when her previous owners moved house and has been left to beg for food on the street!
Lucky for her we found her and she is still healthy and safe. But she needs a real home she can call hers.
She is really fluffy and soft coated, gentle and loving.
For more information call Lana
via cell at 050 119 8458;
or via email at newhomes@openpaws.org
Micinka
Mincinka is about 3 years old, she has beautiful beige tabby spots on white.
She has been cared for by a nurce in Riyadh who is having to move with her work and can't take her pet along.
Mincinka is much loved, and lovable, a clean and tidy house cat that deserves a nice home.
For more information please contact Lenka;
by phone on 053 545 3001
or sms if there's no answer please.
Cuddle
This little girl is a real treat. When I visted the compound she followed me around like a puppy!
At just a year old, she's smart and playful and loves the attention of people.
She has one eye that was damaged with an old ingury which is now healed. Although her sight isn't perfect it doesn't stop her running and playing, she loves being outdoors, and although she loves the house too, would not suit living in an appartment.
For more information about Cuddle please contact MaryLyn;
by phone on 01 455 1513 ext 105 (but not after 9pm please)
or via email at newhomes@openpaws.org
Handsome Boy
This young man (who doesn't have a name), is the kitten of the cat above.
About 5 months old, he's already very handsome
.When he gets to know you he will love you to bits, and will snuggle into your hands to get more.
He's house trained, neutered and in great health.
For more information about him or his mum please contact MaryLyn; by phone on 01 455 1513 ext 105
or via email newhomes@openpaws.org
Milo
Milo is a young female, Black Bombay type cat, with silky black coat and almond-yellow eyes.
She's fully vaccinated, neutered and house trained. She has been a family pet with young children and loves the company of people.
Milo will be missed by her family who have had to move suddenly out of KSA and can't take her with them.
For more information about Milo please contact Lana;
by phone on 050 119 8458
or via email newhomes@openpaws.org
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.
There are NO medical or psychological benefits to allow your pet to breed more pets - only risks.
There is already a massive overpopulation problem with cats.
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,
please visit our friends at www.Compound Cats.com
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.