SIMBA

Say hello to Simba!! This handsome male Ragdoll cat is approximately 3 years young and is available for adoption! Simba is currently located overseas and will likely travel to the USA on our next flight from Cairo to NY. To expedite his adoption, we are accepting adoption applications prior to his arrival. Simba is another cat who is part of our international cat rescue mission! This mission has become critical as the conflicts in the Middle East are increasing the number of cats at risk! Simba's owners relinquished him to our rescue partners in Egypt when they decided to move and they did not want to take him with them. Yes this is terribly sad for Simba but at least they did the right thing for Simba vs. leaving him behind on the dangerous streets. Unfortunately, there are so many cats being left by owners in this region, each rescuer is completely out of space. Simba is a sweet kitty with a lot of love to give his humans! He is currently in foster care with other cats, he does well with children, but we do not know what his response is to dogs, we will test him with dogs once he arrives to the USA. *We prefer that adopters with a dog have had their dog introduced to cats previously in the past (if not already living with cats) so that the dog already knows how to respect a cat's boundaries. Simba has been fixed, and is fully vaccinated (1 year rabies and 2 x FVRCP/distemper), he is blood tested negative for FIV (feline immunodeficiency virus) and FLeV (feline leukemia), treated for all parasites, and microchipped. To be considered for adoption for any of our available cats, you must submit an adoption application found on our website below; https://savingfancycats.org/adoption-application Even though all cats are healthy on the day of travel to the USA, all cats will spend 14-21 days at our cattery in New Jersey post arrival. This is to ensure the cats do not develop any post travel health issues that we need to treat prior to adoption. All adopters must be willing and able to travel to NJ to meet and pick up the cat(s). We do not adopt outside of a 200 mile radius from our northern NJ base. We read every application that is submitted and it can take us 3-5 business days or more to respond to most applicants. If we believe you may be a potential match for the cat(s) we will respond to you via email. This email will detail all the next steps required in order for you to be officially approved as an adopter. Our email can easily be flagged as spam/junk so please check those folders for our response. We will ask all potential adopters who pass the first step to submit/complete the following; -2+ personal references -1+ veterinary reference -home interior photos/videos or in person tour -your building's pet policy from management or your landlord (if you rent) -1+ alternative designated caretaker(s) for the cat(s) -scheduled phone interview with a member of our team *General inquiries about any cat cannot be responded to without an application submitted first. If the cat is on petfinder.com the cat is still available. The adoption fee is for adult cats is $650 + and for kittens $750+ and this is non-negotiable. This fee covers all vetting and travel expenses for this cat and assists our rescue partners overseas in the expenses they have in the process of rescuing cats found on the streets. What your (tax deductible) adoption fee/donation covers: Spay/Neuter surgery Full vaccinations (2 x distemper/FVRCP and feline rabies) Blood Tests - FIV, FLeV, Heartworm, in some cases additional blood work Anti-Parasitics - all cats are dewormed, treated for fleas/ticks, ear mites. Microchipped - All cats have a registered microchip Travel Passes/Fees- the adoption fee also pays for the cat's travel from Egypt or other country to the USA. *Please keep in mind that a majority of the cats for adoption from the Middle East were found in terrible condition, some requiring extensive veterinary care and/or surgery. We do not increase the adoption fees despite the additional funds used to rehabilitate these cats. **You may see our cats posted on petfinder elsewhere, or other adoption sites with our rescue partners in Canada and Europe! We are working together to find great homes for these cats and move them out of the Middle East to make space for more! If the cat is still on petfinder.com he/she is available but all potential adopters will be notified if their status changes. ***Can't adopt right now? Please consider sponsoring one or more of the cats on our petfinder page so that we can assist our rescue partners with food and litter and proper veterinary care.