Potential adopters for our Persian cats need to have prior Persian cat experience as they need to be well cared for. Grooming, dental, and veterinarian exams are done once a year, and a good quality brand of cat food such as Royal Canin, Hills Science Diet, or Purina Pro plan is the upper tier level with a black label.We are a rescue and get what we get in terms of cats in need of a home. In no way do we work with breeders or buy the cats from the Friday markets so we can put them up for adoption as a rescue.Native Mau Cats of Egypt are the oldest known descendants of Egyptian domesticated cats (which have provided a partial foundation for the recent Egyptian Mau cat breed), and they are one of only a few naturally occurring, small, spotted cats in the world. Adoptions are on a cost-recovery basis and by an approved application. NVEcats aims to increase education in Egypt and around the world about these magnificent and intelligent cats. ADOPT AN EGYPTIAN LIVING ANTIQUITY! Bastet's Cat Sanctuary Inc., a program of Nile Valley Egyptian Foundation Inc., rescues homeless, abandoned, and abused cats from Egypt and gives them the opportunity to find loving, permanent homes in the United States.Many of these beautiful cats are native Egyptian breeds and local cats whose ancestors have lived in Egypt for generations. In their homeland, street cats are often treated as vermin. We believe they deserve compassion, safety, and a family of their own. YOUR CAT WILL BE THOROUGHLY VETTEDOur cats receive extensive medical preparation before traveling to the United States. All cats will receive: Spay or neuter surgery Flea treatment Deworming treatment Ear mite treatment Giardia testing and/or treatment as appropriate Microchipping Age-appropriate vaccinations Rabies titer performed by the Government of Egypt Agricultural Laboratory to confirm rabies protection Blood chemistry testing, including: CBC (Complete Blood Count) BUN/Creatinine for kidney health ALT/Bilirubin for liver health FIV/FeLV testing Toxoplasmosis testing Mycoplasma testing TWO HEALTH EXAMS BEFORE LEAVING EGYPTEvery cat receives two health examinations prior to departure from Egypt.The first examination is performed by a private veterinarian, who evaluates the cat's health and issues the required Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI).A second health examination is performed before the cat leaves Cairo for the United States.Upon arrival in the United States, the cats are subject to inspection by U.S. Customs and Border Protection and CDC authorities before they are released to their new families. OUR ADOPTION REQUIREMENTSWe are looking for extraordinary adopters who understand that adopting one of our cats is a lifetime commitment.Applicants must: Be 21 years of age or older Complete our adoption application Provide a veterinarian reference so medical records can be transferred Be prepared to provide quality nutrition and appropriate veterinary care Commit to keeping their adopted cat safe, loved, and protected for lifeThe adoption donation is cost-recovery, helping us continue rescuing and preparing more cats for their journey to loving homes. READY TO ADOPT?If you would like to apply for one of our beautiful Egyptian cats, please complete our adoption application:Application: https://petstablished.com/adoption_form/11596/genericIf you feel Bastet's Cat Sanctuary is the right organization to help you adopt one of Egypt's living antiquities, please complete the application and let us know! Bastet's Cat Sanctuary Inc.A program of Nile Valley Egyptian Foundation Inc.#BastetsCatSanctuary #EgyptianMau #EgyptianCats #EgyptianMauRescue #AdoptDontShop #RescueCats #CatAdoption #AdoptACat #EgyptianCat #CatsOfEgypt #CairoCats #RescueCatsOfEgypt #CatRescue #InternationalCatRescue #LivingAntiquities #EgyptianMauAdoption #SaveACat #ForeverHome #CatLovers #NileValleyEgyptianFoundationCats and kittens are not adopted out on a "first-come, first-serve" basis. We choose to match our applicants and cats based on what we deem as best suited for that particular cat or kitten.