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Egyptian Mau Cats
are the oldest known descendents of the domestic cat, existing
since Pharaonic 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 diseases. Outside of Egypt, many
Maus are also endangered due to interbreeding and lack of
new bloodlines (see History). |
Formed in 2004, EMRO is 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 descendents of the sacred
cat of Ancient Egypt (see Who We Are).
EMRO is an adoption agency both locally and internationally for tame Maus. Adoptions are on a cost-recovery basis and by approved application. EMRO is not supported in any way by the government but exists solely through donations, vet clinic funds, private cat boarding, and through sponsorship of its cats. EMRO aims to increase education in Egypt and around the world about these magnificent and intelligent cats.
You can help out in a number of meaningful
ways:
* * * NOTICE * * *
EMRO will be on reduced operating hours in observance of Ramadan (August 11-September 11). The Shelter and Vet Clinic will operate daily from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, and 8:00 PM to 12:00 PM Midnight. Other operating times can be set up by arrangement only during this period.
If you wish to leave a message either in English or Arabic, the phone messenging service will be monitored daily for calls and messages. There will always be someone available at the Shelter (resident workers) to assist you, but they may or may not speak English.
DONATIONS NEEDED!
EMRO appreciates donations of cleaning supplies, old towels, blankets for bedding, baskets for our outside cats, any cat medicines for Ringworm, Earmites or the like, as well as donations of treats and toys. “Thank you” for those who have already contributed carpets and the like. Everyone is welcome to drop off the above items at the EMRO shelter door, or bring inside during shelter hours of 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, daily.
NEW!
- Urgent home needed for friendly, 3-legged Balady puppy, Booskhas. Click here.
- EMRO Article in "Egypt Today" Magazine. Click here.
- Native Egyptian Mau Catteries. Read about NESMA here.
- EMRO Mau Club Membership. Interested? Click here.
- Arabian Maus/Mixes to Adopt or Sponsor. Clickhere.
- Volunteers needed. Click here.
- Foster Parents Urgently Needed for cats and kittens. Click here.
- EMRO is now on Facebook! Click here to Sign Up or Sign In.
Do You Want to Have a Look at How EMRO Works?
Don't know the difference between an Egyptian Mau and Balady cat? Watch this "YouTube" video by Russian AUC student Rummana and EMRO PR Person, Rosalind Smith, to learn more. Egyptian Mau.
Watch the National
Geographics video about EMRO's work. (Video opens in new
window.)
Watch the Global
Post/World Focus video about EMRO's & S.P.A.R.E.'s work
(Video opens in new window.)
Read the feature about EMRO on the MSNBC
website. (Article opens in new window.)
PLEASE SUPPORT EMRO's CORPORATE SPONSOR: PURINA!
   
For more corporate sponsors, please see Sponsors
& Supporters.
(Last updated August 4, 2010)
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