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Egyptian Mau Cats are the oldest known descendents of domesticated cats in existence since Pharaonic times, and they are one of only a few naturally-occurring, small, spotted cats 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:
SPECIAL APPEAL!
Can you help donate towards the travel cost of our "Special Needs" or mature kitties (kitties who have been at the shelter for a long time or have been abandoned because they are no longer cute kittens)? Look for "Special Needs.  " or the cat silhouette below in our "Adoptable" section.
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!
- EMRO awarded a $2,000 U.S. Grant by SPCA International! Click here.
- A Heart-felt tribute to our "sister" shelter, ESMA. Click here.
- Trying to decide what to give for the Holidays? Why not give them Chocolates, and save lives at the same time? Click here for more!
- EMRO - Recipient of a Portable ICU unit donated by a generous Adopter. Click here to view this much-needed donation.
- Reward offered for lost cat at the Cairo Airport. Click here for details.
- EMRO's Wish List on Amazon.com! Click here for more info.
- Looking for gift giving ideas? Click here.
- Native Egyptian Mau cats are sub-groups of Nile Valley Egyptian cats (NVE): To read more, click here.
- Foster Parents Urgently Needed for cats and kittens. Click here.
- Native Egyptian Mau Catteries. Read about NESMA here.
- EMRO Mau Club Membership. Interested? Click here.
 - Arabian Maus/Mixes to Adopt or Sponsor. Click here.
- Volunteers needed. Click here.
- Dogs and puppies available for adoption. Click here.
- EMRO on Facebook! Click on the Kitty to Sign In or Sign Up.
Do You Want to Have a Look at How EMRO Works?
- The EMRO Maus need your help. Why? Click on "Help EMRO Maus" YouTube video to view the Maus who have been rescued, adopted, and are now happily living in their Forever Homes with their happy Guardians.
- EMRO article in "Egypt Today" Magazine, December 2009. Click here to view.
- 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.)
- Explore the origins of the domesticated cat on the National Geographic Channel: Explorervideo "The Science of Cats".
PLEASE SUPPORT EMRO's CORPORATE SPONSOR: PURINA!
   
For more corporate sponsors, please see Sponsors
& Supporters.
(Updated January 6, 2012)
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