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EGYPTIAN MAU CATS are the oldest known descendents of the domestic cat, existing since Pharonic times, and they are the only naturally occurring small spotted cat in the world. However, Maus are facing possible extinction. In their homeland, they are currently unrecognized, routinely poisoned, and often suffer from endemic feline disease. Outside of Egypt, many Maus are also endangered due to interbreeding and lack of new bloodlines. (see History).

Formed in 2004, EMRO is now officially registered as a non-profit charity in Egypt, an NGO (non-governmental organization) with charitable number #6196 effective August 23, 2005. EMRO is dedicated to rescuing these descendants of the sacred cat of Ancient Egypt (see Who We Are).

EMRO is an adoption agency both locally and internationally for tame Maus. Supported solely by the generosity of private and corporate donors, EMRO aims to increase education, in Egypt and around the world, about these magnificent and intelligent cats.

NEWS!

• See the recent National Geographic visit to EMRO! Click here (Note: if you cannot enter that site, try this: go to www.nationalgeographic.com, then search for: cats-video-wc.)

• For other recent news, see our latest new page on Recent Events EMRO has been involved in
• Help us get potential funding through the "Give Meaning" Project site. Thanks for voting! Now, please take a minute to donate or pass on to contact who might be able to...we need to raise $5000 in 3 months if possible (by April 27 2008). Can we do it?? Please help!. Here's that link: Givemeaning for EMRO! .......UPDATE: April 20, 2008: GiveMeaning is giving us an extention until July 24, 2008 to make our goal, due to the big efforts being made currently to obtain it. Thank you for your continuing support and contributions!!
• For gift giving, how about sponsoring a Mau, making a donation in lieu of a gift for a friend or relative, or consider purchasing one of our sponsored CDs, magazines or books (EMRO gets a cut from each of these purchases)? In addition, please see the exclusive release of the recent book entitled: "The Legend of Pa-Miu, Cat of Ancient Egypt" where EMRO gets half of the retail proceeds! Check More About Maus for further details and for order information.

• Our new Vet Clinic is operational. See EMRO Services or use the link here!
• Saudi Arabian Maus/Mixes to adopt or sponsor! Check them out at our KSA link!
• Coming to Egypt? Why not use our EMRO Suite as an alternative to a hotel room? B&B option also available! Proceeds go to the shelter!

• Please read our urgent letter of appeal.